The Polo Dress Is the Silhouette of Summer

June 16, 2021

Everyone’s predicting tennis fashion will ace out the competition this summer. While we don’t completely agree, we do think polo dresses will experience an upswing all season long. While the traditional polo shirt was treated to a revamp, the dress form seemed largely forgotten. Until recently that is. So we’ve decided to set our sights on the versatile silhouette for summer. Brands like Lacoste have been pushing polo dresses to the sporty set. But the dresses can be worn off the court as well. Brands like Zara, Acne Studios, Jacquemus and David Koma are offering up modern takes on the classic warm weather staple. Whether you favor short and striped or looser interpretations, there’s one that fits your lifestyle. Here are the coolest polo dresses for summer.

Polo Dresses 2021 Update

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Jacquemus La Robe Santon in Beige, $520 at Jacquemus
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Zara Zip Polo Dress in Lilac, $25.90 at Zara
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Lacoste Striped Cotton Polo Dress, $155 at Lacoste
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David Koma Spread-Collar Jersey Midi Polo Dress, $670 at Matches Fashion
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Acne Studios Off-White Piqué Polo Dress, $410 at SSENSE
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Anna Quan Laurel Ribbed Cotton Polo Dress in Blue, $415 at Moda Operandi
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Polo Ralph Lauren Embroidered-Logo Polo Dress, $192 at Farfetch
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Helmut Lang Tie Dye Rib Cotton Polo Dress, $255 at Nordstrom
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Urban Outfitters Dale Ribbed Bodycon Polo Dress in Blue, $59 at Urban Outfitters
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WAYF '98 Tiffani Cutout Back Polo Sweater Dress in Lavender, $89 at Nordstrom
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Zara Ribbed Polo Dress in Fuchsia, $25.90 at Zara
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Tory Sport Printed Tech Piqué Polo Dress, $198 at Tory Burch
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Saturday/Sunday Polo Knit Midi Dress in Heather Camel, $118 at Anthropologie

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.