If you don’t want to look like you’re cosplaying as a tennis player, but still want the preppy-meets-sporty vibe, a simple tennis dress may be your best bet. Rather than obvious polo collars and pleated skirts, opt for a sleeker, subtler style like this Vuori One Shot Tennis Dress. Like the Vuori skort, this tennis dress is also constructed from the BreatheInterlock fabric and has hidden shorts. But these shorts are the same material, rather than mesh, and fit more like a bodysuit. It also has a lined shelf bra for some extra support and coverage.
I decided to dress up my Vuori tennis dress for a trendy “elevated athleisure” look. I paired it with bright-white sports sleeves because, hey, a shrug can elevate anything. I also opted for my on-trend gingham Nike Cortez sneakers rather than basic white tennis shoes, but I could’ve easily worn strappy sandals with this dress too. I had the most fun with my jewelry, though, putting on pearl drop earrings, an asymmetrical beaded necklace, and a shimmery belly chain. Then I pulled the outfit all together with crystal-adorned white sunglasses and a buttery blue top-handle bag. In the end I felt chic, and certainly not cheesy.
