Coming up on our favorite weekend of sports spectating, watching the finals of Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, host to this spectacular and historical event that began in 1877. When women first began to play tennis in the 1860s, heavy materials such as flannel and even wearing a bustle was deemed appropriate. It was Maud Watson, who won the first Wimbledon Ladies’ championship in 1884, who popularized the white tennis trend as it masked perspiration. Wimbledon still request players to withstand this tradition. So went spotting trendy tennis stars such as Maria Sharapova, the Williams Sisters, and Petra Kvitova to see how they individualize the classic color. We noted Venus in particular who custom designed her tennis romper for this year’s Wimbledon, and no doubt launching a new trend in tennis styles. Can’t get to The Championships this year? To listen live, check scores, watch videos of matches, or for a televised schedule, go to Wimbledon.com.
Ralph Lauren, the official outfitter for Wimbledon 2011 has his own, chic and classic take on All-Whites.
Left to Right: Ralph Lauren Racerback Dress (SALE $109), Ralph Lauren Mesh Polo Dress (SALE $109), Ralph Lauren Racerback Polo (SALE $49), Ralph Lauren Flounce Skort (SALE $59)
We are happy to see that Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge, followed our advice from the “What to Wear to Wimbledon 2011“ post! Here she is photographed sporting this white pleated dress by Temperley Moriah while applauding Andy Murray for his win against Richard Gasquet of France on Centre Court on Day Seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
These were our all white picks from Ralph Lauren, which is the official outfitter for Wimbledon 2011.
For more advice on what to wear to this spectacular sporting event, check out our post What to Wear to Wimbledon 2011!
