Sports skirts; tennis skirts; skorts - whatever you choose to call them, they’re all the rage right now. According to , searches for skorts were up 2,100% in the last 60 days, and skort sales were up 90% over the last 7 days when compared to the previous month. It’s clear to see why - an easy way to add a chic twist to your summer workout outfit, sports skirts are both pretty and practical thanks to the built-in shorts design, making them perfect for every summer activity you can think of.
The ideal addition to your favourite and , if you ask me. Traditionally worn as part of a , sports skirts most often consist of a pleated skirt, secure waistband, built-in shorts and plenty of pockets. According to Sue Humberstone-Smith, Product Merchandiser at the , tennis skorts will help you achieve the quick, extended movements required for tennis, “with the shorts underneath adding practical comfort.
” Some designs are better suited for the sport than others, she points out, stating “the from the Wimbledon Collection features ‘upside down’ pockets that you can put tennis balls into for easy access - perfect if you want to feel like a pro!” But sports skirts aren’t for tennis - as our board of testers found. I’m Valeza, Junior Shopping Editor, I love workouts that don’t actually like workouts, so tennis and other outdoor summer activities are right up my street, as is trialling the best fit kit to support them. I also enlisted the help of Ally Head, Grace Lindsay, Z.
