Audio: Ties to Tennis Skirts
From high collars to high performance, tennis style served looks. This NotebookLM-generated podcast using AI shows how fashion kept up. Hit play to learn about the style shift.
Design drawing of Gussy Moran's Wimbledon debut outfit (1949) by Ted TinlingInternational Tennis Hall of Fame
Early tennis fashion was all about formality. Long skirts, high collars, trousers, and ties dominated the court. But by the 1930s, performance started shaping style. Players needed to move, and fashion began to follow. Press play to learn more.
Dress, tennis; US Open (Serena Williams) (2018) by Nike, Inc.; Virgil AblohInternational Tennis Hall of Fame
World War II changed everything, including tennis style. Players traded frills for function. Hemlines rose, silhouettes simplified, and practicality took center court. Want to see how history left its mark on the game? Press play to learn more.
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