I'm a Fashion Editor, and This Is the Trendy Staple I Always Recommend
I own many staples in my closet. In fact, I'm always trying to craft the ultimate capsule wardrobe that includes all of the basics. There aren't many, though, that I can say I've been wearing for most of my life. That is with the exception of polo shirts. Growing up, polo tops were a mainstay in my wardrobe—whether they were something my parents were dressing me in when I was younger or part of a school uniform.
I didn't always think of polo shirts as *peak fashion* and resisted them for a while, but in time, they grew to become a core part of my closet. That's especially true now with brands such as Prada and Jacquemus putting directional versions on the map and with preppy fashion having a bigger moment than ever thanks to recent collections from Miu Miu and Lacoste. So whether you need an easy top to wear with jeans or want to lean into a major spring trend, I can't recommend the tops enough. Ahead are the 35 polo shirts I'd recommend adding to your cart.
Next up: The 4 Sneakers I Always Wear and Recommend to Everyone
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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