The World Cup—a time for vuvuzelas, football overload, and inattentive men. For women who are, shall we say, less than interested in the spectacle of a group of grown men kicking a ball, the tournament presents an opportunity for a little fashion experiment: exactly which outfits will divert your man’s attention from the screen, and refocus it right where it belongs—on you?

Naturally, we have a few suggestions. Make the month of sports more fun by treating the next big game like a semi-formal or black tie ball. Any occasion that provides an excuse to wear a Georges Chakra dress is fine with us.

Or why not pretend you’re on the beach? Don a skimpy OYE monokini, a wide-brimmed straw hat and plenty of statement jewelry. The men may look confused, but we have a feeling they’ll make space for you on the sofa.

Although the WAGs (wives and girlfriends) of the players have been ordered to stay at home for the early stages of the contest, they still provide ample style leadership. Choose the many fashion ages of Victoria Beckham as your theme for a girls’ World Cup party. Just think of the possibilities: one friend can show up wearing long, straightened hair, cut-off denim shorts and a bright orange tan; another can dress like Posh on a day off. Of course, you’ll save Ms Beckham the serious fashion designer as a look for yourself.

The truly daring can consider going Gaga, creating their own theatrical costumes out of household goods. Punctured football shoulder-pads, anyone?