Polos clothing

Polos are one of the essentials of a gentleman’s wardrobe. You can easily wear them in a dressy or casual manner. There are hundreds of different types of polos you can choose from, but I’ve narrowed the polo types and brands down to make the 1st official Polo List.

A mini-history lesson: The polo shirt was first known as a tennis shirt. It was designed by 7-time French Grand Slam tennis pro, Rene Lacoste. He designed it because he needed a more comfortable shirt to play tennis in. He first wore it in the 1926 US Open Championship and in 1927 he added the crocodile emblem. Polo players began to heavily wear the shirt in the 1930s (after Lacoste began to mass produce them)- hence the nickname “polo shirt”. In 1972 Ralph Lauren included the “polo shirt” as a prominent part of his line called Polo- to further boost popularity. Many English speaking westerners started calling the tennis shirt a “polo shirt” on a widespread level because of Ralph Lauren immense popularity . . . see, you learn something new everyday okay, back to the list. . .

Ralph Lauren – the Classic polo

This is the polo that everyone thinks of when they say the word polo. The fit of these are the best and now Ralph Lauren allows you to “create-your-own” polo.
www.ralphlauren.com

Lacoste- the Original polo aka the Preppy polo

When you buy Lacoste, you buy the real deal- it’s the first
polo ever made. This polo automatically preps up any look,
making it a must in your wardrobe.
www.lacoste.com

Express- the Modern polo

Express’s polo is quickly becoming a favorite of stylish men,
especially since they added the big-face lion logo.
express.com

Chaps- the Bargain polo

This is somewhat of the “starter” polo, meaning that it’s the average guys first polo if they didn’t grow up wearing it. It’s a good quality brand that can be found in most stores.
www.chaps.com

Sean John – the Comfort polo

What can I say, Diddy is a great designer- even if he’s crazy,
lol. His polos fit perfectly and they make most guys look fly.
Plus, it’s always good to support black designers.
www.seanjohn.com

www.drjays.com

Rocawear – the Hip-Hop polo

Again another rap-star delivers (Jay-Z & Damon Dash). Rocawear has a great line of men’s clothing. One of its best feature is the R logo- which always matches the shirts lining. Rocawear polos are really cool, they remind me of Miami for some reason.
www.rocawear.com

www.drjays.com

Burberry- the Gentleman polo

With Burberry you can do no wrong. The polos are just about as classic as Ralph Lauren and Lacoste. The best thing about Burberry polos is the high-quality material and rich colors.
I’ve recognized that most rich and wealthy executives almost exclusively wear Burberry polos.
www.burberryusaonline.com

Penguin- the Vintage polo

This is everyone’s favorite extra polo. Penguin is a brand that not everyone knows about, but those who do swear by it. I’ve met guys who exclusively wear Penguin polos. They’re meant for young stylish guys who enjoy vintage looking polos.
www.penguinclothing.com

Coogi- the Artistic polo

Coogi- so colorful and bright!
There’s nothing like a coogi polo, they are so detailed and creatively designed.
www.shopcoogi.com

AE (American Eagle)- the Schoolyard polo

When I think about AE, I think about private school kids-
which is cool. American Eagle is a really good all-american
brand, with great polos for good prices. You can also
customize your polo, I made a pink one w/ a navy eagle
on it (showed above).
www.ae.com

Guilty Brotherhood- the Lupe polo