Polo shirts for work - any recommendations?

[Solari]

Hi all,

I recently started work at a more casual establishment and am looking to buy a couple of polo shirts (open to short and long-sleeve) to wear (and wash) on a 2-3 times per week basis.

Ideally want something with a comfortable fit, natural fabric and can hold its structure through many washes.

Any recommendations please?

I have quite short arms too so somewhat concerned about the long-sleeves.

 

[tnjed]

I wear long sleeve polos to work, even if it's warm out. Short sleeve polos tucked into trousers seem odd to me, but some people can definitely pull it off. Kent Wang polos are good. I have one and enjoy wearing it. I had to size up but look at his measurement charts. I would think you can shorten the sleeves on a long sleeve polo, but maybe I am incorrect. Berg & Berg long sleeve polos look good too, but I do not own any. Simon from Permanent Style was offering some polo shirts but they were a bit pricey and I think they are sold out now.

 

[aristoi bcn]

https://angloitalian.com/products/polo-navy-m

https://thearmoury.com/collections/polos

 

[GoIrish]

2nd the Kent Wang recommendation. Excellent quality, especially for the price. I size up as well.

 

[adagio]

2nd the Kent Wang recommendation. Excellent quality, especially for the price. I size up as well.

I agree on the Kent Wang although I don't have the long sleeve version. Recently bought one of these https://lucafaloni.com/collections/long-sleeved-polo-shirts and I'm very impressed with this brand.

 

[Solari]

2nd the Kent Wang recommendation. Excellent quality, especially for the price. I size up as well.

Hmm I'm usually a small or medium so maybe I'll go for medium. How are the sleeves on the long-sleeves? are they quite long or short?

 

[Solari]

I agree on the Kent Wang although I don't have the long sleeve version. Recently bought one of these https://lucafaloni.com/collections/long-sleeved-polo-shirts and I'm very impressed with this brand.

Thanks. They look nice! How long are the luca faloni sleeves?

 

[cookiemonster89]

Hi all,

I recently started work at a more casual establishment and am looking to buy a couple of polo shirts (open to short and long-sleeve) to wear (and wash) on a 2-3 times per week basis.

Ideally want something with a comfortable fit, natural fabric and can hold its structure through many washes.

Any recommendations please?

I have quite short arms too so somewhat concerned about the long-sleeves.

I'll 2nd kent & wang

 

[adagio]

Thanks. They look nice! How long are the luca faloni sleeves?

I got a size large and I would say the sleeves are 34" similar to my formal shirts. I haven't measured them though.

 

[knittieguy]

Hmm I'm usually a small or medium so maybe I'll go for medium. How are the sleeves on the long-sleeves? are they quite long or short?

If you are normally a small or medium, go with large for Kent Wang. Seriously. I'm normally a medium-to-large and had to go with XXL for Wang. His shirts are nice, but sizes are very small.

Surprisingly, Charles Tyrwhitt actually makes some extremely nice polos with good collars, like this one. http://www.ctshirts.com/us/sky-blue...BQSjXj6Z22mzIE6shoCMuoQAvD_BwE&marketing=true

and

http://www.ctshirts.com/us/blue-and...64&start=47&cgid=casualwear-polo-rugby-shirts

 

[comrade]

L.L. Bean Double L polos are well-made and inexpensive.
Problem: They run big. I have a big chest and shoulders
and the one's that fit me up top are loose around the middle.
A size down is tight in the chest and shoulders. Nevertheless,
worth looking into.

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/914...ouble-l-polo-long-sleeve-without-pocket&csp=a

 

[12345Michael54321]

I'm not sure why you've posted to Classic Menswear; polo shirts strike me as being much more of a Streetwear and Denim thing. Be that as it may...

For short sleeve polos, I'll recommend Lands' End. They're affordable (particularly when on sale, which is often), come in every color under the sun, come in every size from tiny to huge, are of decent quality, and have no logo or branding on them.

Buy a variety of sizes, cuts, weaves, quality levels, etc., and return the ones you don't like to your nearest Sears store. (While there are still Sears stores.)

For long sleeve polos, I'll recommend wearing an OCBD.

 

[Bounder]

I'll 2nd kent & wang

Kent is just one person. He posts here regularly, is a nice guy and lives in London.

Surprisingly, Charles Tyrwhitt actually makes some extremely nice polos with good collars, like this one. http://www.ctshirts.com/us/sky-blue...BQSjXj6Z22mzIE6shoCMuoQAvD_BwE&marketing=true

Tyrwhitt polos used to be much, much nicer. Up until a few years ago they had heavier fabric, velvet interior cording to keep them from riding up and mother-of-pearl buttons. They also had no branding, which is non-negotiable for me. The current ones are OK but are a pale imitation of their former glory.

I'm not sure why you've posted to Classic Menswear; polo shirts strike me as being much more of a Streetwear and Denim thing.

Don't get me started. In forum years, I must be about 87 because I am constantly having to struggle against the urge to complain about the decadent present and how much worse it is than the forum's largely-mythological golden age.

[minirant]It is kind of depressing to see how many branded threads are on the front page at any one time, though. Those used to be almost non-existent if you didn't count the Anderson & Sheppard expatriates thread.[/minirant]

For long sleeve polos, I'll recommend wearing an OCBD.

From a CM perspective, this is a really, really good idea. I can't think of any situation not involving rugby where it would be better to where a long-sleeved polo shirt than an OCBD.