The Official Shoppist Style Ranking Of NFL Uniforms

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By Emily Goulet· 1/31/2014, 4:05 p.m.

We here at Shoppist are passionate about sports. This probably comes across in posts like this (it can be cold out there on the field!) and this. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that today, in honor of the Super Bowl which we hear is on Sunday, we compiled a complete ranking of all the teams in the NFL. We spent countless hours deliberating and, yes, sometimes it got heated. But after filtering each team through the same set of considerations (use of color, use of graphics, proper employment of metallics, font choice, neckline, helmet design, execution of figure-flattering design i.e. stripes on leg, and shoe choice) we are proud to present you with The Official Ranking Of Every Team Uniform In The NFL. (Also, if you’re a betting reader, you might want to take into consideration our number one choice. A good-looking uniform goes a long way. Just sayin’.) Go team!

#1 Seattle Seahawks

The Super Bowl contenders win for their bold use of neon, which stands out on the field and gives a streamlined, athletic look. Bonus for the detail on the outer thigh, and the splash of neon on the shoe. "It creates a cohesive look," says an editor.

#2 Jacksonville Jaguars, Helmet Detail

The Jaguars easily take second place thanks to their fantastic helmets, which have distinct Cartier leanings, and display an awesome use of matte black, which fades into a shimmery gold metallic. We would actually wear this out, if, you know, helmets were a thing.

#2 Jacksonville Jaguars

We also love the Jaguars' matte black uniforms. They feel very modern, and are refreshingly free of jarring colors.

#3 Arizona Cardinals

This is a great use of monochromatic color. It's a streamlined look, and it's a beautiful shade of red.

#4 New Orleans Saints

The Saints run into fourth place for their use of metallic, and the way the stripe on the helmets reflects the stripe on the pants.

#5 St. Louis Rams

One of the best fonts in the league: It marries the modern athleticism of the NFL with retro '70s flair.

#6 San Diego Chargers

Best use of graphics. We love the curved line on the leg, which seems to silhouette the leg muscle, and the design on the shoulders.

#7 Cincinnati Bengals

The only team in the league to embrace animal print. We love it.

#8 Kansas City Chiefs

Though the white will get dirty very quickly, it creates a perfect contrast to the bright red numbers. Also, cute knee socks.

#9 Oakland Raiders

With their simple black and pale silver color combo, the Raiders are basically the LBD of the NFL. Keep it classy, guys.

#10 Tennessee Titans

The Titans show that pops of color don't need to contrast: The cornflower blue pairs perfectly with deep navy.

#11 Denver Broncos

The boomerang shape of the leg detail recalls the Nike swoosh. Smart, as Nike is the official uniform designer of the NFL. Also: Great employment of colorblocking.

#12 Dallas Cowboys

There's something to be said for metallic that doesn't overshadow the rest of the uniform.

#13 Buffalo Bills

White pants are a bold choice, but a dark set of stripes on the side creates a slimming illusion.

#14 Houston Texans

White pants seem to be everpresent in the NFL. The Texans realize that a classic, skinny navy pant never goes out of style.

#15 Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles fly into the top half of our ranking, but unfortunately for them, that green shade (Is it forest? Teal?) just isn't flattering on everyone.

#16 Atlanta Falcons

The strong red sock-white pant-red jersey is an example of expert colorblocking. With all those colors below the neck, it's smart that they kept the helmet sleek.

#17 New England Patriots

It's patriotic without being cheesy. Also: Tom Brady.

#18 Minnesota Vikings

The purple would have worked better if it had been paired with a stronger contrasting color. Also, that V-neck skews more wimpy hipster than NFL tough.

#19 Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens' hot pink shoes—which they wore for breast cancer awareness—makes us feel better about their ho-hum uniforms.

#19 Baltimore Ravens

Here's a full look at the uniforms. Blah.

#20 San Francisco 49ers

We'd expect a gold pant to have a stronger presence, but with a white jersey and weak red accents, the look falls flat.

#21 Detroit Lions

We have to give them credit for using a fun color, but the knee-pad look cuts off the leg, which gives the illusion of stumpy pins.

#22 Pittsburgh Steelers

Um, wimpy font much? With the bright pant and simple white top, you'd expect the numbers to make more of an impact. Alas, they just feel puny.

#23 New York Giants

This is a prime example of how to stump-ify the leg. And maybe they should take a cue from the Cardinals if they really want to use red.

#24 Carolina Panthers

While we appreciate the slimming effect of the tapered accent on the leg, the blue accent color feels jarring, and like it belongs on another uniform.

#25 Indianapolis Colts

We're not fans of the double shoulder stripe. It makes the uniform feel dated.

#26 New York Jets

Like the Eagles, the green color of the Jets is far from flattering, and the cut of the shirt feels like they shoved some shoulder pads underneath a soccer jersey.

#27 Cleveland Browns

Could there be a more uninspiring color than brown? Also, the color combination feels totally dated, and not in a cool retro way.

#28 Chicago Bears

Another case of puny font. Guys, a too-small number just makes your torso look wide and bulky.

#29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Worst. Pant Color. Ever.

#30 Washington Redskins

Paging Ronald McDonald.

#31 Green Bay Packers

The Packers exemplify how to ruin a classic uniform with poor color choices.

#32 Miami Dolphins

And here, the most unstylish uniform in the NFL. The turquoise and orange combo feels horrifically '80s, the pants make the legs look stumpy, and the shoes are completely uninspired.

The Official Shoppist Style Ranking Of NFL Uniforms

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#1 Seattle Seahawks

#2 Jacksonville Jaguars, Helmet Detail

#2 Jacksonville Jaguars

#3 Arizona Cardinals

#4 New Orleans Saints

#5 St. Louis Rams

#6 San Diego Chargers

#7 Cincinnati Bengals

#8 Kansas City Chiefs

#9 Oakland Raiders

#10 Tennessee Titans

#11 Denver Broncos

#12 Dallas Cowboys

#13 Buffalo Bills

#14 Houston Texans

#15 Philadelphia Eagles

#16 Atlanta Falcons

#17 New England Patriots

#18 Minnesota Vikings

#19 Baltimore Ravens

#19 Baltimore Ravens

#20 San Francisco 49ers

#21 Detroit Lions

#22 Pittsburgh Steelers

#23 New York Giants

#24 Carolina Panthers

#25 Indianapolis Colts

#26 New York Jets

#27 Cleveland Browns

#28 Chicago Bears

#29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

#30 Washington Redskins

#31 Green Bay Packers

#32 Miami Dolphins

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