| It's such a great time to be a woman golfer. We've | | | | apparel industry. |
| got our terrific LPGA pros to inspire us. Equipment | | | | Trends in women's golf apparel are changing more |
| manufacturers and retailers are (finally!) paying closer | | | | rapidly than ever before, Can'trell adds. "Manufacturers |
| attention to us. And women's golf apparel is entering a | | | | realize that the 'same old same old' doesn't cut it any |
| golden age. Today's golf apparel designers are | | | | more with the modern woman," she notes. |
| creating outfits for women that are both fashionable | | | | "Manufacturers once thought they could dictate the |
| and functional. It's easier than ever to show the world | | | | style to women. Today, they've realized that women |
| how great we feel when we step out onto the course. | | | | don't buy what they don't like." |
| It's also more important than ever to keep our eye out | | | | So, as designers get smart about what women |
| for golf clothing design trends. After all, who wants to | | | | golfers want, we have more freedom than ever to put |
| miss out on the latest design fun? | | | | together a terrific wardrobe. |
| Fortunately, it's easy to put together an up-to-date golf | | | | "Women should consider their own style," says |
| wardrobe that also captures your personal style. | | | | Can'trell. "So often, consumers just follow the country |
| First, look at general fashion trends. Take color, for | | | | club golfers and wear exactly what they wear |
| instance. Pantone, a color authority that advises | | | | because they are afraid to show who they really are. |
| fashion designers, has picked "mimosa" (vibrant yellow) | | | | Dress to please yourself! A trend is just that--a trend. It |
| as a hot new color in women's clothing. So it's no | | | | won't last. Make sure you're comfortable with the look |
| surprise that a splash of yellow is brightening up the | | | | you pick." |
| blues, pinks, and blacks that have dominated the | | | | Finally, when you're looking for golf apparel inspiration, |
| women's golf apparel palette in recent years. | | | | don't forget the pros. Anna Rawson is setting a new |
| So go ahead, show off your fashion eye! Add a bit of | | | | standard for golf apparel fashion (don't you just adore |
| yellow to your golf wardrobe. Bobby Jones is showing | | | | those hats she finds?) Grace Park and Christina Kim |
| polos and pullovers in Sun Yellow. Look for the Nectar | | | | love to show off their personalities with style. And |
| shades in Kate Lord's spring Sorbet Lime. Leon Levin | | | | that's just three out of hundreds. With so many great |
| offers its elegant button front ladies polo in Lemonade. | | | | women golfers out there, it's only going to get |
| And the Summerfun sleeveless polo from Quagmire | | | | better--especially as apparel designers realize we |
| Golf comes in Lemon. | | | | amateurs are paying close attention to what the pros |
| Another way to spot golf apparel trends is to watch | | | | wear. |
| what cutting edge designers are doing with their | | | | There are so many great things about golf--including |
| upcoming collections. | | | | the feeling you get when you tee off dressed in that |
| Karen Can'trell of Lady Golf Sportswear, for instance, | | | | outfit you love. So let yourself have as much fun |
| follows brands like Master's The Choice to Win from | | | | shopping for golf apparel as you do working on your |
| Austria, MDC Sportswear from Germany, Lilly's of | | | | game. After all, if there's anything sweeter than that |
| Beverly Hills, Tail Active Wear, and Escada Sport. | | | | tap-in birdie, it's looking fantastic while you stand over |
| Designers like these, she says, lead the way in the golf | | | | your putt! |