Men's Health August 24, 2026 0 Comments

Unlock the Secret Menswear Moves to Dominate the US Open Style Game This Year!

So, you somehow managed to snag a ticket to the US Open—big congrats! But here’s the kicker: what on earth are you supposed to wear? It’s no secret that this tournament is morphing into a full-blown social carnival—think Coachella vibes, but with tennis rackets instead of glow sticks. And trust me, there’s a fine line between looking sharp and sticking out like a sore thumb. Ever shown up to an afternoon match decked out in a blazer, only to realize you’re the odd one out unless you have a box seat? Or rocked gym shorts to the finals and suddenly felt like you were at the wrong party? The trick? Starting off casual and glamming up as the matches heat up. Luckily, with Ralph Lauren’s fresh US Open collection alongside some versatile, stylish gear, you’re set to crush the sartorial game from Flushing Meadows to the streets beyond. Ready to ace your outfit game? LEARN MORE

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CONGRATS, YOU SCORED a ticket to the US Open. Now you have to figure out what the hell to wear. The tournament gets bigger and scene-y-er every year, to the point that it’s basically becoming Coachella with tennis. And while there’s no official dress code, there are definitely ways to get it wrong.

Show up to an early-round afternoon match in a blazer and, unless you bought out a suite, you’ll look like a jerk. Wear gym shorts to the finals, and you might feel underdressed. Your move is to start casual and step it up as the matches progress. Luckily, Ralph Lauren just dropped an awesome US Open collection to stock up on tournament merch. We mixed those pieces with plenty of other gear that works well beyond Flushing Meadows to show you what to wear for the early rounds, night sessions, and finals.

Early Rounds

Early September in New York City is hot and humid, so dress accordingly. Since you’ll be trekking around the grounds, stick with performance-infused gear (Wilson is always a go-to brand) that looks sharper than your gym clothes but can still fight stink and keep you cool. Lacoste also just dropped a court-inspired sneaker that works for the early rounds and looks clean enough for a night session, too.

Best Tournament Merch

Ralph Lauren US Open Graphic T-Shirt

Best for Beating the Heat

Wilson Game Point Seamless Tee

Best Performance Shorts

Wilson Volley Short

Best Retro Sneakers

Lacoste Slam Break Leather Sneakers

Best Elevated Shorts

Frame Canvas Shorts

Best for All-Day Walking

On The Roger Clubhouse

Night Sessions

This is where you can step things up a bit. Lightweight layers, a crisp tennis polo (duh), and Lululemon’s stretchy ABC are a fail-safe formula that lets people know you respect the game without being mistaken for an influencer (I mean, content creator). Cole Haan’s new packable sneakers will keep you comfortable around the grounds; finish the look with Ralph Lauren’s tennis-core cardigan or Vince’s lightweight bomber in case the temperature drops.

Best Tennis-Core Layer

Ralph Lauren US Open Cable-Knit Umpire Cardigan

Best Tennis Polo

Lacoste Tennis x Novak Djokovic Polo

Best Stretch Trousers

Lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Trouser

Best Packable Sneakers

Cole Haan GrandPrø Packwell Sneakers

Best Lightweight Jacket

Vince Italian Cotton-Linen Bomber Jacket

Best Striped Oxford

Charles Tyrwhitt Button-Down Stretch Washed Oxford Stripe Shirt

Finals

The ladies will be showing up in their Sunday best, so you should dress accordingly. However, that doesn’t mean dropping a car payment on your fit. Bonobos’ budget-friendly knit blazer, worn over an elevated T-shirt or crisp white dress shirt and paired with Tommy Hilfiger’s winning tech chinos, will get the job done. The same goes for your shoes: Rothy’s (relatively affordable) woven loafers are breathable and dressy, but much softer than stiff leather lace-ups, so your dogs won’t bark during all those Honey Deuce runs.

Best Flexible Blazer

Jetsetter Knit Blazer

Best Casual Dress Shirt

J.Crew Broken-in Organic Cotton Oxford Shirt

Best Courtside Sweater

Brooks Brothers Vintage-Inspired Tennis V-Neck Sweater

Best Value Chinos

Tommy Hilfiger Straight Flex Chino

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Best Elevated T-Shirt

Sunspel Classic T-Shirt

Best Comfortable Loafers

Rothy’s The Ravello Loafer

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Christian is the Style and Reviews Director at Men’s Health and Women’s Health, where he oversees shopping and style content for both brands. He started his magazine career as an accessories assistant at Vogue, and has since held editorial roles at Tatler Asia and The Manual. When he’s not online shopping, you can find him on long walks with his two corgis.