One of America’s biggest sporting events officially starts this week, and tens of thousands of fans are figuring out what to wear to the US Open. The tennis tournament, which first began in 1881, brings together over a million spectators annually (and many millions more at home) and is a chance not only to watch some of the best players in the world take the court, but also to dress up, cheer, and even enjoy some celebrity sightings courtside.
While there’s no strict dress code for the US Open, it’s typical to see fans lean into semi-formal or dressy-sporty looks. Thanks to the sport’s burgeoning popularity during the pandemic, tenniscore is a fashion trend that’s taken off far beyond the reach of the net. So it should serve as no surprise that you’ll see plenty of it at the tournament. That being said, it’s also not uncommon to see fans in dresses, blazers, and button-downs, all to sit in plastic stadium seats. (That’s commitment!) Since matches will stretch on all day and into the evening, don’t forget to pack a hat and sunscreen—when you’re busy watching a match heat up, the last thing you want to worry about is heading home with a sunburn.
Inspired by a mix of street style and celebrity looks from tennis tournaments past, solve any anxiety you had over what to wear to the US Open tennis tournament below—and let yourself enjoy watching your favorite player take the court.
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Even if you won’t take a step onto the court, you can embrace tennis style by wearing the kinds of classic items you’ll see on tennis players like Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. A classic white tennis skirt, a preppy polo, and trendy slim sneakers are all easy ways to channel the tenniscore trend. Of course, if you’re feeling fancy, you can also add a tennis necklace, a piece of jewelry that gets its name from players wearing the style on the court.
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