https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:13:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1909409 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:40:10 +0000 texstyle 1909409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laughing at some of the comments here, but for me, no. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1909334 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:42:38 +0000 Sisi 1909334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not for me. I dislike the&nbsp;sturdy cotton of which they are made&nbsp;and anything with a collar bothers me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908824 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:02:50 +0000 bella 1908824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>deb - I am completely obssessed! I've been looking at my go-to online retailers for the perfect one but no luck so far. I am sure your selection in the US will be far superior. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908812 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:21:34 +0000 Jjsloane 1908812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As the queen of preppie I have to admit I NEVER wear them. I just don't feel right in them. I like many of Bella's examples, but honestly they only look good to me if they are polo only in collar - fitted, cute sleeves, collar worn wide open... I think in the right fabric and cut they could be fine, but I have the same associations with them many people do - retail uniforms, golfers, men, school uniforms...I like the idea of Joy's customized version! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908808 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:22:54 +0000 Bijou 1908808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tried one on recently and decided no. My son wears one to school 3 days a week as his sports uniform, so it would be a bit off putting if I was to wear one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908711 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 02:32:25 +0000 Jaime 1908711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think so. Fine on DS, DH, and many of the models about though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908706 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 02:19:17 +0000 Anonymous 1908706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not my style so it would be donated ASAP. If I had to wear one, I would hack off the sleeves and collar and try to find someone to use it for target practice to get it well distressed. Maybe tie dye it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908693 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 01:22:05 +0000 deb 1908693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Bella, you are the winner of the polo idea contest, lol. You gave me some great inspiration and now will be searching high and low for the perfect polo for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908664 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 23:53:18 +0000 Cee 1908664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>... LOL :)<b>&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908631 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:46:29 +0000 Susie 1908631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DH, bless his heart, is quite the classic dresser- khaki pants and polo style shirts are his workday mainstays. Most of his are performance fabric these days and he is fit enough for them to be flattering. I laughed so hard when he was wearing a blue one at Best Buy one day and a lady asked him for help!</p> <p>Polos are definitely not my style though I’ve added a couple of collared knit tops for golf wear. But they are v necks without the button placket. </p> <p>I know we aren’t supposed to say never but I’m pretty sure that’s when I will wear a polo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908606 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:08:18 +0000 Gigi 1908606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a fan of polos because I have a poison eye for preppy. I do like what&nbsp;<b>Bella&nbsp;</b>found. I also like the pic of Ines de la Fressange--though, TBH, I would probably re-create Ines' outfit using a v-neck tee rather than a polo.</p> <p>I found this article from Glamour that shows some different ways to style polos:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.glamour.com/story/casual-outfits-for-fall-polo-shirt">https://www.glamour.com/story/.....polo-shirt</a>.</p> <p>I think that if you don't normally like polos, the key would be to get a polo that is a little less predictable, maybe with ruffled sleeves. </p> <p>One of the pics I've attached shows a ribbed knit polo with a constrasting collar. It has quite a different vibe than the classic polo. I also like the idea of toughening a polo up with leather pieces.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908546 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 20:25:20 +0000 Style Fan 1908546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not for me.&nbsp; I didn't wear them in the 80s or 70s.&nbsp; Or any other time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908439 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 17:10:56 +0000 Katerina 1908439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is not for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908434 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 17:02:56 +0000 Vix 1908434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NOPE</p> <p>I do classic but not prep. </p> <p>Wish I'd had this mantra in middle school when I saved dearly for pieces of the "cool kids'" uniform.</p> <p>[Forced into it as part of a uniform later in life, too....] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908424 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:44:36 +0000 Daisy Avalin 1908424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't wear them as part of my wardrobe, although I do have to for work. <br />The problem I have with them is, as others have said, that they are often boxy and not shaped to fit, plus I have large boobs and the neckline/placket usually sits higher/less flat than it should! Child's friend's mum wears them all the time, but she is not as boob-y as me, and they fit so much better on her! