The 12 Best Tennis Skirts To Buy This Season — Racket Not Required

Who better to trust for tennis gear than Penn, the brand that makes the most popular tennis ball in the world? This straight mini skirt is designed with built-in shorts and a dolphin hem to allow for a wider range of movement, and its polyester-spandex blend offers moisture-wicking effects, four-way stretch, and breathability. While it doesn't have pockets, you can go the route of many tennis pros and tuck spare balls beneath the hem of the shorts.

• Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 6

In an of-the-moment tie-dye print, this tennis skirt would look just as cute on the court as it would in your weekend outfit. This skort has a lot of smart, thoughtful features, like built-in mesh shorts with a grippy silicone lining to keep them from slipping or riding up. It also has a phone pocket, an upside-down ball pocket, and a card pocket inside the waistband (which is drawstring-adjustable). It’s made from a buttery blend of nylon and spandex and comes in four tie-dye colorways, including the dusty rose featured above.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 4

This pleated American Apparel skirt may not have been designed with athletics in mind, but it exudes the preppy-chic, playful attitude the silhouette is known for. Made from a gabardine fabric, it has knife pleats throughout and closes with a hidden side zipper. In addition to classic white, you can grab it in pastel pink, rich maroon, khaki, and more. Lastly, note that it’s a skirt, not a skort — so if you’re playing a match, you’ll likely want to wear a pair of biker shorts underneath.

• Available sizes: XX-Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 9

It doesn’t get much more classic than this pleated tennis skirt from Lacoste — and with UPF 50 sun protection, it’ll be a welcome addition to any sunny day outfit, whether you’re playing a match or brunching outdoors. Built-in shorts add coverage, while an airy polyester construction ensures you’ll stay comfortable no matter where you’re headed. The brand’s iconic crocodile patch at the hip completes the preppy aesthetic.

• Available sizes: 0 — 12
• Available colors: 1

From neutral hues to statement shades to checks and prints, there’s a version of this budget-friendly pleated, tennis-inspired skirt for every mood. Whatever color you choose, this skirt has built-in, stretchy bike shorts — though the skirt itself has no stretch, so it toes the line between “tennis” and “school uniform.” It’s not specifically made for sports, but one reviewer (among the 13,000+ who gave this a five-star rating!) noted that they “wore it to tennis practice and it was great” as the fabric was “breathable” — so if you wanted to play a round or two after posting an OOTD shot, you definitely could.

• Available sizes: 0 — 12
• Available colors: 30

When it comes to athletic gear, no list would be complete without a piece from Nike. This sporty mini skirt is made with the brand’s Dri-FIT material, a unique microfiber blend that evenly disperses moisture across the fabric for faster absorption (in other words, it’ll keep you cooler, faster). Other sporty details include built-in shorts, contrast side piping and, of course, the iconic swoosh logo in front. This skirt has been making the rounds on influencer IG, so you know it’s a solid fashion choice, too.

• Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 8

In addition to two roomy side pockets, this A-line skort has a compression pocket on the built-in shorts, which is perfect for keeping keys or devices secure while you move. It’s made from a lightweight, woven blend of polyester and spandex, and also has a dolphin hem — features that offer enough stretch to accommodate any level of movement (they’re also great for running or golfing). Though you can’t even tell this streamlined piece is technically activewear — it would look stylish in any off-duty look, too. Note that this same style is also available in straight sizes.

• Available sizes: 1X — 3X, and X-Small — X-Large here
• Available colors/styles: 11

Part pleated, part flared, and all stylish, this tennis skirt will be your new go-to summer piece. Its poly-blend fabric is extra-soft to touch, and it’s stretchy and quick-drying, to boot. Inner shorts add coverage and storage, thanks to a pocket on the right side (though if you’re a right-handed tennis player, you may have more success tucking spare balls under the hem of the left side). Plenty of shoppers have raved that it’s great for tennis, golf, travel, as a swim coverup, and for everyday wear — especially because it comes in lots of fun prints, in addition to solid shades.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 15

Made from Adidas’ soft and stretchy AEROREADY fabric, this tennis skirt is designed to both absorb and wick away moisture, and the built-in shorts beneath the tiered, swingy silhouette offer more coverage. Best of all, it’s made with the brand’s Primegreen material, which is composed entirely of recycled polyester, so you can feel good about supporting sustainability in addition to cutting a chic figure.

• Available sizes: XX-Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 3

Head straight from the courts to lunch in this darling skirt. Hitting just above the knees, it has a bit more coverage than your average tennis skirt, but its A-line silhouette ensures you’ll have a sufficient range of motion. A scalloped hem add aesthetic appeal, while built-in shorts, a drawstring waist, and three pockets deliver on comfort and convenience. And, because it's made from moisture-wicking, chlorine-resistant polyester, it can also double as a swim skirt or coverup.

• Available sizes: 16 Plus — 24 Plus
• Available colors: 4

The swirling, tonal mesh inset adorning both sides of this flared tennis skirt isn’t just an interesting design detail — it also makes this skort a bit more breathable (though the poly-spandex blend helps keep you dry, too). It also has built-in shorts with a side pocket and a headphone cable hole, which comes in handy whether you’re hitting the court or the sidewalk. If you’re not into the crisp white featured here, you can choose from a range of shades and prints, from bright orange to a kitschy-cute American flag design.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 15

This mini sport skirt especially comes in handy for right-handed players, as it has an upside-down ball pocket on the left side of the built-in mesh shorts. Other handy details include a phone pocket on the right side (complete with a hole for your headphone cable), and a card/key pocket inside the waistband so you can keep your valuables secure. While the front looks like a straight skirt, the back is designed with a sweet, pleated hem to encourage a broader range of movement — and you’ll stay comfortable through it all thanks to its moisture-wicking polyester-spandex blend.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 10