Have you been able to ignore your tennis core? Instead of sitting on center court in style, are you hiding in the fashion-loving Pimm’s hospitality tent?Well, thanks to the new movie challengersit will be difficult to avoid this trend.
No longer limited to TikTok, the look is a mix of traditional tennis whites and “old school” preppy staples. Pair your pleated skirt, polo shirt, and tube socks with a sweatshirt or baseball cap emblazoned with your tennis club’s name in a stylish wedding invitation-style font. Designers from Chanel to Miu Miu have also shown ensembles reminiscent of the sport on the catwalk.
Director Luca Guadagnino adds to this atmosphere. challengers Starring Zendaya’s press tour outfits include a movie costume designed by Jonathan Anderson, as well as stiletto heels with tennis ball heels, called “Advantage, Tennis Core.”
I’m drawn to Ralph Lauren’s vintage advertising aesthetic and Robert Redford’s flawless performance in the 1973 romantic drama. who we are, wearing pure white tennis clothes and holding a wooden racket. But I’d rather attend Cliff Richard’s singalong at Wimbledon than wear something like a sporty, rich top with the word “wellness” embroidered on it.And a wetsuit and flippers would look better on me than a white skirt with little pleats.
but challengers Zendaya’s character Tashi Duncan takes on a more wearable, tennis-like theme through the shirt dress she wears. Duncan, a former teenage tennis star, is injured and becomes a wealthy and successful coach in his place. While watching the tense match between her two love rivals, she wore a crisp pale blue cotton shirt dress with a white bib and cuffs, and a sarong tie wrapped around her waist. Masu. Paired with Chanel espadrilles and a Cartier Her Love bangle, this piece conveys professionalism and fits with Duncan’s hidden wealth, classic style of expensive camel sweater and slouchy Loewe bag.
Shirt dresses are the star of the show when it comes to clothing that provides a versatile solution for both casual and formal spring and summer outfits, not just for watching tournaments. And this season brings a wealth of styles, including simple elongated shirts, more structured and cinched waists, deconstructed ultra-sporty polo he dresses, and even Sahariennes seen at Celine and Saint Laurent .
Designer Clare Vivier, founder of accessories brand Clare V, has been obsessed with tennis since high school and collaborated with tennis magazine Racquet on a capsule collection. When she plays in public on her court at Silver Lake in Los Angeles, she often wears a little white skirt and a lace vintage T-shirt in her man’s car. This attire reflects the region’s hip and creative vibe. When watching tennis, she leans towards a more preppy style, preferring her Suzette dress, a long style with blue and white stripes (£320, clarev.com)
Vivier says such a simple shape, essentially a long shirt, “would be perfect for the BNP Paribas Open tournament, which will be held near Palm Springs and will be very hot.” I’d add a little cool with white sneakers, Mary Janes, and a basket bag like a round Pot de Miel bag with a bamboo handle. ” A distinctive vintage basket, not unlike Jane Birkin’s Portuguese fish basket, and a woven leather clutch also complement the simplicity.
For her, the appeal of shirt dresses is that “even if you don’t want to wear it all over, you can complete your outfit just by putting it on quickly.” Perfect for carrying a belt bag for the weekend, for the mom picking you up from school, or for anyone who wants something quick and cute but not athletic wear. ” Until the weather gets warmer, we recommend wearing a voluminous, long-sleeved style with a roll neck underneath.
Some shirt dresses, especially those with fitted waist styles, run the risk of looking a little too classy. You definitely don’t want the workwear echoes of Anne’s Taylor and Club Monaco first jobs circa 2010. Designer Wiggy Hindmarch of British label Wiggy Kit has several shirtdresses in her spring/summer collection. That includes a salon version in blue linen. It’s already sold out. She has an opinion on how to avoid looking unclean.
“You have to be careful how you do this,” Hindmarch warns. “What I like about them is that they combine masculinity and femininity. I think the rolled-up sleeves and fairly plunging neckline are perfect for a sexy husband’s shirt.” If you button it up, it will look very ungainly and can have a negative effect on your bust.”
She added: ‘It’s important to add a twist, for example by belting it quite high to elongate the silhouette, like in my Floating Bib Dress (£395, wiggykit.com) or my oversized seersucker topper shirt dress (£385, wiggykit.com), it looks like you’re just wearing an oversized shirt, but with a belt it takes on a completely different shape.
For events like Wimbledon, or any other event where you want to look smart without trying too hard, pair it with flats (“Other shoes can look a little overdone”). Either Emme Parsons’ barely there sandals, which feel more sophisticated than the now ubiquitous slides or lumpy sandals, or ideally Chanel’s flat slingbacks.
Some of my favorite affordable styles for work, weekends and events this summer include Soeur’s Andora dress (£450, Soeur.co) in chic floral silk or chocolate brown poplin .uk). and Jigsaw green cotton dress with raglan sleeves and silver buttons (on sale, £132, jigsaw.co.uk)
For the ultimate chic twist on tennis core, there are white shirtdresses like those seen at Hermès, Jil Sander, The Row, and the high street of Kos. However, it’s best not to be too strict or jeopardize the dental hygienist’s atmosphere. Instead, try either a drawstring waist like Hermès’ version or an oversized one from The Row. The purpose is to contribute to the look, not to violate fashion codes.
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