Long before method dressing had mobilized on the red carpets, sports fans were attending sports tournaments dressed in the image of their sporting idols. So much so, in fact, that there is now a common misconception that Wimbledon spectators must subscribe to the same all-white dress code –established in the prudish 1800s to mask sweat stains–that applies only to those playing on court.

Few people have taken this tradition quite as literally as Jennifer Lawrence who – despite being some 3,471 miles away from the stadium – was yesterday afternoon photographed strolling through Manhattan in head – to – toe Wimbledon whites: a starchy button-down and cotton tennis shorts from The Row with New Balance X Aimé Leon Dore sneakers and ankle-length Ralph Lauren socks. Lawrence was not–but looked as though she could have been – among the rest of the A – listers at this year’s grand slam.

There is, I think, little difference between wearing colorless fashions at Wimbledon and wearing cowboy hats at a music festival or wearing friendship bracelets at a Taylor Swift concert. These dress codes–however unofficial–harness the collective and provide people with a sense of belonging. How sweet it has been, for example, to see thousands of emotionally illiterate men at the 2024 Euros dressed as the objects of their affection in matching team uniforms. Jennifer Lawrence should join Adele at this Sunday’s final.

Lawrence’s recent ‘fit is the epitome of Wimbledon white done right, while her choice in the 2010s-inspired chunky shoe—often referred to as dad sneakers—is aligned with a growing movement on the 2024 trend radar. The ever-evolving silhouette has changed a bit since its initial resurgence in 2018 (remember the Balenciaga Triple S?). Now, the sneakers are going back to their sporty, dad-core roots.

Amidst the rise of styles like the Adidas Sambas and Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66s, celebrities have also been finding room for the bulky shoe yet again in their wardrobes – not that it ever truly left for many. Whether it’s New Balance or another legacy shoe brand, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Katie Holmes, Suki Waterhouse, and even Anne Hathaway have already put their stamp of approval on the once-controversial (but now essential) sneakers in their off – duty appearances.

It’s hard to believe that Jennifer Lawrence is actually ditching Wimbledon to walk around the sweltering streets of New York City, but her all-white outfit could be a pregame to the US Open just weeks away. Whether spectating a tennis match or strolling around the block, let Lawrence’s outfit at least serve as a reminder of the endless versatility of chunky dad sneakers.