Oversized Tennis Club Shirts: Trending Styles to Carry

Tennis has always had a lifestyle dimension that other sports lack. The aesthetic of the club, the court, and the players transcends the sport itself. In the early 2020s that aesthetic was mostly clean and fitted. By 2025 it has shifted toward relaxed, oversized, and slightly vintage.

This shift is driven in part by the rise of "tenniscore" as a fashion trend. Tennis-inspired clothing worn off the court has appeared across social media, runway shows, and major retailer collections. The result is that club members, not just competitive players, want apparel that feels current rather than purely functional.

Clubs that carry one or two oversized styles alongside their core polo and performance tee program see higher overall apparel adoption, particularly among women members and younger players.

The Bear Grips catalog includes several options that work for the oversized trend:

• Oversized Boxy Crop Tee (Comfort Colors): The best pick for women members. The boxy silhouette with slightly cropped length is a near-exact match to what is trending in athleisure and tenniscore. Takes printed designs well. Base at $24.88 VIP.
• Men's Cut-Off Tank (AS Colour): A premium-quality cut-off tank for men who prefer a relaxed, open-arm look at practice. The AS Colour quality is noticeably better than generic cut-off tanks. Base at $24.88 VIP.
• Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt (Bear Grips): An oversized crewneck that wears like a lifestyle piece. Not a fitted athletic crewneck. Works well for cooler days and doubles as a full lifestyle item.
• Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips): A relaxed, softer hoodie that reads lifestyle rather than gym. Popular as a club signature piece for casual wear.

For the standard crewneck and hoodie angles, see Tennis Club Hoodie and Crewneck Guide.

The design language for oversized apparel differs from fitted polo-style branding. Key considerations:

• Bigger prints: Oversized silhouettes have more real estate. A large chest or back print reads better than a small left-chest logo.
• Vintage and washed aesthetics: Distressed text, halftone patterns, and worn-in textures complement the oversized look.
• Minimal colors: Two-color designs (club color on garment, white or off-white print) are clean and consistent across garment colors.
• Typography-forward designs: Bold block lettering with the club name or a phrase reads well on oversized cuts without requiring complex artwork.

For a full list of design directions, see Tennis Apparel Design Ideas.

The most effective approach is to frame oversized styles as your "lifestyle" or "off-court" collection within the shop, separate from the official on-court polo or performance tee.

A simple shop structure that works:

• On-Court Collection: Polo, performance tee, skort, moisture-wicking shorts
• Off-Court Collection: Oversized boxy tee, relaxed crewneck, hoodie, cut-off tank
• Accessories: Hat, winter hat (for colder climates)

This framing gives members permission to buy multiple items without feeling like they are duplicating. The on-court gear serves a functional purpose. The off-court gear is a lifestyle purchase. Both can carry the club brand.

For the full merch program structure, see Tennis Club Merchandise Store.