Simone Biles is back with her fashion A-game! No, it’s not a dazzling leotard this time. Instead, America’s most decorated gymnast is out and about in the NFL town, and she’s setting a fashion statement on the field! But this time, it wasn’t entirely about style, as her dress was symbolic of her love and support for her husband, the Chicago Bears’ safety.
But can we say that all those efforts have created a stir? Well, some would believe so. There has been a sea of contrasting comments coming in on Simone Biles’ outfit. Some NFL fans feel it’s the ultimate ode to Jonathan Owens, while others believe it’s a disaster in the making!
Simone Biles custom outfit—a hit or a miss?
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Simone Biles showed up for the Thursday night football match between the Chicago Bears and the Seattle Seahawks on Soldier Field. And as she did, she gave us all reasons to believe that she takes her WAG looks very seriously! Biles was spotted wearing a custom-made outfit by Kelly Daley that had Jonathan Owens’ images in his Bears uniform all over it.
The personalized fit featured a white and blue-themed hooded sweatshirt with identical wide-leg cargo pants, paired up with stylish white pumps. What’s more? Simone Biles teamed the classy luxury suit with just the perfect accessories! She carried a white mini Chanel bag and had her hair elegantly done in soft curls!
.@Simone_Biles out here reppin' @jjowens_3 🫶#SEAvsCHI – 8:15pm ET on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/uMgnK3amUe— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2024
But here’s what the fans think of it. One of them took to X and wrote, “Why is she wearing an outfit with piles of sh*t all over it.” A bit too harsh, isn’t it? But some people also loved the way the suit echoed her love for her husband. It truly showed she goes all out with her display of affection! “She’s the only person in the world that should be wearing that outfit,” another one wrote.
Well, we can’t complain much here, as Simone Biles did look chic while she rocked that fit! And we did know that this was coming, right? Previously, as part of an exclusive backseat gameday interview with Olympics Gymnastics, Simone Biles has revealed, “My favorite one [outfit] so far is one that I haven’t worn, and I’m wearing it to Thursday’s game.” And well, here’s what the fans have had to say about it.
Fans chime in with contrasting opinions over Biles’ TNF look
Indeed, some people found Biles’ look to be extremely thoughtful. One of the fans wrote, “I love when the GFS and wives have custom attire for their player. Like fur coats, jerseys, etc so thoughtful.” Is this the first time she was spotted supporting her husband in her unique way? Well, hardly.
For the game between the Detroit Lions and the Bears, she was seen wearing a black shirt with ’36,’ Owens’ jersey number on it. And let’s not forget the jogger sweatpants with ‘Owens’ written on them that she pulled off when the Bears played the San Francisco 49ers! She’d clubbed that with shades that had ’36’ embellished on each lens. Mind you, these are some of the many versions.
However, something about this outfit seemed quite off to some fans. They appreciated the gesture but weren’t all in about the fashion choice. “Supporting her husband is sweet but that outfit is weird. Is that rug material??? Knit??” Well, Simone Biles recently revealed that she doesn’t custom design all of her WAG looks. In fact, she reaches out to apparel creators and lets them “freeball it.” Maybe it missed the mark this time as a few questioned the quality of her Owens-themed suit, which looked poor to some of the eyes.
Moreover, one of the fans feels that the NFL has become so much about Simone Biles’ appearance for the matches that it’s time to cut those chords. They commented, “Please get her out of my fanbase her husband is a terrible football player.” However, for Biles, her presence on the field is important for her husband, and that’s the only reason she’s there.
Simone Biles had recently confessed that for Jonathan Owens, it means the world if his wife comes down and cheers for him from the sidelines. “For him, it means a lot for me to go on the sideline before because he says that’s his pre-game routine. So he’s always looking for me on the sideline to give him, like, good luck vibes and wishes. That’s just his superstition,” she said. No wonder she flew down on a private jet ride to be with him on his Thanksgiving day game!
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Amidst all these comments, Simone Biles’ fans stood up for her. One of them chimed in with, “‘Gymnastics Royalty’ is in the House!!!” Of course, with 11x Olympic medals, she is gymnastics royalty in every sense. Plus, her accessories often come with a whopping label, like the $1,390 Prada ski boots she wore to the December 22 game. Or the Chanel bag she’s carried today.
Yet, wherever there is an opinion, comparisons also seem to tag along. And so did in this case. As soon as Simone Biles’ look went viral, NFL fans started making comparisons with Taylor Swift. But the hardcore enthusiasts of the game seemed like they wanted to see none of this. One of them commented, “Why do we have to see this every time? This the same with Taylor yet no 1 seems to care.”
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Well, Taylor Swift also seems to be creating a buzz in the sports world with her gameday outfits. Whenever she makes an appearance to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce, fans can’t help but notice the ensemble she’s donning. Interestingly, her outfits were quite laid back initially, limited to jackets and sweatshirts. But now she’s going all out with a hint of luxury. From Giuseppe Zanotti’s Frannie Boots to leather jackets, she’s bringing high fashion to the game.
And well, so is Simone Biles. But the NFL fans continue to be divided in their opinion about this. What do you think? Should Simone Biles pull off these fits more often? Let us know what you think!
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