WNBA fashionistas showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women's hoops

All stepped into the glaring spotlight of Monday night's WNBA's draft having faced the challenge essentially every woman can identify with: wearing just the right outfit for a special occasion.

“With more eyes on the league, players recognize the opportunity to showcase their personalities through their style,” Minutaglio said."Because of glaring pay discrepancies, fashion partnerships and brand sponsorships will continue to play a big role for female athletes.” Clark went with a white jacket and skirt with a sparkly cut-off top, sunglasses and black heels. She credited having people help her prepare keeping it less stressful.

Reese shimmered in a hooded, backless gray dress with a plunging neckline after a late wardrobe change with help from designers Bronx and Banco, Simon Miller and Christian Louboutin.Rickea Jackson of Tennessee made a wardrobe change between the orange carpet and the draft itself before being selected fourth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks.Alissa Pili, the eighth pick by Minnesota, worked with a designer to pay tribute to her Alaskan heritage in the black and gold pattern of her dress.

So she got busy with a sewing machine and became her own designer. Now that Austin is in the pros, she's a fashionista tapping into her creativity, doing more than just pants, leggings and shirts. Austin told the AP earlier this year that it's a great time to dive into both modeling and clothing design.

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