Tennis clothes have changed drastically in style, fabric, and color over the last 100 years. The first lawn tennis players in England wore formal attire when playing. Standard tennis clothes for women were full-length dresses. Men wore long pants and formal, long sleeve shirts. The tennis clothes of both men and women were entirely white in color. Contrast this formal style with the tennis clothes worn by the tennis players of today. Modern tennis players favor synthetic fabrics, more athletic clothing styles, and a greater variety of colors.

The evolution of tennis clothes has mirrored the changes in everyday fashion. For example, male tennis players in the 1970’s and 1980’s favored short, tight-fitting shorts and traditional polo shirts. In the late 1990’s and 2000’s, male tennis players began to wear larger, looser shorts and more casual shirts. In addition, female tennis players of the 1970’s and 1980’s favored traditional tennis clothes with an updated style. Popular clothing included shortened tennis skirts and dresses. Today’s women tennis players wear a variety of tennis clothes, ranging from tennis skirts and dresses to shorts and t-shirts. While tennis players still wear white at more traditional clubs (e.g. Wimbledon), there is a much larger variety of colors in modern tennis clothes.

Another factor contributing to the evolution of tennis clothes is the increased athleticism in the modern game. Tennis is now a high intensity sport, requiring tremendous physical effort and exertion. Tennis players must be able to run, cut, jump, and twist all while executing precise tennis strokes to hit a ball often moving at high speeds. Consequently, comfort is a major concern of players. Modern tennis players prefer tennis clothes that are lightweight, fit well, repel moisture, and are generally comfortable. Tennis clothes that keep the body cool and dry can help players counteract the physical toll that playing tennis, especially in hot weather, can exact.

Advances in clothing technology have also contributed to the evolution of tennis clothes. For years, cotton was the fabric of choice for tennis clothes. In the last few years, however, many tennis apparel makers have introduced garments made of new, synthetic fibers. Tennis clothes made of these synthetic fibers help remove sweat from the skin and clothing by wicking moisture away from the body. Examples of these clothing technologies are Adidas’s ClimaCool brand and Nike’s Dri-FIT. Most professional tennis players and many recreational tennis players now wear tennis clothes made with these new technologies because they keep them cooler and drier than traditional tennis wear.

In conclusion, tennis clothes have seen many changes over the years. While tennis clothes maintain some of their formality and traditional style, modern tennis players value comfort and individual style over tradition. Increased athleticism, advances in technology, and changes in general fashion have greatly affected the tennis clothing industry. In addition, breaking from their traditional roots, tennis clothes have become a medium for personal expression of individual style and important pieces of equipment in an increasingly physical sport.

Something happens to us when we become parents; normally considered level-headed, we are suddenly thrust into a world where only the best will do. Those of us who said we would never buy this, never do that, never say this – are forced to eat our words. We are out among the other moms and dads, buying the biggest and the best. And when it comes to dressing our babies, there is a no holds barred quest to find the perfect outfits – those that combine comfort with a style that fits our little one’s personality.

Today’s retail outlets offer a large variety of baby clothes that comfortably fit our babies and our wallets. But when it comes to finding unique baby clothing, it may be necessary to venture outside the parameters of the conventional retail store. There are a number of different ways in which you can find unique baby clothing that looks great, feels comfortable, and doesn’t break the bank.

First and foremost, boutique stores generally offer unique baby clothing that you’re not likely to find in the average retail store. While this tends to be the priciest option for purchasing unique baby clothing, there are ways around the expense. Try to shop at the end of the season when clothing is offered at a discounted price. You can buy one size up for the following year and save yourself quite a bit of money.

Secondly, you may want to check out some high-end children consignment shops in your area for unique baby clothing. The higher end stores only accept gently used clothing for sale in their store. You can find beautiful, unique pieces at less than half the price you would have spent purchasing them new.

Finally, the Internet can be your most valuable resource in finding unique baby clothing. There are a multitude of online stores that offer really special pieces of clothing that you will not find anywhere else. You will generally find a much larger selection online then you will find in stores with limited shelving space. And the prices are usually less expensive as well. Plus, there is the added convenience of shopping from your living room.

Unique baby clothing is not out of reach – no matter what your budget. Be creative and look for ways to find beautiful, special clothing at a price that works for you.

Any mom or mom-to-be would love to spend fond hours thinking about how to deck up their little princesses in the most charming of outfits and make them stand out in the crowd. Such is the pleasure in having a baby girl and the little unparalleled joys of having her at the center of your world. Keeping in mind such super delicate feelings and the superb baby dolls, girl’s fashion has taken a leap forward in today’s time, with numerous cool designer brands packing the scene to make a place in every closet.

