There's no need to go that high, for €120/140 you can get (here) a great RL polo that will last years. Basically, they are costing me as much as my bespoke sartorial shirts.
good quality no-logo 100% cotton polo?
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Some of my Gildan shirts (concerts, linux distro's) are way older then 10 years and still look as new. Wash in the washing machine together with my other clothing and sheets on 30° C, no dryer
1. All clothes are consumables.
2. The “hand” of a RL Polo v Gildon and most of the other brands mentioned is night and day.
3. 25%+ off retail on Tier One brands is easily doable with a bit of patience.
4. When you find what you like, buy multiple because fabric/feel/cut can change season to season.
5. Strongly concur washing in cold/inside out/and line drying. If ironing is required do so inside out or with a press cloth i.e. old 100% cotton t shirt.
2. The “hand” of a RL Polo v Gildon and most of the other brands mentioned is night and day.
3. 25%+ off retail on Tier One brands is easily doable with a bit of patience.
4. When you find what you like, buy multiple because fabric/feel/cut can change season to season.
5. Strongly concur washing in cold/inside out/and line drying. If ironing is required do so inside out or with a press cloth i.e. old 100% cotton t shirt.
Old line men's stores (places that carry brands like Gitman's, Bill's, and Alden) usually have a house brand polo. They are usually from Peru. I am partial to O'Connell's (which I already recommended) but Andover Shop, Ben Silver, and others are comparable (although Ben Silver typically costs more and has a small logo). Quality is excellent. I like them better than RL or Lacoste. The hand is great, the cut is great, and the tails are long enough. Another non-polo option is popovers. I live in Austin, and summers are brutal. I have concluded that loose fitting, long sleeved Madras, gingham, or linen is cooler than polos. I use polos for golf because of the flexibility but not for much else.
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I found Scott Barber
Pima Pique Polo, Apricot
Fine pima cotton pique, pre-washed for extra softness and shrinkage control. 100% Pima Cotton 2 Button Polo Rib collar, cuff Machine Washable
Patrick James Men's West Coast Classic Quality Men's Clothing
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S.Benson & Co - Men’s Fashion & Apparel Service in Sacramento, CA
Quality men’s fashion and apparel in Sacramento, California from S.Benson & Co. We’ll help you to put yourself together.
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I found Left Coast Tee
Superfine Polo
Best short-sleeve pima cotton polo with a luxurious ultra-soft finish. Made so the collar stays crisp after every wash. A natural cotton performance polo perfect for work and play.
Menswear | The Hub LTD
Our Clothing Suits Your Life - We feature some of the finest menswear brands available including Jack Victor, Remy Leather, Ballin Trousers, Hart Schaffner Marx, and many more.
Scott Barber is good, but I was less impressed with Left Coast Tee.
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Ah, that sounds better. In the spirit of penny wise/pound foolish bespoke dress items is the way to go.....if you don't gain or loss enough weight that the measurements are off. The problem in the U.S. is that outside of major cities there aren't bespoke garment shops available.
I have a couple of pima cotton polos that were made in Peru and, you're right, the quality is better.I found Scott Barber
at a couple of such local stores.Pima Pique Polo, Apricot
Fine pima cotton pique, pre-washed for extra softness and shrinkage control. 100% Pima Cotton 2 Button Polo Rib collar, cuff Machine Washablescottbarber.com
Patrick James Men's West Coast Classic Quality Men's Clothing
A purveyor of fine menswear since 1962, Patrick James delivers impeccable classic looks that keep your wardrobe moving forward in a confident, modern direction. Shop our catalog for luxe, laidback selections of men's sports shirts, trousers, sweaters, leather jackets, activewear, footwear...patrickjames.com
S.Benson & Co - Men’s Fashion & Apparel Service in Sacramento, CA
Quality men’s fashion and apparel in Sacramento, California from S.Benson & Co. We’ll help you to put yourself together.
