Aces of Wimbledon Fashion

The fashion at Wimbledon, on and off the court, is always an ace. As the oldest tennis tournament in the world, there is a long history of style. Royals and celebrities attending the tournament bring out some of their smartest, most elevated outfits, while the players on court must abide by the strict all-white dress code. Overall, Wimbledon brings out not only the best tennis players, but also some of the best dressers.

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The royals have a long history of attending the tournament, and Kate Middleton is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The Duchess of Cambridge knows how to do Wimbledon fashion every year. And of course, Meghan Markle has had some memorable looks from Wimbledon over the years as well. The Queen herself is also known to make special appearances at Wimbledon and has even presented past champions with the trophy.

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Princess Diana is truly a fashion icon. Her style was uniquely her own while also being super chic and elegant. When she attended Wimbledon, she knew how to dress for the occasion.

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Alexa Chung

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David Beckham

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Amanda Holden & Lexi Hughs

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Michelle Dockery

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Caro Daur

Preppy style has always ruled the stands at Wimbledon, and Ralph Lauren is almost synonymous with preppy at this point. Blazers, button-ups, and a very tailored look are all hallmarks of Wimbledon fashion. Spectators at Wimbledon have had some preppy yet chic looks over the years. Crisp clothing and polished looks are what we love to see at the prestigious tennis tournament. 

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Spectators and celebs also love to partake in the Wimbledon whites dress code. White is always a super chic, classy look that you can’t go wrong with, especially at Wimbledon.

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1920s

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1930s

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1940s

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1950s

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1960s

While the spectators know how to leave an impression with their fashion choices, the players on the court have gone through a fashion evolution of their own. The strict dress code that players must wear all white on the court at all times doesn’t stop them from playing around with different silhouettes, textures, and styles. The long history of the tournament means that there are so many different styles that have graced the court. Below the knee pleats in the 20s, practical shorts in the 30s, dresses with frilly bloomers in the 40s, flared skirts and pressed collars in the 50s, and short playful hemlines in the 60s.

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1970s

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1980s

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1990s

In the 70s, hot pants were introduced on the court as the dresses kept getting shorter. Simpler, more fashionable dresses were brought to Wimbledon in the 80s, and of course the 90s meant sporty chic oversized on court outfits. Since then, on court looks combine function and fashion. High performance fabrics and technology are used to develop the perfect playing style personally tailored to each athlete. Serena Williams, 7 time Wimbledon champion, is known for her signature on-court fashion flair and has had some great Wimbledon white looks. 

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There’s something special about the sport of tennis, and especially Wimbledon. The talented players and stylish spectators make it the most prestigious and incredible tennis tournament in the world.