The summer of sports is in full swing, and not only is it occupying all my screen time, but it’s affecting my shopping habits. Never before have I wanted to don red, white, and blue on days other than the 4th of July, nor would I ever describe my personal style as “sporty.” Maybe it’s the decorated athletes competing in Paris or our Women in Sports issue, but I’m all in on summer’s athletic fashion trends. In NYC, I can’t go a day without seeing someone in a workout dress styled with Adidas Sambas or a rugby shirt paired with exercise shorts. On the runways, brands are showcasing nylon outerwear. Even abroad, celebrities are wearing baseball hats, totes, and tees from American athletic brands as they cheer on their favorite teams. The impact sports are having on the fashion industry is palpable.
In the spirit of a sporty summer, there are a few key pieces I’m inspired to add to my wardrobe. Tennis skirts, polo shirts, and sneakers are first up. Tennis skirts are a great way to beat the summer heat while looking and staying cool. I’d wear them with a simple white tee and ballet flats. I thought I had abandoned my desire to wear polo shirts once I graduated from private school, but styling them in a way that is sporty, not preppy, is something I’m copying from my favorite street style celebs. To round out the wardrobe, I recommend shopping Adidas Sambas and Nike Cortez sneakers. I love the retro feel of the Nikes, and my favorite colorway can be found below. Brands such as Sporty & Rich, Nike, and Fila are always my first stop when looking for this aesthetic, but Nordstrom‘s wide range of options has opened my eyes to even more brands that fit the bill. The retailer’s affordable in-house brands BP and Open Edit are partaking in the sporty trend with pieces including the ones shopped out in this story, so keep scrolling to shop my summer-of-sports wish list.
Sporty & Rich Mila Cable Embroidered Tipped Polo Sweater
Sporty & Rich Team Logo Embroidered Adjustable Cap
Lacoste x Bandier Quarter Zip Performance Sport Dress & Shorts Set
Adidas Handball Spezial Sneaker
Polo Ralph Lauren Stripe Cotton Rigby Shirt
Zella Pleated Tennis Skirt With Shorts
Polo Ralph Lauren Short Pajamas
BP Quarter Zip Sweatshirt
Favorite Daughter Classic Logo Cotton Twill Baseball Cap
Beach Riot Casen Zip-Up Jacket
Beach Riot Cliff Mesh Panel Shorts
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Outlines Sleeveless Dress
Nike Sportswear Essential Woven Top
Vuori Piqué Sleeveless Polo
Palmes Tennis Society Canvas Tote
Fila Baseline Cable V-Neck Sweater
Fila Challenger Sleeveless Rib Polo
Hoka Clifton L Walking Sneaker
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