When Jewell Loyd, Seattle’s leading scorer and longtime All-Star, forced her way out of the Storm locker room this past offseason, a lot of people expected the vibes in the Pacific Northwest to plummet. And it made sense—you don’t just lose nearly 20 points per game and the face of your franchise without asking serious questions about your direction. But Skylar Diggins? She never blinked.“This is definitely the most talented roster I’ve been a part of in my 13 years,” she said, smiling. And from the moment she shared that, there was no looking back—maybe even the beginning of something new?
Well, at least the way she used the fashion tunnel ahead of locking horns with Jewell and sparking debate among fans says a lot about that. While most W stars use the fashion tunnel to flaunt their fit, Diggins sees it as an opportunity. “You can use that entrance as a walking billboard,” she had said, pointing to the rise of tunnel culture as a powerful marketing lane. There was no denying. But still—nobody could’ve guessed how she’d use it a day later against Jewell Loyd and Co.
Dressed in all black, Skylar Diggins’ tunnel look was loud and clear. A form-fitting black dress, a sleek metallic handbag, and unmistakable swagger—the elegance and edge were right there. “Skylar Diggins dressed in all black as she faces her former teammate, Jewell Loyd ” captioned WNBA Got Game on Instagram, posting a video of her walking the tunnel. The highlight, however, was a fan comment on the clip: “Not the funeral look.”
That seemed like one strong message. What exactly? Well, she let her game do the talking when she took the court against Las Vegas.
Diggins dropped 10 points, dishing 8 assists, and walking out with a 20-point win over Loyd’s new squad. After all, she had something to prove: that her new roster could more than fill the void Jewell left behind.
Gabby Williams echoed the sentiment: “It’s not about relying just on one or two players to score,” she had said. “It’s going to be about how we all play together.” And that’s exactly what they did. While Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points, Erica Wheeler supported her with 21 points and 7 assists. That collective effort was more than enough for Seattle to hand the Aces a 102–82 blowout, marking the Storm’s third straight win. By then, it was clear: Diggins wore that fit to signify something deeper. So how could fans not take notice?
Fans are amazed at Skylar Diggins as they decode her secret message
Right after the game, they came out firing in the comment section—and every comment was focused on one thing: her fit.
“Oh okayyy outfit tough ” No doubt, the outfit was fire. But if you’re thinking it was the first time she’s turned heads with her fashion, think again. Skylar’s fashion game is simply beyond words. Take, for example, the bright green jacquard pant set she wore to celebrate the Storm’s 25th anniversary game. She purposely chose a vibrant green ensemble to pay homage to the team’s colors and history.
But Halloween has always been one of her favorites. Then again, she doesn’t need a holiday to mourn the dead. Just consider her skeleton-themed outfit, complete with a hoodie and dark shades, which made for a haunting entrance.“Friday the 13th… guess who’s playing Jason?” she captioned the spooky outfit on Instagram. Yet even when she’s dressed to kill, she shows up to dominate. She dropped 21 points against the Dallas Wings last season, helping the Storm rip out their hearts with an 83–81 win. So yeah, scary fits and scary performances? That’s just Skylar Diggins-Smith being consistent.
“It’s giving Morticia Addams,” added another user. And honestly, they’re not wrong. Morticia’s floor-length black gowns and sleek hairstyles, they are impossible to erase. But in today’s game? Oh, Diggins had other intentions.
CHICAGO, IL – JULY 02: Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) looks on before attempting a free throw during a WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Chicago Sky on July 2, 2022, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“They need to wear all black every single game because they killingggggggg Vegas!” another fan wrote. And no matter how you spin it, the Storm clearly won this round. Just think back to last season—the Aces didn’t even let the Storm breathe. Seattle faced them four times in the regular season and lost three. And in the playoffs? A clean 2–0 sweep. But this time? It’s different.
“Put the Aces in their coffin,” someone else commented. You see, when Jewell Loyd left the Storm, she also left something else behind—her friendship with Skylar Diggins. The moment Loyd signed with Las Vegas, Skylar unfollowed her on Instagram. And if you’re thinking today was their first on-court clash, nope—not even close.
“This caption is soooo drama she’s facing Jewell Loyd? Not Storm vs Aces,” joked another user. Sure, it’s Storm vs. Aces on paper. But there’s a deeper reason why people are zoning in on Diggins vs. Loyd—and it all dates back to Unrivaled. That’s where things first exploded. Loyd dropped 25 points in the first half against Diggins and finished it off with a vicious block.
Though Skylar ended up winning that Unrivaled game, the narrative didn’t end there. And today? Seattle outplayed Vegas. The Storm’s recent win improved their record to 3–1, while the Aces dropped to 2–2. Notably, this game marked Jewell Loyd’s return to Seattle after her offseason trade to Las Vegas, adding an emotional edge to the already intense matchup.
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