The polo shirt is an essential item in men's summer fashion, and I always wear one in the summer. When it comes to polo shirts, Lacoste and Fred Perry are the two big classics, but when I combine it with other items, I tend to choose the plain Lacoste over the Fred Perry with the stripes on the collar.
I enjoy Fred Perry in a slightly more casual way, so I hope to introduce that in another article. This time, I would like to talk about Lacoste polo shirts.
Lacoste's deer-skin polo shirts are so famous and well-established that there is no need for me to go on and on about how good they are, but I have been using them for many years, so I would like to introduce them here.
The one I chose and am wearing is called a slim fit, and it is slightly shorter in length than the regular line, and the overall construction is tighter, including the body width and armholes. The regular line is also good, but the slim fit has a slimmer body width, and I often wear it with jeans, so I choose the slim fit. I think you should choose the regular or slim fit based on what you like and your preferred style.
I also like white polo shirts, so my basic colour is white, but black, red, yellow, and this season's green and brown are also nice, and you can enjoy them with the outerwear you combine them with. Although the basic way to wear one is by itself, I enjoy wearing it as an inner for a tailored jacket instead of a shirt, or with outerwear with a collar, such as a French moleskin work jacket.
It's getting hot, so I'm wearing just a polo shirt and cut-off denim, but the collar means it's not as casual as a T-shirt, and the fact that you can wear it on its own without it looking too sloppy is one of the good points of a polo shirt. The texture of the Lacoste polo shirt is also good and sturdy, and it's tough enough that it won't get damaged even after repeated washing.
The advantage of a polo shirt is that even if you wear it casually, the collar keeps it looking elegant.
- 94% cotton, 6% polyurethane Mini pique material (deerskin fabric)
- Slim fit with a good fit to the body line
- The fabric is soft and a little thick, so it doesn't show through even when it's white.
- The sleeves are short and the cuffs have narrow ribbing.
- The length is a little short, so it's a modern style that makes your legs look longer
- Slim-fit polo shirt : LACOSTE Size S FR3
- Denim : Levi's 501XX 55Model Waist 29.5inch: Length 30.5inch
- Denim : Levi's 501 90's cut-off Waist 30inch
- Hat : Borsalino
- Watch : Rolex Day Date 1803(1969)
- Watch: Rolex GMT Master 1675 (1964)
- Sunglasses: Ray-ban WAYFARER 90's (BAUSCH+LAMB)
- Belt: White House Cox
The Lacoste polo shirt is such a classic that everyone has probably worn one at least once, but it is also a shirt that you can enjoy wearing in a sophisticated way. This time, I chose the slim fit rather than the regular fit, but it fits my body well and the length is perfect, so I can enjoy a slightly sporty style.
Like the 501 jeans, Lacoste polo shirts are versatile tops that go well with almost anything, so why not choose your favourite size and colour and give them a try? They are a versatile item that you can never have too many of.
Lacoste's pique is very durable and will last a long time. I bought a pique crew neck 20 years ago, and although the colour has faded a little, I still use it as loungewear, and it's still in perfect condition.
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The slim-fit polo shirt I introduced in this article was purchased at the LACOSTE Ginza store. The store is new and clean, and as soon as you enter the ground floor entrance, you can see all the standard polo shirts on display in all the colours, so you can check the actual colour and tell the staff the size you want, and they will bring it to you so you can try it on. The young staff are very polite and attentive, so you can shop in comfort.
You can also shop at LACOSTE online, so if you know your size, we recommend this option too.
