6 Unexpected Trends to Wear to The US Open This Year

There is something so inherently joyful about polka dots. While they tend to drift in and out of the trend cycle, they never truly go out of style—and we can all agree they are having a massive moment in 2026. Avigail demonstrates how to do the print in a big way, wearing a matching white-and-black polka dot two-piece set featuring a high-neck halter crop top and a sweeping, tiered maxi skirt. It’s a maximalist’s dream outfit for watching a match front-row. 

If you follow fashion closely, you know we've been steadily moving away from plain minimalism. While throwing on a pop of color isn't a brand-new styling trick, girls are leaning into far more distinct shades like royal purple and vibrant electric teal to wake up an otherwise neutral look. Atika pairs slouchy, low-slung black capris featuring white side stripes with a bold teal ribbed tank top, accessorizing with oversized shield sunglasses, black kitten-heel flip-flops, and a tan leather clutch. It’s a comfortable, effortless look that bridges city street style and tennis-core seamlessly.

Between the World Cup and the Knicks winning, sportswear has taken over city streets this year. But athletic clothes have shifted dramatically away from basic gym shorts and running sneakers toward high-fashion, streetwear-ready looks. It-girls everywhere are pairing kitten heels with track shorts, sneakers with silk slip dresses, or vintage jerseys with lace mini skirts. Juxtaposing ultra-casual pieces with sharp accessories is comfortable, unexpected, and undeniably fun. Melissa styles a cream zip-up track jacket with black lace-trimmed boxer shorts and pointed-toe white heels, finishing the fit with a woven mini net bag and oversized sunnies. What better place to mix elevated feminine details with activewear than the US Open?

Gingham is a quintessential summer print, but it often gets boxed into feeling like it's strictly meant for a picnic in Central Park. This season, however, fashion girls are styling the checked pattern across completely different aesthetics—and it’s set to take over the stands at Flushing Meadows. You can go classic with a breezy, high-waisted gingham midi dress: it’s classy, breathable, and looks incredible with the right accessories. Louise wears a pink-and-white gingham midi dress paired with bold white-framed sunglasses, a structured woven straw basket bag, lace-up espadrille wedges, and a fan to beat the NYC heat.

When New York temperatures push into the 90s, a sleek, lightweight slip dress is your best friend. It’s extremely practical for sitting in the sun while remaining effortless and elevated—making it a perfect pick for a courtside date night. If your style leans toward clean ’90s minimalism, this look is for you, it’s summer dressing at its finest. Diana demonstrates the look flawlessly, pairing an ivory silk V-neck slip dress with a charcoal grey sweater tied around her waist, neutral thong sandals, and an oversized dark leather shoulder bag.

If you want to lean directly into the US Open's heritage preppy roots, pairing a crisp button-down shirt with lightweight linen bottoms gives you that luxurious country-club aesthetic. Taomie and Nucchi offer two fresh takes on the formula: Taomie pairs a puff-sleeve sky blue button-down with high-waisted white Bermuda shorts, a brown leather belt, and brown kitten heels. Nucchi goes all-white in a relaxed button-down and linen trousers, draping a cream cable-knit sweater over her shoulders and topping it off with a classic straw boater hat.

Whether you're leaning into sporty-chic track shorts or going full country-club preppy, OOTD has you covered on all the top trends to wear both courtside and off-court. Stay tuned to see what the style set wears to the matches in real time all week long!