G & T: Summer at the Country Club

The hot topic for any and all country clubs has and will always be "Do you prefer G or T? For all of you non familiar with the country club lingo (it took me about 8 years of living at a country club to know what it meant), G stands for Golf and T stands for Tennis.



On top of the figuring out the confusing country club conversations, which iron to use (golf) or which court top you prefer (tennis), the real dilemma is what to wear. Golf and tennis both have rather strict guidelines on what to wear, especially if your country club strictly enforces the dress code and has their staff ride around on little golf carts inspecting your outfit before they allow you to proceed to the next green (yes, it happens).


Golf is Bermudas, Capri's (rather unflattering) or pants, a polo shirt and golf shoes (preferably pink!) Today I went off to the driving range (yes, summer has begun!) wearing khaki Bermudas and a pink polo shirt with my pink golf shoes. Bermudas are the bottom of choice for the summer, whether you prefer the classic khaki or a fun Lilly Pulitzer print to add a touch of pizazz! Lilly has some wonderful prints this season for the lower half. A polo is always necessary when playing golf. I prefer colorful polo's (bubblegum pink, turquoise blue, orange) especially when I'm just wearing my plain khaki shorts. Now, when it comes to golf shoes, don't settle for just any common brown and cream golf shoes. I'm talking about the pink and green golf shoes that make any pretty preppy pink-loving girl swoon. They stand out and show the world that you take pride in your appearance, are a unique individual, and are more than just a pretty face: you can shoot a birdie and still pose for the paparazzi.

Tennis, on the other hand, has much cuter outfits (don't deny, you know it's true). The tennis skirts, the cute tops, and lets not forget the allure of being able to play it in less than five hours! I like crisp white tennis skirts and bright tops in the summer. However, sometimes a dark tennis skirt is needed, whether you want to camouflage your less-than-toned derriere or just need something dark to wear down there. Navy or black are fail-proof options. Just be sure to pair with a brightly colored top to snazz things up! Pink, white, white with pink stripes, argyle, any pattern is acceptable.


Whether you decide to wear Lilly prints or a black skirt, a popped collar polo or a straight collar, or golf or tennis shoes, just take a break, sit back and discuss the greatest question of all time (at least in the country club world): golf or tennis?