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Honeycombe8

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84. The catsuit she wore this time was at the French Open, I think.

Wed Aug 29, 2018, 04:03 PM

Aug 2018

It's confusing, but they all have different rules.

I think the French Open didn't have a rule against "catsuits," in particular, but is adding that to the rules, after this. They don't have a rule against everything anyone might wear, since some things aren't foreseeable, and there's a general caveat about showing respect for the event and such, I'm sure.

Whatever. I don't have a problem with dress codes. I worked with dress codes for decades, working for professional law firms & going to court (as a trial paralegal). Then at school back in the day that girls couldn't wear dresses (now that was stupid & sexist...it gave the boys lots of opportunities to see up your dress). But dress rules are a minor thing to me. So minor.

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a tutu with sparkles Sanity Claws Aug 2018 #1

right on! bigtree Aug 2018 #2

How was her old outfit considered a black panther suit. It was just a catsuit. I really SweetieD Aug 2018 #3

Serena Williams said the 'Black Panther'-style catsuits she wears to play make her feel 'like.. demmiblue Aug 2018 #8

In her fulk statement she said she felt like a queen from wakanda not black panther. SweetieD Aug 2018 #15

movie, not party? Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2018 #24

I think you're confused RhodeIslandOne Aug 2018 #29

None of the warrior women in Black Panther wore that suit RhodeIslandOne Aug 2018 #30

it can be gender bending as well. But I think being sleek black and powerful makes it a tribute to bettyellen Aug 2018 #35

I liked the movie RhodeIslandOne Aug 2018 #41

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You guys make me feel old. panader0 Aug 2018 #59

Trailer for the Black Panther movie - if you get a chance, check it out on - good and fun movie. iluvtennis Aug 2018 #76

You go, Serena! MineralMan Aug 2018 #4

OMG... she is awesome! demmiblue Aug 2018 #5

"She has to show respect for the game" MagickMuffin Aug 2018 #6

Screw that Lotusflower70 Aug 2018 #51

Winning 23 grand slam titles is what shows respect for the game. CrispyQ Aug 2018 #7

Not always. Lance Armstrong won a bunch of Tour de France races while cheating mythology Aug 2018 #32

Not Sure The French Open Rule and The US Open Thing Works ProfessorGAC Aug 2018 #9

Oh, she respects the game, all right. planetc Aug 2018 #10

She also used hard work and natural talent mythology Aug 2018 #34

Love it. K&R JHan Aug 2018 #11

You can buy that outfit yourself for only $500. Mosby Aug 2018 #12

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The French Open President can stuff their concept ... Guilded Lilly Aug 2018 #14

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She wins the entire damn day. nolabear Aug 2018 #19

Since the outfit was for medical reasons to prevent clots she should fightthis in court. Liberty Belle Aug 2018 #20

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Is this what they objected to? Duppers Aug 2018 #31

I saw a shot of her TlalocW Aug 2018 #48

She looks like some Marvel Hero Character in that shot, they should've let her wear it uponit7771 Aug 2018 #49

They did from what I understand sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #57

No Velcroed flap in the back? Marcuse Aug 2018 #80

Watched the French open. Serena wore the catsuit for two weeks and no one said sh*t about it iluvtennis Aug 2018 #78

Question for tournament officials... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #33

It would depend on the dress code rules. I doubt catsuits are allowed. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #37

Yes, I agree and I'm old fashioned regarding decency. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #42

IIRC, Serena has worn something like a catsuit before. July Aug 2018 #81

2002 US Open. July Aug 2018 #82

The catsuit she wore this time was at the French Open, I think. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #84

I found out today something about that. sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #58

Sarah, then you're saying this type outfit does violate their dress code? KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #61

Actually, not exactly sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #68

Thanks for those clarifications. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #71

You're welcome sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #73

LOL, that reminds me of... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #74

Wimbledon and the French Open are Codeine Aug 2018 #63

As long as it's within the dress code, it's fine. The catsuit was not w/in the code, apparently. nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #36

I think her catsuit provides compression Ilsa Aug 2018 #53

And in Wimbledon, the outfit has to be mainly white. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #56

The catsuit was within the code fishwax Aug 2018 #69

I don't have a problem with dress codes. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #70

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Leave the woman alone for chrissakes Submariner Aug 2018 #39

I don't get why the "catsuit" is objectionable. LuckyCharms Aug 2018 #40

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Shame On You For Subjecting Up To That! smb Aug 2018 #45

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