Origin of the men’s polo
The polo originally dates back to the 19th century and was born in Manipur, a state in the far north-east of India. British soldiers were stationed here and founded the first polo club of that era. Attention soon turned to their clothing, because they tied collars to their T-shirts. The buttons were meant to stop the collars from flapping up and down when the players galloped across the field during matches. The men's polo was truly brought to life in the 19th century by the French tennis champion René Lacoste, who designed the polo and introduced it to the general public. It was a huge success! The name Lacoste is inextricably linked to the polo, and to this day Lacoste is one of the leading names for quality polo shirts. It was only in the 1960s that the polo shirt stepped out of its sporting context and became a familiar sight in everyday street style.
Many men use the polo as an alternative to the shirt, a top with a luxurious look. A men's polo can be worn both formally and casually. These shirts create a sporty feel and give you a summery casual look. Wear a brightly coloured polo in spring and opt for a more neutral colour in autumn. Because of this versatility, polo shirts are indispensable in any men's wardrobe today.
Men’s Long-Sleeve Polo Shirts
Everyone knows the short-sleeved polo shirts, but what about the long-sleeved version? It's a variant that is worn a lot, especially in autumn. With a men's long-sleeved polo shirt you're well dressed both for business and leisure. Combine the polo with a chino or trousers on a day when you have no appointments. Your outfit feels comfortable and you look presentable. In your free time, combine the long-sleeved polo with rugged jeans, a bomber jacket and rugged boots for the ultimate casual look.
A bullseye with mens floral-print polos
Men's polos used to always be plain, but that hasn't been the case for a long time. These days they come in all sorts of colours and prints; anything goes nowadays. For men, too, there are now polos with stripes, checks or a fancy floral design. The floral print is perfectly suited to summer days; you can even wear it with shorts. The nice thing about a men's polo with a floral design is that this type of shirt is a great mix of casual and business, and can therefore be combined with various garments.
You can choose to wear the polo with jeans or a chino together with a pair of cool sneakers, creating a casual look. Or wear your polo in a business style with a pair of trousers, combined with a nice blazer and a pair of formal shoes, which reinforces the business look even more. A floral-print polo is a bull's-eye thanks to its many characters for the right occasion.
The buttons on a men's polo
Buttons determine your outfit. With the buttons of a polo you decide how casual, chic or fashionable you make your outfit. The general rule is that you should do up at least one button. Leaving all buttons open makes you come across as untidy and sloppy. Three buttons done up radiates a stylish, fashionable vibe. Anything in between can pass for casual, sporty or chic – depending, of course, on the rest of your outfit.
Different fits for men’s polos
Polo shirts come in many different fits. The three most popular fits are explained below:
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Slim-Fit
A Slim-Fit shape makes the polo shirt sit close to the body while still offering plenty of freedom of movement. -
Modern-Fit
A Modern-Fit polo shirt sits slightly fitted along the body and provides sufficient freedom of movement. -
Regular-Fit
Polos with a Regular-Fit shape sit straight along the body and provide the most room to move.
