28 years and five Grand Slams later, Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 32. The decision came after struggling with chronic shoulder pain in recent years which has affected her game and rankings. The Russian tennis star took to Instagram to reveal her decision, saying, “Tennis showed me the world—and it showed me what I was made of. It’s how I tested myself and how I measured my growth. And so in whatever I might choose for my next chapter, my next mountain, I’ll still be pushing. I’ll still be climbing. I’ll still be growing. Tennis—I’m saying goodbye.”
Aside from being known as one of the greatest tennis players on-court, it’s no secret that Maria Sharapova has also scored as many points off-court in the fashion department. Standing at six-feet-two tall, the athlete showed us it’s important to understand and accentuate your assets.
Below, some style tips we can all learn from the tennis star:
#1 Know your proportions
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Regardless of your height, understanding your body is a crucial part of dressing. Do you have a longer torso? Opt for shorter tops or pieces that cinch around the waist to balance it out. Have seemingly endless legs like Maria? A pair of cropped jeans will do the trick. The star attended Vera Wang’s Autumn/Winter 2020 show recently in a polished pantsuit look that’s tailored to the right length, radiating effortless ease.
#2 Flaunt ’em pins
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With long toned legs like Maria, it’s only apt if she flaunts them, and the mini dresses-whether it’s in a fit-and-flare silhouette or cascading ruffles-add shape to her athletic figure.
#3 Elongate more
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Aside from silhouettes, know what prints work for your body too. Vertical stripes are great if you’d like to look slimmer and taller (regardless of your height), and the tennis star has definitely nailed this trick.
#4 Feel free to ditch the heels
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One of the perks of being tall? You can opt for flats anytime with any outfit. We love how Maria switch things up by pairing her feminine midi dresses and chic layered look with a pair of sneakers—comfort is always key.
#5 Embrace your height
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That being said, it doesn’t mean you have to shy away from heels. Embrace your height and go for silhouettes that many other girls would be envious of, from ankle-grazing dresses to long flowy gowns.
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