What To Look For
Tennis apparel is one of the most fashionable types of sporting clothing on the market. Since tennis is a high-impact sport where you are running all over the court and most likely breaking a sweat, you want to look for the most comfortable clothing that will absorb moisture, without making you feel too hot. For women, skirts are popular since they allow you to comfortably move and you can store tennis balls. Men usually opt for shorts over pants and there are specific styles that let you move more freely than others. The same goes with shirts--tank tops and short sleeves are usually worn on the court to make you feel more free and experience less resistance.
Common Pitfalls
Tennis attire has come a long way over the years. Many of the professional tennis players play in very pricey outfits that many others do not find to be so comfortable. Polyester is a common material that was once used for almost all tennis skirts for women and tennis shorts for men. Today, there are different types of material, including cotton, Nike Dri-FIT moisture absorbing, and spandex, which is stretchy so it conforms to your body shape and moves freely.
Where To Buy
Tennis clothes can be purchased at almost every athletic store or tennis store, but online is probably the most convenient place to find what you are looking for. Very often you can find discounted clothes. Adidas, Nike and Diadora are some of the most popular brands in tennis apparel. Do It Tennis, Tennis Warehouse and Tennis Express sell many different brands and styles for men and women, with efficient delivery and competitive prices.
Cost
An entire outfit for women (not including court shoes) should cost anywhere from $50.00 to $200.00 depending on the brand, material and where you purchase the outfit. Men should expect to pay about the same amount. One way to save is to shop around and look online. There are many outfits that can be purchased on sale or at a discounted rate. Look for last year's styles or overstock items.
Comparison Shopping
Most shirts have short sleeves, while others have no sleeves. Many of the professional athletes opt for no sleeves, but again, be sure that you are in alignment with the dress code if you are playing on courts that have one. If you are purchasing a tank top or a short sleeved t-shirt, you are likely to encounter different types of material. Cotton or a cotton/polyester blend, Dri-FIT, or spandex are all excellent materials for tennis attire, so it depends on what you find is most comfortable. Most likely, cotton will be the least expensive, while Dri-FIT from Nike will be the most expensive. Skirts and shorts for women, along with shorts for men range in shapes, colors and sizes. If you want to play it safe, stick with white cotton. That will be the most inexpensive and most likely conform to dress codes.
Accessories
Tennis visors may be a fashion come-back, but they can also be entirely necessary, particularly if you are playing on outdoor courts. Sunglasses tend to take away from the depth of the court, so visors help to do the trick. Of course, you run around a lot and it's likely that moisture pours off your body. Don't forget to use head/wrist-bands to absorb it. You can get wrist or head bands for about $3.00 to $10.00.
Insider Tips
Looking online for tennis clothes bargains is simple and could save you up to 75 percent off of clothes. You can search for "discount tennis clothes" and online stores that are having huge sales will pop up. Don't be afraid to shop around--you will definitely encounter a range of price range for all things tennis.
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