Its a tremendous garment that should be abused no longer.
Once the tennis shirt the polo moniker stuck to this day.
These are cooler shirts intended to be worn during physical activity rather than as a fashion statement.
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They have ribbed bands on the sleeves or cuffs, and the overall look is more professional than casual.
They should have a bit of billow at the sides, particularly around the waist.
Short-sleeved polos are the most common and should land partway down your bicep.
Long-sleeved ones should have cuffed sleeves that allow you to push them up so they emphasize your forearms.
Again, since these are intended for movement, they shouldnt restrict mobility around the elbows.
Buttons
Button at least one button.
The more intentional it appears, the better.
If it sticks out like an accident, youre failing.
Collar
Polo players fell in love with these shirts because the collars were loose and laid flat.
Pockets
Rarely if ever do pocketed polo shirts look good.
The pockets arent used, they sag after washing, and detract from the overall appeal of the shirt.
For safetys sake, avoid.
Colors
What colors you should have are largely in how you use them.
Darker ones are more stylish and look better when tucked in.
They are also better forwearing with an undershirtfor a semi-casual evening out.
Colors should almost always be solid all the way around, unless youre trying to make it casual.
Thats a failure of grandiose proportions.
If you dont have a belt, better to leave it untucked, as you look incomplete.