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908412 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:11:45 +0000 unfrumped 1908412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big gif me anymore. Ghd collar style us not flattering and I can get s much better overall fit, whether tailored or fluid, in other knit top styles. I’m fine with them on others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908404 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 15:35:14 +0000 Jane 1908404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May be but it would have to be a neat fit and a deep v with preferably puffy shoulders! So if all that came together probably. The yellow and black combination above looks very good (but a bit bumble bee perhaps). I’m thinking that they are preppy. Not a bad thing but just saying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908397 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 15:20:41 +0000 JAileen 1908397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just remembered I have a couple polo dresses. One is turquoise and the other is melon. They’re nice in summer with cute sandals. They’re from Lands End.</p> <p>My husband is wearing a polo right now: olive and pale blue stripes. It looks good on him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908380 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:52:08 +0000 Janet 1908380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe 15 years ago I had a black one pretty much identical to Bella’s first photo — fitted, not stiff, angled cap sleeves, and a placket and collar that were tailored to sit open nicely, creating a flattering V neck effect. I wore the heck out of that shirt. I would wear that cut again in a heartbeat. It was a refined polo style that didn’t evoke Target employee or golf course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908331 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:45:13 +0000 cindysmith 1908331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just don't like them, which is kind of a shame because they come in the most FUN colors. They're a hard no for me, although I do enjoy seeing them on people with a very preppy style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908328 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:36:16 +0000 Anonymous 1908328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Their practicality and wearablity has been a little overshadowed by some baggage, like association with standard employee wear and prep style but I still appreciate that they're way more dressed than a t shirt, collars can be flattering, and the mesh they're often made of is cooling and durable.</p> <p>I used to wear the three button banded short sleeve variety all the time with cutoffs but now I would want something with sleeves at least to the elbows and a little shaping on the sides. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908325 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:09:12 +0000 bella 1908325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I am officially obsessed! I just remembered that I also adore polo shirt dresses as a casual option, and had some that I really liked back when.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908324 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:07:14 +0000 ChrisM 1908324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a small mixed vocal ensemble and was a little off-put when our new group outfit included a black logo polo - ack! Black “performance” fabric -the shape of my middle-aged middle is a bit too exposed for my taste. Even in black.</p> <p> I like some of the Pinterest styling, but as usual, younger, fitter figures look terrific in this shape. I wore them the first time around, doubt if I’ll indulge this time.</p> <p>I’m moving away from many softer knits worn on their own. I feel better in clothes with some type of structure that give me a shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908323 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:04:58 +0000 Kathie 1908323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t dislike them, but there are so many other silhouettes that I’m exploring, that polos aren’t high on my list. Nonetheless, Bella, you’ve provided some great inspiration! I like #5- a little different, since the shirt seems to not have the trademark buttons on the placket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908318 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 11:49:11 +0000 bella 1908318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I fell down the pinterest rabbit hole. However, after looking at these pictures, I think I need some polo shirts for summer, at least a white and a black. They would really fit in well with my style and would be a step up from my vneck tshirts for casual wear.&nbsp;<br />The trick would be to find one with nice, soft material but stiff neck (so it doesn't look sloppy, I hate that), cut closer to the body, and with a deep vneck. A tall order it seems.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908314 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 11:35:18 +0000 bella 1908314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking I'd have to see it styled, and then I saw Colette's example. I think it's perfect. I'd wear that in a heartbeat, rigth up my preppy alley. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them/page/2#post-1908258 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 08:13:42 +0000 jussie 1908258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m rather surprised at people’s dislike of the polo. Just for a laugh here’s our heated towel rack right at this moment: three blue polos drying after the wash. Not sure what hubs would do without them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them#post-1908214 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:03:33 +0000 Barbara Diane 1908214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a good look on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them#post-1908153 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 01:24:27 +0000 anne 1908153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was keen on them for about a year in 1986 - and then not really. They are a mainstay of school uniforms here in Australia, as well as work uniforms.<br />I don't mind that look Colette posted, although it is barely visible that that's a polo shirt - it's the sum total of the outfit that makes it stunning.</p> <p>Like La Ped, I've often had a soft spot for polo dresses as opposed to shirts, though I've not ever worn one. I think mine stems from a pretty flatmate wearing one out dancing in my flat-sharing early 20s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/polos-how-do-you-feel-about-them#post-1908149 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 01:16:41 +0000 Anonymous 1908149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Suz! There’s that 5 letter word again .....and it’s not coming out of my mouth- lol<br /> Deb- I have one and while it gets wear- it’s not at the top of my hit parade. On the other hand my husband looks fantastic in them and has a bunch.<br /> My sister in law has a pink one that looks divine on her- I went to get that exact one and boy was it a no go- and I usually look pretty good in pink- hence I think it was polo style that looked meh. </p>