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The Ultimate Guide to Casual Athletic Skirts in 2021
Thinking about ditching the leggings for an athletic dress or skirt? Here are some of our favorites to choose from!
You might be hesitant to make the switch from shorts to a skirt, but we promise there is a reason athletic skirts are rising to popularity this year.
Skirts are said to keep you more comfortable and cooler as you move, not to mention they are more stylish than your average athletic shorts. Tennis skirts are a great way to stay stylish on and off the tennis court, and the recent tennis skirt trend has caused these pieces to pair perfectly for any sort of occasion.
Let this serve as a guide to help you find the skirt that will leave you wanting to make you ditch boring athletic shorts!
Dona Jo Shakira Skirt
First off, we have the Dona Jo Shakira Skirt.
This ruffled skirt was designed to remind you what you love about skirts: they’re fun, feminine, and flattering!
The ruffles are certainly a stylistic feature, but they don’t hinder you from going hard during your workout. If anything, you go harder during your workout because you know you look amazing.
This skirt is made with Light® 5-way stretch material, and it’s lightweight, breathable, and form-fitted. It’s medium rise with an adjustable drawstring, flat seams for comfort, and deep side pockets on the interior shorts.
Price: $68
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Sizes: Size 1 (0-8), Size 2 (10-14), Size 3 (16-20)
Adidas Originals Tennis Skirt
We’re obsessed with the simplicity of this workout skirt. If you want an athletic skirt for its many benefits instead of appearances, this skirt is your best bet.
We also highly suggest grabbing this skirt in Hazy Yellow. It’s such a unique color and will make up for what this simple skirt may lack in style.
You don't need a court time to enjoy the retro styling of this archive-inspired tennis skirt cut from a cool, breathable piqué fabric - you can wear this for all sports and fun occasions!
Price: $33.75
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Sizes: XS to XL
Dona Jo Glide Skirt
If you’re looking for a patterned skirt but don’t want anything too crazy, the Dona Jo Glide Skirt in Apricot is right up your alley.
Full of detail and charm, this style and pattern is subtle yet effective. It’s lightweight, breathable, form-fitted, and made with flat seams for comfort.
This skirt is also made for those looking for a longer length active skort. Built-in compression shorts and a medium rise waistband also add to this additional coverage.
Other features of this skirt include deep side pockets and UVB protection for the outdoor runner or tennis player.
Price: $65.50
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Sizes: S to XL
Girlfriend Skort
This skirt is keeping it casual in its truest sense. The colors are simple, and so is it’s style. You can get this skirt in Midnight, Ivory, Moon, Black, Moss, Plum, and Earth.
This skirt is also a sustainable option. It’s actually made from recycled water bottles! By purchasing and wearing this skirt, you’re diverting 23 water bottles from landfills, preventing 18.17 lbs of CO2 from being released, and saving 4.51 KWH of energy. Its compressive fabric contains 79% RPET and 21% spandex.
This skirt is more than just simple and sustainable. It’s also super functional with built-in compression shorts, a high-rise waist, hidden mesh pockets, and side slits.
Price: $33.75
Shipping: $7 on orders in the U.S.
Sizes: XXS to 6XL
Dona Jo Ultimate Skirt
This skirt is a great option for those who are hesitant to switch from shorts to a skirt because it offers extra coverage. With long built-in compression shorts and a medium rise waist, you will feel just as secure in your skirt as you do in shorts.
The Dona Jo Ultimate Skirt is lightweight, breathable, and form-fitted. It’s made with Light® 5-way stretch material and flat seams for comfort.
As a bonus this skirt has a hidden key pocket for storing essentials, as well as deep side pockets on the interior shorts. It also offers UVB protection to make sure you’re covered when you’re exercising outdoors.
Price: $68
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Sizes: Size 1 (S), Size 1.5 (M), Size 2 (L), Size 3 (XL), Size 4 (XXL)
Free People Pleats and Thank You Skort
This skort is so cute, we can hardly imagine wearing it to workout instead of to go out. But then again, that’s what the athletic skort movement is all about - bringing the style and chic back to workout gear.
The Free People Pleats and Thank You Skort features a fun and flowy skirt over skim-fitting shorts with a high-rise waistband and pleated hem.
Other features include pull-on style and tonal seam details.
You can get this skirt in White, Black, or Acai.
Price: $78
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Sizes: S to XL
Dona Jo Glide Skirt
Float like a butterfly on the tennis court in this lovely design by Dona Jo. This skirt offers a unique spin on the classic tennis skirt, with its asymmetrical ruffle design and multiple layers. If you’re looking for more leg coverage, this skirt is a great option. The longer length provides a greater level of protection and support.
