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Whether you feel most ask home with a tennis racquet in your hand or have never stepped foot on a court in your life, you are formally invited to take part in the latest super adorable and sexy trend that is sweeping Hollywood (and everywhere else): tennis sets. Gone are the days where you needed to actually play tennis to wear the enviable pleated skirt (shorts attached, of course, for complete comfort) and matching tank or polo shirt. These sets are everywhere — and they look fierce no matter where you wear them. That’s right, it’s time to embrace the irresistible return of tennis sets to Hollywood.
All trends come and go and it’s not unusual to see a year or two where the ‘60s, ‘70s, or even the ‘50s return to the scene to make a reappearance. If you’ve ever worn a high-waisted polka-dot swimsuit or a maxi skirt engraved with florals you know all about seeking inspiration from the old days and putting a fresh modern spin on trends. But the tennis skirt has taken everyone by surprise. It’s a late ‘70s, early ‘80s classic, albeit one that was really only seen on tennis courts back in the day. One look at how celebs like Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid are embracing the look and you will be clamoring for your own set and looking for ways to style it.
More than any other celeb, Kendall has been rocking this look constantly this summer. Thanks to her brand Alo Yoga, which carries quite a few tennis skirts and complementary tops, she has had a leg up on this trend, rocking little white pleated skirts with matching white tanks and even sweet sweaters with three-quarter length sleeves (which gives us plenty of inspo on how to style the sets when the weather cools down a bit).
Eiza Gonzalez and CJ Franco are two more celebs who have been killing it in tennis sets. While Eiza was recently spotted in a Kendall-like white skirt and tank that looks angelic and ready for lunch or even dinner out, CJ’s version was more sporty — with a gray gingham skirt, crop top, fanny pack, and ankle boots (yet another idea to usher this look into the fall). Bella Hadid is often spotted these days wearing similar tennis sets, though she seems to favor straighter skirts with crop tops.
One thing they all have in common? Complete comfort, thanks to details like built-in shorts (and sometimes even a built-in shelf bra) that allow you to literally take this set from the gym — or tennis court, hello! — to brunch. Get on board with this trend — you’ll find sets that are affordable or more luxe and high-end, depending on your budget and the look you’re trying to achieve. Don’t forget to snag a cute little sweater to transition this look into fall — and you’ll be game, set, match and ready for anything.
