There’s no denying that the tennis skirt revival is back in full swing (pun intended), and the fashionable courtside number provides us with countless tennis skirt outfits to choose from. From social-media trending tennis skirt outfits, sporty tennis skorts and tank combos, and even the pleated skirt over trousers movement; it’s fair to say the swooshy mini skirt has solidified its place in our wardrobe.
The early 2020s saw tennis courts as the backdrop for all things athleisure. With ‘Tenniscore’ ruling our TikTok FYP, the dramatic bright green background was the perfect match for crisp white baggy athleisure sweatshirts, cute cropped polo tees, and sporty yet chic silhouettes that looked just as stylish on the court as they did on a coffee run.
So that begs the question…
Are tennis skirts still in style in 2024?
Well thanks to preppy pieces like polos, cable knits, and collegiate athleisurewear trending seasonally, the racket sport is brought to the forefront of our minds on rotation. Not to mention the boom in the popularity of tennis outfits prompted by every big tennis tournament. We’re pretty sure tennis skirts aren’t going out of style now, or anytime soon.
You may not have picked up a tennis racket in your life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock the mini pleated skirt. It’s easier than you think to style a tennis skirt, and tennis skirt outfits (despite what you may think) don’t need to look sporty. Here are 6 of our favorite ways to wear a tennis skirt in 2024.
How To Style A Tennis Skirt
If you’re looking for more ways to style a tennis skirt, you’re in luck because tennis skirts offer styling options that are both fashionable and sporty, and comfortable and versatile. You can match your white tennis skirt with a sporty white tank for a podcast-and-juice-fueled walk on a sunny day, paired with a comfy pair of sneakers. Or why not opt for a sleek all-black fit, complete with a black tennis skirt, fitted black tee, and maybe some sporty knee-high socks for that popular bloke-core touch? For the cooler months, tennis skirts look great paired with a slouchy slogan sweatshirt for a 90’s revival, or an oversized leather bomber or denim jacket for an edgier look. Whether you’re styling your tennis skirt to serve looks courtside or at the food court, these are our selection of six tennis skirt outfits to get the most out of your tennis skirts.
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Taking to the courts for a friendly match? You’ll be in for an awesome full-body workout that tests your endurance, coordination, and grip strength.
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What To Wear With A Tennis Skirt
Tennis skirts are popularly worn with athleisure pieces that lean into the sporty look, and a monochromatic outfit is one of our favorite ways to wear a tennis skirt. All white tennis skirt outfits look totally on-brand for rocking the tenniscore style off-court, but we also love adding pops of color associated with the country-club attire to the outfit too. Think forest greens, calm creams, and rich maroons.
What tops look best with tennis skirts?
Looking for what to wear with a tennis skirt? We’ve got some complete outfit ideas coming up, but before that, here are a handful of the best tops to wear with a tennis skirt.
Tennis Skirt Outfits
There are many ways to combine the tennis skirt with items in your everyday wardrobe to suit your own personal style. Be that styling the sporty skirt as an alternative for a pair of denim shorts, or swapping your gym shorts for a tennis skort, tennis skirt outfits can be flirty and fun, or serious and chic, your choice, but here are our favorite picks for you to try.
Skirt Over Trousers
Both small designers and runway shows have been releasing renditions of the controversial skirt-over-trousers combo, furthering its legitimacy as a serious layering option. Questionable? Yes. Iconic? Most definitely. One of the coolest looks to come from the skirt-over-pants zeitgeist is the pleated skirt. Using this styling technique is one way to turn your tennis skirt into a fashion statement, without even trying too hard. Take our black Pleated Skort and put a pair of straight black pants like our Everyday Flared Leggings under the skirt for the most fashion-forward look in town.
BalletCore Inspired
The sweet, feminine touches of the Balletcore trend are very much still present as they fuse modern comfort with the trending Pilates style. The good news is that even though Ballet and Tennis differ greatly, you can still rock a tennis skirt outfit in a way that fits the ‘off-duty’ dancer genre. We’ve now got the perfect item to complete your ballet-inspired looks, a cozy shrug that can be thrown over the top of a cami top or tank for an undeniable dancer look. Pair these with a floaty black skort for an adorable tennis skirt outfit, and complete the look with a pair of sheer knee-high black socks and ballet flats for a Sandy Liang-inspired finishing touch. Maybe even add a bow - or two? We know we would.
Tenniscore Trend
Obviously, we couldn’t talk about tennis skirt outfits without throwing in a mention of Tenniscore - the catalyst for the preppy takeover. The uniform style that turns every day into match day, with elements of the racket-based sport embodied from head to toe. We’re talking white tennis skirt outfits with matching crisp white tank tops, white headbands, sweatshirts draped over your shoulders, and fresh white tennis shoes. Completely committed to the aesthetic, your character of the day, even. These clothes will keep you comfortable, and ready for whenever you need to jump into the swing of things (we just can’t stop with the puns)… and well, you might even get mistaken for a famous tennis player.
Courtside Cutie
We call this courtside cutie because that’s exactly what it represents. A tennis skirt outfit that might not necessarily suggest you play the sport, but boy do you like to spectate - in style. Sat with your eye on the action, you’d be wearing our Sweat Seamless Skort and Cable Knit Pullover, with some colorful slouchy socks and the latest sneakers to pull it all together. A large pair of sunglasses would frame your face as you look on from the crowds, for a cool-girl look that emits a laid-back yet intentional vibe, one that takes you from the courtside to the cafe in style.
90’s Athleisure
If you’re wondering how to style a tennis skirt, then leaning fully into the 90’s athleisurewear styling that we all know and love is one of the most obvious approaches to take. Tennis skirt outfits always look great styled in the OG ways, with a baggy athletic sweatshirt, especially a worn-in vintage one. This style is reminiscent of the 90s boom of sportswear, made famous on Muscle Beach and more stylishly by the likes of Lady Di and other trailblazers. It’s a casual way to style your tennis skirt and is super comfortable with oversized elements. For those of you living in warmer climates, this tennis skirt look gives off the same effect when worn with an oversized graphic tee.
Color Clashing
Tennis skirt outfits can often lean towards the more neutral side of the color palette; soft creams, icy whites, soft greys, and blacks, which is totally fine, but have you thought about adding more pattern and color to your tennis skirt outfits? This can make the outfit bold, vibrant, and utterly unique, (color coordination not required). Think about pairing your pleated tennis skirt with our Animal Print Bralette, and layer with a bright-colored blazer for a fun night-out outfit. Go further and dress your tennis skirt up with a colorful pair of heels. The whole point here is to make a statement, and the clashing colors and patterns will do just so. It’s not for everyone, but it will certainly add some flare to your evening shenanigans.
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We know this one isn’t technically a tennis skirt, but our Sport Dress might be right up your street if you do like skirts and dresses as a sporty alternative to shorts or leggings. It gives the same vibe as a tennis skirt when layered with an oversized tee or sweatshirt on top and can be easily dressed up or down, for casual days out or court sports. Who knows when you might pass a court that you simply can’t resist your first serve on, well at least with this dress you’ll be ready for anything!
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