Berkleigh Wright Leans Into Street Style With Jorts and Carolina Tee for Game Day

The SI Swimsuit model and former NFL cheerleader supported boyfriend Sam Martin on Sunday as the Panthers defeated the Miami Dolphins.
Berkleigh Wright was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize.
Berkleigh Wright was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Berkleigh Wright knows how to show up and show out on game day, and her latest look proves that WAG fashion is entering its street style era.

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Game day fashion

Sam Martin and Berkleigh Wright
Sam Martin and Berkleigh Wright / Courtesy of Berkleigh Wright

For the Carolina Panthers’ home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 5, the SI Swimsuit model shared a TikTok featuring her full ‘fit check. The 27–24 win wasn’t the only thing worth celebrating.

Wright paired mid-rise, baggy black Levi’s jorts with an oversized vintage tee from The Locker Room. The blue-white-and-gray graphic tee, repping the Panthers, was cropped into a flattering silhouette by tucking it into her bra, showing off her toned abs and long, sculpted legs. She completed the look with classic black adidas Sambas, white crew socks and a clear Sheer Gear purse embossed with boyfriend Sam Martin’s last name.

The Kansas native, who recently moved in with the football player in Charleston, added a layered silver necklace stack, including a dainty No. 6 pendant (the punter’s jersey number), David Yurman hoop earrings and sleek black sunglasses from Revolve.

Beauty look that lasts all four quarters

Her soft, bouncy blonde curls framed her face perfectly, while glowy glam kept things fresh and camera-ready.

“I usually pick out my outfit the day before, so I know what I’m putting on,” Wright tells SI Swimsuit in an exclusive interview. Getting ready doesn’t take long; she sticks to a minimal glowy base, a coat of mascara and a swipe of lip liner, with gloss and powder tossed in her clear purse for quick touch-ups. “It gets super hot,” she notes, which is why she keeps her makeup light and natural.

After all, she’s often tailgating before and enjoying her go-to stadium combo: a hot dog and a glass of wine while cheering during the game.

“My annual Sunday fit check, ily my loyal followers 🩵,” the 31-year-old captioned the TikTok. She danced along to Taylor Swift’s new track, “Opalite,” from The Life of a Showgirl.

Keeping it simple and stylish

When it comes to Panthers game day style, Wright opts for casual streetwear with subtle, sentimental touches. Her staples include crisp white baby tees, baggy jeans and accessories customized with nods to her boyfriend.

“I’m trying to make my own stuff because it’s so expensive nowadays to get anything personalized,” she shares. Tapping into her dance background—and years spent surrounded by glitzy costumes—the former Denver Broncos cheerleader has been experimenting with a Cricut machine to DIY more custom looks this season.

Wright says she’s inspired by fellow SI Swimsuit model and WAG Christen Goff, who’s married to Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. “Her style really relates to mine,” she explains. “It’s classic, but classy. Not too far-fetched, but she’s still repping her man, as she should.”


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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.