If you're currently in the process of looking for alternatives to jorts (same, and we've got a few ideas), you probably wouldn't think of skorts as a desirable summer staple. But hear me out: When I spent a full month wearing solely athleisure, Outdoor Voices' Court Skort was absolutely indispensable during the 30-day experiment. I hadn't worn the shorts-and-skirt combo since my age was in the single digits, and I don't regularly play tennis; I was pretty skeptical. Wouldn't the snug shorts underlay peek out unflatteringly? How useful would that second layer of stretchy workout material really be, especially in hotter temps?
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It ended up being the total workhorse of my summer 2016 wardrobe, and the most subtly, deceptively workout-apropos item in my athleisure lineup. With the appearance of a wrap skirt and the coverage of bike shorts, in a charcoal hue that goes with basically everything, the Court Skort also absorbs sweat like a pair of leggings, has a very flatteringly slight A-line silhouette, and, perhaps best of all, prevents uncomfortable thigh chafing (which is an utterly awful feeling). I raved about the magical item for months, but my glowing endorsement was a total tease: The stealth combo piece was completely sold out, alas.
Lucky for you (and me), Outdoor Voices just brought it back, with some design tweaks and expanded color options. There's now a longer inseam on those compression bike shorts, plus a hidden patch pocket for your phone (or, if you're hitting the courts in it, as the name entails, a tennis ball).
"The Court Skort has always been one of my favorites—it's a fun alternative to shorts and leggings for the warmer months," Tyler Haney, founder of Outdoor Voices, told Refinery29. "I wear a lot of plain tees, so it's nice to pair them with something a little more playful on the bottom. The combination takes me from a jog to a dip to a drink pretty effortlessly."
Shop the Court Skort now; it's available in a light gray, charcoal, and navy, for $65 a pop.