Pinterest Predicts that 2024 is the year to embrace badminton style. If 2023 was the year of tennis core, then 2024 is all about a badminton aesthetic.
With searches on Pinterest for terms such as ‘badminton outfits’ (up 80%) and ‘playing badminton aesthetic’ (up 45%) becoming increasingly popular, it seems that dressing inspired by racquetball sports is here to stay.
At Gola, we’re embracing badminton core this season and our Badminton plimsoll is the perfect addition to your racquet sport-inspired wardrobe. Read on for tips on curating exceptional badminton style with our hints on dressing for the trend and why we believe our Badminton plimsolls are an exceptional choice to complete your look.
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How to curate a badminton outfit
Athleisure style has continued to grow over recent years and sport-inspired clothing is becoming increasingly adopted into everyday life. If you’re a lover of a sport or sport-inspired style, embracing the dress code closely associated with your sport is a great way to feel part of a community. This season badminton style is front and centre, so read on to learn more about the aesthetic.
What is a badminton aesthetic?
Badminton aesthetic is everyday dressing inspired by styles worn on the court. According to Pinterest Predicts, Gen Z and Millennials are ‘smitten’ with everything badminton, so it’s no surprise that the fashion is filtering into everyday style.
Whilst 2023 saw an influx of Wimbledon-inspired outfits and a rise in sports such as pickleball, the beauty of badminton is that it’s cheap, accessible and can easily be played indoors during inclement British weather.
Because badminton is a simple sport to pick up and play, people of all skill sets can try it out and have fun with friends doing so. With its accessibility to all, it’s no wonder that with the rise of racquet sports, badminton has become the game of choice for fitness, fashion and fun.
Badminton outfits are becoming part of everyday fashion because dressing for the role offers a sense of belonging to the community, even when off the court. Here are our top tips if you’re wondering how to curate badminton-inspired outfits for yourself;
How to curate a badminton outfit
The badminton look can be interpreted however you like, whether you’re drawing inspiration from the professional athletes themselves, you simply want to inject a sportier aesthetic into your everyday style, or you want to channel a vintage-inspired look.
Badminton style for men
For men, badminton style is all about emulating that just stepped-off-the-court feel. Think loose-fitting, breathable T-shirts, sports shorts, white socks and badminton-inspired shoes.
If you want to curate that ‘just off the court look’, choose a bright technical T-shirt and pair it with neutral shorts, or opt for a sleeveless T-shirt for freedom of movement.
To give your look a vintage twist:
- Swap out your technical T-shirt for a structured polo shirt.
- Choose rich block colours to lean into that classic, vintage style.
- Complete your look with our Men’s Gola Badminton Plimsoll Trainers in classic navy and white, crafted to a stylish vintage-inspired finish.
Badminton Style For Women
For women, badminton style depends on your current aesthetic . If you prefer loose joggers and a fitted top, add a visor and a cute racquet bag and you’re already well on your way to a perfectly curated badminton look that’s stylish on and off the court.
For fans of vintage dressing, take inspiration from retro-inspired tennis dresses and skirts that bridge the gap between the two sports. Pleated skirts are the best option to perfect that Badminton aesthetic. Or, if a tennis skirt isn’t for you, opt for a skort or some stylish shorts.
Sleeveless polo shirts in deep, primary colours help to complete the look, or if you’re feeling brave, opt for tennis, or in this case, badminton whites.
Whatever look you choose, our Gola Classics Women’s Badminton Plimsoll Trainers, with classic dusty pink detailing, are the perfect addition to any badminton lover’s wardrobe.
Gola’s Badminton Plimsoll
For classic badminton style, our Badminton plimsoll trainer is the perfect choice.
At the height of Gola’s sporting success in the ’70s, the Badminton plimsoll, created for the sport, was a firm favourite. Reimagined with a more fashion-forward focus, the style was reintroduced in 2019. This footwear icon still shares the ’70s style’s silhouette, remaining true to its roots.
Made with a lightweight, flexible gum sole, the Badminton plimsoll trainer oozes retro style and captures the badminton aesthetic beautifully, whether you’re a vintage enthusiast or someone who likes their style with a sporty twist. With a quirky toe guard, it has a distinctive look and oozes heritage charm.
This popular shoe is perfect for everyday dressing, is available for men and women and will sit perfectly in any wardrobe inspired by badminton or other racquet sports.
Explore Badminton plimsoll trainers at Gola today
Complete your stylish badminton aesthetic with Badminton plimsoll trainers for men and women at Gola today. Available in a stylish collection of colours, prepare to curate a classic court-inspired style. For more styles inspired by retro classics, why not browse our men’s and women’s Harrier trainers or the Grandslam styles that are a nod to the brand’s links to the world of tennis?
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