CUTE TENNIS OUTFITS TO LOOK LIKE A PRO IN
To say that tennis outfits for women—also referred to as the TikTok-ified term, tennis-core—are trendy isn't 100 percent accurate. Classic and timeless are perhaps better descriptors, considering tennis-inspired style has been a fixture in fashion since the late 1800s.
That said, silhouettes related to the sport do tend to spike during summer as the warm weather encourages people to get outside, book a spot on the neighborhood courts, and slip into a pleated mini skirt. This summer is set to be no exception—especially considering how Luca Guadagnino's Challengers and Zendaya's magnificent press tour looks for the film (Z's tennis ball Loewe heels and Carolina Herrera gown in homage to Venus and Serena Williams were stand-out grand slams) have put the sport's intersection with style is at the forefront of culture.
But even when the Challengers craze dies down and a new box-office smash takes its top slot, bleached tennis whites and sweat-proof volley dresses are still viable, fail-safe options for your summer style. Ahead, Marie Claire curated a selection of tennis outfits from street style's finest that work both and off the court. Keep scrolling to find pairings you can sport this summer, the season following, and all those to come. Game, set, match.
A zip-up track jacket teamed with a pleated tennis skirt is a combo as classic as they come. Where this outfit takes a step out-of-the-box, though, is with the choice of footwear: this Fashion Week show-goer opted for white bobby socks and her best slingback heels, giving the outfit a more formal feel.
Not every tennis-inspired outfit needs a pleated mini skirt. As seen here, nylon parachute pants make for an equally as sporty pair of bottoms. A polo shirt in tennis court green and an elevated piece of gold jewelry will polish the outfit off.
There's a reason a collegiate cable-knit sweater sits in fashion's hall of fame as a forever staple. To lean into the style's sporty connotations, pair a V-neck pullover with a flirty mini skirt and a statement pair of chunky sneakers.
A sporty exercise dress teamed with sneakers is perhaps the most sport-ready outfit on this list. To take the combo off the court and onto the street, slip a colorful baguette bag over your shoulder.
Just as plaid is essential to a grunge aesthetic, argyle is key to tennis-related fashion. Take a cue from this stylish Fashion Week attendee by styling a knit skirt in the graphic diamond print with a collared rugby top.
An alternative styling idea with a varsity V-neck sweater is to layer a collared shirt underneath. Then, contrast the ongoing sporty vibe with an unexpected denim maxi skirt and your best black boots.
An athletic windbreaker paired with trousers strikes a playful professional-meets-sports-pro balance. Pointed-toe boots in black leather will polish off the pairing.
Any article on tennis fashion would be incomplete without mentioning the age-old styling of white on white. To lean head-first into the tennis theme, team a polo shirt and pleated midi skirt in the crisp color together.
Here, an outfit that masterfully merges function with fashion. The polo shirt and tennis skirt combo works for practicing your backhand and then later meeting up with friends for post-practice cocktails.
A boxy rugby shirt in eye-catching stripes styled with a pleated tennis skirt is a straightforward combination with a chic sportif slant. Your best loafers will ground the outfit with an extra academic element.