The Knitted Polo Shirt Is A Summer Essential
It may be one of summer’s longest running preppy staples, but the knitted polo shirt has had somewhat of a renaissance moment this year. From capsule classics to high street steals, here’s where to get the best ones from this season and how to style them…
A cotton polo shirt on a guy has kind of become the menswear answer to skinny jeans. Not deeply offensive, but you know, not that cool anymore. But a knitted polo shirt? A knitted polo shirt we can fully get on board with. Tapping into this season’s love affair with all things Italian style – we’re thinking Jude Law in The Talented Mr Ripley – the classic wardrobe staple tucked into slightly high-waisted pleated chinos and paired with loafers… * chef’s kiss.
Look to the menswear brands where capsule wardrobe is their USP: J. Crew, Sunspel, Reiss and the like. They all do beautifully crafted, soft-to-the-skin offering in muted shades, from off-white to cool cappuccinos to summer blues.
If you’re after something that feels a little more elevated and that’s going to make a bit more of a statement, check out Scott Fraser Collection. They create batches of slow fashion pre-ordered pieces so not only is it a unique and exclusive offering but a sustainable one too. The Ripley knit polo in limoncello and off-white gets its name from our aforementioned menswear crush, and it will become a much-loved piece in your wardrobe whether paired with pleated trousers to layered casually over a vest and swim shorts.
On the highstreet, check out ARKET and M&S for pieces that belie their affordable price tags; and AllSaints and H&M for slouchier, statement shirts in knitted stripes which feel a little more contemporary.
Shop our edit of the best knitted polo shirts for men below…
Textured Cotton Polo Shirt
Gant
£62.50
Gant may have once been the epitome of dad fashion but they nail it with wardrobe staples. Take this milky off-white knitted polo and pair with baby blue track pants for a contemporary take on retro. Size up for a cooler, slouchier fit.
Ripley Ischia knit shirt
Scott Fraser Collection
Releasing Mid-August
Inspired by Jude Law in the iconic and effortlessly stylish The Talented Mr Ripley, Scott Fraser’s limoncello and ice cream knit will become a much-loved piece in your summer wardrobe
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