As late August rolls around, one of our absolute favorite events on the New York calendar is officially here: the US Open! In 2026, sporting events have taken over the fashion scene completely, making the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium just as exciting to watch as the matches themselves. While classic tennis dresses are always a cute go-to, there are so many fresh, unexpected options to choose from this season. From bold polka dots to lace-trimmed track shorts, here are 6 stylish trends I’ll be wearing to the US Open (and you should too).

Polka Dots!

There is something so inherently joyful about polka dots. While they tend to drift in and out of the trend cycle, they never truly go out of style—and we can all agree they are having a massive moment in 2026. Avigail demonstrates how to do the print in a big way, wearing a matching white-and-black polka dot two-piece set featuring a high-neck halter crop top and a sweeping, tiered maxi skirt. It’s a maximalist’s dream outfit for watching a match front-row.

A Jolt of Teal

If you follow fashion closely, you know we’ve been steadily moving away from plain minimalism. While throwing on a pop of color isn’t a brand-new styling trick, girls are leaning into far more distinct shades like royal purple and vibrant electric teal to wake up an otherwise neutral look. Atika pairs slouchy, low-slung black capris featuring white side stripes with a bold teal ribbed tank top, accessorizing with oversized shield sunglasses, black kitten-heel flip-flops, and a tan leather clutch. It’s a comfortable, effortless look that bridges city street style and tennis-core seamlessly.

Sporty-Chic Tailoring

Between the World Cup and the Knicks winning, sportswear has taken over city streets this year. But athletic clothes have shifted dramatically away from basic gym shorts and running sneakers toward high-fashion, streetwear-ready looks. It-girls everywhere are pairing kitten heels with track shorts, sneakers with silk slip dresses, or vintage jerseys with lace mini skirts. Juxtaposing ultra-casual pieces with sharp accessories is comfortable, unexpected, and undeniably fun. Melissa styles a cream zip-up track jacket with black lace-trimmed boxer shorts and pointed-toe white heels, finishing the fit with a woven mini net bag and oversized sunnies. What better place to mix elevated feminine details with activewear than the US Open?

Match-Day Gingham

Gingham is a quintessential summer print, but it often gets boxed into feeling like it’s strictly meant for a picnic in Central Park. This season, however, fashion girls are styling the checked pattern across completely different aesthetics—and it’s set to take over the stands at Flushing Meadows. You can go classic with a breezy, high-waisted gingham midi dress: it’s classy, breathable, and looks incredible with the right accessories. Louise wears a pink-and-white gingham midi dress paired with bold white-framed sunglasses, a structured woven straw basket bag, lace-up espadrille wedges, and a fan to beat the NYC heat.

90s Minimalist Silk Slips

When New York temperatures push into the 90s, a sleek, lightweight slip dress is your best friend. It’s extremely practical for sitting in the sun while remaining effortless and elevated—making it a perfect pick for a courtside date night. If your style leans toward clean ’90s minimalism, this look is for you, it’s summer dressing at its finest. Diana demonstrates the look flawlessly, pairing an ivory silk V-neck slip dress with a charcoal grey sweater tied around her waist, neutral thong sandals, and an oversized dark leather shoulder bag.

Courtside Preppy

If you want to lean directly into the US Open’s heritage preppy roots, pairing a crisp button-down shirt with lightweight linen bottoms gives you that luxurious country-club aesthetic. Taomie and Nucchi offer two fresh takes on the formula: Taomie pairs a puff-sleeve sky blue button-down with high-waisted white Bermuda shorts, a brown leather belt, and brown kitten heels. Nucchi goes all-white in a relaxed button-down and linen trousers, draping a cream cable-knit sweater over her shoulders and topping it off with a classic straw boater hat.

Whether you’re leaning into sporty-chic track shorts or going full country-club preppy, OOTD has you covered on all the top trends to wear both courtside and off-court. Stay tuned to see what the style set wears to the matches in real time all week long!

Scandi Summer Style has been taking over our feeds all season long, so it came as no surprise that Copenhagen Fashion Week street style looks were top tier this year. After a week spent roaming cobblestone streets, attending shows, and meeting fellow fashion girlies, I flew home to New York brimming with inspiration to bring more eclectic color, playful patterns, and life back into my closet. No better excuse to dress up than sitting front-row. From Collina Strada debuting their first season at CPHFW with vibrant energy, to Paolina Russo healing all of our inner children, and Baum und Pferdgarten inspiring us all to take up ballet, the runways were unforgettable—and the street style looks set the bar just as high.

If SS27 proved anything, it’s that Copenhagen remains the capital of functional maximalism. Here are the 9 standout street style trends I’m taking back to NYC with me.

Fringe Details

Fringe has been building momentum since last fall, but Copenhagen’s it-girls proved it’s far from running out of ways to be styled. Rather than leaning into Western tropes, attendees integrated tactile tassel details into layered, summer-ready silhouettes.

