{"id":143081,"date":"2026-08-10T11:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/143081\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:52:17","slug":"polo-shirt-dresses-are-the-unexpected-trend-in-copenhagen-and-theyre-perfect-for-late-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/143081\/","title":{"rendered":"Polo-shirt dresses are the unexpected trend in Copenhagen, and they’re perfect for late summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

At this point in summer, you\u2019ve probably mined the depths of every possible dress<\/a> you can think of, from liquid slips to lace to linen (not forgetting prairie dresses, puff-sleeved dresses and polka-dot dresses<\/a>). There might be one left, however; a style that will keep you in a one-piece until autumn – or maybe even into autumn: the polo-shirt dress. <\/p>\n

Like the item of clothing from which it originates, the polo-shirt dress is practical-first, although you can definitely make it dressier if you so desire. Somewhere between a polo shirt and a shirt dress, it makes for a kind of casual that\u2019s grown-up and quietly glamorous.<\/p>\n

At Copenhagen Fashion Week, Nana Asamoah<\/a> chose a tomato polo-shirt dress for her first day of events around the city. While bold enough to compete with the capital\u2019s exuberant looks, the S\u00e9zane dress looked more comfortable than most with roomy sleeves, plus a relaxed silhouette (only its thigh-high silhouette might have stopped her from hopping on two wheels between appointments). She wore it with minimal heeled flip-flops<\/a>, but it\u2019s the kind of cut that you could pair with the flat version (or, indeed, loafers<\/a>, ballet flats<\/a> or boat shoes; trainers might be too on the nose for a polo-shirt dress). <\/p>\n

\u201cIt felt incredibly comfortable to wear. Although it\u2019s a short dress, the fabric has a substantial weight to it, which gives it great structure,\u201d Asamoah told Harper\u2019s Bazaar, adding that she already has plans for how to wear it post-summer. \u201cAs we move into autumn, I\u2019d style it with tailored trousers or knee-high boots, finished with a long, structured coat. It\u2019s such a versatile piece that can easily transition between seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Many trends that take a sideways look at an archetype or aesthetic \u2013 in this case \u2018preppy\u2019 \u2013 come from the mind of Miuccia Prada. The polo-shirt dress is no exception, with both of her labels offering versions of the garment (Miu Miu\u2019s<\/a> is the sportier, with a bonded cotton piqu\u00e9 fabrication and tennis-dress inspo; Prada\u2019s<\/a> is also piqu\u00e9 but comprises variegated stripes on a canary yellow background, bringing retro flavour). Paloma Wool\u2019s<\/a> dress, a subtle blue-grey and gently flaring to finish at the ankle, is the simple yet effective work piece you\u2019ve spent all summer looking for. <\/p>\n

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To know how to style the polo-shirt dress so the overall look isn\u2019t too PE, take inspiration from the polo shirt itself. Jalil Johnson<\/a>, the writer behind the Substack Considered Yourself Cultured<\/a>, has been doubling up his polos in contrast shades all summer. You could take a similar approach with your polo-shirt dress, layering another polo underneath so its collar pops out to say hello, as well as its cuffs if you roll the outer sleeves just so. In September, you can bring a \u2018back-to-school\u2019 energy to these styles, belting a cardigan on top, adding a turtleneck underneath or draping a cable-knit jumper around your shoulders (the theme is \u2018elegant librarian\u2019). <\/p>\n

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