At Bows & Boats, we’re big fans of polo shirts in general (as is anyone who is even somewhat preppy). At the same time, putting a new spin on the classic styling of a polo shirt is always appreciated. One of our favorite innovations is the “Polo Dress.” Although we’ve seen it from a number of brands over the years, we would recommend the Southern Marsh Polo Dress ($72) by Southern Marsh for the lady in your life.

The Polo Dress is available in 4 colors each with a contrasting embroidered duck logo (the navy dress even has two logo color options). Instead of using 100% cotton, Southern Marsh opted for a blend of cotton and elastin fibers that allow for the dress to move with its wearer throughout the day and yet retain its shape; the fabric also helps prevent wrinkles, and for those of us who hate to iron, that is a huge plus. A tapered cut gives the dress that perfect fit and prevents the sometimes boxy look of it’s many competitors.  The next time you’re in the market for a classy casual look, we definitely recommend taking a look at this polo dress.