What to Wear to the US Open Tennis Tournament, Per Style Editors

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.

Glamour’s favorite US Open outfit ideas

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Sporty Chic

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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Gucci Cotton Polo Shirt

$850

Gucci

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Lululemon High-Rise Tennis Skirt

$68

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Lacoste Club Low Sneakers

$125

Free People

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Pandora Tennis Choker Necklace

$195

Pandora

$195

Macy’s

Updated Prep

Take a page out of Zendaya’s tennis style book and be the best-dressed spectator by leaning into preppy staples like a tweed blazer and a knit tie. While her Challengers character’s looks were decidedly more sporty, we love the way the actor leaned into a trend we’ve also seen on the runways of Saint Laurent, Armani, and Tommy Hilfiger. (To make things easy, try Kallmeyer’s two-in-one —genius!) As a side note, Ralph Lauren also outfits the tournament’s ball boys and girls, so everyone’s in on the vibe.

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Gap Relaxed Houndstooth Blazer

$198

Gap

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Ralph Lauren Boatneck Cotton-Blend Sweater

$145

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Mejuri Bold Pearl Drop Earrings

$98

Mejuri

Elevated Tennis Whites

All-white may be the defacto dress code for attending Wimbledon, but there’s a reason you’ll see it all over the U.S. Open too, it keeps you cool (and hides sweat stains) in the hot weather. Our suggestion? Mix-and-match lightweight staples like a cotton button-down, linen pants, or an eyelet midi dress. To finish off the look, test out the ballerina sneakers trend since you’ll likely be on your feet cheering throughout the matches (though ballet flats or white sneakers would also do the trick).

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Old Navy Oversized Button-Down Boyfriend Shirt

$37 $22 (41% off)

Old Navy

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J.Crew Eyelet Middi Dress

$178 $160 (10% off)

J.Cre

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Vivaia Cristina Satin Sneakers

$159

Amazon

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Mango Knitted Pencil Skirt With Sequins

$100 $50 (50% off)

Mango

The Boho Touch

The boho trend may seem better suited to a music festival than a tennis match, but as proven by Sienna Miller, it’s more adaptable than you might anticipate. Stick to simple staples, like a slip skirt and a comfy top, but dress them up by adding western details—like a bold belt or a fringe bag. While it’s most likely that you won’t expect cold weather, you can always bring a light jacket or cardigan to brave any blasting A.C.

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Mango Knit Top

$46

Mango

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Reformation Carolina Silk Skirt

$218

Reformation

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Ariana Ost Oasis Wrap Belt

$68

Free People

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IUV Cowboy Boots

$60

Amazon

Dressy Summer Staples

If Taylor Swift (last year at the US Open) and Olivia Rodrigo (this year at Wimbledon) can agree that gingham is ideal tennis attire, then take it as a sign that you, too, should wear it. New York in August tends to be sunny and sweltering, and with the hot temps on the courts of Arthur Ashe Stadium, wearing something summery and light is just the thing for an afternoon outdoors. (An iconic Honey Deuce will help cool you down, too.)

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