Who is the best dressed rookie in the WNBA?
WNBA players on the All-Star orange carpet share who they think is the best dressed rookie in the league.
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Orange you know the WNBA is one of the most stylish leagues in all of sports?
All eyes were on 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, where rookies Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles were expected to make a statement on the court and off it among the many festivities in Chicago. Four-time MVP and style icon A’ja Wilson set the tone in a “timeless” way.
It all started with the orange carpet on Thursday, July 23 before Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon’s Team Coop and Team Spoon face off in the All-Star Game on Saturday, July 25.
This year’s orange carpet featured a lot of classic black and white looks and neutrals. A major talking point was the shoes, but each star utilized structure and accessories to shine bright.
Here’s the best looks of the 2026 WNBA All-Star orange carpet:
7. Paige Bueckers
Bueckers looked sleek in a neutral look. Jason Bolden of JSN Studio put the Dallas Wings star in a sleeveless white top and flowing textured trousers. The Louis Vuitton necktie gave the fit a nice masculine touch, but the white Air Forces were a classic statement that must be saluted.
“Something chill, but something still classy,” the 2025 Rookie of the Year said.
6. Olivia Miles
Miles came ready for her first WNBA All-Star orange carpet. The Minnesota Lynx rookie wore an oversized black suit that fit her perfectly. A slender silver brooch and a single-stranded silver pant chain were excellent accessories.
5. Kelsey Mitchell
Mitchell brought some delightful color to the evening. She wore a really cool reflective track jacket and pants set that was expertly tailored. A matching purple and blue bralette with white and purple sneakers made the look chic and sporty.
4. Natasha Howard
Howard impressed with this white suit featuring black pinstripes and black and white houndstooth cuffs and pocket details. It’s a custom look from DALYA envisioned by stylist Silke Weil. The black and white Louboutin loafers, too?! Incredible.
3. Azzi Fudd
Fudd was too cool for school in her first trip to the WNBA All-Star Game. The Dallas Wings rookie effortlessly put together a plaid blazer and distressed patchwork jeans. The way she coordinated the black leather bralette, black belt, black Coach handbag and black leather pumps is elite.
2. Rhyne Howard
Howard brought the FASHION to the orange carpet. The Atlanta Dream guard caught everyone’s attention in a structured look by Nextberries that was full of meaning. The sky-high shoulders, hand-beaded basketball nets and the rich purple color to represent lupus awareness are … well … a dream.
1. A’ja Wilson
Could it be anyone else?! Our jaws DROPPED when Wilson posted her orange carpet look to Instagram before anyone else could attempt to capture the allure. Her stylist, iCON Billingsley, put the Las Vegas Aces superstar in a slinky black outfit by Rahul Mishra and Rabanne made up of a sparkly black bodice that melted into an exquisite beaded skirt. Sheer black gloves, classic pumps and tiny shades made this ensemble fit for an MVP.
“Timeless,” Wilson said herself.
