Stephanie Niles, the fiancée of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, has captured the internet's attention once more with a show-stopping gameday look. While her partner watched from the sidelines during the Bengals' defeat to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Niles turned the stands at Paycor Stadium into her personal catwalk.
A Runway in the Stands
Defying the chilly weather that had most fans bundled in heavy coats, Niles showcased a custom-made long-sleeve top and leggings set. The outfit featured a striking black-and-white houndstooth pattern, meticulously crafted to stand out. The centrepiece was an orange '6' emblazoned on the chest, proudly displaying Browning's jersey number for the Bengals.
In a follow-up video, the swimwear entrepreneur revealed that the personalised numeral was her own handiwork. She humorously captioned her post, 'when you’re cold, but you’re not chill lol', perfectly summing up her commitment to style. Niles, who co-founded the sustainable label 7th Street Swim, has been engaged to the NFL player since November 2024, after he proposed on a Malibu beach. The couple, who met at the University of Washington, celebrated seven years together this past May.
A History of Viral Fashion Moments
This is not the first time Niles has broken the internet with her sartorial support for her beau. During the 2023 NFL season, she went viral in a skin-tight white bodysuit featuring Browning's number and paired with a fluffy orange bucket hat.
Her penchant for eye-catching, custom designs continued earlier this season in September, when she wowed fans with a risqué halter neck top for a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That top, which she handmade from a repurposed football jersey, was bejeweled with the number 6 and featured a dramatically low back. She completed that look with a pair of bright orange leather pants from streetwear brand Von Dutch.
Browning's Role and Burrow's Struggles
On the field, Jake Browning has recently returned to a backup role following the comeback of the Bengals' starting quarterback, Joe Burrow. Burrow had missed most of the season with a Grade 3 turf toe injury before returning in late November.
However, the team's performance has remained challenging. After Sunday's shutout loss to the Ravens, a defeat Burrow labelled one of the worst of his career, the 29-year-old quarterback offered a starkly honest assessment. 'There's no team in the NFL that would have won the game today if I was the quarterback,' a dejected Burrow stated. His comments came just days after he sparked concern by issuing a worrying message about his mental health amid the Bengals' difficult 4-10 season.
While the Bengals navigate a tough period on the pitch, Stephanie Niles continues to provide off-field headlines, cementing her status as one of the NFL's most fashion-forward partners.
