Polo Shirt

A short-sleeved shirt with a collar and a buttoned placket, originally designed for polo players. It bridges casual and smart-casual, working with jeans, chinos, or even under a blazer.

Also known as: Tennis Shirt. Category: Garment Types.

In men's style, "polo shirt" belongs to the Garment Types family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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