A Lightweight, Textured Polo

The polo is standard issue uniform for a majority of guys who are trying to not wear a t-shirt but don’t want a button up shirt.

They also have a tendency to look kind of junky because cheap and/or old ones begin to curl at the collar. And, unfortunately, unlike some men’s staples like a leather jacket, polos don’t look better the older and more beat up they get.

One way of tackling that and adding some interest to an otherwise mundane shirt style is to choose one made of a non-pique cotton (the material most polos are made of). For cooler weather a knit, almost sweater-like option is sharp and vintage, but for super hot days of summer I like to keep it light with a slub cotton or linen-cotton blend.

Slub cotton is a type of fabric characterized by its uneven, textured appearance, created by weaving cotton with slight knots and imperfections.