It's All Love And Tenniscore This Summer
Shop the brands putting their own spins on the sport’s well-loved uniform.
If comfy sweatsuits were must-haves during quarantine, then tennis skirts are the peak of post-lockdown fashion. The style set has officially flocked to the sporty-chic aesthetic—whether they are wearing Wimbledon whites to actually play or not. Fashion magazines, including this one, have long looked to the court as the ideal backdrop for everything from pleated minis to couture gowns, and now social media has picked up where the likes of Peter Lindbergh left off. According to the findings that Instagram’s data teamed shared with BAZAAR.com, in the last 45 days alone, search results for the hashtag tenniscore (yet another playful interpretation of the terms normcore and cottagecore) have doubled.
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Historically, the worlds of fashion and tennis have happily commingled. A prime example? Championship-winning tennis player Chris Evert wore a diamond line bracelet in the late 1970s with her uniform, which eventually led to the creation of an entire category and term used to describe the singular-row look—the tennis bracelet and tennis necklace. The intersection between activewear and extravagance was such a novel idea that it shook up the industry in a way that still resonates today.
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Thanks to the courtside vibe that's trending, brands have started putting their own spins on the classic uniform. Traditional tennis attire includes everything from sleek white sneakers and polo tops to visors and striped shorts. Fashion brands like Casablanca, Sporty & Rich, and soon-to-launch Nonmember Sport are leaning into the effortless court vibes and making it an integral part of their style DNA. Athletic diffusion labels like Tory Sport and Adidas Originals are finding the perfect balance between function and fashion with highly technical tennis capsules, while contemporary womenswear label Nili Lotan has teamed up with famed athletic brand Champion to create its own lineup of sport styles (available for purchase on June 19.)
If you’re ready to embrace the tennis-inspired trend in a way that aligns with your personal aesthetic, shop a winning selection ahead.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.
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If you’re a fan of Marysia’s resort and swimwear collections, then you’ll love the highly functional design of the brand's new tennis collection.
French label Casablanca is revered for its sporty and coastal aesthetic, so it makes sense that the tennis-inspired pieces have a similar appeal. Consider styling yours with a pleated skirt or tailored trousers and sandals.
A sweatshirt that feels like one your mom might have gotten from the local club when you were a kid.
Chris Evert would be proud.
A great alternative to biker shorts, Recreational Habits’ striped cotton-poplin shorts are sporty enough to be worn on the court but are great for lounging around the house too.
L’Etoile Sport is the brand you buy when you want to look fashion forward while actually playing tennis. Designed with the high-impact sport in mind, it’s made with breathable fabrics and ample stretch for maximum comfort.
The iconic sportswear brand teamed up with French label Casablanca to bring customers a lively sneaker design with distinct tennis-inspired features.
Tory Sport’s tennis collection is chock-full of striped detailing and highly technical fabrics, which means you can wear them both for sport and for lounging.
Part of Adidas's luxe tennis collection, these striped biker shorts are meant to be worn with the matching polo top, but look just as good with an oversized T-shirt for running errands too.
The word smart comes to mind when we see this chic v-neck. Check in-store availability.
A shirt that really gets to the point.
Skip a traditional white tennis skirt and go for Alo Yoga’s apple-green iteration instead. Modeled by Kendall Jenner in a recent campaign, the layered mini has shorts underneath, so you can feel confident that you're completely covered.
A slightly less sporty, more fashionable version of the classic tennis visor, this one done up in raffia also fits in on the beach.
Move over, Wimbledon whites, we're ready for something checked.
Channel Princess Diana’s off-duty look with an oversized crew neck, biker shorts, and all-white sneakers.