In the wild world of the WNBA, where the stakes are high and the dresses are even higher, Las Vegas Aces guard Sydney Colson recently stole the spotlight—not with a buzzer-beater but with a New York skyline-themed dress that would make Lady Liberty herself do a double take.
While most of us are just trying to find a decent outfit for brunch, Colson was strolling through Neiman Marcus, looking for something to dazzle the crowd. As she was about to exit, she caught a glimpse of a stunning dress that looked all too familiar. “I know that ain’t who I think it is!” she mused, undoubtedly channeling her inner fashion detective.
In a moment of pure fashion serendipity, Colson found the dress that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert rocked during Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. You know, the one that stirred up some serious online chatter. While most of us would just take a selfie and move on, Colson had to consult her girlfriend first. Because when it comes to potentially embarrassing tweets, it’s always best to have a second opinion—especially if you tend to “take stuff too far,” as she put it.
“I was like, ‘Can you look at the picture? I need to know if this is cool or if I’m just being ridiculous,’” Colson shared on the “Best of Both Worlds” podcast. Her girlfriend, busy as she was, finally gave the green light. And just like that, Colson tweeted her way into viral fame, proving once again that social media is the runway of the modern era.
But hold on, it wasn’t all about fashion and friendship. The backdrop to Colson’s style revelation was the heated championship battle between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, where the Liberty clinched their first-ever WNBA championship. Talk about a Cinderella story! However, Engelbert’s attire sparked a debate hotter than a mid-July sidewalk. Some fans felt it was downright inappropriate for the league’s commissioner to sport a dress celebrating one team, claiming it showed a blatant lack of impartiality. And honestly, who could blame them? After all, Engelbert was practically a walking advertisement for the Liberty during a game that had its fair share of controversial calls. Just when you thought it was a good day for the Liberty, Breanna Stewart casually defied the laws of physics and was not called for traveling. Cue the free throws and overtime drama!
As for Colson, her Aces faced the heartbreak of being eliminated by the Liberty in the semifinals. But don’t count her out just yet; she’s still got moves—and a dress sense that keeps the social media buzzing. At 35, she’ll soon be a free agent, ready to charm another team or strut her stuff at Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball, where she’s already making waves in her fourth season. Who knows? Maybe she’ll launch a clothing line featuring dresses inspired by WNBA themes, because let’s face it—if Engelbert can wear a skyline dress, why not the players?
So, as the dust settles from this championship saga, remember: in the WNBA, it’s not just about the hoops; it’s about the fashion statements that make headlines just as much as the game itself. Keep an eye on Colson—she’s proving that the court isn’t the only place for a showstopper!