How to Build a Björn Borg-Inspired Tennis Outfit

A Borg-inspired tennis outfit starts with a few distinctive pieces: a FILA polo, simple shorts and, if you want the full court look, socks and a headband. You can wear the pieces together or bring one into an everyday outfit. The trick is deciding which detail will lead the look.

Start with a FILA polo

Our Björn Borg collection includes FILA BB1 polos and other Borg-inspired pieces. Look closely at the collar, stripes and colour accents when choosing your shirt. A white polo with a contrasting collar or fine pinstripes gives you several details to coordinate without needing a brightly coloured outfit.

For a bolder combination, choose a coloured polo and keep the shorts plain. Repeat one small colour detail elsewhere in the outfit rather than trying to match every piece.

Choose shorts that work with the shirt

FILA Hightide and Brookes are among the designs in our tennis shorts collection. Compare the waistband, leg length and listed measurements as well as the colour. These details make as much difference to the finished outfit as the logo.

White and gardenia are worth comparing carefully. Gardenia is an off-white shade, so it may contrast with a brighter white polo. Use the written colour description alongside the product photos, especially when putting together separates.

Three ways to wear the look

• The complete court outfit: start with a white polo and pale shorts, then add tennis socks and a headband. Keep the accessory colours connected to the shirt’s detailing.
• The everyday polo: wear the shirt with plain trousers or jeans you already own. Let the collar and stripes carry the look; the rest can stay simple.
• The casual shorts combination: pair retro tennis shorts with a plain T-shirt. This is an easy way to wear a distinctive pair without building a full matching outfit.

Add the finishing details

Browse our tennis accessories for socks, headbands and wristbands. For a complete tennis look, these can tie the outfit together. For everyday wear, try one accessory first and see how it works with the clothes.

Check the fit before ordering

Lay a similar garment that fits you well flat, without stretching it. Compare its measurements with the individual listing’s size guide. A pit-to-pit measurement is the width across a garment, not a body chest circumference; check which measurement the guide uses.

For shorts, check the waistband and length information where provided. For every piece, read the fabric and care details rather than assuming all shirts or shorts from one brand fit or feel the same. If you need help, contact us with the product name and the fit you prefer.

Find your own combination

Explore the FILA collection for separates, or browse our tennis outfits and sets for pieces sold together. Read each set’s description to confirm exactly which garments and accessories are included.