Look around and you’ll notice that everyone and everything is more casual. So how do you look put together without looking, you know, too put together? The key is dressing up the casual pieces you know and love and mixing them in with dressier classics. Shop with intention and look for colors and textures that make basic items appear more interesting.
Front two pockets, Interlocking U with a red, white and gray plaid design. This Antigua polo is perfect for your comfort and to show your UTES athletic pride with the athletic logo on the left side of the chest. Made in Italy, this dress shirt features a point collar and buttoned barrel cuffs. The multi-colored check design easily complements most suits or jackets, along with a solid-colored tie.
The popularity of the polo was given a big boost when President Eisenhower was seeing wearing one. Golf courses began changing their dress codes to allow for polos on the course. The following year, Lacoste, who was nicknamed “the Crocodile,” adhered the now famous reptilian logo to the breast of the shirt. And in 1933, the retired player began to manufacture his garment for the masses. Despite the name by which it is now known, the polo shirt did not emerge from the “sport of kings” but from the game of tennis. Today we’ll take a look at how to elevate it beyond the realm of casual Fridays and suburban dad-dom — how to wear a polo with style.
We offer a variety of timeless shirts that are made for all-day comfort. For easy care, all of our women’s short sleeve polo shirts are machine-washable. Browse the men’s dress shirts at Old Navy and find the perfect fit four your wardrobe, personal style and attitude.
The quality of a dress shirt comes down to its craftsmanship. Always pay attention to fine details such as seams, buttons, and stitching. Features like tightly-sewn buttons, clean stitching, matching patterns, symmetrical collars, and Polo Ralph Lauren t shirt split yokes are some of the markers of a well-made dress shirt. Overall, our top pick is Nordstrom’s Pinpoint Dress Shirt for its classic, button-down style. It’s a solid go-to for work and occasions that call for something nice.
Our lightweight polo shirt is perfect for dressing up any sweater and outfit. A polo with a longer placket/more buttons looks especially nice under a jacket, as it harkens more to the dress shirt. To go up another level of formality, swap a cotton polo for a retro-styled wool knit one. These sweater shirts often come with contrasting colors on the collar/arm bands, as well as a banded bottom (don’t wear them with low-rise pants, lest your top turn into a midriff). It’s not a look for every guy, but can be handsome on some. Polos are available in a variety of materials from natural to synthetic.
With the interlocking U logo repeated across the entire shirt, no one will doubt your loyalty. These high quality polo’s from Under Armour are great for any occasion. Live that Summer feeling with this new floral Luau shirt from Chiliwear! This red polo dress shirts shirt features two parallel floral designs down the front. Show your sense of style along with your Utah Utes pride with this Colosseum polo. Comfortable yet stylish, Nordstrom’s Smartcare Pinpoint Dress Shirt offers great quality for the price.
For a more comfortable option, go with Bonobos’ Flannel Shirt . It’s made from a stretchy, soft twill and comes in a myriad of colors and sizes as well as three fits . The dress shirt’s gingham pattern is also a fun way to add some texture to an outfit. Six colors are available including Aqua, Green, and Grey, and you’ll probably want to stock up on multiples as Tie Bar offers discounts on quantities of three. Keep in mind that the shirt is only available in a Trim Fit.