Semi OT - serious question that WD is afraid to ask...

Everyone is giving you great advice here WD. Dress for the job you want, not as if it's just another day regardless of whether this guy knows how different you are.

Do you want to be sitting in your cubicle at some non-descript business a decade from now doing the "what if" game? If it doesn't work out don't let it be because you wouldn't dress professionally for one game. Khakis and polo at the very least.

Oh and best of luck to ya! Go blue!

Dress like everyone else does in the area you are working. Fit in don't make waves and stay off people's radar.

don't wear a Jersey and... lol, good luck, carry on

What "if"  WD doesn't have anything but Jerseys?  Have you seen the photos of his room?

Entirely possible. 

WD - if it's a superstition thing .... No worries. It's UNLV. Business Causal, my friend.

Another reason why I love this site in addition to the great insight on Michigan sports. This thread actually has real advice from fellow mgobloggers who want WD to succeed. It's like WD is all of our little brother. Or the mgoblog mascot.

(PS: I agree with the majority. Skip the jersey until you leave the press box.)

There's a time and a place for everything. And this is not the time and the place for a jersey. But I guess if you insist, it could be a life lesson that will stick with you. Personally, I've never worn a jersey. My son wears them, but he actually still plays ball. Think about it:  how often do you see former players wear jerseys? It isn't common, and if they are worn, it is generally at home in their den. Have you ever seen Harbaugh wear a jersey? Obama? Mary Sue Coleman? Just isn't done.

Says "I'm here to work" while you're working, and "I'm here for my team" in the stands.

I didn't know people were still so judgmental about what other people were wearing. Thank goodness I work in an industry where no one gives 2 s%$&s about what I wear to work. Hell, I still occasionally wear Michigan & Red Wings jerseys to work and I'm probably older than most of you. In all seriousness, just ask your friend if it is important for you to follow Press Box Dress Code for the pre-game time you will be up there. Probably better to err on the side of caution since the press box is supposed to be a "no cheering" zone. I don't know if that rule applies to pre-game as well.

Don't wear a god damn jersey. I know you're only going to be up there before the game but you still have to go through the Press Box and people will look at you like ''what the fuck?''. This is coming from a 21 year old that dresses casually 99% of the time. 

I'd say it's progress that WD actually thought of this rather than just showing up in a jersey without thinking twice.

He should wear a tuxedo.

Nine years ago for going to a post game presser at the Palace in casual clothing. So yeah, if it's supposed to be professional, keep it professional.

If you wear the jersey Brian should ding your 50,000 points.  That's my opinion man.

If you're in the press box you caannot be a fan PERIOD.

In Endzone, JUB describes the actual usage behind "This is Michigan" as an admonishment for something not done to Michigan standards. You don't want them to say: " Come on WD. You're dressed like that? This is Michigan!" Now, once you head back to your seat, find a way to quick change (a phone booth perhaps - wait, they don't have those anymore) into whatever the appropriate lucky combination of clothing is.

If it's a job opportunity you're no longer a fan.

I once got dinged in a job interview for not dressing appropriately enough. What you wear is one of the first things people notice about you. (I'm filing this away for when my children get their first jobs)

Absolutely, 100% dress in khakis, shirt ...something football game bus. casual. Definitely do not wear a jersey if this is in any way more than a Fan Contest! And enjoy it- awesome!!

...in life and in the Press Box! It is the only option. Consider that if you are not authentic and you dress... however, you may get noticed for something, but then you will then have to be full of BS for the rest of your life. And also, if you are dressed like every other brown noser you will no doubt just blend in. A lemming. On the other hand, you go as you. In that case you are unique, and no matter what happens, you get to be you for the rest of it. Don't listen to these followers. Be a leader!

You want to be in, not your current position.

What ever you wear, good luck tomorrow.  Hope you enjoy it and rock it!  :)

I've specifically NOT hired people because they didn't dress appropriately to an interview. My perspective is that unless you want to be seen as a kid, don't act or dress like one. It blows me away the number of people who still don't dress appropriately in my building. Lucky for them, we're merging departments with a business-casual-jeans policy, so they're going to fit in better. You already work hard (obsessively, might be a better word) at your Michigan fandom, so just put that energy into being professional and you'll do very well. As much as people (myself included) give you shit about your "SuperGuide," it's actually above-and-beyond work that will usually get you rewarded in real life. Khakis, button-up shirt (white, blue M emblem of you can get one in time), and I, personally, would grab a navy blazer instead of a jacket. That's what I would wear. You can always take the blazer off and hang it professionally on your chair back. You'll look like a pro and get treated as such. Good luck, dude.

That's it