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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is a Refined Summer Classic for the Season’s Heat

Best polo for men this summer.

There comes a time every summer — particularly right now, as the thermostat climbs without end in sight — where a guy needs to find the right balance between staying ultra-cool and looking, well, ultra-cool. How to dress stylishly in the heat is a main concern in my neck of the woods, especially if everything from rooftop happy hours to coastal getaways remains on your calendar in the weeks ahead.

One of the best men’s polos can help nail the delicate balance between comfort, style and crisp looks — make it a breezy, fashionable polo from the classic menswear purveyors at Buck Mason, and you’ve got yourself a winning upgrade as far as the best summer style essentials are concerned.

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In fact, I’d go so far as to say the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo takes an already-versatile silhouette and makes it even more wearable for the days and weeks ahead. It’s part of the new Buck Mason Free Flows Collection, an assortment of the best lightweight menswear that blends effortless cool, dependable good looks and breezy, textured fabric across the board.

And while the brand also excels at rugged menswear like one of the best Western shirts, the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is a touch more refined and plenty easy to style with linen trousers, soft-shouldered summer suiting and the brand’s utterly classic chinos.

There’s an air of retro cool to the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo, which is billed by the iconic modern American brand as a “fully fashioned slim fit polo made from an airy blend of textured Italian cotton and linen,” (the blend is 70 percent seeded cotton and 30 percent linen, for the record). It forgoes a traditional button placket in favor of an on-trend yet timeless open V-collar, while the handsome Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo features a chest pocket for some added visual appeal, plus ribbed cuffs at the sleeves and bottom hem — not unlike one of the best sweater polos on the market.

The colorway of the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is crisp and classic, with a Natural shade that pairs well with everything in your wardrobe, from rolled light wash denim to olive chinos, tobacco-hued linen trousers, even grey or navy utility shorts.

The even better news? You can score all of these casually cool menswear essentials from Buck Mason alongside the elegant, rakish Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo. Your summer deserves a lightweight upgrade, and the accessible, retro-inspired Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is the right way to go this season.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Sunwashed Polo from Faherty Brand Is The Breezy Upgrade You Need This Summer

Building a successful and stylish menswear wardrobe means options are crucial, as we often say — and that certainly holds true for selections that bridge the gap between casual style and laidback, leisurely pursuits.

So, while a selection of stylish men’s T-shirts gets the job done for off-duty hangs, for instance, what about when you want that crucial sense of polish and style in a fashion that’s just a bit more elevated? Well, my friends, that’s why we’re here today — to talk about one of the best polo shirts for men, the right sort of style to step things up ever so slightly without overdoing it.

And as seems to be the case most times these days as you scour the market for the best summer style essentials, Huckberry and Faherty Brand have just what you need.

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Family-owned Faherty Brand was founded with inspiration and roots along the coast of New York, and its breezy yet durable array of menswear (especially its ultra-soft flannel shirts and sweater-shirt jackets) holds true to that approach.

These are selections that are particularly at home on and near the water. Past Faherty Brand reviews on this blog have tended to cover its winter menswear, but let’s shift to something more lightweight as the thermostat climbs, shall we?

And that brings us to the Faherty Brand Sunwashed Polo, an undisputed style staple for soft comfort and casually cool good looks. The Faherty Brand Sunwashed Polo is also a best-seller at Huckberry, which is saying something given that the Americana retailer has plenty of selections that are fan favorites (including Flint and Tinder’s own lineup of summer-approved polo shirts).

The Faherty Brand Sunwashed Polo, on the other hand, takes a slightly more laidback approach without losing any of its versatility: 100 percent organic cotton gets what the brand calls an ozone wash for plenty of softness, while the three-button spread collar is an expert style move.

This handsome polo comes in two eye-catching striped options, and one variation of the Faherty Brand Sunwashed Polo takes its cues from iconic Breton stripe T-shirts. And for just under $100, you’re getting a classically minded polo shirt that’s as easily wearable with stretch chino shorts as it is with linen trousers or stretch chino pants.

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For effortlessly cool style, for classic good looks and for plenty of soft comfort, the Faherty Brand Sunwashed Polo is a surefire style upgrade when you want to toe the line between luxe and leisurely. Add it to your style rotation ASAP, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Upgrade Your Off-Duty Wardrobe with This USA-Made Polo from American Giant

There’s something to be said for upgrading the way you dress from A-to-Z, from day to night, on the clock and off — one of the best men’s polos can help you nail the perfect balance between polished style and laidback cool, and many of the best men’s polo brands are making shirts that are more leisurely than stuffy.

