Polo Shirts: A staple in menswear for the better part of a century. They can look like anything from frumpy and old-mannish, to trendy and suave. All you have to do is know the difference between what’s stodgy and what’s stylish. And what’s too stylish…
Our first contender… Le Tigre polos. Le Tigre makes them in a variety of nice colours without making you gag on the price tag of a Lacoste polo. Le Tigre’s polos are cotton that’s woven in a style called “point pique” or just “pique” - this refers to the thick, textured surface of the shirt. You want this in your shirt because it’s lightweight but also thick enough that you won’t freeze if the wind picks up while you’re at the beach. The mark of a quality garment is the feel of the fabric – so make sure you find one that you’re comfortable in (Le Tigre is good for this, I find).
If you’re tired of plain old solid-coloured polos, there are lots of great patterns to choose from too. This shirt is by Merc… It’s a little preppy, sort of golfer-crowd but hey, if that’s you this is also a nice polo to buy. I owned one just like it and it gives you that country-club vibe that gold-digging chicks dig – especially if you wear it with loafers and a sweater vest.
Oh, and speaking of ladies. A well-worn polo will get you major curb appeal. Unless you’re seriously gangsta I strongly suggest wearing your polo fitted. It shouldn’t constrict your movement (or make your nipples pop out… this guy in my class wears his like that… it’s not a great look), but it shouldn’t be too baggy either. If you’re that uncomfortable wearing a fitted shirt, however, wearing it a size looser won’t kill your look.
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July 17, 2008
Hm. Have to say that I hate polos and actually every time the BF wears one I have a fantasy about throwing all of his away. But, with a long-sleeved white t-shirt underneath and in a funky color or pattern, I suppose it might be doable.
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July 17, 2008
i don’t know. i was never impressed with polos. if you are going to wear a collar, wear a dress shirt - they are a lot more flexible fashion-wise. they can go with a suit, or with jeans with a graphic t-shirt underneath. they go with nearly any situation.
i think if everyone just got better fits, they would love them - its amazing how a well-fitted well-structured dress shirt can alter your torso shape. they make you look thinner, shoulders broader, and help give that v-shaped look. and there is so much variety available - they dont all come in plastic packages, you know?
check out this place: http://www.listerouge-paris.com/order_your_shirt/excellence.php
July 18, 2008
I love me some polos. you can wear them anywhere…i actually own a couple
-KillSwitch
July 18, 2008
I like long sleeve polos.. or rather, I have one that I like. I used to wear polos but I don’t like the short sleeve strangle on my arms…if I had bulging biceps maybe
July 30, 2008
As long as you get a WELL fitted polo it’ll look good. On the other hand alot of guys wear polos, and usually they’re far too oversized.
July 31, 2008
a year or two ago I was walking through a Foley’s and a mannequin caught my eye. It was wearing a light blue polo that had been dyed and paint splattered. I had to have it… I get at least one compliment on this every time I wear it out - the down side is it has to be dry cleaned because I don’t want the white paint splatter to come off.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z237/cougarclaws/CIMG2531.jpg
found something similar on eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/Ralph-Lauren-Distressed-Vintage-Hand-Dyed-POLO-NWT-L_W0QQitemZ170195652193QQcmdZViewItem
Btw… if you have never been to Foley’s… GO THERE. Its a discount department store with lots of styles. I bought a light cream colored suit there on Saturday for a wedding. $103 with tax
Hooked up with the maid of honor but couldn’t get the lay because of logistical problems. =\