tldr; Classic preppy polo that never goes out of style. At ~$110 it's the ceiling for what most will pay. Pairs with Brooks Brothers khakis.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Polo Ralph Lauren Iconic Mesh Polo Shirt
“It’s the old rule : You wear the clothes, the clothes don’t wear you. I come from an upper middle class family, went to a very preppy high school and college. If I try to wear a polo shirt or pastels, I look awkward and weird because I am so not preppy and cannot vibe with that style. I was a punk rock kid. I’m 40 and I look best and most comfortable in the sophisticated rugged workwear vibe - leather boots/chucks, t shirts/henleys, over shirts and jackets.”
“Long sleeve polo shirt is your best option. See Spier Mackay for something with a substantial enough collar to stand up to blazer. A variation of this would be a textured polo shirt such as this: https://preview.redd.it/eoe7sa0ymyre1.jpeg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ba8d69c7c60b165732cbf2e00cf216c93755326 Another option is a roll neck (turtle neck) which looks very put together. Especially in the evening. Beyond that consider a vneck tshirt. I would avoid a Henley as those kinda look like underwear.”
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