The skirt’s waistband is medium rise and is fitted in all the right places. The interior shorts are a solid black color and contain deep pockets on each side for accessible and plentiful storage.
Pair this skirt with any workout top and you’re sure to be getting compliments left and right!
Price: $68
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Sizes: Size 1 (0-8), Size 2 (10-14), Size 3 (16-20)
Aerie OFFLINE Real Me Crossover Tennis Skirt
We can always count on Aerie for comfortable loungewear and athleticwear, and now we can add skirts to the list!
The Aerie Offline Nylon Skirt was made for movement with seriously soft nylon so that you are comfortable every step of the way.
It comes with a shortie underneath for additional coverage and comfort.
Other details are a hidden key pocket and a regular-rise waistband. The waistband is a staple in their larger OFFLINE collection, and the crossover element of it flatters any and every body type.
You can grab this skirt in True Black if you want to keep it casual or white if you want a Monroe-esque moment!
Price: $39.95
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Sizes: XXS to XXL
NikeCourt Advantage Pleated Tennis Skirt
You shouldn’t have to compromise practicality for design, and with Nike’s NikeCourt Advantage Skirt, you don’t have to. This uniquely-crafted piece makes a bold statement while also pairing well with basic workout staples. The skirt flows with you, and the lightweight, pleated details made from the Nike Flex fabric will help you glide on the court.
The length of the skirt contrasts from the high waistband, which is meant to adhere to your body and support the waist.
While the skirt functions as a statement piece, it was also designed with tennis players at the forefront of the process. The inner shorts have ample room to store tennis balls in for quick and easy access.
This skirt can be purchased in dark purple dust, white, and black shades.
Price: $60
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Sizes: XS to XL
Dona Jo Flirty Skirt ECO
Go bold with this eco-friendly tennis skirt by Dona Jo. The bright blue, magenta, and gold pattern on the length of the skirt is sure to turn heads on and off the court.
This piece is produced through environmentally-friendly practices, utilizing the first circular knitted fabric produced with biodegradable nylon. The material is praised for its ability to quickly decompose after being disposed of in landfills, so you can rest assured that you won’t be negatively impacting the planet with your purchase.
Aside from its eco-friendliness, this skirt is a tennis player’s dream. The design is form fitting and hugs in all the right places, but it’s still extremely lightweight and moves with you. The mid-rise waistband hugs the waist, adding extra support to keep you going.
The under shorts have a pair of deep pockets that store tennis balls and other small items perfectly. If you plan on playing outdoors or going on a run, this skirt protects from harmful UV rays.
Price: $68
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Sizes: Size 1 (0-8), Size 2 (10-14), Size 3 (16-20)
Athleta Run With It 14" Skort
Running in a skirt? No, we’re not joking. The Athleta Run With It 14" Skort was made for long distance, short distance, and trail running. We think that covers just about all of the bases.
The Featherweight Stretch™ fabric is made with recycled polyester, a material sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles, to help lessen the product’s impact on the world.
As for the feel, it’s silky sleek and light as air. It’s breathable, abrasion-resistant, wrinkle-resistant, and quick-drying. It’s rated a UPF 50+, so you can be sure that you’re getting excellent protection.
Other features of the skirt include a back secure zip pocket, a knit SuperSonic waistband for comfort, split sides for mobility, and ventilation built in where you need it.
You can purchase this skirt in Sequoia Blue, Agate Purple, Black.
Price: $39.97
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Sizes: S to XL
Dona Jo Soar Skirt in Petit Rose
If you’re feeling floral, check out the Soar Skirt by Dona Jo. This beautifully crafted skirt was designed with style in mind. The multi-layered ruffles compliment the muted floral design, and the skirt’s waistband sits in just the right way to flatter any waistline.
This lightweight piece was designed with Light® 5-way stretch material, ensuring that your skirt won’t get in the way of your game. The skirt’s deep pockets in the interior shorts are a great place to store a phone, car keys, tennis balls, or anything else small that you brought to the court.
Price: $65
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Sizes: Size 1 (0-8), Size 2 (10-14), Size 3 (16-20)
Athletic skirts have all of the features athletic shorts have, and some even more so. Athletic skirts also provide an element of chicness that athletic shorts lack. So if looking stylish while working out is important to you, we think athletic skirts are your best option. And they’re in! Before you know it, everyone will be hopping on to this trend.
