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The best polo shirts for men combine comfort and style in one versatile design. Hoodie For Men Pullover

Polo shirts are more formal than a button-down, yet a bit dressier than a t-shirt or a tank top. You could, in good conscience, head to the office or a nice restaurant in a polo shirt. With the right styling, you could even wear one under a suit. Or you could pair one with some shorts and head to the golf course or casual dinner with friends.

There’s almost no setting where a polo shirt doesn’t do the trick. But aside from its versatility, the polo shirt is notable for its almost universal level of comfort. Polos tend to hang loose around the frame and the adjustable neck ensures near-constant breathability. And while they may have gotten their start on the tennis courts, these basics now comes in a variety of styles for different occasions. We evaluated the options found 10 of the best polo shirts we highly recommend, wherever you may be headed.

Sizes: XS-4XL | Colors: White, black, blue, green, brown, red, pink and more (30 in total) | Material: 100% cotton

No list of Polo shirts would be complete without a Lacoste mention. The French brand, created by the pioneering tennis player Rene Lacoste, quite literally invented the style. The classic fit polo is available in 30 colors, so there’s bound to be one to catch your eye. 

Sizes: S-4XL | Colors: White, burgundy, navy, red, green, gray, light blue, black | Material: 60% cotton, 40% polyester

This Dickies option goes the minimal route with a three-button closure and a logoless front. The simplicity of the shirt’s design makes it an ideal canvas for a wide variety of styling options. Plus, $17.99 price tag makes it hard to beat.

Sizes: S-XXL | Colors: Black, yellow, brown | Material: 79% linen, 21% nylon

No brand can nab an elevated basic quite like Theory. Their take on the polo incorporates linen for extra breathability, which also elevates the look and feel.

Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: Charcoal, off white | Material: 100% cotton

This Paul Cotton style eschews buttons for a simpler, cleaner appearance. The brand opts for a more minimal approach to your classic polo that still retains the general essence of the silhouette. 

Sizes: S-XXL | Colors: Striped, army green | Material: 100% organic cotton 

Who said polos needed to be solid? Scotch and Soda flips all the rules with a multi-color striped version that puts fun first. Yes, it’s a bit bold but here’s the perfect polo for when you want to make a statement.

Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: Black, off white | Material: 100% cotton

If you’re hoping to transition this style into chillier climes, then this long sleeved polo from Cos is a top choice. The 100% cotton shirt comes in two colors and is styled to fit oversized for a cooler, more relaxed look.

Sizes: S-XXL | Colors: 50+ | Material: 100% cotton

While Lacoste may have invented the style, it was Ralph Lauren who gave the shirt its enduring name when he included the shirt as part of his Polo line in 1972. No polo shirt collection is complete without this classic, which is cut from 100% cotton with a ribbed collar and embroidered logo.

Sizes: XXS-3XL | Colors: White, gray, black, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, navy | Material: 72% cotton, 28% polyester

The Kanoko material of this Uniqlo polo was engineered with a special dry function to enhance its smooth and comfortable feel. The two white buttons provide an elegant contrast to some of the bolder colors.

Sizes: S-XXL | Colors: White, orange, blue, black, gray, green | Material: 94% polyester, 6% spandex

 Whether you’re on the golf course or the tennis court, this polo was made with sports in mind. Thanks to a stretchy, sweat-wicking technology, you can stay comfortable and active for longer. 

Sizes: S-XXL | Colors: Black | Material: 100% cotton

This one’s for the folks who love prints. Ted Baker upped the ante with an embroidered floral design that transforms the polo to a fashion piece. It’s a style that’s not for the faint of heart. 

In researching this list of polos, we kept in mind material, variety of color, fit and brand expertise. We wanted to provide something for everyone: from the low-key dresser to the lover of prints, from the workwear fan to the athlete. And of course, we needed the range of prices to feel accessible to all buyers, no matter their budget.

A shirt made from 100% cotton tends to be more breathable, and it stands to reason that this fabric also makes a polo more comfortable. Blended fabrics, on the other hand, are typically used to increase durability and stain resistance at a lower price point.

Most polos on the market are built from a piqué knit, which is a specific weaving technique that gives polo shirts their characteristic waffle-like texture. This piqué knit allows shirts to not only be stretchy and flexible, but breathable as well.

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