If you haven’t played Pickle Ball in Central Park, now is the time for this singular sports sensation. Grab your racquet and head out for the courts located in Wollman Rink. There is no more dramatic locale for the burgeoning sport, attracting newbys and seasoned player alike. I signed up for a clinic last summer and it was delightful, with great instructors and met some fun gals.
For what to wear to the decidedly sportiv event, we shopped for the latest in picklel ball fashion and was delighted to discover verdant green is in all of the new spring sports fashion trends. When playing tennis, we adhere to the classic all white pieces but with pickle ball, the sky is the limit so let yourself go with some glorious bright shades.
apparel: Green Ribbed Athletic Dress $36 / White Ribbed Athletic Dress $36 / Sleeveless Zip Up Shirt $19 / Floral Tennis Skort $27 / Adidas Tennis Shoes $67 / accessories: Ray-Ban Sunglasses $180 / equipment: Pickleball Hat $16 / Pickleball Paddles $35 / Pickleball Tote Bag $41
And if you are spectating at this lively gathering, we have selected a verdant variety of wear-anywhere dresses from Diane von Furstenberg. The print in the middle, with the vibrant tulips is so perfect for a Central Park soiree. Most dresses these days are midi lenght which is so flattering, but if you, like me, prefer a knee length, or shorter all of these could be taken up to your prefered height.
apparel: Jemma Dress / Erica Midi Dress / Valerie Dress / Phoenex Mesh Wrap Dress / Abigail Silk Midi Wrap Dress
Want to turn your driveway or another paved area into a court? Here is a wonderful instant set up that is so easy to use, and comes with it’s own travel case. Great for Mother’s Day – you could plan your day around it.
And while I am not generally a wearer of Tee Shirts, I thought this one was pithy!
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