If the runways are any indication, polo shirts will be the must-have top of the summer with the help of a few major pop culture and sporting events. Ahead, are six ways to wear one this summer.
Frances Solá-Santiago is the Fashion Editor at InStyle covering style and culture. Prior to joining InStyle, she held roles at Refinery29 and People en Español.Polo shirts often get a bad rep. They're the uniform of choice for TV dads and preppy bros named Nate Archibald. They evoke memories of high school PE and the early 2000s Abercrombie & Fitch phenomenon.
The preppy staple—thought to have originated back in the 6th century BC and known for its collared style—has long been a mainstay in fashion. While it may have been created for polo players in India, the style has evolved from—taken from polo to tennis and golf, for example—to preppy wardrobe must-have over centuries.
The help of a few major pop culture and sporting events has pushed it even more mainstream. Zendaya’s recent, which saw the actress in a pale pink polo shirt by Jacquemus and a green tennis set by Tory Burch, provided plenty of outfit inspiration. The upcoming Olympics will likely boost the polo shirt agenda as well.It's tempting to overcomplicate a polo shirt outfit. But thinking about this staple as if it were a plain T-shirt is a good way to get into this trend.
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