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Jan 29, 2015 · Tennis is often described as a “lily white” sport. Before 1968, there was more than a little truth to the accusation. The clothes that high-level players wore were virtually all white.
Apr 20, 2022 · Bras made exclusively for sports or exercise had never been produced. Women runners were forced to wear their everyday bras and suffer chafed skin and bleeding nipples. Some took to strapping on two bras to curtail movement even as they endured derogatory comments from men.
May 2, 2018 · Today, sports bras fall into two general categories: compression or encapsulation bra styles. Both sports bras are usually made from stretchy, Lycra materials that have moisture repellant and wicking properties to keep you cool through a workout.
Jan 24, 2024 · Though it was made from stretchy and supportive performance-oriented materials (Lycra Spandex), it still resembled a fashion bra with thin straps and frilly embellishments. It wasn’t ideal, but...
- Malissa Rodenburg
One of the first prototypes in 1975 was called the "Free Swing Tennis Bra," by Glamorise Foundations Inc, and it offered pretty much zero support, according to Deadspin. So, did women just not...
Jul 7, 2023 · As someone who once fell foul of the strict Wimbledon code, what does White make of the new development to allow for non-white undershorts?
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The TennisCT Passing Shots blog talks about the history of tennis customs, specifically tennis whites and the all-white attire rule. Find out the origins of tennis whites, and why some clubs require the all-white clothing centuries later.