Fashion has always been an exciting factor for everyone, but it is a tad more impressive and adorable when it comes to draping those little angels. Be it the layettes, dresses, shirts, sweaters, onesies, frog suits, skirts, pants or jumpers, there is a fashion rolling for each and in every shop or boutique. You just need to know what’s best and hot for your darling daughter, niece or granddaughter and what’s not. So here are some essential pointers to buying baby-gears for the girl child you love so dearly.

1. Comfort: No matter how gorgeous the dress is or how stunning you think your little one would look in that, forget a dress if it is not comfortable enough for an infant or toddler. To make the dresses look cute, designers often give accents to these that can be bothersome to the child. So careful—no itchy tags, tight elastics, scratchy laces or stifling neckline. And keep the seasonality factor in mind as well—no layered dresses in summer, save the satins for winter, pastels for spring and so on.
2. Handiness: Your baby girl may invite hugs and cuddles in one oh-so-pretty dress and you may take pride in that too, but imagine if changing diapers in that dress is harder than putting it on, you might just not like your little darling to wear it anymore, would you? Therefore, buy clothes which are easy to put on or take off for her.
3. Perfect fit: Fitting is of significant import to any dress—be it a boutique girls clothing or any ordinary home-stitched fashion frock. Many boutiques today sell unique mix-n-match colors and fabrics for those teeny-weeny dolls, but you must remember that sizing is more important than style. The choky tees or skinny jeans may be a huge letdown for the plus-sized young one or a flowing unmanageable frilly jumper may increase chances of a free fall for your petite toddler. In either case, consider twice.
4. Personality match: As much essential as matching size, is matching the dress with the personality of your girl. If your infant or toddler girl is bubbly and restless, let the colors speak for her. Choose bright and vibrant shades of bloomers or wrap tees. And if your little princess is restfully quiet, the floral pastels would be right compliments to her personality.

When I decided to take control of my finances, reducing the clothing budget was a serious challenge for me. Two pre-teen girls and a teenage girl certainly didn’t make life any easier.

Children grow out of their clothing before we can get it home and hang it in the closet it seems. O.K., maybe that's an exaggeration, but not by much! It's just as likely that the item you bought today will not be worn next month due to fashion "issues." Taking this into consideration, it just doesn't make sense to throw away so much of our hard earned dollars on clothing expenses.

It is also the reason that acquiring gently used and new items at budget saving resources is so satisfactory. Much of a child's wardrobe is still in great condition when they grow out of, or no longer want to wear, the items. Many times their unwanted clothing is given away, donated to thrift stores, sold at yard sales, or offered at consignment shops.

When I decided to take advantage of these resources to save money on clothing and "tame the closet monster", my girls were greatly disappointed. The new methods of clothing acquisition, freebies, thrift stores, yard sales, consignment shops, and clearance items weren't exactly their style. My son wasn’t much of a challenge. Thank goodness, he’s not "fashion conscious".

I found that changing the way I approached them on the subject made things a little easier. For instance we don’t buy "used" clothing. We buy "previously owned, unwanted, or gently worn" clothing. And, I was sure to point out the many benefits of shopping at these budget saving resources.

The thrift store where I shop is owned and operated by the National Children's Center , a local organization that provides educational services, early intervention preschool, and child care to infants and young children with and without developmental delays. You will find that many of your local thrift stores are non-profit and support worthy charities.

I get a terrific value on name brand clothes popular with my girls peers, (Old Navy, Zana di, Paris Blues, Angel, Lei, Guess, Levi, Bubblegum, Mudd, Limited Too, Adidas). Well there’s not much I haven’t been lucky enough to find at this store. As a bonus, my purchase also supports a worthy cause. And let’s not forget that recycling these "unwanted" clothes is environmentally friendly. Everybody wins with these kinds of purchases.

These are important benefits that ease the embarrassment children sometimes experience when they shop at thrift stores. If your children are informed of all these benefits, they have the power to explain why they shop at thrift stores, if it ever comes up, and it doesn‘t have be for financial reasons. The wonderful part is, it will probably never come up in a conversation with their peers. My children have never had to explain themselves. Most items are of good quality and only gently used.

You would never know we are enjoying a frugal lifestyle with a wardrobe like this! In fact, with their closest friends the girls freely brag about the terrific deals we get on clothing. Some of their friends are even envious because of the wide selection of popular brand name jeans the girls are fortunate to own. They have come to the realization that five pairs of name brand jeans at the thrift store is a whole lot better than one at the department store price.

