WITH Wimbledon just around the corner, tenniscore has made a triumphant comeback on and off the court.
And as the pros prepare for the prestigious tournament next week, spectators are turning their attention to what to wear.
This year, hot weather is on the cards, with temperatures expected to hit 33 degrees on the opening day.
So choosing what to wear is more important than ever – and comfort is key.
But from lightweight breezy trousers to poplin skirts and comfy footwear, there are plenty of high-street buys to help make your looks serve this season, whether you’re watching the tennis or hitting up a BBQ.
The Fabulous fashion team has pulled together a range of different styles that’ll keep you cool and stylish, so whatever the occasion this summer, you will look ace!
Emily Regan, 25, Fashion Assistant
Emily is hitting the trend out of the park[/caption]
- Bag, £130, Parfois – BUY NOW
- Skirt, £119, Boden – BUY NOW
- Polo shirt, £12.99, H&M – BUY NOW
- Jacket, £37.99, H&M – BUY NOW
- Bag charm, £12, Caroline Gardner – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £38, River Island – BUY NOW
When it comes to big events, I love dressing for a theme.
This tennis-racket printed skirt is a great option from Boden – it gives a nod to the occasion and is so easy to wear.
I’ve leaned into the Wimbledon whites trend and paired it with this light knit polo top and white denim jacket from H&M, both of which I’ll be able to wear again throughout the year.
This jute bag is extra large so it will fit in all my essentials for the day, and will double up as a great beach bag, too.
I’ve finished off the look with a pair of white heels and a cute tennis bag charm, but I’ll definitely be taking sandals with me for the commute.
Abby McHale, 30, Deputy Fashion Editor
Wear a flattering frock like Abby in grass green[/caption]
- Bag, £155, Rixo – BUY NOW
- Dress, £35.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Necklace, £24, River Island – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £12.99, H&M – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £10, George at Asda – BUY NOW
While I’d love to dress in an all-white Wimbledon-inspired outfit, I’m a liability as my whites don’t stay white for very long.
Instead, I’ve opted for this green striped dress, a nod to the Wimbledon lawn colours – and with the puff sleeve and square neckline, it’s the perfect throw-on dress for summer.
I couldn’t believe how cute this woven bag from Rixo was when I first saw it and it complements the dress perfectly.
A pair of sensible ballet flats, sunglasses and some jewellery, and I’m all (game) set (and match).
Tracey Lea Sayer, 53, Fashion Director
Battle the unreliable weather with light layering like Tracey[/caption]
- Hat, £47, H&M – BUY NOW
- Bag, £199, Zara – BUY NOW
- Trousers, £79.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Top, £75, COS – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £65, Le Specs at Selfridges – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £87, Arket – BUY NOW
Comfort is always my go-to these days, especially if I will be outside all day.
Let’s face it, the weather might be chilly and overcast one minute and boiling hot the next.
A lightweight knit is always my go-to for all-weather wear, so this short-sleeved polo knit from COS is just perfect, plus I have opted for white wide-leg trousers because white expels the heat and if it turns into a scorcher, I won’t get sunburned.
A raffia hat, statement sunglasses, a massive bag and flat comfy shoes will ensure that I feel as cool as the cucumber in my Pimm’s and I enjoy every second of the tennis!
What’s the best style that suits everyone?
ACCORDING to the fashion pros at Fabulous, there’s a new style of dress that suits all body shapes.
Low-slung, dropped-waist silhouette styles have surged, thanks to the Noughties fashion trend that has swept the catwalks, social media and, of course, the high street.
First seen on the runways of luxury labels Molly Goddard and Jil Sander, the style typically cinches around the hip and pelvic area rather than the waist.
Now a plethora of more affordable options of the dress that suits a number of body shapes have dropped just as the sun starts to come out.
Clemmie Fieldsend, Fashion Editor, said: “There’s something so stylish about these dresses, and I love them.
“The simplicity of the top half teamed with the full skirt is like a sleeker and more grown-up tutu.
“I have a short torso so the dropped waist makes my body look longer, but, thankfully, the long skirt means your legs don’t look shorter.
“Plus it means I can tap into the low-waist trend without baring all in a pair of low-slung jeans.
“I know I’ll be living in mine all summer, paired with black sandals and sunnies, but for now all I need is a blazer slipped over the top and a closed-toe shoe and I’m ready to go.”
Meanwhile, Fashion Director, Tracey Lea Sayer, added: “I remember dropped-waist dresses from the 80s. I loved them then and I still love them again now!
“Forty years on from when they were first popular and I am not so sure they will be quite as flattering around my middle, because two kids and middle-aged spread later, my waist doesn’t exist any more.
“With a dress like this I can disguise my middle bit and still feel on trend for summer.”
