Do not be fooled by what people want you to think about athletes. Some think that female athletes are immediately less feminine than other people. This is not right at all. Take a look at these photos, and you will see that they can rock the red carpet just as much as they can rock the court or field!
Maria Sharapova
This photo of Maria Sharapova was taken at the 2011 ESPYs. The tennis icon is also a fashion icon with this casual yet sophisticated skirt with gold accents here. The combination of the flattering color and meticulous detail make it a red carpet favorite.
Maria Sharapova
Jennie Finch
Jennie Finch is a true California girl, but we got to know her when she took on the pitcher position for the Arizona Wildcats. The softballer chose this light blue dress with intricate details to walk down the red carpet.
Jennie Finch
Paige Spiranac
Paige Spiranac got lots of attention for this bright blue romper However, do not forget that she also kills it on the golf course. We bet more people will like golf if they knew that there are players like her.
Paige Spiranac
Caroline Wozniacki
Caroline Wozniacki is another top tennis player with excellent fashion sense. She came ready for the award show in this trendy gown. The bright color and design definitely turned a head or two at this award show.
Caroline Wozniacki
Anastasia Yankova
We do not think that it is a good idea to trifle with Anastasia Yankova. The MMA fighter is one of the most talented in the world. She wore this simple little black dress to the show, an item every girl should have in their closet.
Anastasia Yankova
Candace Parker
Basketball runs in the Parker family. Candace is the younger sister of NBA player Anthony Parker. She has won a lot of awards in the past. This female player shows a trendy jumpsuit for the red carpet.
Candace Parker
Nastia Liukin
Nastia Liukin earned lots of attention in the 2008 Summer Olympics. She does not only stun on the mats but also on the red carpet. Take a look at her white top and leather skirt outfit during the 2014 ESPYs!
Nastia Liukin
Anastasia Ashley
Surfing is not the first thing that will come to mind when you say sports, but that might change when you see Anastasia Ashley. She really knows fashion when she brought out this bright yellow dress at the ESPYs!
Anastasia Ashley
Barbara Blank
There are lots of lovely ladies in WWE as well. Take a look at Barbara Blank or Kelly Kelly. How can anyone fight someone like her?! Anyway, we think this white dress is so beautifully designed!
Barbara Blank
Anna Kournikova
Tennis players continue to dominate the list! Anna Kournikova truly changed the game back in the day. The sports icon showed up to the award show in this classy tight brown dress. Can you say stylish?
Anna Kournikova
Urszula Radwanska
We are sure you are not surprised to see another tennis player on the list. Urszula Radwanska has seen lots of success in the past. We love this lacy white dress paired with silver earrings.
Urszula Radwanska
Miesha Tate
Former fighter Miesha Tate retired from MMA fairly recently. She wore this adorable coral dress on the red carpet. It has such a unique design that it grabbed considerable attention. The frill in the front is a bit bold, but definitley works.
Miesha Tate
Lolo Jones
Olympic bobsledder Lolo Jones is definitely one tough lady. Her choice of sport reveals that already! This steel blue gown is bold for its striking color but also beautiful design. By far one of the crowd’s favorites.
Lolo Jones
Laila Ali
As the child of Muhammad Ali, we are sure that Laila Ali had to deal with a lot of pressure in the past. In the end, she retired undefeated! This mauve dress with the crisscross front wowed the audience at the ESPYs.
Laila Ali
Silje Norendal
Silje Norendal has showed us just how good she is at snowboarding. this snowboarding star wore a classic and elegant white dress. It is the type of dress that can be dressed up or down no matter the event.
Silje Norendal
Anna Kournikova
There was no way we were going to end the list with just one photo of Anna Kournikova! This blood-red minidress stole the audience’s attention. I mean the color! How can we get over that?!
Anna Kournikova
Camila Giorgi
Famous italian tennis player Camila Giorgi wore a tight lace dress with intricate details to this award show. It looks like the designer spent years crafting each thread so that it was perfectly created, and lets just say she pulled it off!
