Brand profile

Oh Polly

British direct-to-consumer womenswear brand known for bodycon dresses and glamorous party and occasion wear.

GlasgowOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Y2KStyle
$$Price

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What to know about Oh Polly

Built for going out, not everyday

The core is bodycon dresses, corseted and cut-out occasionwear, party tops, swimwear and matching sets — clothes aimed at nights out rather than daily basics.

Sells through social, not stores

Founded in Glasgow in 2015, it grew largely direct-to-consumer via social media, adding pop-ups like a London Covent Garden space rather than a wholesale network.

Runway shows at mid-market prices

It has staged shows at London and New York Fashion Week and runs sister activewear label Bo+Tee, with offices from Liverpool to Los Angeles, Dhaka and Guangzhou.

How Oh Polly fits

Overall fit

runs small

Oh Polly pieces are typically cut tight and body-hugging, and many shoppers find them snug or small compared to standard UK sizing.

Tip: Consider sizing up, especially in corseted or structured styles and if you have a fuller bust.

runs smallvery tightsize upsnug on the bustshort length

Medium confidence · based on 12 sources

Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.

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Babyboo

$$Party dressesSydney, Australia

Corset and bodycon going-out dresses, same price tier

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Showpo

$$Going-out looksSydney, Australia

Australian social-first take on trend-led going-out wear

What changes: Broader casual and workwear mix, less body-con focus

Oh Polly fit questions

Does Oh Polly run big or small?

Oh Polly runs small. Consider sizing up, especially in corseted or structured styles and if you have a fuller bust. Oh Polly pieces are typically cut tight and body-hugging, and many shoppers find them snug or small compared to standard UK sizing.

How does Oh Polly fit?

Oh Polly pieces are typically cut tight and body-hugging, and many shoppers find them snug or small compared to standard UK sizing. Overall shape: very fitted, bodycon.

Brand facts

Oh Polly is a British online womenswear label founded in Glasgow in 2015 by Claire Henderson, built on bodycon dresses, corseted and cut-out occasionwear, going-out tops, swimwear and matching sets. The company operates from Glasgow with additional offices in Liverpool, Los Angeles, Dhaka and Guangzhou, and runs sister activewear brand Bo+Tee. It sells largely direct through social media, has staged runway shows at London and New York Fashion Week, and supplements e-commerce with pop-up retail, including a London Covent Garden space.

Founded
2015
Origin
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Made in
China, United Kingdom
Price
$$
Focus
Womenswear
Facts checked
August 2026
Styles
Y2K, Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear

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