Anyone for tennis?

It's that time of year again, where every kid across the country are out in the parks hitting that yellow ball for 2 weeks. SW19 the postcode for Wimbledon. At last we have a reining British Champion, Andy Murray, 77 years we've waited for a male champion, back in the 30's it was Fred Perry. And hasn't the fashion changed? From the white long flannel trousers and long white skirts, to thigh high skirts and skimpy shorts. But one thing that has been maintained is the tradition of the players wearing all whites. Affectionately, Wimbledon is known as the all whites club. Lets have a look back at the changing fashions of Tennis throughout the years. 

1920's

Even though the 20's was a step up from the 'not even ankle showing' 1900's, there was still barely any skin on show. The decade introduced loose fitting clothing and drop waists, the body had no structure. Men wore white flannel trousers and plain white shirt while sometimes adding cable knit sweaters that made them distinguishable to cricket players. 

1930's

The outfits became more feminine as pleats were added. They also became more tailored and the hemline was raised a fraction to allow better movement. 

1940's

The hemlines became as short as ever, playsuits and shorts became fashionable in the 1940's and were introduced into tennis clothing. The shorts also saw a return of the sports dress.

1950's

The outfits became clinched in at the waist, crisp white dresses and the occasional white woolen cardigan were worn. The skirts included pleats and became A-line.

1960's

From the introduction of the mini skirt, tennis hemlines became thigh high length. Little shift dresses were worn and headbands became popular.

1970's

In the 1970's the outfits got tighter and hemlines got even shorter, visors were introduced and clothing was exaggerated with patterns and wide collars.