Rugby Style: Munster

So I've already done it for Leinster, so now's the time to advise all of Munster's fanatical female supporters what they could/should be wearing to this weekends' Heineken Cup semi-final. If you do order anything mentioned, you'll probably need to pay for a fast delivery - or maybe just save the tips and items mentioned for the final (be optimistic, ladies!). Read on for all things Munster red.

Okay. I'm having something of a nightmare here. Despite many trips across the web from various search engines, I can only find one stockist of a womens' Munster shirt and they've sold out! So it looks like we're going to have to go for a bog standard mens' jersey and add a more feminine element later on. Where to get a mens shirt? Well, pretty much anywhere. Here, here, here or here. As a guide price, you don't want to be paying over €70/£48.

 

Now, because I'm so good to you, here's a rundown of five different options you could wear on your top half to a Munster game. Red is clearly the colour, but the style is up to you.

1. LX Direct: Womans' Layering Top. £23.80.
2. Additions Knot Front Top. £15.00.
3. Additions Bench Fleece Top.
4. Kays Womans Jersey Top. £6.
5. LX Direct Red Shrug. £12.99.

Here I go again, warbling on about jeans. But I stand by my - often said - thought that jeans are best for a rugby game. Three options here, all different styles and with different price tags. So, moving from left to right:

Mambo Patrol Utility Jean. £55.
Vintage Wash Bootcut Jeans (in the style of Paris Hilton). £25.
Freesoul Posh Cut Distressed Denim Jean. £36 (massive sale reduction from over £70).

I was going to go for quite a simple coat in a dark colour, but then I decided - sod it! Why not show exactly who you're supporting whether it be raining or dazzling sunlight. An overcoat in red is exactly what's needed and I've found this single-breasted coat from Additions for £49 that does the job just fine.

Three shoe options again. Polka dots are huge this season and though I usually dispair of the look, I'm actually quite taken with these flats from ASOS.com for £18. Despite my fashionista musings, I know I'll never tempt some women out of trainers, and for you I have also provided: these from Puma are £44.99 and are the obligatory red. And finally, if you want to take a chance with the weather, then why not these red espadrilles from Schuh for £19.99. The last may be best reserved for the final - the roof shuts on the Millennium Stadium, of course!

The usual three options once more. Firstly, if you've decided to go for the aforementioned polka dot flats, then you'll be needing the matching bag for £10, won't you? Secondly, if you want to do the polka dot look but on a lower scale (or you need a bag bigger than a clutch), then this one is only £4 and it's across-body - so much safer for rugby fans! And finally, if you just want something fashionable you can just throw everything in to, then then this slouch bag is perfect and only £35 from VivaLaDiva.com.

You're ready to go - enjoy the rugby!