Take American Giant and the brand’s new USA-made polo: It’s made more like a T-shirt than a traditional polo shirt, from the fabric to the construction to the easygoing way you can wear it (a far cry from polo shirts that might have been part of your summer uniform in years past).

No sir, in my experience, the American Giant Premium Slub Polo is changing the game as far as the best polo shirts for men are concerned, in much the same way the brand has remained fiercely committed to USA-made menswear.

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That goes for the brand’s focus on making one of the best henleys for men as well as the best T-shirts for summer, each of which deserves place of pride in your seasonal wardrobe. But let’s take a closer look at the polo shirt you’re going to be wearing all summer, the American Giant Premium Slub Polo.

As the name would suggest, premium slub cotton gives this shirt a super-soft feel, texture and substance — it should prove lightweight and breathable without being overly thin.

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The steadfast USA-made fashion brand bills this shirt as a “modern take on the classic polo,” and I’d have to agree (my other American Giant reviews surely show I’m a big-time fan of the brand over the years). American Giant buttons grace the three-button placket, with a collar that should frame the face nicely.

And yet, the fabrication of the American Giant Premium Slub Polo means it has more in common with a laidback T-shirt, yet the collar gives it more polish — whether paired with dark blue jeans, tan chino shorts or even drawstring linen lounge pants.

The American Giant Premium Slub Polo is made in Los Angeles — a fine place to shop some of the best knitwear on the market at the moment — and comes in both two limited-edition colors and the timeless, flattering black for a crisp look and feel. The fit should fall below the belt line without proving overly long, a problem I’ve had with some polos in the past — but with American Giant, classic looks and a proper fit are the name of the game, at least in my experience.

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No matter how you choose to style the American Giant Premium Slub Polo, you’re getting a standout blend of great looks, expert design and USA-made construction — what more can you ask for from one of the best polo shirts for men?

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: You Can Get 3 Premium Polos from The Tie Bar for Just $150 Right Now

Finding a deal in the high heat of spring and summer, particularly on a staple item you can dress up or dress down practically every single day, is a tricky proposition — unless you know where to look, that is. And in my experience, especially over the past few years, the good folks at The Tie Bar are meeting the moment handily in terms of both affordability and variety — across a full spectrum of menswear essentials, not just the company’s famously budget-conscious (and stylish) neckwear options.

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Just in time for rooftop soirees and warm-weather formal occasions with a leisurely tilt, The Tie Bar is offering up a stellar deal on a positively massive array of stylish men’s polos: Right now, take your pick of any three polos for $150 at The Tie Bar.

You could feasibly cover your entire weekend wardrobe — from Friday happy hour to a weekend BBQ to a Sunday round of golf — with three polos for a stellar deal, and the great news is, the Chicago-based company offers plenty of variety in its lineup, to boot.

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At just $50 a pop (math!), the company’s offerings are crisp, elegant and yet laidback in their own way — particularly its wide selection of vintage-inspired sweater polos, prep-inspired tipped polos in soft cotton, and even sweater-tee hybrids. The Tie Bar’s polo lineup gets the job done in terms of office-ready polish and plenty of seasonal comfort — in my experience wearing The Tie Bar shirts and sweaters, its fabric selection is soft and packed with stretch, yet doesn’t wrinkle easily or lose its shape.

The same should surely hold true across the entirety of The Tie Bar’s polo lineup, which even includes full-button front sweater polo options and an array of plaid and stripe colors. Again, these polos are soft in terms of construction, sized properly for a flattering, not overly tight, fit, and available in a range of vibrant colors and patterns to suit every taste.

And yes, you can score three options from The Tie Bar’s polo lineup for just $150 right now. Spring and summer style just got a whole lot easier, more affordable and more efficient, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Patrick James Knit Polo Is As Refined As It Gets For Elevated Seasonal Style

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For as much as spring and summer style is about embracing a sense of adventure and a return to casually rugged fashion (think short-sleeve henleys and pocket tees, for instance), there’s plenty to be said for embracing the chance to dress in more elevated fashion.

Don’t let that scare you off: The classic style staples you know and love — like one of the best men’s polos — are simply getting a bit of a refined, elegant update, especially in the hands of a menswear brand like Patrick James.

The California style purveyors have been refining wardrobes — and every piece of Patrick James menswear — with a unique West Coast sensibility since the early 1960s, so it’s fitting that the Patrick James knit polo you see above has very much come back into vogue.