Camila Giorgi
Carmen Jorda
Racer Carmen Jorda comes from Spain. She arrived in this one shoulder white gown detailed with fine gold and silver designs. The mesh front and slit down the front makes it one of the most fashion foward dresses of the evening!
Carmen Jorda
Ronda Rousey
Famous former UFC champ and pro wrestler has made her mark on the pro sports world. She chose a very classic little black dress to wear for the evening with nude mesh sides. The dress is beautiful and so versatile. She will definitley be wearing this one again!
Ronda Rousey
McKayla Maroney
McKayla Maroney is not the most awarded gymnast, but she is likely the most recognizable one. After all, she has become a meme for her “not impressed” face. At any rate, she does look great!
McKayla Maroney
Simone Biles
Simone Biles is already such a huge sports superstar at only 19 years old! The gymnast has announced that she will make a comeback, which is definitely a relief. We are sure she will continue to impress.
Simone Biles
Paula Creamer
Paula Creamer might just be the best female golfer in the world. She has become a pioneer for both her looks and skills. Even in a simple black dress, she is stunning with her lovely smile and amazing curves.
Paula Creamer
Ellen Hoog
Field hockey might not be big in the US, but we bet you will be more interested when you hear that there are players like Ellen Hoog! We admire her for wearing this floor-length patterned dress. Pretty!
Ellen Hoog
Gabby Douglas
Gabby Douglas is one of those folks who seem to have everything. She is sporty, smart, and lovely. The gymnast has brought home gold medals in the past. She looked iconic in this crop top and skirt combo!
Gabby Douglas
Eugenie Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard is a strong tennis competitor as well. We love the lacy black minidress that she put on her this event. She can pull it off like no one else can. Her gorgeous smile makes her even lovelier.
Eugenie Bouchard
Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan has trained very hard to be good at soccer. It is not surprising to see just how toned and shaped she is. The cutoff top and miniskirt work well together to show us all just how hard she trains!
Alex Morgan
Heather Watson
Heather Watson is yet another tennis player who has made it to our list! Look at her “girl next door” smile. We are captivated! She makes the rubbery green dress look amazing, which is a great feat.
Heather Watson
Sally Fitzgibbons
Surfing also has lots of lovely ladies. Here is Australian-born surfer Sally Fitzgibbons who is dominating the sport. She is wearing a dress that is, quite literally, sparkling. She is simply gorgeous in this outfit!.
Sally Fitzgibbons
Alana Blanchard
Here is more proof that surfing has many attractive sportswomen. Ana Blanchard can take on any wave that comes her way. She is good during show time, but she looks great in a sexy dress like this one too.
Alana Blanchard
Chelsea Pezzola
Golfer Chelsea Pezzola has also made the cut. She is a big name in golf and attends lots of events. The lacy ensemble in this photo looks breathtaking on her. She has a great figure and a disarming smile too.
Chelsea Pezzola
Gina Carano
Gina Carano was there first before Ronda Rousey came into the scene. The MMA fighter was in several memorable cage wars. She looked amazing in this dress. Her smile can also captivate all of us.
Gina Carano
The Bella Twins
The Bella Twins are still big in the WWE diva’s division. Brie and Nikki made their debut in 2007 and continue to charm us all. We think that they both look amazing despite their very different dresses.
The Bella Twins
Becca Longo
Bella Longo was the first female athlete to land a football scholarship to the NCAA. It totally changed the game, needless to say. She is not yet a pro athlete, but there is a chance she will be in the future!
Becca Longo
Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch is a WWE star who continues to make waves to this day. The diva was a huge hit ever since she was introduced. She can definitely rock elegant but sexy outfits like the one in the photo.
Becky Lynch
Tori Bowie
Track and field star Tori Bowie has made a name for herself in the sport. She has already come a long way from her humble beginnings. We love her amazing fashion sense. This yellow number rocks!
Tori Bowie
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is such a boss, isn’t she? This amazing athlete has made a name for herself ever since she was young. The 39-time Grand Salm winner also has a great fashion sense. Look at the pink dress she wore to the 2015 Wimbledon Champions Dinner in London if you need any proof of this.
Serena Williams
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn has worked with Red Bull, Oakley, and other brands! The Olympic skier has not been away from the spotlight for long. Here she is when she went to the 2018 Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50.
