Athletes have not always been people we look to for style inspo. They were exceptional at a sport and we left it at that. This has certainly changed over the past few years. Some of the most well-known female athletes have stepped up their fashion game. Their strong bodies and unique figures have shown women of all shapes and sizes how to look at fashion in a whole new way.
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DeeDee Trotter, Olympian
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Kerri Walsh Jennings, Vollyball
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Serena Williams, Tennis
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Gabby Douglas, US Gymnast
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Alex Morgan, Soccer Gold Medalist
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Misty Copeland, Ballet Dancer
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Laila Ali, Boxing Pro
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Skylar Diggins, WNBA
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Danika Patrick, Nascar
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Paula Radcliffe, Marathon Runner
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Torah Bright, Snowboarder
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Anna Rawson, LPGA Golfer
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Hope Solo, Soccer Goalkeeper
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Simone Biles, Gymnast
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Denise Austin, Fitness Instructor
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Ronda Rousey, Mixed Martial Arts
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Jessica Ennis-Hill, Track and Field
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Aly Raisman, Gymnast
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Missy Franklin, Swimmer
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DeeDee Trotter is stunning in magenta. She is working the bright color in this shoulder baring look. DeeDee has a sense of style that is uniquely her own. Wearing styles that are trend worthy.
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Kerri's long legs prove even the tallest girls can wear a mini dress and look incredible. Navy lace is major right now and she is proving that. This whole look and Kerri are definitely having a red carpet moment.
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Serena Williams knocked this look out of the court like she does with a tennis ball. Spotted in Milan for the Fendi fashion week show in a black teddy bear coat. A cozy, statement-making trend we are seeing this season.
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Dubbed one of the Fierce 5, not just for her olympic medals, but style. Gabby Douglas may be petite, but her style sense is big and bold. She is head-to-toe glam. Looking sleek and yes fierce in sequins makes this outfit she wore at the Kids Choice awards a gold medal winner.
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Alex is just as incredible on the red carpet as she is on the field. She can go from figure flattering dresses to cool menswear-inspired looks effortlessly. A woman who knows her shape and how to accentuate the positive.
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Misty Copeland is the most graceful in ballet slippers and in long silky gowns. Misty is a petite yet statuesque girl we can't keep our eyes off of. She is a brilliant dancer, but keeps us wanting more of her fashion sense. Elegant in a long white cut-out gown she proves height doesn't matter.
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Laila Ali takes street style up a notch with a bold top and booties. Laila can throw a punch in the ring and on the streets for her style. Teaming up a bold pink top with gray skinny jeans and booties get a championship belt for it. Her curves inspire women to wear anything with confidence.
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Get after Skylar Diggins cool girl style. Skylar is a pro basketball player and takes her chic look off the court too. She shows how to make a comfortable outfit more creative by adding prints. It's all about the textures, shapes and colors for her signature style.
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Danika Patrick has been giving us cool girl vibes on and off the track. Danika could give JLo a run for her money in this glam gown. She has a feminine sense of style, always wearing statement-worthy looks.
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Paula Radcliffe shows sophisticated style. Paula is well put together and classic in simple neutral tones. She proves fashion is like a run in the park. Take a hint from her signature look by teaming up coordinating basics like navy shoes and sweater.
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Torah Bright knows how to work a runway in red. She has some serious skills as a snowboarder and walking a runway. Red is certainly a color that makes her glow. Accessorizing a strapless gown with a dripping crystal necklace is a fashion "do" for us. She is simply stunning the fashion crowd.
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Anna knows her swing and her style. She wears style to accentuate her figure. Tapping into metallics and edgy shapes to create perfect red carpet looks.
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Hope Solo is a glam goddess in sequins. Hope knows how to keep goals out but certainly can score in fashion. She makes head to toe sequins look effortless. Anyone can take a tip from her glam moments.
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Simone Biles works a body-con look. Simone shows off her petite figure in metallic purple. She may only be 4'9, but stands tall in this body-con look. Dresses above the knee are her way to go.
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Denise Austin fit and fashionable. Denise is an icon in the fitness world and could be in fashion too. She is over 60 and proves fashion is ageless. Ruffles and red are nothing to shy away from.
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Ronda Rousey is a knockout in black and white. Ronda can literally knock out fashion. She is sleek in black and white. knows to keep accessories minimal, and glams up with sparkly heels. She goes undefeated in fashion.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill does an off-white midi dress right. She is perfectly quaffed in a white midi dress. A bow at the waist is a darling touch paired with black heels.
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Aly Raisman makes sailor style fashionable. Aly's style is playful and fearless. She knows where to wear certain looks. A fun sailor-inspired dress is just right this awards show.
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Missy Franklin is chic in satin. Missy's true elegance shines on the red carpet. She wears white lace and satin with pure grace. Proving out of the water she is a style star.