Take a Swing at the Tennis and Pickleball-Inspired Fashion Trend with Katie’s Favorite Pieces

More pleats, please! A black pleated tennis skirt is a versatile wardrobe piece for warm weather. You can wear it with a tank, a T-shirt, or even with a sweater once it starts getting cooler. This one from Alo comes in five different colors, but Katie prefers the black one because it goes with basically everything.

Having your skirt ride up throughout the day? No thank you. Katie is all about these longer-length skirts from Lucky in Love that allow her to keep moving without having to worry about whether or not she’s showing off more than she’d like. Plus, they come in a ton of patterns and colors, so there’s one for basically every day of the month. 

Katie’s friend Andy gifted her this sweater, and it couldn’t be cuter! With “pickleball” emblazoned on the front, everyone will know you’re a fan of the trendy game, even if you aren’t much of a player. Katie and John have been playing pickleball together since the spring, and they won’t be stopping anytime soon!

There’s something about a white tennis dress that feels nostalgic, yet timeless, a la Wimbledon (and what’s chicer than the British tournament?). Katie got this one because it’s long enough to keep her backside covered but cute enough to wear to brunch after a game. With built-in UV protection and a vent in the back, it’s a summer staple. 

If you want to show off your curves a bit, this body-hugging dress is a comfortable way to do it. It’s technically made for golf or tennis, but it doesn’t have shorts or a bra built-in, so it’ll feel like a T-shirt dress once you put it on. The turquoise color looks beautiful on an array of skin tones, and the button-up front allows you to be as covered up (or revealing) as you’d like.

No one knows tennis attire better than Venus Williams. But you don’t have to play like her to wear her tennis-inspired designs, and we’d venture to guess no one would suspect this frilly rock was meant for game day. The fabric is made from recycled polyester, too, so you can look good while doing good.

After releasing its new “Pleats Please” collection, we couldn’t get enough of this Outdoor Voices dress. The pleats make it super easy to move around in, and reviewers say the fabric wicks away sweat just as well during tennis matches as it does during long walks in the summer. 

For Katie, summer ‘22 is the season of the white platform sneaker. These canvas sneakers have a similar silhouette to a classic court shoe, but they’re more suitable for day-to-day wear. They come in 16 different colors, so you can choose to go simple with a white pair (Katie’s fave) or go all out and opt for a bright hue — just don’t try to play at Wimbledon if you do.

You know by now that Katie and John live in their On sneakers. But did you know that tennis legend Roger Federer collaborated with the brand to create a shoe for on or off the court? A supportive insole cradles your foot with each step, but it also has Speedboard technology that gives you a bit of a boost when you need to lunge for a ball or run to return a sneaky shot. 

Want to channel the preppy side of tennis rather than the sporty side? We’ve got you. Everlane is our go-to for high-quality, affordable basics, but they also carry retro-inspired silhouettes like this polo sweater. The large collar and cozy knit lean classic, but the brown hue leans a bit more modern. 

Girlfriend Collective is a KCM favorite for sustainable workout wear, and they just debuted a new tennis line. From cute crop tops to playful skorts, they’ve put an eco-friendly spin on the classic tennis look. We’re obsessed with this zip-front dress that has a built-in unitard, so there’s no need for shorts or a bra underneath. Pair it with some white sneakers and crew socks and you’re ready to go!