Serena Williams rocked a tutu because of course

Plus, T-shirt economics No Images? Click here       Credit: Chaz Niell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images By Emily Peck Don't Mess With Her Tutu Serena Williams rocked a tutu at the U.S. Open this week, in the midst of a (ridiculous) controversy over an outfit she wore on the court last May,  writes HuffPost's Jenna Amatulli. The tutu look followed comments from Bernard Giudicelli, the president of the French Tennis Federation. He said the French Open would ban catsuits, after Williams wore one during the 2018 tournament. More galling than the policing of women's outfits, is that the “Black Panther”-inspired suit was actually helpful in preventing Williams' from getting blood clots, related to giving birth. (Read this NYT piece for more on how female players dress for tournaments.) Williams shrugged off the catsuit ban in a subsequent interview but her most emphatic response came on the court. She won that Monday night match, tutu and all. MORE Before you go...You can follow me on Twitter @EmilyRPeck     Good Reads: On Mollie Tibbetts And The Unease Of Moving Through The World As A Woman ‘Sharp Objects’ Busts The Myth Of The Pure Victim The Difference Between A $5 White Tee And A $125 White Tee     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which explains how your data is used and shared. Learn More. The reality of being a woman — by the numbers. Like what you see? Share it with a friend. Did someone forward this email? Subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out The Good Life. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe