Honestly, I saw some pictures of Carrie Underwood killing it on the golf course the other day. I mean, she looks amazing, right? Way better than I usually do hacking away out there. So I thought, why not try and copy her style for a day? See if dressing like a pro actually feels any different. Here’s how that experiment went down, step by painful step.
First Step: Figuring Out What She Actually Wears
I sat at my laptop, coffee going cold, and just searched “Carrie Underwood golf outfits”. Scrolled through tons of pics. Noticed a few things right away:
- Skirts over shorts: She always seems to be in these cute golf skorts or skirts, not shorts. Like, always.
- Bright colors and patterns: Not shy at all. Think pinks, blues, stripes, florals… not just basic black or white.
- Layering: Even when it’s kinda warm, she often has a sleeveless vest or a lightweight quarter-zip over her top.
- Serious hats: Big visors or structured caps. Definitely not my beat-up old baseball cap.
- Proper golf shoes: Like, actual golf shoes. Not sneakers.
Okay, cool. Got the basic blueprint. Now to assemble this… using stuff I can actually afford and find locally.
The Shopping Trip (Mostly Online)
This is where things got real. Carrie’s clothes probably cost more than my entire bag. I hit up the usual discount sportswear places online and some department store websites.
- Skort hunt: Found one that almost matched a pic – navy with small white stripes down the side. Close enough? Bought it. Felt like I got ripped off the moment I clicked ‘purchase’. Golf clothes are expensive!
- Top trouble: She rocks polos mostly. I found a cheap sleeveless collared polo in bright turquoise. Figured that was in the spirit.
- Vest drama: Found a lightweight white sleeveless vest. Looked like it belonged to a fishing guide, but hey, it was a vest. Added to cart.
- The Hat: This was tough. Found a basic visor. Seems legit.
- Shoes: Looked online… damn. Good golf shoes are pricey. I dug deep in my closet. Found my one pair of actual golf shoes (spikeless). Cleaned ’em up best I could. They looked ancient next to Carrie’s pristine footwear. Oh well.
Waited impatiently for the boxes to arrive. Felt a weird mix of excitement and dread.
Gameday: Putting the Carrie Look Together
Okay, tee time. Actually tried to get dressed properly.
- Skirt on. Check. Actually felt kinda… sporty?
- Sleeveless turquoise polo tucked in. Started feeling less like me.
- Threw on the white vest. Immediately felt like I was cosplaying a country club member. Also, worried I’d look ridiculous.
- Visor on. My head felt kinda naked without my usual hat, but I saw my reflection. Definitely looked more “on purpose”.
- Old golf shoes laced up tight.
Stood in front of the mirror. It was… bright. The skort was okay. The turquoise top felt loud. The vest felt stiff and weird. Definitely didn’t feel like myself. Almost chickened out and changed. But committed to the experiment. Grabbed my clubs and went.
On the Course: The Reality Check
Here’s where the rubber met the road, or the club met the ball, or whatever.
- Feel: The outfit wasn’t super comfy at first. The vest felt unnecessary (it was warm!), the skort kept riding up when I swung badly.
- Practicality: The skort had one pocket. ONE! Where do I put my tees?? My balls? Ended up stuffing things weirdly. Felt unprepared.
- Wind: Oh man. Gusty day. Skirt flashing was a constant worry. Visor almost flew off a couple times trying to chase a ball in the rough. Carrie must have some serious skirt/clip magic or incredibly calm days.
- Playing: Did I suddenly hit like a pro? Heck no. Shanked a few drives, chunked some chips. Outfit didn’t fix my swing. Shocker.
- Comfort Change: By hole 5, I ripped off that damn vest. Too hot and felt like it was squeezing me. That helped a lot. Turquoise top was fine once it wasn’t tucked.
Honestly, I felt kinda awkward most of the round. Like I was trying too hard. My buddies definitely gave me some looks.
The Final Verdict
Okay, time for the real talk.
I learned some stuff:
- Her style is polished and pro looking for a reason – coordinated colours, layers, proper gear. It creates a look.
- Skorts are practical? Maybe. I liked not having shorts ride up, but wind was a big problem. Need built-in shorts or weights!
- Pockets are critical! Seriously, one pocket is a joke.
- A visor feels sporty but didn’t offer the shade I needed around my ears.
Will I copy it exactly again? Probably not. It felt fussy and restrictive for me. BUT, will I steal parts of it? For sure! Maybe a brighter top sometimes. Or wearing my actual golf shoes more often. Appreciating looking a bit more put together than my usual ragged t-shirt.
Biggest takeaway? Looking like a pro doesn’t make you play like one. But it did make me appreciate how much thought goes into functional and stylish golf clothes that actually work on the course. Carrie got her look dialed in – for her. I’m still figuring mine out. Trying her look was fun, got compliments eventually, but mostly just felt relieved to peel off the outfit at the end! Back to comfy shirts… but maybe a slightly nicer one next time? We’ll see.