Lindsey Vonn
Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim is already such an accomplished person at only 18 years old. The Olympic snowboarder has won many accolades in the past. Barbie even had a doll made of her! The Princeton University student was seen attending the Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50.
Chloe Kim
Abby Wambach
Before Abby Wambach retired in 2015, she was one of the most awarded American soccer players in history. The Olympic athlete got married to Glennon Doyle in 2017. This photo of her was from the 2015 Body at ESPYs.
Abby Wambach
Aly Raisman
Aly Raisman must be one of the most influential athletes ever. The Olympic athlete has always impressed all of us when she hits the mat. Here she is looking as stunning as ever at the 2018 ESPYs.
Aly Raisman
Ashley Wagner
This Olympic figure skater brought home the bronze medal with her teammates in 2014. Ashley Wagner continues to skate to this day as well. This photo of her was taken during an ESPN The Magazine event.
Ashley Wagner
Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair is the daughter of Ric Flair, so we can see why she is so good at wrestling. She has scary moves and incredible hold skills. The pro wrestler was seen attending the 2017 Mae Young Classic.
Charlotte Flair
Mirai Nagasu
Marai Nagasu was a star in her own right even before she competed at the 2018 Olympics. This young skater made history at the Olympic Games. This photo was taken when she went to the Oscars in 2018.
Mirai Nagasu
Mikaela Shiffrin
She might only be 23 years old, but Mikaela Shiffrin is already quite an accomplished young woman. This talented skier has made her mark on the sport. The photo below was taken during the 2018 ESPYs.
Mikaela Shiffrin
Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes is one of the most dominant UFC fighters right now. The lovely athlete is a big advocate for LGBTQ rights. This photo of her was shot when she went to the Equality California awards reception.
Amanda Nunes
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Skylar Diggins-Smith is one of the best NCAA point guards ever. She graduated from Notre Dame in 2013 as its top-scoring women’s basketball player! Now in the WNBA, this photo was from her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue work.
Skylar Diggins Smith
Maia Shibutani
Maia Shibutani and her brother won bronze at the 2018 Olympics. This 24-year-old ice skater is a social media star as well. She has lots of followers on Instagram and YouTube. Here she was at the premiere of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.
Maia Shibutani
Claressa Shields
Don’t you dare mess with Claressa Shields! She has not stopped slaying ever since she was a teen. The undefeated champ works with a non-profit called Up2Us Sports, and this was taken at their gala.
Claressa Shields
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is a talented track athlete who was on the Team USA from 2004 until 2016. This athlete is a very private individual. This photo of her was taken during the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Allyson Felix
Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky is so accomplished for a 21-year-old woman! The swimmer got her first gold medal when she was just 15 years old. Now a Stanford student, this was shot at the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards.
Katie Ledecky
Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks joined WWE in 2012. She has made her mark on the field ever since. She continues to be one of its best stars and wins matches on the regular. Here she was at a Germany event for WWE.
Sasha Banks
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Fencing might not be the most famous sport, but you should keep an eye on Ibtihaj Muhammad. She was the first Muslim-American woman to win an Olympic model! This was taken at the 2017 Women of the Year Awards by Glamour.
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Jen Kessy
Volleyball player Jen Kessy used to play for the University of Southern California before turning pro. She and April Ross won silver at the 2012 Olympics. This photo of the athlete was shot at a 2012 charity event for California’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute.
Jen Kessy
April Ross
April “The Boss” Ross is one of the greatest beach volleyball players ever! The talented athlete is the partner of Jen Kessy on the court. This photo of her was taken during the 2016 ESPYs.
April Ross
Hope Solo
Olympic soccer player Hope Solo used to be a forward in high school. She started playing as a goalie in college, and it stuck. The Olympic gold medalist was seen at the ESPYs in this lovely number.
Hope Solo
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is a racer with a lot of athletic prowess that made her such a big sports figure. She chose this striking red scrunched dress to wear on the red carpet for the big awards show. Detailed with black lace, this dress is a crowd pleaser.
Danica Patrick