Going to Wimbledon? Here are my winning outfit formulas

Game, set, match

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Believe it or not, but summer is finally upon us, and with it comes the social event of the season: Wimbledon. Come rain or shine, the crème de la crème of sports personalities, celebrities and royalty - and tennis lovers of course - gather to watch their favourite players battle it out for the Grand Slam.

And what to wear to Wimbledon is just as important as the game itself. But with no formal dress code for the event, it can be hard to decide how to dress.

You can lean into the tenniscore fashion trend of course, as championned by Zendaya during the promotional tour of Challengers. Think tennis whites, pleated skirts, V-neck sweater vests and chic accessories.

Or you can take your cue from celebrities and the looks they served during previous Wimbledon tournaments.

Princess Catherine, a tennis regular, always dresses smartly since she is in the Royal Box, which does encourage a more formal dress code. As such, she often opts for midi dresses in bold hues inspired by the courts. When not in the box, she favours tailored trousers and shirts.

Celebrities such as Lucy Boynton and Olivia Coleman have also favoured frocks, opting for printed tea dresses paired with heels and sunglasses or an umbrella (you've got to be prepared for all weather scenarios after all).

If dresses aren't your thing, take your cue from Cara Delevingne and Emma Corrin, who have opted for linen suits and tailored separates with smart flats in the past.

One thing worth remembering though, is that celebrities don't need to walk miles through Wimbledon village to get to their seats, so do dress for comfort. Think chic flats and clothes you can sit in and won't ride up. And do avoid hats: no one wants to have their view of the court blocked.

With that in mind, here are a few Wimbledon outfit ideas for you.

Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.