{"id":396760,"date":"2026-01-07T04:46:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/396760\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:46:29","slug":"best-australian-open-outfits-five-stylish-looks-for-watching-the-tennis-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/396760\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Australian Open outfits: Five stylish looks for watching the tennis in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tennis season is well and truly underway, and whether you\u2019re heading to Rod Laver to watch the action up close or to the pub with friends, you\u2019re probably wondering what to wear.<\/p>\n

With temperatures across Australia soaring, it\u2019s important to choose something breathable and lightweight, yet protective from the sun.<\/p>\n

Typical tennis outfits often include all-white ensembles, loose cotton or linen maxi dresses<\/a>, or a sporty tee paired with denim \u2014 all great ways to nail the brief.<\/p>\n

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While Wimbledon and Roland Garros are known for their elevated dress codes, and the US Open leans more relaxed (sneakers are everywhere), the Australian Open sits somewhere in between.<\/a><\/p>\n

In short, almost anything goes \u2014 but it\u2019s always nice to dress up for the occasion<\/a> and treat yourself to something you\u2019ll enjoy wearing well beyond the tennis season.<\/p>\n

Below, 7You has rounded up five outfit ideas perfect for a day at the Australian Open<\/a> \u2014 whether you\u2019re courtside or watching with friends.<\/p>\n

Elka Collective Mallory Maxi Dress White, $299<\/p>\n

For those on the hunt for a lightweight dress for a daytime session<\/a>, this Aussie-made design ticks all the boxes.<\/p>\n

Crafted from a breathable linen blend, the long maxi length keeps limbs covered<\/a>, while chocolate-coloured accessories give a modern twist on the unspoken \u2018tennis whites\u2019 theme.<\/p>\n

\"ElkaElka Collective\u00a0Mallory Maxi Dress White,\u00a0$299 Credit: Elka CollectiveFaithfull the Brand Clemente Shirt Mico Pinstripe Azul, $200<\/p>\n

Stripes are the ultimate summer staple, and nothing says game, set, match like a crisp striped shirt.<\/a><\/p>\n

This blue number from Faithfull the Brand (which happens to perfectly match the hard courts at the AO) is made from organic cotton, keeping you cool even on the hottest days.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pair it with the matching shorts for effortless style.<\/p>\n

\"FaithfullFaithfull the Brand Clemente Shirt Mico Pinstripe Azul, $200 Credit: Faithfull the BrandMaku the Label Tennis Social Boxy Crop Tee, $89<\/p>\n

Many tennis spectators opt for branded merch, but if you want a sporty feel without looking like a pro player, a retro-inspired tee like this one from Maku the Label<\/a> is ideal.<\/p>\n

Tuck it into denim<\/a> or linen shorts for a relaxed, on-theme look.<\/p>\n

\"MakuMaku the Label Tennis Social Boxy Crop Tee, $89 Credit: Manu the LabelCOS Rounded Linen Cotton Shirt Dress, $139<\/p>\n

Shirt dresses are quintessentially tennis<\/a>, thanks to their classic polo collars.<\/p>\n

This linen-cotton blend from COS is light enough for a warm day on the courts<\/a> without being see-through.<\/p>\n

If the weather starts to cool, wrap a cardigan over shoulders.<\/p>\n

\"COSCOS Rounded Linen Cotton Shirt Dress, $139 Credit: COSJAG Kayla Linen Wrap Mini Skirt, $130<\/p>\n

This dark chocolate mini from JAG<\/a> is perfect for those who prefer skirts \u2014 simply pair with a half-tucked oversized tee for a relaxed, polished look.<\/p>\n

Made from 100 per cent linen with a wrap-style closure<\/a>, it\u2019s comfortable enough for strolling between outdoor courts.<\/p>\n

\"JAGJAG Kayla Linen Wrap Mini Skirt,\u00a0$130 Credit: JAG<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tennis season is well and truly underway, and whether you\u2019re heading to Rod Laver to watch the action…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":396761,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[565],"tags":[180319,194775,64,63,12193,1625,7240,3863,85,747],"class_list":["post-396760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tennis","tag-7you","tag-7you-fashion","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-explore-more","tag-lifestyle","tag-shopping","tag-sponsored-content","tag-sports","tag-tennis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396760","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396760"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396760\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/396761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=396760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=396760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}