The most wonderful time of year is upon us. New York City! No, Christmas isn’t here already—you’re not losing your mind or behind on your shopping—but it is August, which means that the US Open tennis tournament is about to take the city that never sleeps by storm.
Players, coaches, and spectators The entire world will be attracted to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center You can also find out more about the following: Queens Watch the best international tennis players compete for the final Grand Slam of the season. Tickets are always a hot commodity—and any New Yorker, tennis fan or not, will tell you that Flushing is You can also find out more about the following: From late August to early September, there are many places you can visit and enjoy.
It makes sense: Not only is it a blast to sample the food and drinks (you must get a Honey Deuce cocktail), participate in the many on-site activations, and bobblehead your way through the matches, but it seems like everybody who’s anybody will make an appearance at least once during the tournament—from pro athletes and Grammy winners to world leaders and beyond.
Are you planning to take part in the festivities this year? It’s important to know that there is a gewisse dress code When attending matches, patrons will show up in their tennis attire while also attempting. stay cool The heat of the late summer is unbearable. After attending the US Open nearly every year since I moved to NYC in 2017, and falling in love with the game itself in the same time period, I think I’ve cracked all the codes on what to wear. Here, I reveal them to you. Get shopping after you read this article.
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Elevated athleisure
Athletic wear is more than acceptable at the US Open—just try to stick to pieces that look as appropriate on the street as they do at the gym. Tennis-specific apparel, such as pleated skirts or tees, is always a safe bet. workout dresses, and sweatwicking tees that come in flattering styles. Brands include Lululemon, Wilson, Athleta. Alo There are many places where you can find all the above.
Tops and bottoms for breezy weather
New York’s late summer is a great time to visit. —like, might hit the 90s midday, hot. You’ll want to keep that in mind. keep things easy and breezy Choose carefully when choosing tops and bottoms. Opt for breathable materials like linen Cotton and other fabrics that are breathable, such as wide-leg pants and loose-fitting tops, or billowy skirts.
Flowy dresses
Airy summer dresses You can watch tennis in a skirt for several reasons. Your legs will never touch a seat and you will always look chic. Classic colors and patterns, such as solids and stripes, are classics. The sophisticated tennis style is best suited to blues, whites and blacks.
Evening layers
Even though the temperatures can be high during the day, they can fall at night. You might want to bring a blanket with you if you are prone to being cold. If you are the “I am always cold!” lightweight layer If it gets cool, you can throw on a windbreaker that you can fold and put in your bag. Or a cotton button-down or cashmere cardigan you can tie around your chest or waist.
Matching sets
The US Open tends to pull a discerning audience—and is there anything more refined than a matching set? With the matching two-piece sets you’ll see below in sophisticated colorways, including tops, skirts and shorts that match, you will always look stylish. You can mix and combine most of them to create an endless number of outfits. You should probably attend more than one tournament day, right?
No matter whether you subway or Uber to the stadium, you will be walking…a lot. Now is not the time for kitten heels and flats that haven’t been broken in yet, regardless of how cute they are. Prioritize comfortable footwear You can be sure that your feet will remain happy for as many miles as you use them. sandals The following are some examples of how to use sneakers. Below are some of my favorite kicks. long days on your toes.
Accessory themes
These adorable accessories are they really needed? No, they’re not. If you choose to wear a coin purse, key fob or key chain with a tennis theme, it will be cherished forever. jewelry piece One of the largest tennis tournaments in the world. I am a fan of themes, and absolutely love these accessories.
Stadium approved bags
You don’t want to have to put your bag into a locker at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center because you can’t take it with you. meet the size requirements. For the US Open the policy is: bags It must not exceed 12 inches in width, 12 in height and 16 in length. Keep this in mind when selecting your own carry-all—or just pick up one of the ones below, which fit the requirements and look good doing it.
Cooling tools
I cannot overemphasis how warm it can get at the US Open—especially during day matches—and shade can be a rare commodity inside the stadiums. Beat the heat by using the fans, hats, sunglassesMisting water bottles You can find out how to avoid wasting precious game time by chasing shadows.
