The W in Designer: Top Fits of Tip-Off
Across the four games that happened on Tuesday, May 14, a surprising emergence of players stepping up their style for away games occurred. Perhaps the new circumstances surrounding this season, like the announcement of chartered flights, make it easier for players to plan and accessorize while traveling strategically.
For tip-off, these legendary players are signaling their rising power through key visual elements: bold, monochromatic looks in all-black, all-denim, and all-leather. Players are also choosing upscale, country club-inspired looks with hoodies tied around the waist and polo shirts to combat the seasonal heat. Discover the top outfits from the first games of tip-off below:
Connecticut Sun player Olivia Nelson-Ododa wears a white shirt around her waist, adding a country club-inspired flair to her plaid mini skirt. Matching her white zippered top to a white VETEMENTS cap, her pair of slouchy shoe covers and a navy Dior Mini Saddle Bag add contrast to this luxe look.
Traveling with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark easily upgrades to away game style with an all-black outfit. She’s keeping it consistent with simple cuts in her tube top and oversized denim but adds an essential pop of color with a gradient blue purse. Reminding fans of her deal with Nike, Clark wears a hard-to-find pair of Tiffany & Co. x Air Force 1 Lows.
Matching her bold nature, Las Vegas Aces player Sydney Colson stands out with her decision to wear brown cowboy boots to open the season. Wearing a full Vintage Denim Jacquard set from Aelfric Eden, stylist Amadi Brooks took to social media to share the Cowboy Carter inspiration behind Colson’s look.
As Seattle Storm player Ezi Magbegor grows her style reputation each season, she makes a winning choice with a pair of metallic denim jeans for her first game. The Nike athlete keeps her look simple with a collaborative Travis Scott WMNS bodysuit, Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Retro Lows, and bold, rectangular glasses.
Reflecting on her West Coast move to the Phoenix Mercury, Kahleah Copper incorporates sunny vibes into her first look with a PH5 tree-printed polo sweater and cream shorts. Continuing her relationship with stylists Marc Desir and VNA Gudino, her outfit also includes a green pair of AMIRI Skel-Top Leather Sneakers.
New York Liberty player Betnijah Laney-Hamilton maximizes her comfort with her first away game look, wearing a simple all-black outfit with Yeezy Boost 350 V2 sneakers. But Laney’s strategic accessorizing adds a bit of fun to her look—she pairs oversized hoop earrings with a Chunky Ears Beanie from Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY.
WNBA reporter Kirsten Chen writes a lifestyle & fashion column on WNBA.com throughout the season and can be reached on Twitter through @hotgothwriter. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its clubs
