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It’s a perfect long summer weekend. You’re staying at a friend’s beachfront home. On the agenda: a picnic lunch on the beach, a cocktail cruise during golden hour, dinner at the club, long walks, and, of course, some friendly tennis!

Here’s what to pack to make the most of every moment, plus gift ideas for your hosts…

ON COURT

  • Collared, classic white tennis dress: $118. When the club dress code requires white. Undershorts not included.

  • Scalloped performance shorts: $98. Wear them for a morning walk or coffee run and keep them on for tennis! 4 colors. Includes undershorts with pockets.

  • Breezy light blue performance tank and skirt set: $98 (top); $138 (skirt). Look cool and collected in this slightly cropped crew-neck tank with pale yellow-and-white contrast trim. The skirt features pleat detail and built-in shorts.

  • New Balance x Coco Gauff performance sneakers: $109.99. 3 colors. Shoes designed for all court surfaces.

  • A weekend away calls for a fancy new tennis bag! We love this raffia tote: $199 (personalization available), made from a grasscloth-inspired woven material and lined in linen; and this scalloped canvas tote: $162, with preppy navy or light blue rickrack detail, and which doubles as a regular tote!

  • Pom-pom socks: $60 for a set of 3. For maximum on-court cuteness!

  • Essential water bottle: $39.99 for 40 oz size. 30+ colors! A travel essential.

FOR YOUR HOSTS

OFF COURT

  • Look cute at bedtime in this embroidered “tennis club” PJ shorts set: $158. Soft cotton poplin button-down top and pocketed shorts.

  • Striped linen matching set: $88 (tank); $88 (short). Be the best-dressed guest on the cocktail cruise in a jaunty striped shorts and tank set! Tie-back tank in red stripe, blue and white check, or khaki; shorts come in 6 plain colors.

  • Cotton-linen cardigan: $168. 6 colors. To keep your shoulders warm on chilly evenings.

  • White jeans plus summer = the perfect combo! $250. High-rise stretch denim in 5 colors updated with retro styling and cool patch pockets, inspired by Farrah Fawcett. Pair with a classic striped cotton sweater: $49.90. 5 colorways.

  • Printed midi dress: $495. A romantic neckline and flowy midi skirt make an effortless dress for dinner at the club!

  • Striped, red knit midi dress: $174. Flattering vertical stripes, flowy skirt, in an uncrushable knit. She’s perfect for car rides, boat rides, and can be dressed up for lunch or dinner.

  • Greek flat sandals: $176.25 (on sale!). Black or natural. Perfect for both a morning coffee run and evening cocktail cruise!

  • Pack like a pro in this large weekender bag with a nifty shoe compartment: $150.40 (on sale!). 8 colors in canvas and 4 in recycled poly.

  • Come prepared for a beach picnic with this snazzy lightweight cooler: $89. Many fun stripes and colorways. Water-tight recycled PVC lining, foldable, includes a shoulder strap and leather handles. Holds 12 cans.

  • Classic Boat and Tote: from $44.95. 12 colors. A preppy-favorite, washable bag that lasts forever.

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Classic white tennis dress

Scented candle

Scalloped shorts

Midi dress

Raffia tennis tote

Striped shorts set

Cotton PJs

Packable cooler

Cotton-linen cardigan

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