Every Cool Fashion Person I Know Is Wearing This Retro-Preppy Top

You can't scroll on Instagram right now without seeing a cool fashion person sporting a striped polo. Whether long sleeved or short, colorful or understated, in an oversize rugby silhouette or slightly fitted, the casual top adds the perfect pop of personality and an instant cool factor to any fashion person's outfit.
The sporty style was a key part of Miu Miu's recent collections and has become the It piece for those wanting to tap into the Miu Miu girl aesthetic. Luckily, you don't have to pay designer prices to lean into the look. In fact, there is a whole host of super-cool striped polos on the market right now for every budget. Keep scrolling to see some of my absolute favorite styles to shop now and see how fashion people are styling theirs.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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