Wimbledon's getting very serious about its dress code: violators will be defaulted. Ouch.
Choice quote:
Andrew Jarrett, the tournament’s new referee, said last week: “There have been various outfits over the years that have caused everything from huge enjoyment to huge outrage, depending on your viewpoint. A lot of people wondered what the reaction would be to Nadal’s pirate shorts last year. We were very relaxed about it. He turned up in a beautiful white pair and they are now part of his persona.
“We have accepted the bare midriff because when virtually every player serves I defy any of them not to show their midriff when they are stretching up."
I defy anyone to deem piratas "beautful," white or otherwise. Read the 'Wimbledon whites' article
ps. Adidas is German? Where have I been.
Adidas sportswear company was started by German athlete Adi Dassler - that's how it got its name.
Posted by: paleochora | June 25, 2006 at 03:50 PM
Piratas may be beautiful to some people, but butt-picking in piratas is a DEFINITE no-no.
Posted by: momofan | June 25, 2006 at 03:57 PM
He only butt-picks cuz he's nervous. That's what makes it cute:)
Posted by: icyswirls | June 25, 2006 at 05:36 PM
Who do you think is going to be defaulted due to their outfits at this years Wimbledon?
Posted by: Kelly | June 25, 2006 at 09:25 PM
haha then nadal must be nervous A LOT.
it doesn't bug me though...i find it funny and weirdly endearing.
I don't think anyone is going to be defaulted due to their outfits. some will probably be warned and then they'll change. no big deal. i could be wrong though, sometimes i give these people a little too much credit :P
Posted by: ancicfan | June 25, 2006 at 09:41 PM
Wimbledon approved Nadal's pants, in fact they are more worried about womens "too revealing" outfits. Like at the Australian Open, sometimes when Sharapova would serve, her dress would come above her shorts. Wimbledon is more worried about men coming to the matches to see the clothing than to see tennis. But then again, Wimbledon is a club and I believe that you should be held to classic rules, even if that includes putting a dress code limit above wearing only white.
Posted by: Kelly | June 25, 2006 at 10:03 PM