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by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Bonobos Performance Polo is an On-Sale, Ultra-Easy Style Upgrade

Best polo shirt for men.

There are certain style upgrades that are so easy to make, you almost might forget you even made said upgrade. In my book, that can be something as simple as swapping an ultra-soft, laidback polo shirt in place of a stretch dress shirt or even a T-shirt, and that’s where the Bonobos Pima Performance Polo makes the ultimate difference.

You’re getting all the benefits of a breezy top layer, one you can wear with chino shorts, linen trousers or light wash jeans, yet the design comes with the polish of a crisp collar.

And a stylish men’s polo shirt like the handsome Bonobos Pima Performance Polo still offers plenty of mileage as far as wearability is concerned — starting right now and rolling past Labor Day, especially if you find yourself needing to dress for Casual Fridays or a day at the links.

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In my experience, a comfortable, moisture-wicking polo can also prove the ideal travel shirt — it moves with you, it’s soft to the touch, it stands up to a long day’s travel and it even looks, dare I say it… a touch nicer than an average T-shirt as you move through the TSA Precheck line.

Yes indeed, there’s much to love about the Bonobos Pima Performance Polo, including the fact that it’s on sale right now through the famed New York City retailer.

The Bonobos Pima Performance Polo comes in a useful, lightweight 50-50 fabric blend of Pima cotton and proprietary performance acrylic fabric for softness, stretch and breathability, while the option to pick one up in either Slim or Standard fits provides variety for every body type (helpfully, sizes also run from XS to XXL).

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Right now, the Bonobos Pima Performance Polo in a highly wearable Light Beige retails for under $60, but a host of other colors are yours for the taking for just $75 — a steal in its own right. Consider scooping up at least one color of your new favorite polo shirt, then wearing said shirt underneath a lightweight navy blazer or else on its own with stretch chino shorts to end summer — how’s that for a style steal you can make work for you right now? Cheers to shopping and saving in style, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Merino Polo from Huckberry Blends Performance and Style (At a Discount)

Best polo shirts for men.

When you scour the market for the best spring style essentials, what do you look for? Do you look for picks that blend the best of utility with performance and effortlessly cool style? That’s the mission of this blog, after all, and it all comes together in one expertly cut polo shirt — one that’s nicely priced at a discount — from our friends at Huckberry.

Think of it like your favorite polo shirt, just done up with performance fabric and the same wear-with-anything design, from the office to the links and back.

You’ll find it among a host of spring style must-haves priced to sell in the Huckberry Sale section, from crisp chinos to stylish lounge shorts, loafers and essentials for the home, but let’s dive into what makes the Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo Shirt so special (and so needed for your own wardrobe).

As Huckberry tells it, your new favorite polo shirt is a cut above, featuring “thermoregulating, odor-resistant, moisture-wicking Australian merino wool,” the kind that wicks away sweat, keeps you cool and serves a long-lasting purpose (Huckberry puts selections like the aptly named Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo Shirt through 72 hours of wear testing, after all).

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All the classic details you need in a versatile polo remain, including a three-button placket — this time, the Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo Shirt is finished with matte black snap buttons for a low-key, subtly stylish look.

Nylon is used at key stress points to give the Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo Shirt some durability and a clean look — the kind that allows this handsome performance polo to be worn tucked in with stretch chinos or untucked with comfortable lounge shorts and leather loafers at a weekend BBQ.

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It’s even finished with UPF30+ sun protection, the sort of detail that Huckberry never seems to overlook. How’s that for the right mix of performance, style and effortless cool? Not bad at all, my friends.

And given the fact that the Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo Shirt is marked down below $70 on sale, it’s also high time to take advantage of a wear-with-anything, go-anywhere polo shirt from the menswear masters at Huckberry.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Luxury Sunspel Polo is James-Bond Approved

James Bond Sunspel polo.

I like to talk a lot on this men’s style blog about the best polo shirts for men, but there’s one in particular that’s a cut above the rest, and it’s got a very distinctive seal of approval. The polo shirt in question is the Sunspel Riviera Polo, a standout polo shirt in its own right that took center stage in a big way in the 2006 James Bond classic “Casino Royale.”

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As famously worn by Daniel Craig in his first outing as the super spy, the polo shirt epitomized (then and now) casual luxury — a polo shirt as at home in the Bahamas as it is on a balmy day back in Great Britain, where Sunspel polo shirts (and much more) are still crafted with pride.

It’s a step up from other shirts in both price and its general feel and quality — in my experience with the Sunspel Riviera Polo, it wears as easily as a T-shirt, yet delivers polished looks the likes of which 007 himself would certainly approve. James Bond wears his with tan chino pants in the film, and although we can’t all be built like 007, James Bond’s favorite polo boasts a tailored fit and a crisp navy color.

And to this day, the Sunspel Riviera Polo boasts soft long-staple Supima cotton construction for a breathable weave. Better still in the nearly two decades since its first onscreen appearance on the shoulders of Bond, James Bond is the fact that it’s now available in a whopping 21 colors — each boasting that signature fit and construction.

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Assuredly, this stylish polo shirt for men is pricey, given its intensively detailed construction and its approval from the world’s favorite secret agent — yet in my experience, the Sunspel Riviera Polo is worth every penny. Want to steal a small taste of 007’s style? The Sunspel Riviera Polo is your best bet for now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Outerknown Sojourn Polo is a Perfect Polo Shirt for Summer

Best men's polo shirt for summer.

