That sporting event that you have been dying to attend is just around the corner but you are still fretting and wondering what you should wear as a spectator. So, how do you decide what is trendy and appropriate and what you should avoid? While specific sports and tournaments may have their own rules on what you can and can’t wear, the basic rules for dressing to events are simple, and as long as you stick to them, you will make a classy style statement, without looking as if you have come for a wedding/funeral/rock show. The key is to keep in mind the kind of sporting event you are going to so that you can nail your look accordingly. Here are our tips on what to wear when you go to a sporting event as a spectator: Tennis: Comfortable and stylish Smart and comfortable are the key words here. White is what most players wear (Wimbledon again has a strict all-white code for players), but you don’t need to stick to that. You can opt for light colours that don’t distract – light blues, peaches, lavender, light pinks and sunny yellows – depending on what complements your skin colour. A jumpsuit is a wonderful option to wear for a match – its comfortable, yet classy. Midi dresses – neither too long nor short – are also great for tennis matches. Avoid short skirts if you are in the spectator stands, the last thing you would want to do is keep shifting your legs around because your dress is too short. If you are in the corporate box though, you would need to dress up more formally – a sophisticated summer dress, dress shorts or a pair of smart pants would do – comfortable and classy. Opt for cotton or linen as you would be spending a lot of time under the sun. Shoes: Comfort plays an important role when you pick your outfit as a tennis spectator. You would need to walk quite a distance from the car park to the tennis court and climb up and down the grandstand to reach your seat, hence high heels, though fashionable, may not be such a good idea. Instead, opt for loafers, tennis shoes or a pair of sporty sandals instead. Do keep in mind, tournaments such as Wimbledon, have strict rules on what players and spectators are allowed to wear, and flip-flops are not allowed. Accessorise: A tote or a smart sling bag which is big enough to fit your water bottle, sunscreen and other essentials would be ideal. Don’t forget to take your sunglasses and apply sun screen as you would be out in the sun the whole time. Horse racing: Trendy Now this is one sporting event where fashion comes second only to the actual horse racing event. Since most racing events require that a certain amount of decorum be followed, it is best to avoid wearing anything too tight, short or revealing. In summer, nothing speaks better …