Victoria leaned into texture-clashing by layering a delicate sheer lace wrap over dark denim, finishing the look with a sweeping brown suede fringe clutch, oversized sunnies, and playful pops of cherry red. Meanwhile, Lauren elevated a white ribbed tank and slouchy light-wash denim with high-impact accents: a lime-green fringe scarf slung low across her hips, an olive newsboy cap, retro red frames, and apple-green strappy heels wrapped tightly around her jeans hem.

Elevating Everyday Lace

Lace will always have a special place in my heart, and Copenhagen is the ultimate backdrop to show it off. Whether dressed up for late-afternoon shows or styled casually for an overpriced (but worth every bite) matcha and breakfast plate at Atelier September, lace was everywhere.

Julie styled a floor-sweeping white lace tie-front cardigan worn open over tailored black trousers and sharp leather boots. Elle stole our hearts in this two-piece white lace skirt set, proudly showing off her baby bump adorned with a sunburst of colorful crystal body gems. Styled with a red paisley bandana headband, lilac visor frames, and hot-pink slingback flats with a matching feathery mini bag, it was a celebration of whimsical accessories.

Scandi Balletcore

For a city where biking is the main form of transportation, Danish girls do not play about their shoe choices. While ballet flats are not a surprise trend in any major city anymore, the girls were styling them in ways I think we can all appreciate. As much as I force myself to walk in heels—it’s not a pretty sight, please nobody ever put me on a runway—ballet flats save me from tripping over cobblestones while still feeling fashion-week ready. I slipped mine on for a day of biking from Ecco’s “Walk Between Worlds” breakfast to RIXO’s upcoming collection preview at Hotel Belle Grande (which I am beyond in love with!).

Lara and Maria both paired ballet flats with army-green bottoms. Lara opted for a puffy-sleeved maroon top and dark netted buckle flats, while Maria Cloe styled a red-and-white striped Mandarin-collar top with metallic cap-toe Chanel flats. Sabina and Katrine both went for a classic black ballet flat, tying together their sleek, city-chic looks.

Bright & Unapologetic Blues

Danish street style is synonymous with playing with bold colors, and this season, rich blues stole the spotlight. Rather than adhering to monochromatic palettes, editors and stylists used bold turquoise and royal blue as the focal point of their look.

Ana wore a unique charcoal peplum denim set and added a bright teal mini purse. Rita paired a vibrant teal fringe midi skirt with a red-and-yellow striped long-sleeve for the ultimate Danish girl moment. Wilma paired a cheetah-print mini dress over a bold royal blue long-sleeve shirt, adding lace-up black boots and a classic Balenciaga City bag to elevate the street style moment.

Accessorizing With Crochet Caps

Bicycle winds and international voltage differences (because my Dyson Airwrap can’t function overseas) demand clever hair solutions—and Copenhagen’s answer this season was the crochet hat. Born from a collective urge to accessorize when summer heat limits our clothing layers, open-knit caps and crochet beanies has Copenhagen in a chokehold.

Maria topped off her delicate white eyelet top and blue-striped maxi skirt with a baby-blue crochet beanie, complete with navy flip-flops and a slung denim jacket. I opted for a cream-colored crochet cap paired with a sweeping, backless black halter dress from RIXO’s upcoming collection. My friend Kayla, a creative editor who also flew in from New York, leaned into quintessential Scandi eclectic energy, styling her dusty-pink crochet hat with a patchworked Mila Sullivan mini dress, braided tails, and classic black ballet flats for a day of bopping around to shows and jotting down style notes in her journal.

Daytime Sequins

As Scandinavian style leans further into a playful “more-is-more” philosophy, sparkly sequin pieces are taking center stage. While I usually save my sequin Handover skirt for a night out dancing, Scandi girls made a convincing case that light-catching embellishments belong out in the afternoon sun, echoing the siren-like, shimmering beauty moments seen on the Collina Strada runway.

Victoria turned heads in an iridescent pink sequined asymmetric skirt that felt like a maximalist mermaid dream, balanced by a plunging coral top and metallic kitten heels. Taking a sporty-glam route, Olivia elevated a pair of casual striped boxer shorts with a sheer silver sequin top, layering a breezy sheer pink long cardigan over top and accessorizing with a cherry-print Louis Vuitton Speedy and classic thong sandals.

Patterned Button-Downs

From bold gingham to crisp pinstripes, patterned button-downs dominated the Copenhagen streets this season.

Isa and Fie paired oversized plaid shirts loosely unbuttoned over black lace bralettes with wide-leg light-wash denim—the perfect uniform for spending an afternoon thrifting or sipping natural wine by the water at La Banchina. Julia gave the trend a romantic twist, opting for an oversized pinstripe button-down detailed with delicate white floral lace appliqués. Layered over a textured black fringe maxi skirt and finished with thong sandals and a woven raffia tote, a look meant for sitting front-row at the Marimekko show.

