Three Ways To Wear A Polo Shirt This Season

GETTING THE FUNDAMENTALS RIGHT

Are your a fan of the essential that is a polo shirt? With the temperatures now on the rise and the arrivals for this season’s polo shirts collection now in full swing  here are our top three styling tips of how to wear a polo shirt this season, ranging from standalone wear to using a polo as more of a statement piece.

AS A STATEMENT PIECE

We have come to appreciate a Appreciate a Plain Polo Shirt without the trimmings over the past 50 years. Well suited for those who have been hitting the gym of late, opting for a Polo as a stand alone option makes for an excellent look for those who want to rid themselves of the peppy ivy league or golfer look from their casual wear. Short or Long Sleeved, tucked or tucked, opt for a quality cashmere option from the likes of John Smedley  and combine with a pair of tailored trousers and a woven belt that offers a subtle, single colourway. To pull off look off make sure your fit is correct. Not too tight or too loose is optimal for standalone wearers.

UNDER A SUIT JACKET

A Friday favourite here at Stuarts London HQ a long or short sleeve polo shirt underneath a blazer or suit jacket offers a slightly more formal look for the transitional periods of the year when winter attire simply will not do. Best pulled off by letting the rest of your outfit doing the talking, opt for a plain polo shirt in a colourway that compliments your tailoring with a fit that  follows the steps highlighted above. Worn with tailored trousers or slim fit denim from the likes of Jacob Cohen stay away from jazzy accessories and fashions trainers to keep the look clean and collected.

MAKE A STATEMENT

One for the less formal occasions this is a look that will enhance your game over the coming months. Allowing your individualism to shine though, the look is perfected by using a polo shirt with a bit of swagger. Using your polo shirt as a statement piece select an option that offers vibrant colours or an unique pattern or construction and layer underneath a Leather Jacket or Harrington jacket of your choice. Completed with a pair of vintage denim from the likes of Levi’s Vintage enhance the look by combining with statement footwear and accessories such as a Bucket Hat to top off the look.

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CIRCOLO 1901	BARACUTA	LACOSTE
Light Blue Herringbone Stretch Blazer	Petrol Blue  G9 Original Harrington Jacket	Bordeaux L.12.12 Polo Shirt