Polos and shirts

What once started as sportswear has now become an essential garment in everyone's wardrobe. Of course, we are talking about the polo shirt, or simply the polo. In the past, this shirt was only worn for golf and tennis. That is different nowadays. A polo shirt is the ideal garment to appear stylish and sporty in spring. That is why GENTS has naturally added polos to the ever-growing assortment. The polo is a special garment within the category of 'formal menswear.' There is no other comparable item that is both sporty and elegant. Moreover, the shirt is versatile to wear. You can wear the polo shirt on its own or combine it with a blazer. However you wear it, the best polos are of course found at GENTS. At very favorable prices, you can immediately expand your wardrobe with a few handy, practical, and fashionable polo shirts.

Successful design by a Frenchman

It may sound strange, but in the past, there was no sportswear. Men wore a variant of a dress shirt when they played sports. For example, tennis was played until 1939 in a long-sleeved dress shirt. One Frenchman did not like that at all. You may know him. Of course, we are talking about René Lacoste, the inventor of the polo shirt. Initially, in 1933, he designed a sporty garment for himself with which he would henceforth play tennis. It was a tremendous success. In the first year the polo was sold, about 300,000 polos were produced. In a way, that is not so strange - just imagine playing sports wearing a dress shirt!

The polo shirts are still made today by the brand Lacoste. Since the Frenchman had the nickname 'le crocodile,' he decided that a crocodile was an ideal emblem for the real polos of Lacoste. However, they are no longer the only producer today.

Since the polo shirt was originally designed as a sports shirt for tennis and golf, only white variants were brought to the market. That has changed now. Today you can find polos in all the colors of the rainbow. Of course, there are purists among us who ignore everything except the authentic white polo. Naturally, you are free to decide which color polo shirt suits you. At GENTS, you can count on the best price-quality ratio. This obviously applies to our entire range.

When you finally have such a stylish polo shirt, of course you want to wear the garment the right way. There are a few style rules you better keep in mind. We at GENTS have neatly listed them for you. With our style tips, you can be sure that you will walk out the door fashionably and completely according to etiquette!

1. Check the fit of the polo shirt
You can assume that the right fit is important for every piece of clothing. This logically also applies to the polo. A polo shirt should fit tailored when you put on the garment. However, the shirt should not be too tight. In addition, the length is important when wearing a polo shirt. Did you know that a polo may at its longest fall halfway down the zipper of your pants? This style rule is based on the original purpose for which this item was designed, namely sports.

2. Leave your undershirt at home
Layers are often an excellent idea to create new outfits with the same clothing items. You can certainly do that with a polo shirt as well. However, it is not done to wear an undershirt in combination with a polo. An undershirt disrupts the fit of a polo. This way, the sporty style is lost and of course, you don't want that. You can combine a polo shirt with a blazer. If you plan to do this, you must button up the polo and tuck it into your pants. If you prefer not to do this, then it is better to wear this sporty shirt without a blazer.

3. Pay close attention to the entire outfit
Finally, we want to give you one more thing: pay close attention to the look of the entire outfit. A polo often serves the outfit. You can wear a polo shirt perfectly, but if the rest of the outfit does not match, you will still miss the mark. Therefore, make sure to take one more critical look at yourself in the mirror. When you wear a polo shirt casually, you do not have to tuck the shirt into your pants or button it up. On the other hand, it is neater to wear the polo shirt that way when you put on trousers or chinos.

Now you know everything about the polo shirt and how to wear it correctly. In short, time to buy polos at GENTS! If you are not sure which size you need, simply visit a GENTS store near you. There you can try on the clothes at your leisure and receive style advice from our expert store staff. Don't feel like going anywhere? No problem! You can also easily buy polos at GENTS in our webshop. Both in the webshop and in our physical stores across the Netherlands, you will find all kinds of stylish polo shirts!