Erin Andrews' Most Over-The-Top Reporting Outfit Gave Cruella De Vil A Run For Her Money
For style-savvy and trend-conscious football fans, Erin Andrews, who's had a complete transformation since her early days as a sideline reporter, has become just as known for her standout game day 'fits as she is for her reporting. For over a decade, the sportscaster's style has evolved as much as her career, and it's always exciting to see what she'll wear next. That excitement took a turn when one seriously bold game day outfit prompted football fans to joke it gave off strong Cruella de Vil vibes.
In January 2026, during the NFC Wild Card playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Andrews appeared on the sidelines wearing a dramatic black-and-white fur coat that was impossible to miss thanks to its oversized silhouette. While the sports reporter is no stranger to bold outfits, this one took football fans by surprise. The internet didn't miss the chance to react, as a Reddit thread sharing an image of Andrews in the coat quickly filled with more than 300 replies.
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Among the replies, one Redditor joked, "Cruella De Andrews," while another added, "101 Badgers," showing just how amused football fans were by the coat's dramatic appearance. There were also plenty of users concerned over whether or not Andrews was wearing an actual fur coat, which many consider controversial in this day and age.
Surprise! Erin Andrews' coat was faux fur and right on trend
This is a PSA to football fans, but Erin Andrews' game-day fur coat was actually faux fur. In fact, fashion aficionados loved it so much that the faux fur jacket from trendy outerwear brand Auter, that retails for just under $1,000 at the time of writing, sold out shortly after the coat went viral because of Andrews wearing it on the sidelines. And no matter if viewers loved it or hated it, faux fur outerwear is replacing outdated fashion trends from everyone's closets in 2026.
This viral faux fur moment wasn't a one-off. Erin Andrews' game-day outfits, like the brown monochromatic outfit from 2025, often have people talking. Similar to the fur coat, it was another one of her outfits that left people completely divided. Football fans were busy poking fun at it, while fashion junkies praised the cohesive and sleek look.
After the viral faux fur moment, the sports reporter spoke to Glamour and said, "I knew when my stylist, Daniela Romero, suggested I wear it that it was outside the box and super fun." She also wanted everyone to know she loved her outfit and felt it was the perfect look for a major event. Fellow trendy fashionistas couldn't agree more. Glamour shared a glimpse of the interview via Instagram and one commenter said, "Ma'am[...] Game was great but you were THE MOMENT!!!!" While online criticism will always be there no matter what Andrews wears, she's clearly unfazed.