There’s a real Wimbledon “look,” and it goes way beyond tennis core. An English sense of pomp and circumstance shapes the whole experience of the prestigious tournament between the bleached athlete’s uniforms, the omnipresent royal attendance, even the strawberries and cream. There’s no official dress code for guests—though players are famously expected to wear all white—unless you sit in the royal box, the one just behind the players and front and center on your television screen.
In this invite-only section, dress is “smart,” per the official Wimbledon website, “suits/jacket and tie, etc. Ladies are asked not to wear hats, as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them.” The execution of these guidelines has created an archetypal style of dress for both menswear and womenswear, one ripe for interpretation and manipulation. The results can range from costume party to, when well-executed, an exciting wardrobe challenge.
Tailored separates are always de rigueur, even as temperatures continue to soar into the 90s. But this year, women really played with the particularly English idea of preppy suiting à la Savile Row. Nicole Kidman wore a double-breasted, creamy white suit from Ralph Lauren with a pale pink shirt, her coordinating tie tucked into her lapels. Raye paired a sleeveless black linen waistcoat with a full skirt and her signature old Hollywood bob and bright red lipstick. Grace Jones stuck to her typical all black, this time in a semisheer linen suit, to which she added a huge, patterned Philip Treacy hat.
The other style archetype often explored at the tournament is ladylikeness. (A long, floral dress seems to be a no-brainer for most female guests.) Of course, no one does this better than Princess Kate, who presented the final trophies in an olive green dress with a draped cape top from London-based designer Emilia Wickstead. Lily Collins also looked regal in a beige turtleneck and low-rise pleated skirt from Ralph Lauren with her chin-grazing bob. (This is certainly a time for Ralph Lauren to shine, as an American brand that has capitalized on the lifestyle surrounding tennis in addition to the sport itself.)
Ahead, the best celebrity looks of the 2026 Wimbledon tournament.
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