A typical search for "What are the ESPYs?" will tell you they're an annual celebration of the past year in athletic achievements. The results will document the past twenty two years of ceremonies awarding athletes from Serena Williams to Caitlin Clark for dominating their respective fields (er, courts)—plus surprise appearances from avid sports fans like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. What the run-down of past winners might neglect to mention, however, are the best looks from the red carpet leading up to the podiums inside.
The 2025 ESPY Awards, held July 16 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, delivered a championship lineup of sports style. Like past installments, the athletes being honored at this year's ceremony are typically seen in their team's uniforms. But on this special night, they could fly their own style banners and express themselves. The formal-but-personal dress code let sprinter Gabby Thomas try a white feathered dress, while legendary skiier Lindsey Vonn debuted a strapless gown with a mile-high slit. Team USA gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Suni Lee went for gold in a structured midi corset dress and a sequin-spangled maxi, respectively. Just before accepting her two ESPY wins, Simone Biles debuted an Athleta gown based on her favorite T-shirt. (More on that in a second.)
