About Men's Polo Shirts
Men's polo shirts from Lervati: knitted polos, zip-collar polos, ribbed cotton polos and a linen polo. They are the easiest way to look put-together without a jacket. Choose by fabric and collar below; for longer sleeves see our men's knitwear.
How to choose men's polo shirts
By fabric
Knit polos (herringbone texture, diamond texture, vertical stripes, ribbed) for cooler days and a smarter look. Cotton blends (two-button placket, contrast collar and trim) for everyday. The linen polo with chest pocket for hot weather. The long-sleeve pure wool polo jumper for autumn.
By collar and placket
Open V-neck collar with contrast tipping: relaxed. Open placket: easy. Two-button placket: classic. Button-up front: smartest. Zip collar or zip placket: sporty and quickest to adjust. Contrast collar piping or tipping adds detail without a logo.
By fit
Slim fit is named in the ribbed cotton polo. Ribbed and knit polos sit closer than woven cotton polos. If you are between sizes in a ribbed knit, take the larger: it has less give in the length.
Sizing and length
A polo should end at the belt line. Check the sleeve: knit polos here are short-sleeve except the long-sleeve pure wool polo jumper and the half-zip cable-knit polo.
What to wear them with
With a knit polo: straight trousers and loafers. With the linen polo: linen drawstring trousers or shorts and espadrilles or loafers. With a zip-collar polo: chinos and clean trainers. Finish with a watch from men's watches.
Two shirts that sit here
The striped band-collar cotton shirt and the short-sleeve mandarin collar shirt are collarless shirts, not polos. They are in this edit because they do the same job on a warm day: smart without a jacket.
Caring for knit polos
General guidance: wash cool and inside out, and dry flat to keep the collar crisp. The care label on your piece takes precedence.
| Polo type | Occasion | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Knit polo | Dinner, office casual | Knit |
| Zip-collar polo | Weekend, travel | Knit, cotton blend |
| Linen polo | Hot weather | Linen |
| Ribbed cotton polo | Everyday | Cotton blend |
| Long-sleeve polo jumper | Autumn | Pure wool |
FAQ
Can I wear a polo shirt to a smart-casual office?
Yes, in a knit with a structured collar (the diamond-texture knit polo, for example) and with tailored trousers. Avoid logos and loud stripes.
Should a polo be tucked in?
With tailored trousers, tuck it in. With shorts or chinos in a casual setting, leave it out, as long as the hem stops around the belt line.
Why choose a knit polo over a cotton one?
The knit has more drape and looks smarter with trousers; the cotton-blend polo is lighter and easier to wash. For a dinner, knit; for a weekend, cotton.