The growing popularity of worn by NBA and NFL players is undeniable right now. Now, WNBA players have entered the conversation with their intentional looks which at times enmeshes masculine styles with girlish details. Then some players fully lean into masculinity or more feminine detailing for their outfits.
Take for instance, A’ja Wilson, a killer hooper who showed up to this year’s WNBA All-Star Game in a custom Burberry outfit: a tennis-esque skirt and a top that felt trendy, but also on brand for her. Wilson, a standout player this season wore sky-high yellow platform heels with her look–white frilly socks were a welcome addition. This look was an ideal blending of a few trends, coquette and a bit of tennis-core, but overall it showcases the validity of women athletes dressing up ahead of games.
The rise of women athletes and their fashion influence is intriguing considering their long-standing dominance in sports. What’s different this year is the level of excitement. , a stylist who works with WNBA players, believes that the sports industry used to have a preconceived idea of how players should look, act, and dress.
At the moment, this is being dismantled. “I feel that the largest shift has been an increase in the internal confidence and external validation of players expressing the truest version of themselves through their style,” she adds. At the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Brooks’ client, Wilson attended events in custom looks.
The Burberry numb.