polo shirt

Casual collared top

A polo shirt is a casual short-sleeved shirt with a collar, a few buttons at the neck, and typically made of knitted cotton or synthetic fabric.

Originally designed for tennis and polo players, it became everyday casual wear by the mid-20th century.

The style occupies a middle ground between a t-shirt and a dress shirt, making it acceptable in many workplaces with relaxed dress codes.

He wore a polo shirt tucked into khakis.

garment

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • piquéTextured woven fabric
  • jerseyKnitted pullover garment
  • knitLoop yarn into fabric

collar · placket · button · sleeve · cuff · hem · vent · embroidery · logo · branding

preppy

Lacoste

French sportswear brand

country club · yacht club · golf course · chinos · khakis · loafers · boat shoes · blazer · Hamptons · Nantucket

sporty

golf

Club-and-ball course sport

performance · athletic · activewear · tournament · club · team · uniform · sponsor · player · caddie

casual

weekend

End-of-week rest days

everyday · laid-back · easygoing · effortless · smart-casual · untucked · versatile · comfortable · wardrobe · staple

workwear

uniform

Identical throughout

service · embroidered · logo · name tag · staff · employee · branded · professional · practical · durable

Categories
Opposites
formality level

polo shirtdress shirt

Formal button-up top

evening wear · tank top · undershirt

collar and construction style

polo shirtmock neck

Low standing collar

henley · turtleneck · t-shirt · crew neck · tank top

athletic vs. non-athletic origin

polo shirtwork shirt

Rugged occupational garment

leather jacket · hoodie · tie-dye shirt · flannel shirt · denim shirt

Family

shirt, shirts, pullover, polo, shirted, shirtless, shirting, polos, polonaise

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G