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Game day is all about preparation, and for Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, 26, that means factoring in the season and the city he's in to develop a signature look. We caught up with Peterson after the Oct. 30 game between the Cards and the Panthers Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Here's what Peterson had to say about how he puts himself together:

Any thoughts on our idea for "The Walk-In?" I always believed photographers should catch us right before we leave our hotel or go into the stadiums. It helps the League, fashion-wise, which then helps our marketability. My image is part of my brand and kids want to see what we're wearing pre and post game.

How would you describe your style? I guess I would say laid back, business causal, but I could also be into today's fashion trends, as far as the skinny look goes, European-fit jeans with the long white tees. I'm very versatile with my style. I take pride in it as well because I have a brand and image and I want that brand to represent who I am.

Patrick Peterson walks into Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium before the Cardinals' Oct. 30 game against the Panthers. Landon Nordeman for ESPN

How do you put this outfit together? It's all about feel. I always try a couple of things to see if they look good and see how I feel in them. It also depends on weather and at what point of the year it is. The seasons dictates the color, but it's really all about feel.

How did this outfit come about? I use Elevee, it's a custom suit maker. Jennifer Duran is my stylist, she put this look together for me. Before the season starts, she comes to my house and I buy 8-12 new suits for the season. We go through colors, fabrics and looks and really plan out these suits before the season starts. So when it comes to Sunday, I don't really have to think about it much. It still takes me about 30 minutes to an hour to get the look ready and to get dressed, but the color combos are usually all planned out.

Jacket: It's for the winter and I thought it was a great touch to bring into November. I go for the slim-fit looks, it's in style nowadays. It's a look I love. I've been going for this style for a while.

Silk Tie: The tie is an Elevee product. I picked it because I needed something to give it a pop. I have the plaid jacket and the button-down shirt. That tie was chosen so you can get the focus off the jacket with the polka dot tie.

Silk Pocket Square: I'm not really big on the pocket square, but I am huge into the detail and that adds. If you look at the picture, you will see my left cuff, above the watch, you can see my logo P2 in the shirt.

Do you consult your stylist every Saturday night before the game? Every weekend I have a game plan for my outfit. It actually starts in the beginning of the season when I pick out the colors I am going to wear and the ties we choose. The planning is in the beginning of the season but I do think about it each week.

Watch: It's a Rolex, I got that in 2013 as a gift from my jeweler for making, I believe, my third consecutive Pro Bowl.

Pants + Shoes: The pants are Elevee as well. I love the slim fit, a little more slender around the ankle so you can actually see the details in the shoes that you may wear. I went with my Size 11 Louis Vuitton two-toned shoes with no socks. So I have a European look all the way down, from top to bottom.

Your backpack: What is it? What's in it? And it looks like your backpack has a backpack? Yes, (laughs) my backpack does have a backpack. It is a Gucci Sport backpack. I keep my iPad, my toiletry bag and pretty much my notes from the game plan in there. You'll see I have a backpack on the backpack, it's really nothing, it's just a Fendi bag. I thought it was pretty cool, I basically have a different one on every backpack. They're just fun.

Sunglasses: Those are some Tom Fords. I take good care of them. In the early stage of my career I was the guy who would lose almost every pair of sunglasses. As I've gotten older and more responsible I don't lose them anymore, I take good care of my things.

Are you using skin care products? No, not really, I am not into that, though I do get a facial twice a month. Right now I am growing my facial hair.

Whose style do you admire? I like the style of Russell Westbrook, I also like the way will.i.am dresses, and I like the way LeBron puts together outfits. They all have their own style in their own unique way, but it looks nice. So I do look to see what other guys are wearing, but I really keep it to what looks and feels good on me.