Tennis; a sport of speed, intimidation, accuracy and... high fashion? In the past, major Tennis championships such as the US Open and French Open have been all about the artistic and athletic display of the world's greatest male and female tennis players. However with Wimbledon 2007 already on its way, it seems as though the biggest ace was the on-court fashion.It might seem ridiculous for sports critics to be noting style selections, but they might be onto something. With summer already here, colorful racer-back tank tops and flowing skirts are great light weight options favored on and off the court., not to mention that white tennis dresses have pervaded the fashion scene with the rise of the LWD!
Recently, tennis star Maria Sharapova's white Nike tennis dress was compared to Marilyn Monroe's classic white halter-dress, as both flow and blow softly in the wind. World-leading newswire Reuters described Sharapova's athletic attire as, "a white dress with frills on the bottom and wing-like ones down the back, the latest in a series of creative outfits the keen designer has worn on court."
Want to dress like a pro-tennis player and look your summer best at the same time? Invest in a few basic tank tops and tees, a pair comfortable white sneakers and a cute layered, slightly-ruffled skirt or a pair of athletic shorts. The look is great for low maintenance and sporty girls who are unwilling to sacrifice function in their active lifestyles but are set on fashion nonetheless.
Lululemon,$45
Lululemon, $35
Lululemon, $35
Garage, $10
Lululemon, $30
Lululemon, $45
Boelle, $32
Adidas, $45
Nike, $90
Nike, $90
(almost identical to Maria Sharapova's dress!)
Vans, $65
Visit Lululemon.com for more great athletic-wear selections! They've got a nice combination of sport and casual apparel.
This summer, don't just emulate tennis fashion, play tennis as well! It's a good form of physical activity where you can get some exercise, have fun and look great at the same time!
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nothing wrong with being pretty and fashionable right? ;o)
I started playing tennis and then eventually stopped, but I want
to get back into it.