The Best Fashion from the WNBA Draft
The WNBA draft brought out all the stops when it came to fashion. From firsts to jaw-dropping outfits, the soon-to-be-pro basketball stars had everyone at the edge of their seats. With the recent boom in the popularity of women’s basketball, all eyes were on the draft with a record-breaking 2.45 million viewers. We’re breaking down the best-dressed looks at the draft.
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Caitlin Clark
To no one’s surprise, the former Iowa Hawkeyes point guard, Caitlin Clark, went first to the Indiana Fever. Clark made history by being the first basketball player to be dressed by Prada for the draft. She wore a Prada metallic bralette, a white button-down with a matching skirt, a purse, and Prada glasses to put the cherry on top.
Cameron Brink
The forward from Stanford University was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Sparks. Brink wore an asymmetrical black Balmain dress with a white trim. The dress featured a high thigh split.
Alissa Pili
Alissa Pili went eighth to the Minnesota Lynx. The former University of Utah forward represented her background with a tribal print on her on-shoulder dress with a long sleeve and skirt of gold tribal print. The dress featured a thigh-high print. Pili said, “I’m representing them with pride, I had to include the tribal in my dress.” Pili was dressed by Chicago designer, Robin Harris.
Nika Mühl
Nika Mühl went fourteenth overall to the Seattle Storm. UConn’s point guard was styled by Brittany Hampton, who has styled athletes like Victor Cruz, Jackie Young, and Russel Westbrook. When talking about her outfit, Mühl said, “I’ve decided to wear a little two-piece. I have a little black blazer that’s kind of shorter, and then a longer skirt with a slit. It’s black. I have a lot of silver accessories, just a little cool vibe.” She was also seen rocking silver tooth gems along with her silver jewelry.
Nyadiew Puoch
The twelfth-round pick, Nyadiew Puoch, went to the Atlanta Dream. Pouch was seen in a teal ombre halter dress. The dress was lighter on the top and darker on the bottom, with a short train. Puoch was styled by Chicago-based designer, Robin Harris. Harris spent two months with players to design and create their looks for the WNBA draft.
Angel Reese
The Louisiana State University Tigers forward was drafted by the Chicago Sky as the seventh overall pick. Angel Reese sported the Amalia gown; a shiny cowl-necked and hooded gown with a short train. The train was from Bronx and Banco’s Fall 2024 collection.
Dyaisha Fair
Dyaisha Fair went sixteenth overall in the draft, selected by the Las Vegas Aces. The Syracuse University guard stood apart in a sleek black suit with a flashy red bow tie and matching pocket square. Fair gave a shoutout to her hometown while on the red carpet for the draft, “I’m from Rochester, New York, and Rochester is a Flower City. It’s a flower on my chest. I wanted to keep it subtle, but add something to it, so that’s what I did.”
