23 Best Tennis Dresses to Ace the Trend, According to Reviewers and Pro Athletes
Even before Zendaya served us Challengers, this was already going to be the summer of tenniscore. Quiet luxury was the perfect setup for making tennis dresses the MVP of the moment. How else could you master country club chic?
If you actually plan on playing some tennis (or pickleball, if that’s more your thing), it’s important to have some tennis clothes that give you a competitive edge on the court. Having your shorts ride up while you run or dealing with your boobs bouncing more than the ball definitely isn’t going to work.
“I like a dress that doesn’t have too much material around the bottom. Comfort is my number one priority on the court,” professional tennis player Madison Keys tells Glamour. Keys says her go-tos are Nike tennis dresses made of Dri-FIT material—a high-performance, sweat-wicking microfiber.
Professional tennis player Britney Chiu recommends tennis dresses that are both lightweight and made from a sweat-wicking material (cotton, hemp, polyester, or a hybrid of them are all good options). “Having a breathable dress is super important to keep the body cool, especially in the summer,” she says.
Chiu adds that everyone’s preferences vary, so you may have to try a few different styles to figure out what works best for your body type and taste. But she emphasizes that comfort is key. “Being comfortable on the court allows me to play my best tennis,” she tells Glamour.
With the 20 tennis dresses rounded up here, you’ll not only look good, you’ll feel comfortable too. Whether you’re wearing them to play or just get in on the trend, they’re bound to hold central court in your summer wardrobe.
The best tennis dresses at a glance:
Best with built-in shorts: Offline By Aerie Tiebreaker Pleated Dress, $53
Best pleated: Lululemon Scoop-Neck Pleated Liner Tennis Dress, $148
Best to wear off the court: Alo Tennis Club Sweater Knit Dress, $148
Cutest on Amazon: Attraco Scalloped Square-Neck Tennis Dress With Pockets, $37
Best with long-sleeves: Ecupper Long Sleeve Tennis Dress, $50
Best with short sleeves: Anthropologie Varley Trent Short-Sleeve Court Mini Dress, $138
Best plus-size tennis dress: Wild Fable Keyhole Mini Dress, $20