Havaianas & Heavy Denim

If you’re already a dedicated fashion girl like me, chances are you’ve been wearing flip-flops with jeans long before it was considered stylish. While they are taking over in every major city right now, nowhere was the trend more prevalent than in Copenhagen. Havaiana’s found its target audience here, even debuting their long-awaited kitten-heel flip-flops right where it made the most sense.

The “wrong shoe theory” was alive and well, proving that casual flip-flops paired with slouchy denim creates that off-duty model look we all crave. Copy Dezi, who paired charcoal wide-leg jeans with a deconstructed white bow-tie shirt and simple black thong sandals. Chili opted for classic light-wash jeans, a white cropped tank, a neon yellow belt, and an oversized olive blazer, while Frederikke showed off the Nordic uniform by layering a flowing beige trench over loose denim and black flip-flops. Meanwhile, Olivia matched with her boyfriend—both stepping out in the comfiest shoes you can possibly wear for a week of show-hopping.

Slouchy Shorts With Sharp Heels

Unexpected pairings were everywhere in the Danish capital, and as I wandered starstruck through the crowds, baggy shorts with sleek heels was a combination that couldn’t be ignored. Taking a casual streetwear staple and contrasting it with a sharp heel means you’re instantly ready to strut your way straight into any after-party.

Carlotta mixed another staple of the summer—camo cargo shorts—with a fitted magenta suede jacket and sharp white woven heels. Emma wore baggy army-green capris with a chartreuse long-sleeve top, finishing the look with black strappy heels featuring a gold beaded element.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is a reminder to let your inner maximalist run free—to embrace the playful spirit of your 10-year-old self who wanted to mix every color, pattern, and sparkle all at once. The street style felt unapologetic, unafraid, and deeply personal: a city of women dressing purely for themselves (and perhaps a few street style photographers along the way).

Between warm cardamom buns, scenic bike rides along the canals, and endless people-watching at La Cabra, Copenhagen proved once again why it sets the tempo for global style. As the official kickoff to the SS27 season, the Danish capital has set the bar impossibly high—and I, for one, am bringing every bit of that magic back home to New York.

How did a shoe once reserved for beach trips and housework become the biggest summer trend of 2026? If you’d told us a few seasons ago that standard rubber thong sandals would dominate our mood boards, we might have laughed. Yet here we are. What started as a nostalgic comfort shoe has evolved into a full-blown styling phenomenon. High fashion brands have officially embraced the minimal sandal, and fashion it-girls from London to LA are proving that a humble pair of flip-flops can complete any and every outfit.

Heeled Flip-Flops

It’s a heeled flip-flop world right now—and we are all just living in it. You can count on every big celebrity (especially style icons like Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid) to pair these with almost every outfit.

From oversized vintage denim to slinky slip dresses, a heeled flip-flop is the go-to shoe to slip on for any occasion. Even the strict “no open-toed shoes” clubs will make an exception if your kitten-heel thongs look the part.

Bright & Bold Thongs

The ultimate styling hack every fashion girl knows? A pop of color adds so much depth to an outfit—and this season, it’s all about doing it through your shoes.

From bright cherry red to soft baby blue, there are endless options to instantly brighten up your look. Pair a colorful rubber or leather thong with an all-neutral fit and suddenly a lazy-day shoe looks like an intentional design choice.

Walk on the Wild Side

Want to knock out two of the biggest trends of 2026 at once? Animal print flip-flops are an absolute must.

Cheetah, leopard, zebra, deer print—you name it, it’s trending. If you’re the kind of girl who builds her entire outfit around her shoes, this is the ultimate fun pair to keep in your closet rotation. They do all the heavy lifting for a simple outfit, turning basic cutoffs or a plain black maxi dress into an outfit every fashion-editor would approve of.

The Y2K Wedge

Looking to try something a bit more unique than your trusty flat flip-flops? The wedge thong is easily one of the season’s best resurfacing trends (even if I don’t always walk the steadiest in them as an unbalanced girly!).

Thick straps paired with a skinny, low wedge give these shoes the 2000s-coded style we all missed. It gives you just enough height without feeling like a full-blown heel—making it my personal go-to shoe to slip into during a New York heatwave.

Strappy Flip-Flops

A fun, statement-making strappy flip-flop is exactly what you need to take your footwear from casual to elevated.

Wraparound straps climbing anywhere from your toes to your calves are the way to go if you want that high-fashion look—and want to make sure your shoes aren’t flying off while dancing the night away.

I’ve already completely bought into the trend—ranging from my classic Havaianas to heeled flip-flops and Y2K wedges. My next move? A pair of Jeffrey Campbell flip-flop boots (never thought I’d be saying I want a pair of flip flop boots!).

The fashion girls have proven once again that the “wrong-shoe theory” is very real. The best outfits are almost always built on unexpected pairings, so consider this your reminder that your flip-flops don’t need to stay locked to an OOO calendar. If there’s one thing this summer has taught us so far, it’s that the humble flip-flop aren’t leaving our summer wardrobe rotation anytime soon.