A rule formed back in the 1800s, the initial purpose of Wimbledon’s all-white dress code was to reduce the appearance of sweat stains as they were considered “improper”. In line with the all-white requirements, we’re kitting out with a white tennis dresses, white T-shirts, shorts and tops.

Until the early 20th century, tennis players wore long-sleeve button-up shirts, flannel trousers and ties – as you can imagine that was astronomically uncomfortable for the players. French tennis legend René Lacoste took matters into his own hands and designed his own uniform. The seven-time Grand Slam champion introduced the first three-button tennis shirt at the 1926 US Open. In 1927, he added a crocodile logo on his shirts, owning his nickname “The Crocodile”. Needless to say Lacoste is now more famous for his shirts rather than his legendary tennis career. If you’re not feeling Lacoste though, don’t worry, there’s so many options out there by a diverse range of brands – from Roger Federer’s Uniqlo collection to adidas.

Tennis shoes are making a noticeable comeback in 2026. With the continuous popularity of the low-profile silhouette and the return of indie sleaze, it’s not a surprise that we’re seeing tennis shoes off the court again. And in a time where we have such an array of shoes in our rotations, a pared back simple tennis shoe might just be what we’re missing. Saying that, we’re really into this Nike Vapor 12 Hypersmash – the racket strings detail is insane.

Tennis is famously a summer sport, let’s be real. It’s a sport for shorts, skirts and generally breathable fabrics. From comfortable skorts to lightweight tennis shorts these pieces are easily worn on and off the court.

If you watch tennis, you know it’s all about the accessories. Especially in Wimbledon where players are kind of restricted in what they can wear, sportsmen and sportswomen come out in the greatest court swag. Think bags, hats, expensive Rolexes from their sponsors, or, if you’re Naomi Osaka, a kimono.