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The tennis skort — a skirt with built-in shorts — is the easiest sporty piece to wear off the court too, with a tee and trainers. Here are 10 worth buying, from a pleated classic to a seamless one, each linked to a well-reviewed pick.
My top pick: A pleated tennis skort with a proper built-in short (mid-thigh, not too short), a wide waistband, and a ball pocket or two is the one to own — the shorts mean full coverage, the pleats move well, and it looks just as right for errands as for the court.
1. Pleated Classic Skort
Knife pleats, built-in mid-thigh short, wide band. The court-and-everyday one. Start here. Shop pleated tennis skort women on Amazon →
2. A-Line Smooth Skort
A flat, un-pleated A-line — cleaner lines, a bit more grown-up. Shop a line tennis skort women on Amazon →
3. Seamless Ribbed Skort
A knitted rib with no side seams — smooth, stretchy, very now. Shop seamless tennis skort women on Amazon →
4. Skort with Pockets
Deep shorts pockets or a phone pocket in the waistband — the practical pick for walks. Shop tennis skort with pockets women on Amazon →
5. High-Waisted Skort
A higher rise for tummy coverage and a longer-looking leg — stays put through a match. Shop high waisted tennis skort women on Amazon →
6. Long-Line / Midi Skort
A longer skirt over the built-in short — more coverage, reads as a skirt off the court. Shop midi skort women on Amazon →
7. Golf Skort
A slightly longer, more structured skort with more pockets — built for a round of golf. Shop golf skort women on Amazon →
8. Pleated Skort in a Colour or Print
Burgundy, navy, or a ditsy print — the one you wear for the look, not the sport. Shop printed tennis skort women on Amazon →
9. Skort with a Compression Short
A firmer inner short that holds the muscle and prevents chafing — for real training. Shop compression tennis skort women on Amazon →
10. Plus-Size Tennis Skort
A genuinely opaque, non-roll skort with a supportive short, cut for a fuller figure. Shop plus size tennis skort women on Amazon →
The bottom line
A pleated skort with a proper mid-thigh built-in short is the one to own — it covers you and it works off the court. Add a pocket version for walks and a longline one if you want it to read as a skirt.