FASHION FIX: Sharapova's Wimbledon outfit revealed? Maybe so!

The time has come for the annual "Maria Mystery": what will the Russian fashionista be wearing on the green lawns of Wimbledon this year?


Suffice it to say I would be completely shocked and a bit impressed if Nike and Maria came up with the following outfit for her to wear. Traditionally the 21-year old leans towards dresses, and there is also a dress option this year, but what she's wearing in the ad campaign is the Sharapova Wimbledon Sleeveless Top and the Sharapova Wimbledon Woven Short from the White/Gold Collection.

The top is reminiscent of a men's suit vest with the 3-button placket on the front (and we know how much Maria's been loving that look.) The dreaded shorty-shorts, which I've never liked, make up the bottom of this outfit. I like that they're not super low-rise and have interesting 2-button detailing on the waistband and a cinch on the back. I'll take a wait-and-see approach on the shorts.


The second option, which would be the obvious choice for the Russian, is the Wimbledon Tiered Pleats Dress which looks similar to the much ballyhooed Swan Dress from last year's Championships. The dress is essentially a tank dress with triple-tiered pleating and a keyhole back. Simple, elegant and classic.

Here's the description:

Under the tagline "Pretty Traditional", this slogan represents not only the underlying beauty of the dress as well as a double meaning inferring its traditional design albeit with a non-conservative approach. Sharapova was also given the Wimbledon Blazer Mid Lux, a reinvented version of the classic Blazer basketball shoe. As part of the Grand Slam Lux Line, it combines top quality premium leather coupled with high-class touches such as satin ribbon laces. The sneaker also draws references to Maria's appreciation of the Wimbledon Tennis Dress with ruffles on the back tab.

Say what?! A basketball shoe with ruffles paired with that dress?? So they've clipped her wings and given her high tops. Innovative.

I searched around and found a version of a Nike Blazer Mid Lux, and if Maria's working something close to these shoes, I'll die, die, die:


(images via tennisforum.com, protennis.com, amazon.com)

FASHION FIX: Federer defeats Querrey, goes dark for Nike

Roger Federer made his debut at the French Open today defeating giant American baller Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 and continuing his quest for a lucky no. 13 Grand Slam.

Fed also debuted his new Nike duds which I previewed at the start of the spring season. The Sphere React Cool Polo in dark obsidian and the Dri-FIT Control Short in the same hue look great on the world no. 1.


But one question: where is the Sphere React Cool Polo in lilac???

(images via Getty)

FASHION FIX: Venus Williams embodies cheap-chic, works diamond chandeliers

Blingin' it: Seriously, how does Venus Williams play elite-level tennis wearing two diamond chandeliers on her head, not to mention the possible engagement rock on her left hand? The entire pink + grey EleVen outfit she's working here, including accessories and sneakers, probably costs under $100, so we're thinking V's feeling her own version of cheap-chic.

In any case, it's a strange look - and we haven't even talked about the dreaded shorty-shorts. Ewww. Regardless, the Wimbledon champ made the second round, defeating Zi Yan of China 6-2 7-5.

(images via AP Photo/Rick Stevens)

FASHION FIX: Venus Williams debuts day outfit from EleVen collection

Venus "V" Williams debuted her daytime tennis outfit today at the US Open. The gear, from her new fashion sportswear collection EleVen, features a sky blue and white polo-style top with princess sleeves and the dreaded shorty-shorts in sky blue. We've been very vocal about our dislike for the boyish shorty-shorts moment in tennis but V seems to favor this style. To each his own, we suppose...

Novak Djokovic in shorts, packs serious heat

Okay - as if we needed more proof of Novak Djokovic's hotness. Wow - what is tennis' sexiest Serb packing in those shorts?

We have our own guesses...oy...

PREVIEW: Rafael Nadal's US Open '07 Nike gear

A huge "thanks!" to Rafael Nadal's PR team for handing us this preview of what clothing sponsor, Nike, is outfitting the World No. 2 in for his run to the US Open title.

"The essence of Rafael’s on-court look, featuring not only superior style, but also advanced Nike Sphere React Dry technology."

"Conquer the court with the same attitude and style as Nadal in these all-condition three-quarter length Dri-FIT shorts."

"An elite-level shoe designed with enhanced torsional rigidity and durable XDR rubber compound to enhance the powerful plays Nadal’s known for."

We are loving the fashion color combo - it definitely plays up the Spaniard's personality and boundless energy.

Could this be Rafa's big win off the clay? We know one thing: New York is ready for Rafa!

FASHION FIX: The short(s) of it all

We've really been loving the flirty skirt moment happening on the women's WTA Tour this summer. The trend continues at this week's Acura Classic with Maria Kirilenko in Stella McCartney for adidas and Tataina Golovin in Lacoste. For all the athleticism and power these players possess, this style adds some much needed elegance to the sport.

But we've also noticed a disturbing trend looking to take the spotlight from the skirts: shorty-shorts. Recent perpetrators include usually fashion-conscious players like Venus "V" Williams (who we know owns a flirty skirt) and slender Slovak Daniela Hantuchova. We're all for minimalism and comfort, but this looks too boyish (and it seems we're not the only ones thinking this way.)

Our memories remind us that Russian Elena Dementieva was the first player we spotted wearing fashion shorts back in the day.

BEST LOOK: Flirty skirts or shorty-shorts? Tell us!