Every summer, the Wimbledon gates open to more than just world-class tennis. The Centre Court stands, and especially the Royal Box, have evolved into one of the most closely watched arenas for summer style. From Princess Diana’s playful polka dots to Sienna Miller’s effortless stripes, SW19 has long set the tone for sartorial elegance.
Crisp tailoring, an array of prints and, of course, immaculate whites return year after year, proving that true style needs no reinvention. These are the looks that have endured beyond fleeting trends - timeless formulas that feel just as relevant today as they did decades ago.
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Polka dots
Princess Diana
The Wimbledon style archive of the late Princess Diana remains unmatched. From bold prints to classic neutrals, she wore it all, but polka dots were a firm favourite. She's pictured here cheering on Pete Sampras in the Men’s Singles Final in 1993, wearing a chic silky spotted blouse paired with gold jewellery.
Princess Kate
Diana's daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, also has a penchant for polka dots and has worn them to the tennis competition on multiple occasions. Here, she's pictured in a cornflower blue dress by one of her most worn designers Alessandra Rich. She styled the midi with white slingback heels and a matching bag by Mulberry.
Margot Robbie wore this beautiful polka dot piece by Alaïa to attend Wimbledon in 2024. The Hollywood star, who was pregnant at the time with her first child, accessorised with peep toe heels also by the brand and sleek black sunglasses .
Mollie King wore polka dots by royal-favourite brand Posse for Wimbledon in 2024. Made from lightweight linen, the chocolate brown midi featured a stylish square neckline, a relaxed skirt, and a stunning open back.
Stripes
Sienna Miller
We can always rely on Sienna Miller to bring the most effortless style to any high profile event. In 2023, the actress attended Wimbledon in a striped linen suit by Ralph Lauren. The blue and white tailored two-piece had a relaxed cut, and she accessorised with a woven handbag, platform heels and oversized black sunglasses.
Perhaps Sienna was inspired by Meghan Markle, who also wore stripes by Ralph Lauren to attend the Ladies' Singles Final with Princess Kate back in 2018. The Duchess dressed down for the occasion, looking flawless in her crisp shirt, white tailored trousers and a boater hat.
Ellie Goulding is a regular at Wimbledon and she looked stunning, attending the tournament wearing a cotton striped asymmetric dress by Tod's last year. Sitting in the Royal Box, the singer was glowing. She accessorised with a matching handbag also by the brand.
Don't be afraid to mix your stripes with florals, as demonstrated by Lily Collins last year. The Emily in Paris star wore this midi by Stella Jean, styled with ballet flats by Alaïa - super cute and comfortable.
The Princess of Wales is the queen of Wimbledon style, and often wears a tonal ensemble. Last year, she paired this Self-Portrait dress, which is made to look like a pleated skirt and belted utility top, with the Anya Hindmarch Neeson bag and nude Gianvito Rossi Ribbon Slingback pumps.
Back in 2018, Emma Watson made a rare appearance at Wimbledon in this very chic white tailored wide-leg trouser suit by Ralph Lauren, which she styled with a matching hat by French millinery brand Maison Michel, and statement silver earrings.
Priyanka Chopra
Last year, Priyanka Chopra looked totally angelic in this white halterneck midi dress. Also by Ralph Lauren (well, it is Wimbledon's biggest sponsor), it's such an easy style to wear and emulate. She paired it with a dark lip and barely-there white heeled sandals.
Daisy Edgar-Jones looked gorgeous in Gucci for the Men’s Singles Final last year. She styled the elegant white co-ord with kitten heel slingbacks and the brand's Bamboo 1947 Raffia Bag.
Princess Diana embarked on an official royal tour of Italy in 1985, providing endless wardrobe inspiration for Princess Kate, who travels to Italy next week