We Found The Best Tennis Skirts For Playing—Or Just Embracing Tenniscore

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Hear us out: When it comes to tennis skirts, we’re not all that literal. Sure, you’ll certainly want one if you’ve caught the tennis or pickleball bug—but at this point, it’s just as much a cute summer wardrobe staple that embraces the tenniscore trend as it is activewear.

To help you pick your first one—or, you know, your second or third—we searched our editors’ favorite brands (like Lululemon, Alo Yoga, and Outdoor Voices) and Amazon fashion finds to compile the 11 best tennis skirts for summer.

Best Tennis Skirts

Let’s take a sec and break down everything you should think about before adding a tennis skirt to your cart.

What to Consider

Price

The best place to start when shopping for anything is your budget. Our tennis skirt picks range from under $25 to $90, so there’s something for everyone, from the ladies who are newly dabbling with the tenniscore trend to hardcore tennis or pickleball players ready to invest in a quality skirt.

Material

Depending on your intended activity, you’ll want to take note of the skirt’s fabric. Look for sweat-wicking and quick-dry fabrics for skirts you’ll wear on hot, sunny days on the court. For lounging or upgrading your athleisure outfit, look for soft, smooth fabrics that will keep you comfortable, but can still handle movement, should you choose to pick up a game here and there.

Lining

You want to feel free to move around while you play, so finding a skirt with the right lining is crucial. Some liners have silicone grips to keep the shorts from riding up, while others will fit more like booty shorts for less leg coverage. All of the options we found have liners that feature side pockets, ideal to hold your phone or a ball.

How We Chose

We sifted through editor-loved brands and Amazon to find bestsellers and top-reviewed tennis skirts. Then, taking into consideration material, price, size range, and whether the skirts are lined, we landed on our list of the best 11 tennis skirts.

Align High-Rise Skirt

We’ve tested a lot of tennis skirts in the past year, but Lululelmon’s Align skirt came out on top for its breathable fabric, and high-waist style that’s very chic. One of our editors’ favorite athleisure brands, Lululemon, uses its ever-popular Align fabric here. The truly buttery-feel fabric is loved by Women’s Health editors. It’s the same fabric as our best overall legging of 2024. Lily Wohlner, Associate E-Commerce Editor, has described the material as “breathable and soft inside and out, and the fabric is stretchy and sweat-wicking.” One of our top materials? In tennis skirt form? We’re running to the courts.

This high-waisted pick has built-in shorts with a pocket that’s just the right size for your phone, a small wallet, or a tennis ball or two. Lululemon lists this one as a style designed for yoga, but you can, of course, hit the courts wearing it.

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High-Waisted Tennis Skirt

The most affordable skirt on our list has over 3,000 reviews and an overall 4.3 star rating on Amazon. The crossover waistband adds a subtle detail to the otherwise minimalist design, and it also creates a flattering waist-cinching shape. The skirt has a shorts-style liner with small pockets and is available in a whopping 28 colors. For less than $25, it’s a budget-friendly pick that gets the job done.

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Tennis Skirt with Pockets

Another Amazon reviewer favorite, this skort has built-in shorts, a thin, high waistband, and it comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. There’s only one side pocket, but it does the trick for holding your phone, keys, or a tennis or golf ball. The sides of the skirt have a simple split-hem design that helps provide stretch during activity, and the straight silhouette is easy to pair with both flowy and body-hugging tops.

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Zephyr Skort

If you’re not ready to go all in on the tenniscore trend (not everyone loves a pleat, we get it!), here’s a good place to start. If you’re playing tennis or pickleball, the elastic waistband has a drawcord to ensure the skirt fits just right, while the liner provides comfortable coverage for movement. Plus, the shorts have grips to keep them from riding up. If you’re just lounging, it’s stretchy, lightweight, and breathable–the comfort trifecta!

Aces Tennis Skirt

We can always count on Alo to keep us on-trend. The front wrap detail of this skirt paired with the pleats give it eye-catching movement and dimension, and the breathable fabric makes it a great pick for sweltering days. It only comes in two colors (a neutral white or classic black), but it’s easy to style with other pieces in your closet. And compared to other styles from the brand, this pick has minimal branding, which is ideal for a sleek look.

Pleated Tennis Skirt

While most options on our list have convenient pockets built in the short liners, Baleaf’s style boasts more than others. Beyond the side pockets, there’s a zippered back pocket that’s great for holding your phone or keys while you play. This skirt also has a drawcord at the waist for a custom fit, plus silicone grips on the legs to keep the liner in place. For under $30, it’s a really solid functional, budget-friendly option.

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Midtown Tennis Skirt

Wilson’s tennis skirt lineup has nothing but game play in mind, and the Midtown skirt is no exception. It’s a classic design, with stripe and pleat details that scream tenniscore—because the piece is truly made for, well, playing tennis. The nylon fabric is sweat-wicking and features Wilson’s anti-odor technology, and there’s a hidden ball pocket in the built-in shorts.

Volley Skirt

It’s no secret that we’re fans of Vuori’s soft, smooth fabrics, so we’ll certainly take them in skirt form. (This one’s moisture-wicking too!) While it won’t hold your phone given how it’s designed, the ball pocket is ideal for game play—and the straight silhouette paired with your favorite workout top will take you straight from the court to coffee with pals.

Pleated Tennis Skirt

Show off your legs with this micro skirt—but still feel secure as you move, thanks to the lining. The pleats give it a classic tennis look, while the thick, high waistband offers decent coverage to pair with crop tops and sports bras. The material is also quick-drying, which we’re never mad at.

Varsity High-Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt

We love a timeless pleat, and the minimal waistband here really lets them shine. Reviewers say this skirt runs pretty short, but there’s a shorts liner for coverage and silicone grips on the legs to keep them from riding up. Lululemon designed this specifically for tennis, with a quick-drying and four-way stretch fabric, but we’re keeping this one on rotation for everyday summer wear, TBH.

Float Ultralight Skort

Girlfriend Collective always pulls through with a wide size range. This high-waisted skirt will flow as you move, while the compressive built-in shorts provide coverage with a convenient pocket on both sides. The ultra high-rise waist gives you ample tummy coverage, so you can pair it with sports bras or crop tops.

How to style tennis skirts

Tennis skirts are classic bottoms you can easily pair with the rest of your workout wardrobe—here’s how:

• Pair high-waisted skirts with long-line sports bras for extra sweaty days, or add a tight-fitting crop top to show off the full skirt.

• Throw on a relaxed fit tee and tuck the front into the skirt to give your outfit shape while staying cool and comfortable.

• Pair with a short-sleeved polo and wear out on the golf course.

• For street-style looks, pair your tennis skirt with a lightweight zip-up sweatshirt.

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