The Best Golf Dresses for Women
Form meets function meets fashion in this sporty, flirty roundup.
The golf dress has a rich, if complicated, history. Early women golfers were required to wear long skirts and getups, layered with bunched fabrics—the same restrictive petticoats and ensembles they would wear for a day about town. In the 1900’s, women golfers finally saw hemlines raised and athletic-specific silhouettes and fabrics, as well as the invention of the skort and, um, the option to wear trousers.
Today, golf dresses embrace the element of choice so hard fought by pioneering women in the sport. Contemporary styles take on the best of those philosophies: elevated styles and flattering cuts made for sportswear that you want to wear on the course but can also transition to business, nights out, or daytime excursions with friends. Performance fibers pack the latest in athleisure technology to create temperature-regulating, moisture-wicking, stretchy styles that hold up to the demands of the sport, in many cases also now taking measures to make sure they’re not also damaging the environment in the process. To meet the needs of the busy, stylish golfer, these looks have built-in or detachable liners and look pretty while also being machine washable.
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Golf fashion has come a long way from requiring dresses to allowing women to choose to. This list embraces the market’s variety, with options varying in length, sleeve style, neckline, fiber, and, of course, aesthetics. Whether you’re after a monochrome, minimalist sport-inspired shift or a vibrant, floral, pleated slip, there’s a perfect golf dress (or two) for you.
Featured Brands: Renwick | Goldie Byrd | A.Putnam | Byrdie Golf Social Wear | Fairway & Greene | Tuckernuck | PXG | The Garde | Tory Burch | Lilly Pulitzer | Lacoste | Malbon | Addison Bay | Southern Tide | Spanx | Adidas | Rhone
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Renwick Stretch Sleeveless Cotton Polo Dress
Available in sleeveless and full-sleeve styles, this fair trade cotton performance dress packs all of the style, versatility, and sporty ease of the men’s golf polo into one collared dress. It’s designed for the course (read: sustainable, soft, stretchy, and machine washable) plus you can dress it up or down while feeling good about how it looks and how it’s made.
$98
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Goldie Byrd The Goldie Dress
Inspired by Hollywood starlets and coastal California glam, this svelte golf dress is designed for sport while giving fashion. The belt accentuates the waist and provides a “dressed-up” feel, though it’s also removable for added versatility. This knockout scarlet is a signature piece, though the brand also offers more neutral hues and one luxe emerald—all of which accent the gold hardware detailings.
$188
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A.Putnam Rita Dress
The cushioning empire waist and breezy flared hemline make this dress a flattering fit that’s a pure delight to swing in. Also joyful is the dress’ backstory, named for one of the designer’s Italian madres who would certainly approve of the silhouette’s elegance and practicality, with plenty of pockets and sleeves that stay put.
$260
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Byrdie Golf Social Wear Short Sleeve Hayden Dress
This all-star dress is a bestseller that frequently sells out but does get restocked, so if you don’t see your dream size and color combo, you can sign up for the brand’s waitlist. Currently, the button-down short sleeve dress is available in this peony pink, a bright green gingham, and a springy micro-print floral. Each comes with matching under shorts that also have pockets, which also look great in an outfit all of their own.
$165
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Fairway & Greene Milli Dress
Available in three different wildflower pastel hues, this quintessential golf dress is designed for the player who knows what they like. In addition to pockets, this dress comes with a removable belt and knit undershorts, all in one moisture-wicking, machine washable, UV-ray protecting ensemble.
$175
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Tuckernuck White Embroidered Sleeveless Seersucker Alcott Golf Dress
Two unique details in particular make this golf dress noteworthy. Firstly, the cotton-blend performance fabric is knit in a seersucker weave for a delightfully textured, breathable, airy look and feel. Secondly, the hemline features garden embroidery for a personalized, artisanal touch. And though it may look delicate, it’s truly designed for sport—just throw in the cold wash for easy care.
$148
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PXG Women's The LBD Snap Dress
Enter, golf’s sartorial response to fashion’s little black dress. Formulated in a luxe, soft, stretchy Japanese waffle-pattern fabric of eco-conscious and performance-ready recycled polyester, this monochromatic slip features color-blocked along the neckline and shoulder, as well as a dare we say sexy snap design along the side bodice that will move with you and accentuate your swing.
