Top Places For Women's Sports Apparel In Philadelphia

It's no secret – Philadelphia is a major sports town. But sports in the City of Brotherly Love aren't reserved only for men, because the women of this fine city have proven to love sports just as much as their male counterparts. So, if you're a woman who's a sports fan looking for some of the latest in sports apparel, here's a list of where to shop so that you're prepared.

Chestnut Hill Sports
8628 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-6167
www.facebook.com/pages/Chestnut-HILL-Sports

Hours: Mon to Fri – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For over 25 years, Chestnut Hill Sports has been selling local pro team merchandise. Sporty ladies can find athletic apparel for everything from baseball, football, soccer and basketball to lacrosse, field hockey, swimwear and racket sports. You'll also find apparel that boasts your favorite team's names, like the Flyers, Phillies, Sixers and of course, the Eagles. Chestnut Hill Sports also provides customized silkscreening and embroidery, making this the perfect place to grab a one-of-a-kind, customized jersey for the sports fanatic in your life.

Mitchell & Ness
1201 Chestnut Street (entrance on 12th Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 273-7622
www.mitchellandness.com

Hours: Mon to Sat – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Since former tennis and wrestling champ Frank P. Mitchell partnered with golfer Charles M. Ness in 1904 and opened this business, Mitchell & Ness has been creating quality-crafted sportswear for sports fanatics. Here, you can find everything from unique, 50s-style, button-up cardigans embroidered with the Flyers' logo to letterman-style jackets boasting your favorite player's number. Whether its vintage-inspired jerseys or one-of-a-kind sports team's shirts, women will definitely find something of interest to wear to their next sports shindig.

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Schuylkill Valley Sports
South Mall
3300 Lehigh St.
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-5233
www.svsports.com

Hours: Mon to Sat – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Schuylkill Valley Sports, Inc. has been supplying high-quality athletic and sports apparel to the Eastern and Central PA area since 1971. This shop is the one-stop source for custom-made jackets, sweatshirts, hats and more. Also perfect for adult leagues and high school sports teams, Schuylkill Valley can customize cheerleading outfits, team uniforms and even equipment with your team name and logo. Find pro-team apparel in the form of vintage Eagle knit caps, Sixers jerseys, Flyers scarves and even Eagles swim trunks.

Retro Philly
(610) 668 - 0893
www.retrophilly.com

For those who like to shop online, RetroPhilly has a range of unique items for sports-loving fashionistas. This store sells everything from recycled jersey and sweatshirt totes to throwback Eagles hats. They also have hard case bags made from recycled license plates.

Philavania
(215) 821- 7459
www.philavania.com

Clearly, if you're a sports fan in the city of Philadelphia, you are in fact a true Philavanian. So that means one thing: if you're looking for a tee-shirt that reps your favorite team and your city, you should check out Philavania.com. To them, winning is, in fact, for the birds – so why not wear a fitted t-shirt to let your home football team know that such is the case? The site also has a selection of vintage team shirts and totes, and locals will be happy to know that their products are handmade and printed right here in the City of Brotherly Love.

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