8 of the best tennis outfits that you can wear on and off the court

Wimbledon, eat your heart out.

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It's no secret that tennis skirts have become somewhat of a fashion statement over the years, alongside some of the best gym wear. The likes of Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid have been spotted out and about in them (Kendall's favourite is the Alo Yoga skirt below) and designer Miu Miu's tennis-inspired mini skirt was a key part of their AW22 collection.

The problem is, the styles tend to sell out every spring and summer. The proof is in the data, really: searches for tennis skirts increased by 55% during the month of May compared to February last year. So, get ahead and stock up whilst you can. 

Here at Team MC, we're big fans of the trend, We've been wearing them a lot - because not only do they look cute, but they're also great for working out in. Tennis is a relatively low-impact cardio workout, meaning it's the perfect sport to take up no matter how experienced you are.

Keen to invest in a stylish tennis outfit that you can wear on and off the court? Well, you're in the right place.

We've been testing some of the best activewear brands out there, from Alo Yoga, to Reformation, to adidas. Lucky for you, we've rated the outfits depending on how practical they were for working out plus whether they'd also pass for an everyday outfit when you fancy grabbing brunch with the girls.

Testing process

Wondering who tested the tennis outfits? We enrolled the help of our Health, Sustainability and Relationships Editor, Ally Head, our Fashion Editor, Zoe Anastasiou, and our Ecommerce Writer, Grace Lindsay.

Between them, they've tested a lot of gym kit over the years, from matching gym sets, running shorts, running trainers, oversized gym t-shirts, gym hoodies, cycling shorts and more. Ally, Zoe and Grace tested the outfits on the tennis court, at the gym and even wore some to work (yes, really).

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Health Editor Ally Head, Fashion Editor Zoe Anastasiou, and Ecommerce Writer Grace Lindsay testing the tennis outfits in this roundup

What did we look for when choosing our favourite tennis outfits?

Good question. Keep on scrolling to see exactly what we looked out for when wearing the outfits.

  • Are they true to size?
  • Are they non-see-through?
  • Are they sweat-wicking?
  • Are they supportive?
  • Is the product good value for money?
  • Could they be worn as an everyday outfit?

8 of the best tennis outfits, as tested by team MC

1. Alo Yoga

2. Decathlon

Adanola

Veronica Beard x L'Etoile Sport

5. adidas

6. Reformation

7. Lululemon

8. Sweaty Betty

Grace Lindsay

Grace Lindsay is currently Junior Beauty Editor at Who What Wear UK and previously was Marie Claire UK's E-Commerce Writer.  With over three years of experience in the fashion and beauty industry, she covers everything from the best make-up and skincare deals to how to shop the stand out trends of the season. When she's not typing away at her laptop, Grace can be found shopping her favourite vintage markets IRL, or catching up on her never-ending list of books to read.