Pleated skirts, polo shirts and white sneakers are no longer reserved for Wimbledon. Tennis fashion has taken over the streets – and the good news? It's also available for every budget.
Remember when sportswear meant a stretchy hoodie and leggings? Well, times are changing. Today, it's the sporty girls who walk the streets looking like fashion editors on a fitness vacation in Paris. The blame is on the new tennis aesthetics – a mix of elegance and relaxation that blurs the boundaries between sports and everyday life.
And let's face it - there's no better feeling than being in clothes that allow you to do so. lunges as well as a cappuccino on the sun terrace.
Sporty + feminine = a new fashion equation
Tennis aesthetics don't mean you have to know how to serve or even know the rules of the game. It's about feeling - about an effortless femininity in pieces that breathe with us. Pleated mini skirts, soft polo shirts, crop tops with slightly structured shoulders, soft sweaters that you tie over your shoulders like you're at a tournament in Monte Carlo... It's all part of a fashion equation that smells of neatness, but without effort. Well, almost without effort.
Key pieces you need
Pleated skirt
A hero piece of this aesthetic. Choose it in white, beige or pastel colors. Wear it with sneakers, ballerinas or even ankle boots if you dare to mix styles.
Polo shirt or polo dress
A slightly retro piece that can be worn with jeans or a pleated skirt. A dress with buttons up to the chest is especially chic when combined with tennis socks and sneakers.
White sneakers (not for the gym)
Clean, simple, with a bit of a retro vibe. The kind you can wear with a dress, but also on your bike.
A sweater that you tie over your shoulders (or at least it looks like it)
This detail is almost a must-have – because it completes the whole “playing tennis in the south of France” vibe. It can be a classic knit sweater or a thin hoodie.
Sports bag with a fashion twist
Forget bus-sized logos. Choose a minimalist bag that looks sporty yet sophisticated.
Where to shop if you're not exactly in Monte Carlo
The best part about this trend? It doesn't require Chanel's budget. Most pieces can be found in affordable fast and slow fashion brands, where the quality is quite decent if you know how to choose. Look for sports lines that are more fashion-oriented - many stores have special "active" collections, which are actually fashion capsules.
Here are some verified addresses:
- H&M Move – a sporty line with a fashion sense, often collaborating with designers
- Oysho Sport – women's sports fashion, which can be very aesthetic (their skirts are a hit!)
- Zara Athleticz – when you want your sports leggings to look like part of an outfit, it's not necessary
- Mango Sports – a new player on the market, but very sophisticated and trendy
- Decathlon x Domyos soft sport – surprisingly stylish pieces for a very affordable price
Finally: Have your outfit ready for service (or selfie)
Tennis chic isn't just a trend—it's a fashion solution for those days when you want to look polished but feel comfortable. It's like Blair Waldorf putting on her tracksuit and going to brunch. When you look stylish in your sportswear, you know you've nailed it.
And the best part? You don't need to know what a "break point" is to win a stylish game, set, or match.
