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Nika Mühl Is the Blueprint for Corpcore in Her Chicest Tunnel ’Fit Yet

The Seattle Storm guard put a summery twist on the menswear-inspired aesthetic.

Ananya Panchal

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Nika Mühl is redefining corpcore, and giving the structured, menswear-inspired trend a summery, personal twist. The Seattle Storm point guard, who was selected No. 14 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, stepped out in style ahead of the team’s Tuesday night matchup against the Dallas Wings. The Storm snagged the win, 83–77, and Mühl certainly delivered a fashion victory of her own.

The Croatia native posed in the parking lot in a blue-and-white micro-striped linen co-ord featuring a button-down shirt and knee-length boxer shorts. She layered a beige oversized blazer on top, carefully styling the look with the shirt collar fastened to the top and peeking through the jacket, its sleeves cuffed to blend seamlessly with the blazer’s arms. The full look, from Djerf Avenue, struck the perfect balance between tailored elegance and easy, breezy summer style.

Mühl accessorized with tinted, oversized eyeglasses, a burgundy Flattered handbag and glossy black patent loafers, made even cooler with white frilly crew socks. The 24-year-old’s jewelry stayed minimal but impactful: chunky gold heart earrings and a single sleek gold bracelet.

“Just here to support the home team with my knee twin,” she captioned her June 3 Instagram carousel. “Who said we can’t switch (it up)?”

Her glam matched the polished vibe of the look. Mühl wore her long, dark brown hair sleek and straight with a fresh blowout, while her makeup was soft and glowy, featuring feathered brows, wispy lashes, a rosy flush on the cheeks and a glossy pink-nude lip.

In the final snap of the carousel, she did, in fact, “switch it up,” trading her corpcore ensemble for something more playful. The guard snapped a close-up selfie in a cowboy hat and Shallipopi graphic tee, tipping her hat with one hand and serving a soft smolder to the camera.

“Nika babeeee,” Elizabeth Kitley commented.

“What’s the hair routine,” Georgia Moore asked.

“ate downnnnnn,” Aubrey Griffin stated.

“You’re so stylish Nika! 🤩🤩🙌🙌❤️❤️,” Michael Brummer chimed.

“Nika fly asf per usual🔥,” Rae Burrell declared.

“Cccuuuttttttiiieeeeeeee,” Dearica Marie hamby wrote.

Mühl has quickly made a name for herself not only on the court but also in the fashion world. Last year, GQ dubbed her the WNBA’s best-dressed rookie, and she’s continued to live up to the title with each tunnel appearance.

“I love to mix styles and eras to make them cohesive,” she told SLAM magazine. “I don’t like being in my comfort zone.”

Despite her sartorial flair, Mühl makes a clear distinction between fashion and basketball. “I don’t think what I’m wearing that day influences how I’m approaching the game at all,” she shared, adding that she “keeps those two things very separate. Fashion takes up a little bit of my day, basketball takes up 80 percent of my day. It’s really just a bonus for me to feel good,”

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. 

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