Crew Clothing’s womenswear sports collection has landed neatly in the slipstream of Wimbledon, where tennis-inspired dressing is once again drifting beyond the baseline and into gyms, parks, cafés and anywhere else one might plausibly pretend to be athletic before ordering an iced latte.
It is a timely move. UK Google searches for “Tennis skirt” have risen 53% in the last month ahead of Wimbledon, which tells us two things: the tennis skirt is enjoying another summer revival, and a sizeable portion of the country is either playing more sport or dressing as though it might at any moment be called up for mixed doubles.
Either way, Crew Clothing has read the grass-court breeze correctly.
Tennis Style Without The Fancy Dress Problem
The danger with Wimbledon-inspired dressing is that it can tip rather quickly into costume. One minute you are channelling elegant summer sport; the next you look as though you have become lost between the members’ enclosure and a hen party.
Crew’s approach is more restrained. The latest women’s sport pieces lean into tennis and padel without shouting about it from the service line. There are skirts, skorts, a court-ready dress, a crisp polo, a visor and softer off-duty layers from the Superluxe range. It is activewear with just enough polish to suggest intent, even if the day’s most demanding movement involves reaching for another strawberry.
There is currently 30% off across Crew’s Sport and Superluxe range, which gives the collection a practical edge for anyone upgrading gym kit, summer athleisure or tennis-adjacent weekend wear.
The Court Active Dress Makes The Cleanest Statement
The standout piece is the new court active dress in white, a performance-ready option designed for sport and movement. It is made from stretchy, quick-drying fabric and cut with a square neckline and thick straps that form a racerback.
That shape matters. Tennis and padel outfits need to move properly without becoming an elaborate personal admin task every time you serve, stretch or bend for a low volley. The dress also includes shaped seams for a flattering fit and hidden pocketing in the inner shorts, which is precisely the sort of practical detail that separates genuine activewear from something merely pretending to have a gym membership.
Finished with Crew’s rubberised crossed oars logo on the bust, it has the crisp summer look that works on court without becoming too precious off it.
The Navy Sports Skort Is The Real Workhorse
The performance-ready sports skort in navy may be the most versatile piece in the line-up. It is designed with a lightweight, breathable bi-stretch fabric, a woven overlay and high-stretch inner shorts for security and movement.
That combination is useful because the modern sports skort has a bigger job than it used to. It needs to be comfortable for tennis, secure enough for padel, flattering enough for everyday wear and not so technical-looking that it makes a supermarket visit feel like a post-match press conference.
Crew has added a high double-layer waistband, shaped seams and a reflective crossed oars logo on the side. The result is quietly sporty rather than aggressively competitive. In other words, it looks like it belongs near a court, but will not embarrass itself in a coffee queue.
The Polo Keeps Things Properly Polished
No tennis-inspired capsule is complete without a polo, and Crew’s white version with contrasting green tipping is the cleanest nod to traditional court style.
Crafted from a supersoft modal-cotton pique blend, it brings breathability, comfortable stretch and a more refined texture than the usual throwaway gym top. The notched V-neckline, ribbed collar and cuffs give it shape, while the crossed oars embroidery on the chest keeps the branding tidy.
It is the sort of top that works well with a tennis skirt because it understands proportion. Sporty, neat, and not trying to behave like a corporate away-day uniform.
Shorts, Vests And The Serious Business Of Movement
For those less inclined towards skirts or dresses, the mid-length jersey shorts in navy offer a more relaxed route into the collection. They are made from soft, comfortable fabric and include a zipped pocket at the back, slip pockets at the sides and flattering contour stitching.
The reflective crossed oars print above the front hem is a small performance-style detail, but the useful bit is obvious: these are designed to move through workouts without fuss.
The light pink sleeveless slub vest is another easy layer, cut from breathable jersey with contour seams, a round neckline, side splits and a curved back hem. It is finished with a subtle metallic crossed oars print at the front hem, making it a useful bridge between activewear and casual summer kit.
A Visor, Because Wimbledon Has A Way Of Persuading Us
A white visor is not for everyone. Worn badly, it can suggest either high-level athletic commitment or a troubling enthusiasm for queue management. But in the right setting, particularly tennis, padel or outdoor workouts, it earns its place.
Crew’s version is lightweight, made from flexible bi-stretch fabric and fitted with an adjustable strap. Reflective piping around the edge and a rubberised crossed oars logo at the front keep it within the Crew Sport aesthetic without turning it into a billboard.
Superluxe Takes The Pace Down
Not everything in the collection is chasing a ball. The Superluxe pieces are built for the quieter end of active life: errands, recovery, travel, lounging and those post-workout periods where one likes to imply exercise has definitely happened.
The relaxed shorts in blue are described as buttery soft and are designed to adapt to everyday movement. They come with an elasticated drawstring waist, seam detailing along the leg and two pockets for essentials.
The matching refined half zip sweatshirt in blue continues that softer line. Made from Crew’s signature Superluxe fabric, it has an ultra-soft, fluid feel, clean sporty seam detailing and a brushed metal zip pull stamped with the brand’s detailing. The crossed oars are printed on the chest for a subtle finish.
Together, the pieces sit firmly in the off-duty lane: polished enough to leave the house, comfortable enough to make staying in feel like the more intelligent decision.
The Black Activewear Zip-Up Adds A Sharper Layer
The black abstract-print activewear zip-up top brings a more technical feel. It has a high neckline for outdoor wear, a full zip for easy layering and added stretch to support movement while retaining shape.
Flat lock stitching across the seams helps with comfort and fit, while pockets and thumb holes on the cuffs add the sort of details regular gym-goers actually notice. Styled with activewear leggings, it becomes the collection’s most obvious training layer.
Is It Worth It?
For anyone looking for summer activewear that nods to Wimbledon without becoming novelty kit, Crew Clothing’s womenswear sports collection makes sense. The strongest pieces are the court active dress, the navy sports skort and the white tipped polo, largely because they sit comfortably between sport and style.
This is not high-drama performance gear for someone measuring launch angle on a forehand. It is polished, wearable women’s activewear with enough technical detail to justify its place in a gym bag and enough everyday charm to survive the rest of the day.
And really, that is the trick. The best tennis-inspired dressing should not make you look as though you are trying to win Wimbledon. It should simply suggest that, given the chance, you would at least look composed while losing 6–1, 6–1.
