Golf clothing for women has changed over the years as many designers are finally answering the call of many women and designing clothing that is more form fitting, but still comfortable. New lines of T-Shirts, walking shorts, and other items have been introduced over the past few years and the number of women buying them has increased dramatically. One women's golf clothing manufacturer, Linda Hipp, has been designing women's golf apparel for the past 10 years. In 2004, she saw a sizeable increase that has kept growing."It's important to look good because that helps you compete. You exude more confidence if you feel good in what you are wearing,'' said Hipp. Her designs offer women a more structured look that is comfortable at the same time. Traditional shirts now have a slim fit and include embellishments. Jackets, gloves, and other items have received a make-over as well.
Finding that balance between fashion and comfort seems to the key to designing quality golf clothing for women. While some golf clubs have strict rules about what players can wear on the courses, others are less strict. Nonetheless, women who golf want to be taken seriously, but they don't want to look sloppy. Other designers such as Ralph Lauren and Stella McCartney have also designed gold clothing that suits the needs of today's lady golfer.
(c)Craig Jewell, www.sxc.hu