In my experience, the best men’s style upgrades for summer are pieces that come in a silhouette you know and love, like one of the best men’s polo shirts, yet boast some features that separate them from the pack entirely.

Somewhere between the sharp style of an office-ready dress shirt and the casual nature of a pocket tee or a rugged men’s henley, the polo shirt is an indispensable summer classic — the short sleeves keep you cool and the collar adds polish, from BBQs to beach hangs.

And while the traditional polo shirt is usually made of, say, a thicker cotton pique fabric, Outerknown takes on the challenge of reinventing the polo shirt in stride.

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The sustainable menswear brand, founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater, has long taken casual, eco-conscious men’s style quite seriously, from laidback picks like Outerknown chino shorts to the famed Outerknown Blanket Shirt, and the same can be said for the much-loved Outerknown Sojourn Polo.

That goes for its style as much as its famously outdoor-minded nature, with a range of colorways from navy to charcoal (keep scrolling for more).

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How is the Outerknown Sojourn Polo a change of pace from the classic polo shirt? It starts with the fabric and construction, as so many great staple pieces from Outerknown tend to focus on when improving menswear staple pieces. The Outerknown Sojourn Polo uses super-soft regenerative organic pima cotton, a change of pace in terms of its eco-friendly nature and its ultra-comfortable feel.

That gives the Outerknown Sojourn Polo the breezy feel of a T-shirt, while the two-button placket lends the polish and versatility of a polo. As Outerknown says, the Outerknown Sojourn Polo is like adding a collar to your favorite T-shirt, and that’s the sort of casually cool summer style upgrade I can get behind.

When in doubt and when searching for something in between a dress shirt and an Oxford shirt or even a T-shirt, opt for this must-have from a favorite sustainable brand you can trust.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Classic Relwen Polo Is Now 40 Percent Off

Best long-sleeve polo for men.

There’s a right way and a wrong way to do casually cool, laidback style this spring and beyond, and it comes down to picking the right layers. While it’s tempting to kick back on the weekends in a trusted hoodie, for instance, sometimes, weekend outings call for something a bit more stylish, something with just a bit more polish but no less comfort. In this instance, that’s where the Relwen Frenchloop Longsleeve Polo comes into play.

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On the surface, the fabric is as comfortable, stretchy and easy to wear as a stylish sweatshirt, yet with the polish of a T-shirt. Better still is the fact that this polo — an easygoing yet crisp style move with jeans, chinos or even joggers — is 40 percent off right now via the good folks at Huckberry.

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It’s in keeping with the retailer’s focus on rugged-yet-refined, easily wearable updates to the classics, and that’s the sort of style move I can get behind today. The Frenchloop fabric is as soft and comfortable as it gets, but it’s the crisp design of a polo that makes it a real winner. And again, you’ll find it all at the Huckberry Sale section, all for under $100 (good for 40 percent off, of course). How’s that for a deal of the day? Happy shopping and spring layering, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Criquet Shirts Striped Player’s Shirt

A clean, classic polo with eye-catching stripes and a quality fit. That’s what Criquet Shirts does so well.

Now, I know we’ve been talking about rugged early fall style here on the blog for a few weeks now, but … well, what if it’s not quite cold enough to layer up yet in your neck of the woods? Or, what if you deal with the heat year-round and want a wardrobe refresh? That’s what today’s Style Pick of the Week dives into — the Criquet Shirts Striped Player’s Shirt is your answer to both questions above, to say the least.  It’s gotta be among the best men’s polo shirts, for a few good reasons. Here at The Style Guide, we love the all-American style and crisp design brought to the table by Criquet Shirts— and if you want to squeeze every last drop out of what’s left of the warm weather, a  stylish striped polo is certainly a great way to do that. Crucially, the Striped Player’s Shirt retains all the key style details that you appreciate from Criquet Shirts (see this entry in our Style Pick of the Week series for more).  So, we’re talking a substantial, crisp collar and organic cotton jersey fabric. Plus, the bright white base on the Striped Player’s Shirt is a nice nod to breezy style in warm weather. And the fit on the Striped Player’s Shirt? It’s classic through and through — not too slim, not too baggy. So, once you’ve added the Striped Player’s Shirt to your shopping cart … perhaps you’re wondering how to wear a polo shirt to maximize the last of the warm weather?

In short, I’d break out the Striped Player’s Shirt just as often as I could before chilly weather starts to roll in. It’s a stylish, classic complement to your favorite pair of tan chinos, ideally teamed up with classic white sneakers for a bit of preppy style. The good news is, the Criquet Shirts Striped Player’s Shirt works quite well with more rugged pieces. Trust me — with its sharp four-button placket, you can throw the Criquet Shirts Striped Player’s Shirt on underneath an indigo denim jacket, finished off with stylish leather high-top sneakers. That sort of outfit is great for grabbing a beer with buddies or kicking back at your favorite Sunday brunch spot. And if you want to dial in a  business casual look, the Striped Player’s Shirt can get the job done there, too. Simply add a classic navy blazer, grey chinos and perhaps leather loafers — that combo is going to work for the rest of the month. And if you live in a warm climate? You can take the Striped Player’s Shirt with you nearly everywhere — a patio dinner, a rooftop bar, the beach … seriously the Striped Player’s Shirt can go anywhere. Criquet Shirts has again done a standout job crafting a sharp, tailored polo that toes the line between dressy and casual — pick it up now and wear it as long as you can.

Are you a fan of the Striped Player’s Shirt from Criquet Shirts? How would you style this shirt in warm weather?