I found Left Coast Tee
atSuperfine Polo
Best short-sleeve pima cotton polo with a luxurious ultra-soft finish. Made so the collar stays crisp after every wash. A natural cotton performance polo perfect for work and play.leftcoasttee.com
Menswear | The Hub LTD
Our Clothing Suits Your Life - We feature some of the finest menswear brands available including Jack Victor, Remy Leather, Ballin Trousers, Hart Schaffner Marx, and many more.www.thehubltd.com
Scott Barber is good, but I was less impressed with Left Coast Tee.
Yes to inside out washing, which also preserves clothing. And don't take your washable clothing to the cleaners, which is hard on clothes.
Duluth Trading Company. 100% cotton T-Shirts, Polo Shirts and Henleys.
Just bought me a $17 Navy blue from GAP on sale , not sure I would have bought it at $50, at that price I would have looked for a a Lacoste one on amazon for $65. Not the best quality ever, but it actually fit my quasimodo body shape which is what I actually look for and for me the issue is not how long the fabric will last but how long can I go without making a stain I can't get out and at that game I rarely last forever, so $17, $110 high quality don't make a difference, a stained polo is a wasted piece of closing.
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What causes staining?
I'll throw in a couple of left field options-
Uniqlo
Muji
Hopefully Muji in the US upsize their 'XL' for outside Asia... but famously all their items are entirely free of logos.
Uniqlo
Muji
Hopefully Muji in the US upsize their 'XL' for outside Asia... but famously all their items are entirely free of logos.
my two left foot and 10 thumbs ... sometimes works too
Three kids under the age of 6. “What did you just rub on me?” Is often heard around my house.
and then you get the dude in the middle that managed both.
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Quick update. Despite writing about wanting to go logo-free:
- I tried Polo RL in store and the fit was OK but I didn't like the fabric -- very coarse.
- I ordered a Lacoste and didn't like the fit or the fabric. The fabric had a very strong chemical odor. It was made in Sri Lanka.
- I ordered one from Rag & Bone and didn't like the fabric (too flimsy) or the buttons.
- I ordered one from Scott Barber and also didn't like the fabric. This one was made in China. A previous purchase was made in Peru and my recollection is the fabric was much better.
So I'm still haven't found a favorite polo.
- I tried Polo RL in store and the fit was OK but I didn't like the fabric -- very coarse.
- I ordered a Lacoste and didn't like the fit or the fabric. The fabric had a very strong chemical odor. It was made in Sri Lanka.
- I ordered one from Rag & Bone and didn't like the fabric (too flimsy) or the buttons.
- I ordered one from Scott Barber and also didn't like the fabric. This one was made in China. A previous purchase was made in Peru and my recollection is the fabric was much better.
So I'm still haven't found a favorite polo.
It's nice that these merchants have a flexible return policy. As I mentioned before, I have had good luck with Made-in-Peru polos from Lands End.Quick update. Despite writing about wanting to go logo-free:
- I tried Polo RL in store and the fit was OK but I didn't like the fabric -- very coarse.
- I ordered a Lacoste and didn't like the fit or the fabric. The fabric had a very strong chemical odor. It was made in Sri Lanka.
- I ordered one from Rag & Bone and didn't like the fabric (too flimsy) or the buttons.
- I ordered one from Scott Barber and also didn't like the fabric. This one was made in China. A previous purchase was made in Peru and my recollection is the fabric was much better.
So I'm still haven't found a favorite polo.
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I wouldn't order if they didn't have a good return policy. But with Scott Barber, I paid for shipping both ways. Lacoste and Rag & Bone had free shipping both ways.
Back in the mid 90's I bought and really enjoyed a lot of gear (polos, fleece pullovers) from Lands End (before they got acquired by Sears). Then quality went downhill, they got acquired by Sears, Sears went downhill, ...
Macy's has a good sale going on for Ralph Lauren product going on ... if you like the fit / fabric of course.
As for the fit, be mindful that European brand will size smaller on average than Americans, I am an XL in Europe, L in the US
As for the fit, be mindful that European brand will size smaller on average than Americans, I am an XL in Europe, L in the US
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