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32 Tennis Dresses to Help You Master the Country Club Aesthetic by Nicole Kliest
Whether you’re serving looks on or off the court, the best tennis dresses of the season can go from country-club chic to street style favorites in one fell swoop, forehand, or backhand. It’s a sport with a rich history of blending form and function, with players of all stripes (Zendaya included!) opting for the best tennis clothes featuring crisp whites, preppy collars, and color-blocking stripes.
Retro athletic attire has been a welcome trend for a while now, whether you’ve ever stepped foot on a court or not, primarily courtesy of Tory Burch and Staud Sport for their vintage-inspired designs. For heritage sports brands like Nike, Fila, and Wilson, the tennis dress is a staple, but emerging brands such as Recreational Habits and Sporty & Rich have taken the tennis dress in a trendier direction with more street style appeal. Outdoor Voices, Alo Yoga, and Lululemon’s technically-advanced styles appeal to players looking to improve their performances, while also providing a certain chicness that’s spot-on for days spent on at the tennis club or elsewhere. Pair any of these options with a sporty white sneaker or, perhaps, a famed tennis bracelet. Read on to discover 32 of the season’s best tennis dresses, below.
Retro Styles
Chevron stripes, pleated skirts, and drop waists are iconic tennis attire features of decades past and present thanks to the likes of Tory Burch and Sporty & Rich. Classic sportswear brands are also bringing retro tennis dresses to the forefront. Consider Kule’s tennis dress in a classic blue hue featuring white piping or shop something from newly launched brand, Serves by LA—we love the stylish black-and-white contrast trim dress that will have you looking like an ace all match long.
