The Defiant Outfits Wimbledon Didn’t Want You to See

Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
In 1949 Gertrude Moran, nicknamed Gorgeous Gussie, shocked spectators and Wimbledon officials alike when she forwent the normal knee-length skirt and wore laced-trimmed undergarments. After being accused of bringing "vulgarity and sin into tennis", she later wore shorts to the rest of her matches.George W. Hales—Getty Images
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Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
In 1958 Karol Fageros was banned when she showed up for her match wearing gold lame undergarments. She was allowed back when she covered the undergarments with white lace. Reg Burkett—Keystone/Getty Images
Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
In 1949 Gertrude Moran, nicknamed Gorgeous Gussie, shocked spectators and Wimbledon officials alike when she forwent the normal knee-length skirt and wore laced-trimmed undergarments. After being accused of bringing "vulgarity and sin into tennis", she later wore shorts to the rest of her matches.George W. Hales—Getty Images
Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
Rosemary Casals' 1972 dress was deemed to constitute advertising and was subsequently banned by the competition administrators. Central Press—Getty Images
Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
Anne White's 1985 unitard did indeed adhere to the all-white rule, however it is still considered one of Wimbledon's most controversial outfits. After the match was suspended, Wimbledon officials asked that she return in a more conventional outfit.Getty Images
Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
Tatiana Golovin's bright red undergarments from 2007 were the cause of much controversy even after they were allowed by Wimbledon officials because they sat above the hemline of her skirt. Toby Melville—Reuters
Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
Radek Stepanek changes his sneakers before his match against Novak Djokovic at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. The shoes were deemed too bright for the all-white dress code.Dominic Lipinski—PA Wire/AP
Outfits Banned from Wimbledon
Roger Federer's orange soled Nike shoes were banned by Wimbledon officials in 2013 for violating the tournament’s all-white dress code.Clive Brunskill—Getty Images

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