POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, worn by model with black wide-leg pants and a knit over one shoulder POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, on figure, three-quarter view POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, on figure, side view POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, on figure, back view
POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, worn by model with black wide-leg pants and a knit over one shoulder
POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, on figure, three-quarter view
POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, on figure, side view
POL Elina Two Way Shirt in white, on figure, back view

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POL Elina Two Way Shirt, White

$179.00

POL sizing. Cut in Australian sizes, 6 to 12. Full measurements in the size guide below.

Complimentary delivery on this piece, Australia-wide.

In white the shape is the whole story, because there is no colour to look at instead. POL cut the Elina square. In a size 10 it is 64cm long, 64cm across the bust and the same at the hem, with the armholes dropped well below the shoulder.

The sleeve is the other decision. Buttons at the cuff and at the elbow let it run full length or stop short, without a roll to slide down.

It is 100% cotton with a classic collar and buttons through the centre front. White goes under a knit as easily as it goes over a camisole, which is the reason to have it in this colour.

Spec

  • 100% cotton
  • Classic collar, centre front buttons
  • Dropped armholes
  • Two-way sleeve, buttons at cuff and elbow
  • Length 64cm, half bust 64cm, half hem 64cm, size 10
  • Sizes 6 to 12, Australian sizing

Fit. Oversized and boxy through the body.

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POL is an Australian label, founded by Sam Jones in 2008, and cuts in Australian sizes, which are the same as UK sizes. Knits and some tops come in letter sizes instead: an XS is an AU 8, S an AU 10, M an AU 12, L an AU 14 and XL an AU 16. The measurements below are the house's own, in centimetres, taken from the body rather than the garment.

Size chart

AU / UK Letter Bust Waist Hip
6 XXS 84 68 94
8 XS 88 71 97
10 S 93 76 102
12 M 98 81 107
14 L 103 86 112
16 XL 108 91 117
18 113 96 122

Measurements in centimetres. Body measurements, not garment measurements.

Choosing between two sizes

POL's chart gives the body measurements each size is built on. The house suggests comparing them with your own. Its models generally wear an 8 unless a piece says otherwise. Any style we know to run differently is noted in its Fit line.

How to measure

Bust: around the fullest part.
Waist: around the slimmest part of your natural waist, between the ribcage and the navel.
Hip: around the widest part, at the top of the legs.

Caring for POL knitwear

Check the care label first. If a knit is not dirty, air it between wears instead of washing it.

Hand wash in cool water with a gentle or delicates detergent. The house advises against woolwash, which can make dyes run. A little hair conditioner leaves natural-fibre knits softer.

Roll the knit in a clean towel to lift out the water, reshape it while damp and dry it flat in the shade. Never on the line, which stretches it. Store it folded, not on a hanger.

Some pilling is normal on cotton, merino and cashmere, mostly under the arms and where a bag strap rubs. Hand washing helps, as does keeping knits away from fleece-lined jackets and rough surfaces. A pilling shaver, run lightly over the fabric pulled taut, lifts what appears. Take off jewellery that could snag before you put a knit on.

For everything else, follow the care label sewn into the piece.

Still not sure

We have handled these pieces and can tell you how a particular style sits against the chart. Write to us before you order, or come and try it in Red Hill. The full edit is in our POL collection.

Cold gentle machine wash. Line dry or dry flat in the shade. Warm iron if it needs it.

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