Hot on the heels of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, swiftly followed by Wimbledon and now the Olympics - one thing’s for certain. 2024 is the summer of sport. Interestingly, it’s tennis which has really captured the collective imagination, sartorially-speaking at least, which means that this year belongs to tenniscore.
The world’s fascination with quiet luxury cemented this trend as the ultimate aesthetic for both on and off the court this spring/summer; with its pleated skirts, brilliant whites and retro feel, the preppy look has manifested itself as the ultimate way to play into the tennis-club-attending-martini-drinking lifestyle. The good news? You don’t need to actually fall into the one percent to achieve the look. In fact, the brands championing tenniscore better than most are high street retailers we know and love.
Decathlon, the affordable sportswear brand is the prime example, offering tennis girl fashion aplenty. Take the adidas tennis Y dress as the prime example, the exact piece worn by Zendaya’s character Tashi in Challengers, causing a spike in searches and sales - but tenniscore is more than just the tennis dress. Tennis skirts, polo shirts, crew socks, and squeaky-clean white trainers all define the sought-out aesthetic, but as this point in time you might be wondering – how on earth do I style it? You’ll be pleased to hear that there are several ways to wear the tennis trend without looking like you’re about to enter a rally.
If you’re not looking to go full Serena Williams, we recommend keep it to one ‘hero’ tenniscore piece at a time. If the pleated skirt is your choice, pair with an oversized jumper, loafers and a shirt layered underneath. The tennis dress, on the other hand, can be paired with heels (Zendaya’s tennis heels are our preferred option) and we recommend teaming the classic polo shirt with white jeans, sneakers and a sweater draped over the shoulders.
From the cult tennis dress to tennis skirts and tennis shoes, shop Decathlon’s tennis girl offering below.
Shop: The Tenniscore Trend at Decathlon
The MVP of the tenniscore trend, the adidas Y-dress can be teamed with trainers and a cardigan for daytime, or platform mules and a clutch for evening.
The tennis skirt is perhaps the most versatile tenniscore item, just the right amount of preppy and alluring. We recommend styling with your favourite collegiate jumper and sneakers, or a slingy top and heels at night.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sports/tennis
Tennis shirts are at the core of the tenniscore trend. This one is made from a stretchy, breathable material that you can wear on the court with your matching tennis skirt, or off the court paired with jeans and trainers.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sports/tennis
A more relaxed approach to the tennis dress, team with a crisp white crew sock, trainers, and your favourite denim jacket. Extra brownie points if you top it all of with a baseball cap.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sports/tennis
Whether you’re running errands or hitting the court, the quick-dry skirt from Artengo is ridiculously comfortable. Style with a knitted vest and white sneakers for the ultimate clean girl tennis look.
Marina Avaaram is a Deputy Commerce Editor at Grazia, where she enjoys using platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to trend-spot and write about viral products that she herself is guilty of buying