{"id":56016,"date":"2026-08-23T14:47:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T14:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/56016\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T14:47:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T14:47:32","slug":"5-elle-editor-approved-outfits-to-wear-while-watching-the-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/tennis\/56016\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ELLE Editor-Approved Outfits to Wear While Watching the US Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The last time I was walking through the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center\u2014among a sea of tennis skirts, sundresses, and baseball caps, mind you\u2014I saw a woman wearing an ensemble that I could only describe as \u201ccool fashion girl.\u201d There she was, in an oversized rainbow tie-dye T-shirt, long red culottes (or were they cropped cargo pants?), and Tory Burch Pierced Mules<\/a>\u2014the \u201cif you know, you know\u201d type of shoe my fashion editor eyes clocked in an instant. Naturally, she also had a very chic bob haircut<\/a> to go with. Anyway, when I think about what to wear to the US Open, I think about this woman. I hope she\u2019s living her best-dressed life as I type this.<\/p>\n

Though tried-and-true tennis pleats and courtside whites will always be in style for a Grand Slam tournament, I\u2019m keen on switching up my sartorial choices for the New York-based tennis tournament this year. More cool and less prep, if you will. If you\u2019re with me, see the outfits I\u2019m predicting cool girls in the know will be wearing this season. I can already picture these ready to watch stress-inducing rallies and jaw-dropping aces, all with a Honey Deuce in hand.<\/p>\n

Effortlessly Cool<\/p>\n

Inspired by the aforementioned woman who got me started on this journey, I present to you my version of this look, complete with a tie-dye T-shirt, extra-long and loose shorts, and, of course, the easy leather mules that were made for grabbing someone\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

\"Zewel<\/a>Isabel Marant \u00c9toile Zewel Tie-Dye Logo T-Shirt<\/p>\n

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Credit: Nordstrom\"Meldert<\/a>The Frankie Shop Meldert Bermuda ShortCredit: The Frankie Shop\"Pierced<\/a>Tory Burch Pierced MuleCredit: Saks Fifth Avenue\"Rizzo<\/a>Barton Perreira Rizzo 60mm Navigator Sunglasses\"Gossip<\/a>Gucci Gossip Small Shoulder BagCredit: GucciThe Fashion-Forward Track Set<\/p>\n

Now seems like the perfect time to lean into a polished athletics-inspired set, no? Personally, I see the windbreaker as one of the It pieces to have for this year\u2019s summer-to-fall transition, and with the matching shorts, it might not more chic (or comfortable) than that. Dress it up with a pair of wedge sandals, simple jewelry, and a cute raffia bag<\/a> for your day.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>Frame The Tennis WindbreakerCredit: Frame\"The<\/a>Frame The Tennis Athletic ShortCredit: Frame\"Vinnie<\/a>Stuart Weitzman Vinnie Wedge Thong Sandal 50Credit: Stuart Weitzman\"Between<\/a>Mejuri Between HoopsCredit: Mejuri\"Tsubi<\/a>Pol\u00e8ne Tsubi RaffiaCredit: Pol\u00e8neCool Girl Prep<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to embrace the theme, you might as well do it in a fresh way, right? Right. Here, I\u2019ve pulled together a Miu Miu-esque ensemble with a classic polo shirt, a khaki cargo skirt, and the current New Balance sneakers<\/a> I personally swear by. Oh, and how cute is that mini duffel bag from the Sandy Liang x Porter collaboration? That itself will give you cool-girl status in an instant.<\/p>\n

\"Essex<\/a>Wilson Essex PoloCredit: Wilson\"Emery<\/a>Malbon Emery SkirtCredit: Malbon\"204L<\/a>New Balance 204L SneakerCredit: Nordstrom\"Pony<\/a>Polo Ralph Lauren Pony Chino Baseball CapCredit: Bloomingdale\u2019s\"Loaf<\/a>Sandy Liang x Porter Loaf BagCredit: Sandy LiangThe Breezy Shift Dress<\/p>\n

While I\u2019m personally not one to wear a dress to a sporting event, it\u2019s not out of the question\u2014and especially not for the US Open! But instead of embracing a tennis dress or a polo mini, consider a chic shift dress<\/a> that will work well beyond the stadium grounds. I love the idea of sporting it with a bandana, and then giving it a bit of borrowed-from-the-boys grit with leather loafers and red ankle socks.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Larroude\"Agnelli<\/a>Comme Si Agnelli SockCredit: Comme Si\"Icons<\/a>Lacoste Icons Acetate Rectangle SunglassesCredit: LacosteOff-Duty Athleisure<\/p>\n

I wore a version of this look the other day while running around the city, and I fell in love with the pop of fuchsia against the muted blue tone of the button-down shirt. It doesn\u2019t get more fashion-girl-off-duty than a button-down with athletic shorts and Birkenstocks, which makes it a perfect ensemble for a day of Honey Deuces.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>With Nothing Underneath The BoyfriendCredit: With Nothing Underneath\"Nylon<\/a>Los Angeles Apparel Nylon Taffeta ShortsCredit: Los Angeles Apparel\"Arizona<\/a>Birkenstock Arizona Rivets Slide SandalsCredit: Bloomingdale\u2019s\"1998<\/a>J.Crew 1998 Montauk Small ToteCredit: J.Crew\"Dele<\/a>Why Trust ELLE<\/p>\n

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