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How To Master The Wimbledon Queue

Everything you need and everything you need to know

By Billie Bhatia
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Finals day is fast approaching, which means the desperation to be part of Wimbledon is mounting (raises hand, that's me).

Each year Instagram is flooded with people camping in the infamous Queue and this year we're throwing caution to the wind and joining the throngs to battle it out for a prime position on Murray Mound.

If like us you want to a part of the action, this is what you are going to need...


1

OEX Bandicoot II 2-Person Tent

Slope, Maroon, Triangle, Tent,

The guidebook to the camping stipulates only two man tents may be permitted and this one looks like the fanciest one to us. Very spacious and incredibly light OEX specialise in adventure gear - seems to set the tone.

OEX Bandicoot 2 Person tent, £109.99, Go Outdoors

2

Halfords Folding Grey Armchair

Product, White, Chair, Black, Armrest, Plastic, Still life photography,

Very easy to forgot, the humble folding chair. But those wear limbs are going to need some rest, and bonus is Wimbledon inspired purple.

Folding chair, £7.50, Halfords

3

Longhcamp Le Pliage Overnight Bag

Brown, Product, Bag, Red, Luggage and bags, Shoulder bag, Maroon, Beige, Tan, Leather,

Light, waterproof, and way chicer than a Sainsbury's bag. We suggest Marie Kondo type folding.

Overnight bag, £65, Longchamp

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4

Yolke Silk Pyjamas

Blue, Product, Collar, Sleeve, Textile, White, Dress shirt, Electric blue, Fashion, Azure,

Being a very British affair, Wimbledon is no time for sad pyjamas, it is indeed time for silk pyjamas. Think Blair Waldorf doing camping.

Silk pyjamas, £265, Yolke

5

Jessica Russell Flint Silk Eye Mask

Red, Carmine, Pattern, Crown, Coquelicot, Bracelet,

Post the festivities you will actually want some shut eye. Blast out that early morning glare and look incredibly fancy doing it.

Silk eye mask, £25.99, Jessica Russell Flint

6

Hunter Boots Umbrella

Umbrella, Product, Tints and shades, Symmetry,

A few splashes of rain only enhance the flavour of strawberries and cream...let's pretend.

Automatic umbrella, £40, Hunter Boots

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7

ASOS Pac-A-Mac

Brown, Product, Khaki, Bag, Tan, Beige, Leather, Shoulder bag, Strap, Boot,

Inevitably prepare for the worst.

Khaki pac-a-mac, £22, ASOS

8

Zara Embroidered Dress

Sleeve, Textile, Pattern, Fashion, Carmine, Maroon, Visual arts, Day dress, Pattern, Fashion design,

What is an occasion without an embroidered (slightly Valentino looking) floral dress?

Embroidered dress, £59.99, Zara

9

Sandro Suede Jacket

Clothing, Brown, Product, Collar, Sleeve, Textile, White, Orange, Coat, Tan,

Must buy with the pac-a-mac. Must. Way warmer than that denim jacket you were going to wear.

Suede jacket, £247.50, Sandro

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10

Wimbledon x Polo Ralph Lauren

Eyewear, Glasses, Goggles, Vision care, Product, Brown, Sunglasses, Glass, Personal protective equipment, Line,

Official sponsors and official outfitters, be part of the pack.

Tortoiseshell sunglasses, £99, Polo Ralph Lauren at sunglasshut.com

11

Mulberry England Cross-body Bag

Red, Bag, Wallet, Maroon, Rectangle, Material property, Leather, Coin purse, Everyday carry, Baggage,

You only need the essentials when you actually get into the grounds, your friends can carry the rest.

Cross-body bag, £375, Mulberry England

12

Keds Triumph Perf Trainers

Shoe, White, Tan, Grey, Sneakers, Beige, Walking shoe, Brand, Silver, Fashion design,

Worn throughout the years at Wimbledon by many a champion, you might not be lifting the trophy but your feet will look like winners.

Triumph trainers, £43, Keds

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13

Topshop Boutique Off The Shoulder Top

Product, White, Clothes hanger, Black, Electric blue, Grey, Fashion design, Home accessories, Pattern, Costume design,

If you are feeling too delicate from the night before for a full blown dress this will be your saviour. Plus you only need to fake tan your shoulders.

Off the shoulder top, £58, Topshop Boutique

14

M.i.h Jeans

Clothing, Blue, Product, Denim, Trousers, Jeans, Pocket, Textile, Electric blue, Azure,

Wide leg and frayed, who said Wimbledon wasn't for the fashion brave?

Lou blue jeans, £225, M.i.h Jeans

15

Taylor Morris Zero Lens Sunglasses

Eyewear, Vision care, Brown, Amber, Eye glass accessory, Khaki, Circle, Beige, Percussion, Membranophone,

A sliver of sunshine permits all Brits to don their sunnies. Super flat lensed - it's the only way to go.

Zero sunglasses, £210, Taylor Morris

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16

L.K.Bennett Orange Saffiano Cross-body Bag

Brown, Product, Bag, Orange, Textile, Amber, Tan, Leather, Luggage and bags, Shoulder bag,

Again, big enough for all the necessities - those being sunnies, cash, lippy, phone. The rest is inconsequential.

Leather cross body bag, £145, L.K.Bennett

17

Lacoste Leather Trainers

Shoe, Product, White, Line, Sneakers, Logo, Carmine, Tan, Grey, Walking shoe,

The sportier the better for Wimbledon, go for a classic with these Lacoste trainers. If they were good enough for Roddick, they are good enough for you.

Leather trainers, £69.99, Lacoste


18

Mango Straw Hat

Hat, Headgear, Costume accessory, Costume hat, Tan, Beige, Fedora, Circle, Sun hat,

Helpful come rain or shine.

Straw panama hat, £15.99, Mango

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19

S'well Water Bottle

Blue, Bottle, Drinkware, Purple, Violet, Magenta, Lavender, Electric blue, Aqua, Teal,

Can be used for alcohol or other inferior liquids, you choose.

The galaxy bottle, £35, S'well

20

Evian Water Bottle

Liquid, Fluid, Drinkware, Bottle, Plastic bottle, Drink, Bottle cap, Logo, Azure, Water bottle,

Most importantly, keep hydrated.

Evian water found every ten paces within the grounds.

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