We love this time of year in New York! Summer is drawing to a close, fall is almost here, and the US Open is on. Which makes us want to channel our inner Serena, Coco, or Naomi and sport some tennis-inspired togs even if we’ve never set foot on a court. If you’re similarly inclined, our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of 12 chic tennis fashion styles for every day inspired by the US Open 2021, including dresses, accessories, sneakers and more. Game on!
tennis fashion styles for every day inspired by the US Open 2021
The sun may have set on the Tokyo Olympics, but that doesn’t mean there still isn’t plenty of sports action still to be enjoyed this summer. This month alone you’ll find the return of Premier League and College Football, the annual Solheim Cup and New York’s most exhilarating summer sports event, The U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows.
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In addition to bringing together all the stars of the tennis world for the last major tournament of the season, the U.S. Open also brings together some of the sport’s best fashion statements – both on the court and off.
a list of 12 chic tennis fashion styles for every day inspired by the US Open 2021.
Who could forget Andre Agassi’s sweat bands and bold pops of neon yellow? Or what about Serena Williams all-black Puma catsuit and $29,000 Harry Winston diamond bracelet or Maria Sharapova’s Swarovski-studded dress by Riccardo Tisci for Nike?
Or more recently, just last year when Naomi Osaka used her globally-broadcast appearances to shine a spotlight on Black victims of police brutality through her face masks and then in the wake of her decisive win, sported a traditional head wrap made from Ghanaian kente cloth, paying tribute to the Haitian side of her family.
Without a doubt, from August 30 – September 12th the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens is the place to be and be seen.
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With the final tournament just a few short weeks away and with the latest “core” aesthetic known as tenniscore still top of mind, we’re still on the hunt for even more tennis-inspired looks to wear both off and on the court.
a list of 12 chic tennis fashion styles for every day inspired by the US Open 2021.
Whether you’re seeking out traditional, head-to-toe tennis ensembles, retro tennis-inspired tops or something a little more subtle, we’ve rounded up 12 more looks inspired by the sport so you can channel your inner Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka for the big event.
12 best tennis inspired fashion styles for the US Open
1. tory burch performance v-neck tennis dress
Consider the silhouette of the iconic tennis dress when you want to look polished without seeming stuffy. Tory Burch’s Performance V-Neck Tennis Dress ($228) is perfect for both on and off the court activities.
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2. rowing blazers wall street handbag
This Rowing Blazers Mini Wall Street Handbag ($135) is a fun take on the traditional sporty banker gym bag.
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3. gucci tennis sweatshirt
With a retro feel that transcends seasons, this Gucci Tennis Logo-embroidered Cotton-jersey Sweatshirt ($1,300) was inspired by an archive motif created by the house for a country club in 1987.
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4. carbon38 high rise biker shorts
Channel your inner Princess Diana and pair your aforementioned sweatshirt with these High Rise Biker Shorts ($68) from Carbon38 for the ultimate off duty model look.
Tennis inspired fashion including accessories, sneakers and dresses in tennis styles for the US Open. Courtesy Photo.
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5. sporty & rich baseball hat
While you could go for a traditional tennis visor, we’re big fans of the recent fashion girl favorite: the baseball hat. No longer solely reserved for morning hikes, ball games or weekend errands, this Sporty & Rich Embroidered-logo Baseball Cap ($97) will help get a sporty look across without being too literal.
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6. splits59 steffi polo and blake skort set
Matching sets owe at least part of their star power this season to the sport of tennis. Go for game, set, set, match with this coordinating Splits59 Steffi Polo ($98) and form meets function Blake Tennis Skort ($128).
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7. hermes avantage sneakers
Update your luxury sneaker game with these ultra chic Avatange Sneakers ($790) from none other than Hermes.
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8. kule tennis socks
No tennis outfit is complete without high ankle socks like these Tennis Socks ($28) from Kule.
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9. casablanca tennis club t-shirt
This vintage inspired Striped Tennis Club T-shirt ($98) from Casablanca goes with practically everything in your wardrobe.
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10. weekend max mara dalida cable knit sweater
Keep warm on chilly summer evenings and transition seamlessly into fall with this preppy style virgin wool blend Dalida Cable Knit Sweater ($495) from Weekend Max Mara that features quilted side panels.
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11. anita ko hepburn diamond tennis bracelet
Add this Anita Ko Hepburn 18K White Gold and Diamond Tennis Bracelet ($11,075) for subtle, yet sparkling homage to the sport of tennis – and famed player Chris Evert.
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12. paco rabanne tennis-stripe maxi dress
Or go for a more date night ready look with this Paco Rabanne Tennis-stripe Knitted Maxi Dress ($1,060).
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12 best tennis inspired fashion styles for the US Open
Those are our top 12 picks for tennis inspired outfits and accessories for anyone who’s excited about the U.S. Open – or who just wants to look the part.
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