This stylish knit polo offers a twist on the traditional three-button polo in a way that’s utterly classic and just different enough to add a breath of fresh air (and summer style) to your wardrobe, and this Patrick James review should (hopefully) convince you to switch up your warm-weather menswear rotation ever so slightly.

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If you ask this Brooklyn style writer, that sense of elevated, at-times preppy, always classic style from Patrick James menswear certainly has a place in your wardrobe for occasions where the dress code calls for your best foot forward. And as of late, I’ve been embracing doings things a touch differently — reaching for something like the slightly preppy, very Mad Men-esque Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo, which features throwback detailing and high-quality construction in every stitch.

The Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo blends a crisp Navy color with light blue piping and a full-button front, not unlike a cardigan sweater, but updates the silhouette with a dashing, traditional fold-over collar.

The effect is pleasingly dressy and crisp without overdoing it — for occasions where a suit might prove too much (or too stuffy), consider an alternative like the Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo. I’ve even found that a size XL fits nicely on my frame, as you might have seen from this knit polo’s appearance on my Instagram Stories.

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And while it’s a bit of a departure from the traditional two or three-button polo, this shirt is a stylish swerve from the norm — and it’s made all the better by high-quality design you can feel and see (this polo is ridiculously soft and moves with you easily, buttoned or unbuttoned. For your next elevated #OOTD, opt for a timeless-yet-on-trend piece like the Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Relwen Long-Sleeve Polo from Huckberry Is An Unexpected Spring Style Swerve

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There’s a list of men’s style essentials fit for any spring or summer wardrobe, but particularly when the temperatures start to shift slightly from late winter into early spring. We’ve talked a lot about those essentials here on this Brooklyn style blog in recent weeks and months, of course, and my friends at Huckberry deliver a perfect series of seasonal style swerves — slight departures from the norm that look great and wear even better. Let’s dive on in, shall we?

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And yet, a prime example might be the long-sleeve polo shown above: Yes, a new long-sleeve polo from the Relwen Spring Collection, which blends the traditionally crisp look of a polo shirt with long sleeves for added coverage in brisk spring weather.

The Relwen Pique Long-Sleeve Polo, like other offerings found online at Huckberry and in the Relwen Spring Collection, takes its cues from heritage styles, in this case, the durable rugby polo shirt worn by … you guessed it, rugby players. So while a short-sleeve polo might prove a breezy option on warmer days, the Relwen Pique Long-Sleeve Polo is a wise choice as either a standalone shirt or as part of a layered look atop a field coat or a lightweight cotton blazer (helpfully, Relwen also makes both of those must-haves).

The details are carefully considered with the Relwen Pique Long-Sleeve Polo, including a dressy three-button placket that features horizontal buttonholes — that way, the buttons and buttonholes last longer. The inner collar also features woven facings — extra fabric that gives the Relwen Pique Long-Sleeve Polo a refined finish by helping it retain its shape.

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Don’t let the more formal nature of the long-sleeve polo fool you, however: You can style this one with expertly faded jeans as readily as you can stretch chinos or even wool suiting trousers on especially cold spring days. The elegantly cool Relwen Pique Long-Sleeve Polo is a welcome change of pace from the traditional polo shirt, and your wardrobe will be all the better for it this season.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save on this Classic-Meets-Modern Flint and Tinder Polo from Huckberry

I’m all about versatile men’s style essentials that deliver the unexpected in evermore different, fresh ways. Of course, in my experience, you can count on Huckberry to design and ship classic menswear with a modern twist, like one of the best polos for men — one that wears, fits and feels more like a T-shirt than the stuffy polo shirts of days gone by.

For starters, this polo is on sale via the always well-stocked Huckberry Sale section for a whopping 40 percent, a steal of a deal that’s too good to pass up. And beyond that, your new favorite polo simply has serious chops, the kind that make it a modern update to a timeless sporting silhouette.

The Flint and Tinder Cotton Hemp Polo starts, of course, with a soft, breezy cotton-blend fabric, one reinforced with hemp for durability and sustainability.

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Beyond that, this ultra-soft, stylish polo comes in a range of classic colors (although the Natural option is a personal favorite for a summer-friendly change of pace). It also boasts a tailored-yet-smart fit and a crisp two-button placket. If you’re looking for one of the best men’s polos to wear untucked, easily, with smart chinos at the office or with your favorite linen-blend shorts at a summer BBQ, you might have met your match.

