If you’ve been noticing polo shirts everywhere lately and wondering why the golf club staple is suddenly showing up in so many outfits, you’re not alone. The classic style – long associated with primary school uniforms and the preppy elite in equal measure – is having its biggest moment in fashion right now.
And it actually makes sense when you think about it. It fits right into the quiet luxury era we’re still in, à la Hailey Bieber minimalism and the ongoing Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy ‘90s resurgence. But instead of the super buttoned-up aesthetic, fashion girls are wearing them in a much more relaxed way. Think bold colours and playful stripes styled with unexpected bottoms like baggy Bermudas, floaty midi skirts, low-slung trousers, and lace-trimmed shorts. It feels less prim and proper and more cool and intentional.
Personally, I can already tell polo tops are going to be one of my most-worn pieces this summer. I’d been searching for one that felt elevated and versatile, and I finally landed on this chic £29.99 style from Mango.
It’s ideal for the warmer weather thanks to the open-knit design, which makes it lightweight, breathable, and comfortable even on the hottest days. The length hits right at the waist, which makes it work with different styles of jeans, trousers, or shorts. Plus, the mossy green shade feels like a fresh neutral that’s a little more interesting than the usual black or white.
Mango Openwork Knitted Polo-Neck Sweater
Below, find more chic and stylish polos available to shop right now:
M&S Striped Collared Slim Fit Knitted Top
Nobody's Child Brown Striped Knitted Polo Top
Nobody's Child Brown Striped Knitted Polo Top
Reformation Bentley Cotton Polo Sweater
Staud Ren Striped Ribbed-Knit Polo Shirt
Baukjen Janice Organic Cotton Knitted Polo Top
By Anthropologie Stripe Wool-Blend Polo Shirt
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
