The summer of sports is in full swing, and not only is it occupying all my screen time, but it's affecting my shopping habits. Never before have I wanted to don red, white, and blue on days other than the 4th of July, nor would I ever describe my personal style as "sporty." Maybe it's the decorated athletes competing in Paris or our Women in Sports issue, but I'm all in on summer's athletic fashion trends. In NYC, I can't go a day without seeing someone in a workout dress styled with Adidas Sambas or a rugby shirt paired with exercise shorts. On the runways, brands are showcasing nylon outerwear. Even abroad, celebrities are wearing baseball hats, totes, and tees from American athletic brands as they cheer on their favorite teams. The impact sports are having on the fashion industry is palpable.
In the spirit of a sporty summer, there are a few key pieces I'm inspired to add to my wardrobe. Tennis skirts, polo shirts, and sneakers are first up. Tennis skirts are a great way to beat the summer heat while looking and staying cool. I'd wear them with a simple white tee and ballet flats. I thought I had abandoned my desire to wear polo shirts once I graduated from private school, but styling them in a way that is sporty, not preppy, is something I'm copying from my favorite street style celebs. To round out the wardrobe, I recommend shopping Adidas Sambas and Nike Cortez sneakers. I love the retro feel of the Nikes, and my favorite colorway can be found below. Brands such as Sporty Rich, Nike, and Fila are always my first stop when looking for this aesthetic, but Nordstrom's wide range of options has opened my eyes to even more brands that fit the bill. The retailer's affordable in-house brands BP and Open Edit are partaking in the sporty trend with pieces including the ones shopped out in this story, so keep scrolling to shop my summer-of-sports wish list.
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Compliments Incoming: I Just Built The 7 Easiest, Chicest Summer Outfits at NordstromAll thanks to Nordstrom.
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The Clock Is Ticking on Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale—25 Last-Minute Deals Worth ShoppingDon't let Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale end without scooping up these finds.
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If You Have It-Girl Style and an On-Sale Budget, Shop These 5 Summer TrendsShop them at Nordstrom before the Half-Yearly discounts disappear.
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These $80 Linen Pants Are My Most-Complimented Purchase to Date—and They’re on Major Sale at NordstromYou can snag them for $50, thanks to Nordstrom.
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Chic Outfits Incoming: I Built the Ultimate Summer Capsule Wardrobe in Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale21 easy, breezy finds for under $200.
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Fashion Girls Love These Elevated, Under-$100 Finds in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale21 under-$100 finds I found.
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I Closed My Laptop and Shopped Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale IRL—These 5 Trends Stood Out on the RacksThe deals are even better in the dressing room.
