What to Wear to the U.S. Open, According to an Attendee

The Olympics may be over, but there’s another major sporting event coming up to get excited about: the U.S. Open. I’m attending for the first time this year, and it’s not just the athletes and Honey Deuce drink that I’m looking forward to. The fashion at the annual tennis championships is almost as exciting to watch as the players. I’m already planning out my U.S. Open outfit, so I’ve been shopping around for inspiration, taking cues from classic tennis whites and preppy mainstays like polos and rugby styles. These are some pieces that I have my eye on from J.Crew, Lululemon, Adidas, and more popular brands. 

Even if you’re not headed to the U.S. Open, you can definitely incorporate these clothes and accessories into your everyday wardrobe. You’ll even find workout dresses and skirts that you can wear to play tennis (or pickleball) if you want to get in on the action. Shop polo shirts, layering cardigans, midi dresses, and more to get the tenniscore look below. 

What to Wear to the U.S. Open

• Polo Ralph Lauren Pony Chino Baseball Cap, $50; bloomingdales.com.
• Beyond Yoga Spacedye Movement Dress, $118; beyondyoga.com.
• On 34th Flex Tennis Bracelet, $50; macys.com.
• J.Crew Perfect-Fit Shrunken Polo Shirt, from $35; jcrew.com.
• Everlane The Draper Short in Buttersmooth, $39 (was $78); everlane.com.
• Lululemon Two-Tone Canvas Tote Bag Mini, $98; shop.lululemon.com.
• Quince 100 Percent European Linen Fit and Flare Midi Dress, $80; quince.com.
• Old Navy V-Neck Layering Vest, $24 (was $30); oldnavy.gap.com.
• Abercrombie & Fitch LuxeLoft Short-Sleeve Cardigan, $60; abercrombie.com.
• Tommy Hilfiger Rugby Stripe Polo Dress, $60 (was $85); usa.tommy.com.
• Gap Factory Crewneck Cardigan, from $17 (was $45); gapfactory.com.
• Lululemon Varsity High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt, $88; shop.lululemon.com.
• Wilson Crew Stripe Sock, $12; wilson.com.
• Adidas VL Court 3.0 Sneaker, $56 (was $75); dsw.com.
• Franco Sarto Carolynn Tassel Loafer, $41 (was $99); amazon.com.

Polo Ralph Lauren Pony Chino Baseball Cap

Keep the sun out of your eyes with this baseball cap so you don’t miss a single shot. It features the Ralph Lauren pony logo embroidered on the front and the “Polo” wordmark on the back in contrasting colors. With the sliding adjustable back strap, you can fit the cap perfectly to your head. Since it’s made of 100 percent cotton, you can even throw it in the washing machine when it needs a refresher. Whether you’re sitting in the hot sun watching a match or actually on the court yourself, the interior sweatband will wick away moisture, too.

Beyond Yoga Spacedye Movement Dress

Feeling inspired to start playing the sport? This tennis dress will take you straight from the court to the U.S. Open stands—just add some accessories and a cardigan, and you’ll be good to go. The UPF 50+, sweat-wicking material is ideal for outdoor summer activities, while the cute fit-and-flare silhouette can be easily dressed up. And there are attached shorts to keep you covered while you’re on the go. One shopper said that the “built-in shorts [are] so smart for chasing a toddler and windy days!”

On 34th Flex Tennis Bracelet

A quintessential tennis bracelet will complete your U.S. Open ensemble, and luckily you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to get your own. This one from Macy’s is only $50, but it looks much more expensive. Plus, in addition to the classic diamond style, there are also colorful gemstones available, including light purple and a multicolored option with additional pinks and blues. (You can grab a matching tennis necklace, too.)

J.Crew Perfect-Fit Shrunken Polo Shirt

Polo shirts have a country club vibe that will fit in nicely at the U.S. Open. This top has a fitted silhouette that’s great for tucking into trousers, jeans, or tennis skirts, so you’ll be able to style it in multiple ways. It will transition effortlessly to fall when worn under a sweater or blazer, as well. Made of 100 percent cotton, the polo shirt comes in solid red and cream and in black and white stripes. 

Check out more of my U.S. Open-inspired picks to wear for playing tennis, running errands, and more below. 

Everlane The Draper Short in Buttersmooth

Lululemon Two-Tone Canvas Tote Bag Mini

Quince 100 Percent European Linen Fit and Flare Midi Dress

Old Navy V-Neck Layering Vest

Abercrombie & Fitch LuxeLoft Short-Sleeve Cardigan

Tommy Hilfiger Rugby Stripe Polo Dress

Gap Factory Crewneck Cardigan

Lululemon Varsity High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt

Wilson Crew Stripe Sock

Adidas VL Court 3.0 Sneaker

Franco Sarto Carolynn Tassel Loafer

J.Crew Sweater Shell in Tencel Lyocell Blend

Lululemon Side-Pleat High-Rise Tennis Skirt

Wilson Essex Polo

Abercrombie & Fitch LuxeLoft Sleeveless Notch-Neck Top

Quince 100 Percent Organic Cotton Midi Tunic Dress

Lacoste Organic Cotton Twill Cap

Vivaia Margot Mary Jane Flats

Sperry Bluefish Boat Shoe