How to Celebrate Singles’ Day: Treat Yo’Self on 11/11

Valentine’s Day is reserved for lovey-dovey couples, red roses, romantic dinners and cutesy heart shaped candies. But what about those boss babes and bachelors who are flying solo? Thanks to a group of Chinese students at Nanjing University in the early 90s, there’s a dedicated day for celebrating your singlehood, too! Celebrate Singles’ Day on November 11 with a gift (or two) for yourself from Hibbett | City Gear.

What exactly is Singles’ Day? The Nanjing University students who helped establish Singles’ Day chose to celebrate on 11/11 for the date’s four number ones, which they believed aptly symbolized single men and women. In 1993, unmarried coeds throughout China began celebrating with nice dinners, outings and gifts they wouldn’t otherwise purchase for themselves.

Singles’ Day has now gone global and is the most lucrative online shopping day in the world, easily surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. (It’s also a good time to start Christmas shopping!)

Hop online or stop in to your nearest store to shop Hibbett | City Gear this Singles’ season to find the perfect splurge purchase for yourself. After all, you’re definitely worth it!

The “Self-Care” Gift

When was the last time you did something for yourself? We’re not talking about indulging in a guilt-free Snickers bar, sleeping in or staying up late to watch a movie. We mean seriously treating yourself. Some self-care steps to consider:

• Schedule a scalp massage, foot scrub or facial at a fancy spa.
• Light some candles, draw a bubble bath and enjoy a soak with a good book.
• Cook a nice meal for yourself, or hit up your favorite comfort food restaurant.
• Enjoy a wine-pairing or cocktail-mixing master class on Youtube or vitural classroom from the comfort of your own home.
• Sign up for a refresh and reset yoga class.
• Spend a long weekend lounging around in a cozy Airbnb cabin or VRBO rental.

Another form of self-care — treating yourself to a new toe-to-head loungewear look! Try these on for size.

Loungewear for Women:

• Top – Nike Women’s Sportswear Trend Gel Revival Pullover Hoodie
• Joggers – Nike Women’s Sportswear Trend Gel Revival Fleece Pants
• Sneakers – Nike Air Force 1 Fontanka “Sail/Saturn Gold/Sunset/Pomegranate” Women’s Shoe OR Nike Court Vision Low “White” Men’s Shoe

Loungewear for Men:

• Tee – Born Fly Men’s A Flyer World “Black” Tee
• Pullover Hoodie – Born Fly Men’s “Black” Greenleaf Hoodie
• Pants – Born Fly Men’s “Black” Greenleaf Sweatpant
• Shoes – Nike Air Max 2021 “Black/Mystic Red/Cosmic Clay” Men’s Shoe

The “Feeling Yo’Self” Gift

Look good, feel good; that’s a thing right? Well, we certainly think so. Who says you need a special occasion to get fixed up for a casual night on the town with you and the guys or for cocktails with the girls downtown?

Girl, fix your hair, put on some mascara and lipstick and slip into this number for a little self-love. You can wear this look out to lunch with friends, after work drinks or for a more-put-together ensemble for knocking out your errands about town.

Women’s “Feelin’ Yo’Self” Look:

• Tee Shirt – Jordan Youth Air Tie-Dye Tee
• Utility Pants – Jordan Women’s Heritage Utility Pants
• Sneakers – Jordan Pro Strong “Black/University Red” Men’s Shoe

Guys? Going to play Top Golf with your bros this weekend? Taking a day trip to the casinos or to your favorite nighttime hang out? Go ahead and gift yourself this ensemble for the occasion.

Men’s “Feelin’ Yo’Self” Look:

• Graphic Tee – AKOO Men’s Get Money “Black” Tee
• Pants – Smoke Rise Men’s Twill Cargo “Camo” Tapered Pants
• Boots – Timberland Premium 6-Inch “Classic Wheat” Men’s Boot

The “Takin’ It Easy” Gift

If you appreciate an athletic aesthetic and the casual fashion trend, then you probably already have a well-rounded athleisure wardrobe. But, who couldn’t use another pair of leggings and a nice comfy tee in their wardrobe? With these carefully crafted looks, you can achieve a low-effort put-together appearance perfect for taking things easy.

Women’s Athleisure Look:

• Leggings – Nike Women’s Sportswear “Maroon” Printed Leggings
• Graphic Tee – Nike Women’s Sportswear Boyfriend Fit T-Shirt
• Sneakers – Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage “White/Pink Oxford” Women’s Shoe OR Nike Air Huarache “Sail/Light Bone/Fossil Stone” Women’s Shoe

Men’s Altheisure Look:

• Jacket – Nike Men’s Sportswear Tech Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie
• Pants – Nike Men’s Sportswear Tech Fleece Joggers
• Sneakers – Nike Blazer Low ’77 Vintage “White/Team Red/Sail” Men’s Shoe

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