Plus, the use of hemp makes this polo anti-microbial — although in my book, this casually cool polo shirt is such a standout deal at Huckberry, you very well might want more than one in your rotation, especially via this weekend’s sale price. Go forth, opt for an unexpected twist on the polo, and reap the (stylish) rewards, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Linen Polo – The Right Mix of Polish and Comfort

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There’s a pressing question likely on your mind, at least right now: How to wear some of the best men’s style essentials while staying cool in the heat? It can be a difficult task, especially if the occasion calls for men’s style that’s a bit more polished and crisp than casual. Say, instead of a backyard BBQ, where an American-made T-shirt might suffice, you’re looking at refined rooftop drinks.

And in that instance, reach for one of the best polos for men — a polo designed to keep you cool while looking great. My friends, that polo hails from Todd Snyder, and it’s a new summer wardrobe essential for men.

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The Todd Snyder Linen Polo (available in three crisp, neutral colors, including Coconut and Blacktop) seems simple enough on the surface, with a dressy four-button placket and Snyder’s customary tailored but not overly tight fit.

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And yet, it’s the fabric of the Todd Snyder Linen Polo that really makes the difference in terms of comfort, as that 100 percent linen build is highly breathable, soft and breezy.

And here’s the catch (not that there is one, necessarily), but the Todd Snyder team notes that although “it might seem a little decadent to have a polo in linen…once you’ve worn one through the dog days of summer, you’ll be a convert.”

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That sounds like worthwhile, stylish and dressy advice to me, the sort that can come in handy when worn in ways more dressed-up (like with Todd Snyder chinos) or laidback (like with cotton-blend shorts and canvas sneakers). A new way to beat the heat in style just dropped, and it’s high time you added it to your menswear wardrobe.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Polo is a Surefire Daily Style Winner

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It seems that lately here on the blog, the best polos for men have been a prime topic of conversation. In my experience, that’s as it should be: When done the right way, as with the Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Polo at the top of the page, the style is a timeless classic.

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We’re talking a stylish polo for men that’s more elevated than a T-shirt, more breezy than even one of the best Oxford shirts, and wearable with everything from the best linen pants to chino shorts (at least, in my experience). And the Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Polo fits the bill quite nicely, seeing as it’s made from a brand obsessed with putting a modern, well-fitting and distinctive spin on throwback staples.

It helps that this polo shirt is also updated with eco-friendly organic cotton, and the laundry list of features carries on from there. The Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Polo is also available in a Bleached Natural Stripe option, plus a deep Indigo Stripe, but the Washed Indigo iteration is my personal favorite.

That color gives it wearability with everything from dark tan chinos to light grey linen trousers and even navy dress pants (don’t forget sleek leather loafers).

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And as with other Taylor Stitch men’s shirts, the Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Polo comes in the brand’s excellent chest sizing options — a tailored fit that’s not too tight, and is often flattering (especially on my 6’2″ frame, the 44″ chest size works particularly well).

The two-button placket is more relaxed than somewhat dressier polos, but with the Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Polo, it’s as if the brand has simply upgraded your favorite T-shirt in a more polished way. When casual-yet-elevated style scenarios come calling, reach for the breezy, well-made Taylor Stitch Organic Cotton Polo — it’s a new daily summer staple, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save More Than 30 Percent On This Breezy Todd Snyder Polo for Spring & Summer

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After a brisk winter and a breezy start to spring, things start to ease up a little bit, and that calls for some re-evaluation of your spring and summer style essentials. Specifically, let’s look to shed some outer layers and turn towards a trusted designer for expertly crafted, suitably laidback yet polished style. And yes, you can still hit all those notes with one of the best polos for men, as Todd Snyder proves quite handily.

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That brings us to today’s Tuesday Steal: Savings of more than 30 percent on one of the best polos for men, arriving just in time for spring and summer. The Todd Snyder Striped Indigo Slub Montauk Polo takes everything you know and love about the polo, like its polished button placket, then gives it an air of sun-kissed cool with a rich indigo color, flattering stripes and of course, ultra-soft fabric.

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And helpfully, it’s now priced at under $100, a nice steal from one of the best menswear designers in America. In my experience, once you’ve tried Todd Snyder menswear — and once you’re ready to shed even something like, say, the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket — then this Todd Snyder polo will come in mighty handy. Natural indigo jersey fabric also delivers a soft feel and finish.

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The indigo color works wonders with tobacco-hued shorts, with light tan chinos and even with dark wash jeans for a touch of indigo contrast. And as if that wasn’t enough, your new favorite polo is now more than 30 percent off at Todd Snyder. Step into spring in style, my friends.