Monday, January 31, 2011

The Dos and Don’ts of Tennis Fashion - Inspired by Australian Open 2011

Even though the women of tennis are typically in great physical shape, they are still real girls – not super models.  The styles on display at the Australian Open this year showed that tennis gals can benefit from a little fashion advice, just like the rest of us!
The Dos and Don'ts of Tennis Fashion for Women
Choosing an outfit for a tennis match is a bit more challenging than dressing for a trip to the gym.  To make the most of on-court style, we recommend the following dos and don’ts of tennis fashion.
Do:  Dress for Comfort.  We shouldn’t even have to say it - this is pure, unequivocal common sense.  How many times have we seen Venus Williams tugging and pulling at an article of clothing on court?  Highly competitive situations are uncomfortable enough – clothing should be a non-issue!  We think this look from Alize Cornet is an ideal example of on-court comfort at the Australian Open.
 Alize Cornet Alize Cornet of France serves in her third round match against Kim Clijsters of Belgium during day six of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
Don’t:   Trade Comfort for Attention.  Certain ladies love to be noticed, but don’t sacrifice comfort for headlines!  In this case, Venus Williams has yet again checked comfort AND good taste at the door! 
 Venus Williams Venus Williams of the United States of America serves in her second round match against Sandra Zahlavova of the Czech Republic during day three of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
Do:   Concentrate on the Cut.  Choose a style that highlights the best features of your figure and hides the not-so-flattering elements.  Grand slammers certainly make enough money to purchase well-cut garments.  While Caroline Wozniacki is an attractive young woman, this skirt calls attention to her mid-section, an area that she may want to de-emphasize.
Caroline Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark plays a forehand in her first round match against Gisela Dulko of Argentina during day one of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
Do:  Opt for a Beautiful Color.  If necessary, hire a professional stylist to help you select shades that enhance your hair color, eye color and skin tone.  While the right color can promote a fresh and rosy glow, the wrong color can render the appearance dull and lifeless.   
Don’t:  Go “all white.  Even at Wimbledon, there are ways to toss in a splash of color!  Check out these examples of color dos and don’ts at the Australian Open.
DO
Jelena Jankovic Jelena Jankovic of Serbia plays a backhand in her second round match against Shuai Peng of Chinaduring day four of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Ana Ivanovic Ana Ivanovic of Serbia celebrates a point in her first round match against Ekaterina Makarova of Russia during day two of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.  

 


      
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  Francesca Schiavone Francesca Schiavone of Italy celebrates after winning her fourth round match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day seven of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Kim Clijsters Kim Clijsters of Belgium plays a forehand in her semifinal match against Vera Zvonareva of Russia during day eleven of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.















Do:  Accessorize!  As in every day fashion, accessories can make or break the outfit.  To add extra sparkle to your tennis style, make use of color-coordinated hats, visors, shoes, socks, wrist bands and nail polish as with these smart accessory picks...
 Maria Sharapova Maria Sharapova of Russia plays a backhand in her fourth round match against Andrea Petkovic of Germany during day seven of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.  Victoria Azarenka Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates a point in her fourth round match against  Na Li of China during day seven of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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