$195
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The Garde THE AUDREY DRESS NOIR
Here, the classic wardrobe staple of the women’s polo golf dress gets a frilly makeover thanks to an asymmetrical ruffle elongating the bodice, adding visual intrigue without distracting from your game. The temperature-regulating, smooth pique fabric makes this dress great for golf or business casual fare, and the get-up comes with detachable shorts for sport. Don’t miss the Italian marble buttons along the collar.
$235
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Tory Burch STRETCH GOLF DRESS
A classic fit-and-flare cut gives this golf dress a timeless, elegant feel. Available in a creamy ivory and effortless navy, the vintage-inspired silhouette, which hits just above the knee making it one of the longer styles on this list, receives a modern upgrade in the form of a playfully utilitarian metallic belt that’s removable depending on the day’s vibe.
$358
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Lilly Pulitzer UPF 50+ Luxletic Kathy Scallop Dress
For the Lilly lovers out there, this athletic dress is a vibrant answer to women’s golf wear. The signature, saturated print actually takes its name and inspiration from the print, with teal and magenta florals animating the bodice, reminiscent of those famous Augusta azalea blooms. Also not to be missed are the scalloped hemline, zip-up front, and removable jersey under shorts.
$198
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Lacoste Women's Ultra Dry Heritage Trim Golf Dress
Intersecting statement trim adds a fashion-forward touch to this legacy brand golf dress. Made from recycled fibers to minimize environmental impact, this thoughtful ensemble also features a removable liner for easy wear and care. The signature Lacoste crocodile can be found winking from the chest, with a sister motif along the undershorts.
$155
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Malbon Lauren Dress
This dress is quintessentially Malbon: streamlined, minimalist, and casually, effortlessly cool. The mock neckline here and knitted accents give this slip a cozy, modern feel while still staying true to its sporty, athletic roots. It’s also available in a gold ochre and crisp white—just take note of the logo, sometimes a cursive “m” and sometimes, as in this version, the brand’s playful “buckets” character, embroidered for safe keeping.
$168
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Addison Bay Active Pique Augusta Dress
The stylish drop waist and pleated, flared hemline gives this athletic dress a sense of movement and spirit that’s retro in feel, reminiscent of iconic fashion silhouettes of yore. A hidden zipper neckline adds flexibility in styling, as does the retrained ultramarine blue and dove white color palette. Pair with your favorite compression or bike shorts for golf.
$166
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Southern Tide Lyllee ST Geo Printed Performance Dress
The architectural, zigzag-esque design of this geometric athletic dress makes this silhouette a bit of a chameleon, able to take you from the course to drinks with friends and whatever else the day calls for. In addition to this navy rendition, the dress also comes in a mint julep color way. Princess seams give this slip a fitted, secure feel that’s also flattering, aided by the slight A-line structure and statement ribbing along the hem.
$148
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Spanx Zip Front Dress
In addition to being a sleek, stylish option for the golf course, this dress-and-under-short-combo is uber practical, packed with the brand’s “take off” technology for seamless bathroom breaks.The sporty racerback style, which comes in white, black, navy, vermillion, and emerald, makes this great for layering under a sun shirt or golf cardigan for the course.
$138
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Rhone Stance Rib Dress
In three trendy color swatches—stone, smoky sage, and iced blueberry—this raglan-sleeve knit dress is designed for long-lasting wear that offers style without sacrificing performance. One example: the under shorts are lined with the brand’s signature “Goldfusion” technology which imbue an anti-microbial gold treatment for odor control that also extends the dress’ life. See also, the zip-front and statement front pockets (to name a few).
$128
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adidas Sleeveless Golf Dress & Shorts Set
Another wardrobe essential dress and matching shorts combo, this minimalist silhouette features a lowkey zip-up front and monochrome, polo-style point collar. This walnut hue can be worn throughout the change of seasons, but the navy and white options are also great choices for the golf capsule wardrobe enthusiast. The statement pleat along the bottom hem gives this shift dress its confident character.
$110
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