How to Style Men's Polo Shirts: The 1947 Clothing Guide

If you want versatility in style and comfort in wear, the Polo shirt is the way to go. With a new lineup of Polos made from 100% combed cotton in 1947 Clothing’s Men's Polo Shirts collection, you need look no further. The Polo is dressier than a T-shirt, more laid-back than a button-down, and fluid enough to move comfortably from a work lunch to a weekend hangout to a lazy Sunday brunch. It's put together enough to pass as smart yet casual, completing the wardrobe of the stickler for style in the truest sense of the word!

How to Style Polo Shirts for Men: Outfit Ideas

If Polos were human, they would be notorious for stealing the spotlight while keeping an effortlessly cool vibe. Never one to apologise, one polo can deliver multiple personalities. For a laid-back daytime vibe: a polo pairs perfectly with slim-fit jeans and white sneakers — leave it untucked, roll the sleeves or not, and you are done. If a slightly uplifted look is the objective, the same polo gets tucked in; pair it with chinos or, better still, straight-fit jeans or the super-trending bootcut jeansjacket, and the polo underneath keeps doing the work.

The Dos and Don'ts of Wearing a Polo Shirt

Do: First and foremost: size. Polos should sit snug around the shoulders and chest, touch the skin but not pull the buttons. Leave the top button undone; it's just cool enough to keep the stiff vibe at bay and add a sense of mystery to the look. Size it correctly — a polo should sit close through the shoulders and chest without pulling at the buttons. Do not: Do not pick one size up "for comfort"; an oversized polo reads messy and unkempt. It's like you lost the look just before the finish line, and that is plain sad. It will lose its shape and appear careless. Avoid dressing it up too much, for instance with a blazer or tie; that is simply trying too hard and defeats the whole objective of a polo, which was to appear put together without too much obvious effort.

Who Can Wear a Polo Shirt

Wrong question! Should have asked “Who Cannot Wear a Polo?” and the answer is as simple as it gets: NOBODY! Nothing this cool has ever been this versatile and easy to style as a Polo. it ticks all the check boxes and fulfills with grace, the rotation of a working professional from Friday to Sunday and back through the week again. It suits nearly all age brackets and body types. It's unapologetic and supremely cool and never demands any adjustments!

What 1947 Clothing Brings to the Table

The standout here is the Drop Needle Johnny Collar Polo line — 100% combed cotton, breathable, and finished to resist shrinking wash after wash, currently available as Sea Green Polo, Grey Polo, and White Polo. For shoppers who want the polo silhouette at a lower price point, the brand's classic Plain Polo styles are running in the Men's Sale section — a solid entry option before committing to the premium cotton line. Follow 1947 Clothing on Instagram for outfit inspiration and new colourway drops.