Weird Tennis Outfits You Should Avoid

Being stylish on the tennis courts takes a good fashion sense to pull it off well. You may sometimes get too excited over how an outfit looks like without realizing that this is not really appropriate for playing tennis and may appear too outlandish and weird when worn during a game. Or you may get carried away, thinking that the tennis event is your fashion ramp. This may not work out either. Hence, you have to maintain a certain balance when choosing your tennis outfits.

Here are several weird tennis outfits that you should avoid:

1. When you are playing tennis, you should still look like you were made up for this game instead of looking like you are about to go to a rock concert. Remember that your tennis ensembles should still be suitable for playing. Thus, denims and studded outfits are a definite no-no!

2. Again, suitability is the number one consideration. Even though being experimental with tennis outfits sometimes works, you will have to determine which materials and clothes can match a regular tennis ensemble. The cover-up shown below, for instance, looks really off. It seems gruesome by itself, and is even more horrible with the tennis get-up.

3. Wearing long-sleeved tennis tops is not unglamorous by itself. However, in the picture below, the top is really unflattering and is truly a bad match for the pastel-colored feminine-looking ruffled tennis skirt.

4. Always check how an outfit fits you. Remember that you will be making all kinds of moves out there on the court. Hence, a tiny playsuit like this one can really be unflattering for your figure because of its very short cut and baggy top. A true-blue mismatch, you will certainly attract attention you do not want with such a weird tennis outfit!

With the given examples above, you now have an idea about the different types of tennis outfits you should avoid. Even if it is not exactly the same or even close to the ones above, you were still able to get a feel of the things you should stay away from when it comes to tennis fashion. And because the outfits shown were actually worn by the pros, at least you now realize as well that following the fashion sense of these great players is not the way to go. It is better to create your own fashion statement--- one that suits your own personality and style.

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The Ruffles - Do or Don't?

Ruffles have made a lot of controversies recently. Remember Nadia Petrova's Aussie Open outfit? Now Fila is introducing ruffled court shorties in ebony, white and hot pink.  

Do you like the idea? Would you wear ruffles on court? Is it a Do or a Don't in tennis? Answer our poll, we would like to know your thoughts!

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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.

 

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! 

 

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.

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.

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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...

  

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