I have found many brand new items with tags still intact. No way for friends to know where these great clothes came from. They probably assume they shop at some expensive department store or specialty shop.

We actually have fun shopping at the thrift store now. I have even caught a hint of excitement in them from time to time. Maybe my excitement for saving money is rubbing off. Not! I think it’s just the fabulous clothes we find! I know the saving thing will kick in later. That’s what counts, teaching them how to be financially independent in life.

I strongly believe that knowledge is power. And, if you want to save money on anything, you must do your research! Informed consumer = More Savings, that's my motto. It took some shopping around for me to locate the best clothing value for my money. I did eventually find the one place where I consistently find excellent values with a great variety of choices.

I find most of my clothing "treasures" at this charity owned thrift store. It's about 15 miles from my home but well worth the drive considering the great values I come away with! My cost per item averages about $3. I rarely spend more than $5 and once in a great while I’ll splurge on a $6.95 item (usually new with tags still intact and a super value compared to the original price)

Besides visiting your local thrift stores you should check out these other great resources for low cost clothing. While shopping for your kids, you may just find some clothing treasures for yourself! These are also great resources for adult clothing, especially business attire that can be very costly.

Yard sales are a great resource for anything you might need. It may be a little more time consuming to go this route, but the rewards can be great. If you plan your yard sale trips correctly you can save a lot of time. As you become an experienced yard sale consumer, you will learn where yard sales are frequent in your area.

Combine this information with advertised yard sales in the local paper and on roadside signs and organize your trip to minimize your travel time. You will sometimes find bags of clothes for a great "take all" price. Even if everything isn’t usable you will usually get enough useful clothing to make the purchase a good value.

Make sure the clothes are in the right size range or are something they will grow into within a reasonable amount of time. If you have the time and purchasing items individually is an option, go through the bag. Purchase only what you know will be useful.

Consignment shops are rapidly becoming popular. Not only can you find some bargain purchases here they may be a valuable resource for you to turn your unwanted items into money. You let them do all the storing, selling, and paperwork, all you have to do is collect your money!

I have a friend who sells all of her unwanted "designer" clothing on the E-Bay auction site. I have not ventured to purchase clothing on ebay myself as of yet, but have purchased many other items such as books, movies, and gifts. Ebay is a great resource for new and pre-owned items, including clothing. Especially if you are geographically limited as far as shopping goes. Of course there are other auction sites where you might find clothing.

In conclusion, your best defense against overspending is information. In the end, the best value for you is what works best for you. And, what's available to you in your area. Investigate all your options and determine where the best value is based on your own needs. Yes, I'm going to say it again...

When women started entering the world of sports, they had to deal with a lot of prejudice. The then male dominated sports industry scoffed at the idea that women would be competing in various manly sports. They believe that the place of women were in the home and not in the track and field or diamond field. Well, nowadays you won't even think that women are incapable of competing in such "manly sports". Women today have shown as capable of dominating sports like track and field, tennis, basketball, etc.

But with due to the increasing number of women athletes, clothing manufacturers and sports experts have begun developing the right clothing for them. Women athletes have some specific needs that need to be addressed in order for them to compete properly in some sporting events. Researchers have come up with high-tech performance fabrics that help create sports apparel that are both comfortable and function for the women athlete.

A lot of sports stores today offer a complete line of women and girls sports apparel. You can find for example, sports bras made of spandex materials that feature high necklines which provide full coverage and maximum support. Designers have thought of incorporating arched seams and used the right combination of hook-and-eye closures to provide an extremely strong hold. Some sports bras also have wide elastic panels to keep the bra in place.

Aside from the serious women athletes, a lot of women out there enter sports just to have fun or just to stay fit. There are already a lot of women sportswear stores that cater to the needs of this group of women.

If you go to your nearest department store or sports clothing shop, it is almost certain that you'll find a number of sports fashion line that mixes together unique fabrics and the newest and hottest fashion designs. Fashion designers for years have been into designing sports clothing. They have created sportswear for the various types of women sport activities. These include aerobics, fitness activities, running, yoga, golf and tennis. The main premise that fashion designers try to uphold is for women enjoy a good work out while looking attractive and feeling sexy.

This only proves that sports shops should not limit their target market to professional women athletes. They have a wide market base of women who are simply into sports just for the heck of it. And these women are more than willing to spend to get the appropriate clothing. Sports clothing stores should also offer simple women sportswear like shirts, pants, shorts, as well as various accessories in a myriad of colors and designs.