PASTEL DELIGHTS

The pastel trend has been around for years and years.  But get updated with the newest looks in the lightest colors.  Pastels look great with neutrals or bright hues.  Try pastels in an edgy new way such as a leather or spike bracelet.  The subtlety of the color against the sharper details of the jewelry catches your eye.  Satins and brushed metallics, and any fabric with shine looks fashion-forward when mixed with pastels.  Layer your look to give it dimension and add different pastel hues together.

Blazer, Mango.com, $59.99  Blouse, H&M, #9.95

Vineyard Vines Mosaic Print Tunic, $118

Zara Slim Fit Denim, $79.90

 

Young, Fabulous, & Broke Jeremiah Ombre Halter Maxi Dress, $229

Diane von Furstenberg Edna Dolman Dress, $375

Zara Studded Court Shoe, $79.90

Zara Studded Clutch Bag with Tacks, $99.90

Prada, $595

Asos Necklace, $17, asos.com

Sprout Watches Colored Mother of Pearl and Diamond, $75 (various colors)

TRENDY TENNIS LOOKS

The weather has been beautiful and the time is right to find new spring tennis looks.  Mainstream designers such as Nike, Adidas, and Fila traditionally have new styles and colors each year.  Feel fresh on the court with a new look.

Stella McCartney's Perf Tank in Lemon or Blue, $75.  Has a fitted waist band with flowy top.  Perfect fit for the courts.

 

Opt for a tennis dress in a new style or color combination this spring.  This Fila dress in white with cobalt blue and lime is fresh, $39.

 

Bebe Tennis Dress, $74

 

Tennis Skirts come in various different styles, with pleats, flat front, side zipper, etc.  Shop for a look/fit that works well for your body.

Smash Gal Bright Rose and White Zebra Skirt, $39

 

Jerjog Bermuda Bay Front Wrap Skirt, $62 and Racerback Tank, $52

 

Bebe Tennis Skirt, $49             Bebe Tennis Skirt, $49

   

Bebe Tennis Jacket, $89

  

Bebe Polo Shirt, $59

 

Bebe Crisscross Tennis Tank, $49

 

Smashing Golf & Tennis make women's tennis wear that is slimming, taking about 10 lbs. off you.  Higher waist-lines and body compression slimming panels and the non-clingy fabric cinches in a woman to get rid of muffin tops or any unwanted bulges.  Stick with wearing one color line, aka monochromatic.

 

Looking for a chic bag to carry your tennis gear?  Try one from Cortiglia. 

 

Fortylovetennis.com is a great site for middle-aged or older women looking for tennis gear.  Skirts and slightly longer.  Vineyardvines.com (local store in Georgetown) carries a preppier look for women's and men's tennis with polos, tanks, shorts, and skirts.  Adintennis.com offers petite to plus size tennis clothing that can be shortened or lengthened as needed.