Between the Australian Open kicking off, the ‘quiet luxury‘ trend, and last year’s steamy tennis flick Challengers, the tennis-core aesthetic is having a serious resurgence. In shows like Break Point (IYKYK) and the rise of TikTok’s ‘tennis girlfriends‘, everyone seems to have a renewed interest in the sport, including the fashion world. From tennis skirts and dresses to shoes and accessories, the bougie tennis aesthetic is back, baby.
Given we’re in the thick of summer, it’s the perfect time to add a little tennis skirt, polo or activewear dress to your wardrobe. Not only are they chic as hell, but they’re comfortable, too. And if you’re stuck with ideas on how to style tennis-core for the winter season, there’s a heap of ideas on Pinterest, with the search ‘tennis aesthetic’ up by 15 per cent.
So, if you’re looking for tennis-inspired ‘fits, look no further because we’ve gone and rounded up some of the cutest skirts, shorts, dresses, shoes and accessories that’ll have you absolutely serving.
The Best Tennis Skirts
A good quality tennis skirt is basically a wardrobe staple this season. Depending on what you’re wearing it for — an actual game of tennis or an off-court look, you can pair a tennis skirt with an oversized collared shirt, a cute crop top or baby tee, a traditional polo or even a cute summer vest. Round out the look with your choice of footwear, be it knee-high boots or something a little more casual like a traditional tennis shoe. When it comes to skirts, we have a handful of seasonal favourites, including Nike’s Court Advantage Tennis Skirt ($95), Lululemon’s High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt ($109), Adidas Club Knit Pleated Skirt 628 ($80) and the AJE Athletica Knit Pleated Skirt ($122, usually $175).
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The Best Tennis Skorts
Skorts are no longer the rejected item of clothing piling up at the back of school uniform shops. These versatile pieces not only look chic, but also feel great to wear thanks to the added modesty. Plus, they’re an excellent way to avoid chafe if you are running around the court. Our pick of the skort moments floating around the internet? We’re glad you asked. New Balance has this cute Australian Open Pleated Skort ($100), which is very on brand if you’re attending the big event. Aimm ($89) and Lorna Jane ($95) both have very sleek, slim-line skorts that could very well be for tennis or, you know, brunch. The last one of our hit list is Alo’s Grand Slam Tennis Skirt ($160) which is a touch shorter than a classic tennis skirt and has build in shorts, hence it making our skorts section.
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The Best Activewear Dresses
If you have to run to the gym after work, before brunch or literally any other activity, activewear dresses are your new best friend. One of these babies can take you from day to night in an instant, too. Also, a lot of them also come with built-in shorts so you don’t need to worry about the wind blowing up your dress. If we were to choose any to add to our carts, we’d pick either the NikeCourt Slam Dress ($140), the Adidas Tennis Climacool Y-Dress ($140), the Lacoste Heritage Tennis Dress ($270) and The Upside’s Peached Lucette Pleated Dress ($189.99).
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The Best (Actual) Tennis Shoes
If the Australian Open has inspired you to actually take up tennis, it’s worth investing in a decent pair of tennis shoes. They are literally built different and made so that you don’t roll an ankle chasing after a little yellow ball. Our top three recommendations would be the Nike GP Challenge Pro ($132.99), the Adidas Barricade 13s ($260) and finally, ON’s Roger Clubhouse Pros ($260)
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The Best Tennis-Esque Shoes
If you’re going for more of a casual tennis look, rather than actually hitting the court, comfort is everything. Luckily for us, the tennis shoe style has come back in recent years, so just about every brand is making pairs. We’ve got our eye on the Adidas Gazelles ($199.99), the Nike Killshot 2s ($132.99), and the New Balance Fuel Cells ($200). If you’re opting for the less-sporty version of tennis-core, a pair of loafers or mary-janes are a great pick.
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