Outfits to Wear Courtside This Grand Slam Season

The main draw of the US Open is only days away, beginning on Monday, August 29. As such, another sport—one that's more subtle, and yet just as much of a public spectacle—is also on the horizon: Tennis spectator fashion.

Technically, the tournament’s official dress code only specifies needing to have clothes and shoes on at all times (reasonable!) as well as forbidding clothing with offensive messaging (also fair). And yet, dressing for the event can be daunting. Between hot and sticky late summer weather, potential sunburns, and being in a celebrity-speckled audience, consideration is required to nail down smart casual.

With preppy tennis looks having a sartorial renaissance as of late, there's all the more reason to embrace some whimsy this year. From looks that work for on-and-off-the-court dressing to hot weather-friendly ensembles to practical accessories to make sitting in the sun all day more comfortable, we've rounded up some of our favorite Grand Slam outfit ideas ahead–whether you're actually going to a match or just want to embrace tenniscore.