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It’s been a rough week in the WNBA, with a string of losses across the board. No team is safe, not even reigning champions, the New York Liberty. Alongside them, several top 5 seeds have faced upsets, with the Liberty now riding a 4-5 losing streak. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever’s active roster continues to dwindle, and Sophie Cunningham keeps racking up fines, though her podcast seems to be thriving. Thankfully, with the trade deadline reached, the player movement should slow down, allowing teams to focus on building around their foundation.
On a brighter note, the Minnesota Lynx are getting their mojo back, and Dijonai Carrington has made her mark as a new Minnesotan and self-proclaimed “femme-bud.” And WNBA history was made as well, Diana Taurasi docu-series came out on Amazon prime showcasing the plights and highs of her personal career, and the league’s at large. Despite all the setbacks, one silver lining has been the league’s display of some the best outfits we’ve seen to date. So, while the New York Liberty may have dropped to 5th in the standings, they’re still #1 in the tunnel.
Hailey Van Lith — Chicago Sky
LOOK WHO’S BACK 👀@redlobster – #skytown
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Hailey Van Lith may have been relatively quiet in the tunnel recently, but this outfit makes up for any missed moments. It’s been a challenging year for the rookie, with losing streaks and little development within the team, but Van Lith looks energized and ready to play in this “she was a skater boy” look. Channeling a Y2K alternative skater punk — but a contemporary casual L.A. look — she wears a pair of ultra-long, oversized grey hemmed sweatpants, paired with a 032c Workshop white long sleeve (shoutout for keeping print alive) and an Alice Hollywood hoodie draped effortlessly over her body.
But it’s the accessories that really make this fit. A thick, studded belt, a leather multipocket black bag with a silver chain, it’s super scene-y. And, of course, she completes the look with a pair of Adidas Men’s Campus 00s, throwing it back to that era of skating.
Arike Ogunbowale — Dallas Wings
Always setting trends 💰@hairitagebymindy – #WingsUp
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We needed a little more masc’ energy, and Arike Ogunbowale delivers just that. While she’s suiting up for a basketball game, she’s fully footie’d out in this kit, and the matching Kobes bring it all together. Ogunbowale wears the Women’s Replica Nike Barcelona Away Jersey, a jersey that pays homage to Kobe Bryant and his “Mamba Mentality.” She pairs it with black Nike Kobe Pleated Pants and finishes the look with the Nike FC Barcelona x Kobe 4 Protro ‘Away Kit’ sneakers. Matchy-matchy.
Lexie Brown— Seattle Storm
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A debut for Lexie Brown—and she comes through with a perfect 10/10 look. She steps into the tunnel like she just walked off the set of Kimora Lee Simmons’ Life in the Fab Lane. Oh, how we miss the early aughts. Brown keeps it Calabasas chic in a black long-sleeve crewneck mini dress, adding dimension with a Chanel Calfskin Quilted Flap Waist Belt Bag. And of course, the standout pieces: black fur Yeti boots and what appears to be a Juicy Couture bag, hopefully.
Kelsey Plum — LA Sparks
We got business in the Bay. (3)
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This week, Kelsey Plum is slipping through the tunnel, not walking, because she’s drowning in a full silk look. Draped in a Kallmeyer suit, Plum wears a shiny, form-fitting, and cinched button-down, paired with slippery caprese. And of course, who could forget a mule?
Rickea Jackson — LA Sparks
We got business in the Bay. (4)
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Not much to say. Blue and red plaid form fitting suit, with open toed red stilettos. Well, yes!
Olivia Nelson-Ododa— Connecticut Sun
🖤🖤🖤🖤#Bringtheheat – #CTSun
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Olivia Nelson-Ododa is between constant transit of showing up for basketball games and leaving the matrix to come to said basketball game. At least that’s what she’s dressed like. Nelson-Ododa has her thigh-high, high-heeled leather boots on the ground —no fans — paired with a midnight black hemmed and off the shoulder trench coat. She pulls the looks together with her often-worn belt-bra, creating a quiet uniform for herself.
Brittney Sykes — Seattle Storm
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A newcomer to the Seattle Storm, but it’s clear Sykes is already fitting right in—thanks to her distinctive personal style. She keeps it cool, but far from quiet, in this loud orange-and-white look. Sykes wears an oversized Saint Universe jersey— jerseys are starting to become a favored look of hers both in the tunnel and on the court—layered over a simple white button-down. To bring some cohesion to the look, she pairs it with clean, classic khakis. And to complete the color story, she matches her jersey with a pair of Nike Dunk Low Retro sneakers, keeping the palette on point and in regard to the WNBA, whether by intention or not.