{"id":4516,"date":"2026-06-30T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=4516"},"modified":"2026-06-30T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:00:00","slug":"what-stylists-say-you-should-wear-to-wimbledon-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=4516","title":{"rendered":"What Stylists Say You Should Wear to Wimbledon This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Centre Court is for serves \u2013 but the stands are for style.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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What do you wear for one of the British season\u2019s most fashionable occasions when it doesn\u2019t specify a dress code?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite what a scroll through Instagram might have you thinking, the all-white attire is only reserved and reinforced for players, not spectators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For everyone else, beyond a few very obvious no-gos \u2013 torn jeans, running vests, muddy trainers, or sport shorts (but it\u2019s safe to assume you weren\u2019t planning on wearing those anyway) \u2013 Wimbledon asks for something far more ambiguous: \u201csmart casual.\u201d<\/p>\n

So where do you start, and how do you prepare for the famously unpredictable British weather? We asked womenswear stylists Annabel Hodin and Karen Williams, along with menswear expert Gareth Scourfield on how to get it right.<\/p>\n

The expert stylists’ guide on what to wear for Wimbledon\u00a0<\/h2>\n

What should I wear to Wimbledon?<\/h2>\n

Unless you\u2019ve got tickets for the Royal Box \u2013 in which case, be sure to arrive in a formal jacket and tie \u2013 there is virtually no rulebook on what to wear to Wimbledon. While events like Royal Ascot <\/a>come with a rigid dress code that can feel intimidating, at Wimbledon, the blank slate can be just as daunting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All the experts agree that the best starting point is reassuringly unfussy. As stylist Karen Williams<\/a> puts it: \u201cWimbledon is all about looking polished, elegant, and completely effortless, never overdone.\u201d<\/p>\n

For women, that often means tailored separates, softened suiting or summer tea dresses that feel put together without tipping into occasionwear territory. \u201cLook as if you’re wearing your clothes, rather than your clothes wearing you,\u201d Annabel Hodin<\/a> advises. \u201cLadylike but fashion-forward is the look. Clean, smart silhouettes.\u201d And when in doubt: \u201cThink French.\u201d<\/p>\n

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All the experts agree that Wimbledon style is effortless but elegant \u00a9TWP, Spotlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Men, meanwhile, should be nudged away from rigid formality. \u201cI\u2019d start with a lightweight, unlined blazer,\u201d says expert Gareth Scourfield<\/a>. \u201cDouble-breasted is always a winner. It breaks up the formality of a full suit.\u201d<\/p>\n

From there, it\u2019s about ease: light-colored tailored trousers, crisp cotton shirts in white or fine navy pinstripes, and soft loafers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are going for a suit,\u201d Scourfield adds, \u201cI\u2019d keep to a solid navy, a soft cream, dark brown or even an olive color.\u201d<\/p>\n

What are the style clich\u00e9s (and are they still relevant)?<\/h2>\n

Wimbledon dressing typically ushers up images of crowds of Panama hats, linen suits, and immaculate whites. They\u2019re clich\u00e9s for a reason, but they\u2019re not always the starting point anymore.<\/p>\n

Rather than head-to-toe white, Hodin prefers pattern and color, like \u201cstripes (especially green and white),\u201d she says, noting that they feel like a subtle nod to the occasion without spilling into costume. She also points to softer summer tones \u2013 icy blues, pinks, mint, and pale yellow \u2013 as the real language of modern Wimbledon dressing.<\/p>\n

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For men, our expert recommends a lightweight, unlined blazer and neutral colored trousers \u00a9Berluti, Spotlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scourfield, meanwhile, suggests stepping away from trend-led dressing. \u201cThis annual event is not always best suited to showing off the season\u2019s obvious trends,\u201d he says, \u201cbut is better placed to showcase timeless outfits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead, he recommends taking cues from the tournament\u2019s official dresser, Ralph Lauren: \u201cLots of navy, tan, and cream double-breasted suits, pale blue shirts, pinstripe shirts, solid color or striped ties and suede loafers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Williams similarly recommends avoiding trends and thinking timeless when it comes to outfit planning: \u201cWimbledon has always celebrated classic British style […] While we\u2019re seeing more relaxed co-ords, flowing silhouettes, and quiet luxury influences this season, it\u2019s one of those occasions where timeless dressing will always feel the most stylish.\u201d<\/p>\n

See also: What to Wear to the F1, According to Charles Leclerc\u2019s Stylist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

What shoes should you wear to Wimbledon?<\/h2>\n

There is a surprising amount of ground to cover between Centre Court and that inevitable second punnet of strawberries and cream. \u201cYou\u2019ll be doing plenty of walking around the grounds,\u201d says Williams, \u201cSo leave sky-high stilettos at home; they\u2019re not ideal on the grass.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

For Hodin, ease is non-negotiable: \u201cWedge shoes are comfortable and a good look,\u201d she says. \u201cOr ballet flats also work well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Scourfield takes a similarly practical approach for men. He suggests a \u201cgood, soft suede loafer\u201d as the safest option, though he adds that \u201csolid white leather tennis sneakers can also look sharp but more dressed down, with comfort in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

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And when in doubt, take cues from the tournament\u2019s official dresser, Ralph Lauren \u00a9Ralph Lauren<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How should you dress for the British weather at Wimbledon?<\/h2>\n

If there is one constant at Wimbledon, it is that the weather will do exactly what it wants. \u201cThe biggest mistake is dressing for blazing sunshine and forgetting you\u2019re in Britain!\u201d warns Williams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Her solution is simple: \u201cChoose breathable fabrics like linen and cotton that keep you cool, then layer with a lightweight blazer, trench or fine knit that you can easily slip on if the temperature drops.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Centre Court and Court One are both covered, Hodins adds that it is always sensible to be prepared for a classic British summer downpour, suggesting packing a lightweight raincoat tucked into a bag as insurance.<\/p>\n

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PDresisng for Wimbledom means dressing practically for the British weather, so light layers and soft comfortable shoes \u00a9Berluti, Spotlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What should you avoid wearing to Wimbledon?<\/h2>\n

For Hodin, anything overly loud or overly complicated misses the point. \u201cAvoid fussy and frilly,\u201d she says. \u201cIt looks more like a garden party than tennis.\u201d<\/p>\n

She is equally clear on silhouette. \u201cTight is a no-no. Too much flesh is a no-no.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scourfield is just as direct on the menswear side. Anything too tight, too short, or too casual risks pulling the look away from the occasion entirely.<\/p>\n

Short shorts, sportswear, most denim, untucked shirts, and overly laid-back sneakers should also be avoided. \u201cIt\u2019s not a day out at the beach,\u201d he concludes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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