admin While tennis has its signature crisp whites and pleated skirts, golf style has been in need of a refresh from argyle socks and preppy V-necks. Thankfully, that arrived, and now the best golf clothes for women are also pieces you might want to wear off the course, too.
Designers like Tory Burch, Malbon, and Byrdie are leaning into motifs that harken back to golf’s most stylish days (when golfers like Gary Player and Arnold Palmer sported cardigans, sweater vests, and trousers), but with sweat-wicking materials and more fashion-forward cuts.
Here, shop some of the best golf clothes for women on the market, from polished sweater vests and easy-to-wear dresses, to bucket hats and more— all of which you’ll want to sport even when you aren’t teeing up.
The Best Golf Clothes & Accessories for Women
Dresses
A sporty dress is the workhorse of any golf wardrobe. It’s typically designed with a collar, above-the-knee hemline, and in a performance fabric (stretch cotton piqué, for example). From there, look for differentiating details like pleating, zippers, and piping that lend a preppy touch. You’ll find a classic golf dress from perennial favorites like Adidas, or you can skew retro with a piece like Tory Burch’s chevron stripe polo dress.
Accessories
Half the fun of dressing for a day of sport is the accessorizing. For golf, in particular, the opportunities to add playful touches to your look abound, beginning with the blade putter cover from Random Golf Club, which comes with an embroidered monogram. Other golf-specific pieces like gloves, club bags, and caddie towels can also lend a hand in crafting a stylish moment. Beyond that, curate general outdoor attire such as a straw visor or squeaky-clean white sneakers for Tory Burch.
Outerwear
Because not every day can be 75 degrees and sunny, invest in a few signature jackets, sweatshirts, or sweaters that will complement your golf separates. Tory Burch’s take on the windbreaker this fall is a great place to start if you’re going more traditional, as is Naadam’s varsity cardigan. Or keep it simple and slip into a moisture-wicking performance.
Vests
The sweater vest feels emblematic of retro golf style with its striping, nostalgic color palettes, and perfectly slouched shape. Different riffs on plaid and argyle are in great supply this season, including at Nadaam, which introduced a country club-inspired collection earlier this year. Wales Bonner’s sweater vest with its minty blue and burnt orange palette also feels right for a post-game lunch, perhaps paired with chino trousers.
Skirts
The flit and flutter of a golf skirt can make the entire outfit sing. Other details, like prints, pleating, and especially a skort design, can also make a big difference. Byrdie Golf Social Wear’s festive pattern is an instant mood boost (The Upside, too, with the brand’s charming pink and red striping). If you’re after something more classic, that’s the sweet spot for sportswear giants like Lacoste, with absorbent, lightweight stretch taffeta.
Polos
Simply put, a golf wardrobe is not complete without a polo shirt. Bogner’s breathable cotton-blend piqué is good at regulating moisture and is also designed with preppy striping at the collar and sleeves. You can also go bolder with color and print like Varley’s green shirt or the striped polo at Nylora, which is made from stretch scuba fabric.
Pants
You can take the golf pant a few different directions. Go retro with a tonal check print à la Johnny Miller in the ’70s or even a turquoise-hued abstract motif as spotted at Ralph Lauren. You can also keep it classic and reach for solid neutrals crafted in moisture-wicking stretch jersey.
