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best retro-inspired knit polo
Todd Snyder Silk-Cotton Skip-Stitch Montauk Sweater Polo
Todd Snyder has one of the best knit polos on the market. This one is infallibly cool, with a relaxed, easygoing vibe that might spark some nostalgia for your favorite sweater from the late ’80s. Still, it’s contemporary in its style—just try pairing it with anything from jeans to pleated pants, and see what happens. The fabric is soft and breathable, with just the right amount of stretch, and a textured finish that adds some flair.
| Colors | Navy |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS-2XL |
| Materials | 55% Silk, 45% Cotton |
best minimalist knit polo
Suitsupply Sand Buttonless Polo
You don’t have to overthink it to look like you put some real effort in—Suitsupply proves that, with this elevated, simple knit polo. This one has a fabric that’s silky-soft, slinky, and on the thin side; it’s thicker than an average shirt, but much thinner than a sweater. The slim, tailored fit is effortlessly cool, and the no-buttons design enhances its sleek effect.
| Colors | 10 |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 2XS-3XL |
| Materials | 70% Cotton, 30% Silk |
best versatile knit polo
Banana Republic Waffle-Knit Polo Cardigan
Wear this one buttoned-up, or unbuttoned with a white tank underneath—just know you’ll be wearing it a lot. Banana Republic’s waffle-knit shirt is easy to dress up or down, to wear as a shirt or as a cardigan, to work or to happy hour. The relaxed fit and contrast polo collar evoke a distinctly ’70s vibe, so honestly, don’t feel too shy to pull out some flare jeans for this one.
| Colors | Natural, Cool Blue |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS-2XL |
| Materials | 82% Cotton, 18% Polyester |
best cult-favorite knit polo
Percival Impressionist Jacquard Shirt
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Percival has long-since been a celebrity favorite menswear label, so I wasn’t too surprised when I saw this knit polo (amongst the brand’s many others) on the likes of Chris Evans, Paul Mescal, and Andrew Garfield. This one in particular is an Evans classic—the funky print is easier to pull off than it looks, with anything from jeans to khakis. Wear it buttoned, unbuttoned, in summer, in winter; it’s easy like that.
| Colors | Black |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS-2XL |
| Materials | 100% Cotton |
best elevated knit polo
Cos Slim Knitted Silk Polo Shirt
If you want a knit polo that looks and feels somewhat close to your regular polos, Cos has a foolproof option. This is another silky, ultra-soft style, with a classic fit, ribbed trims, and a smart spread collar. It’s easy to wear, soft to the touch, and it looks damn good with any pants.
| Colors | Dark Mole, Black, Dark Gray Melánge |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS-XL |
| Materials | 55% Recycled Mulberry Silk, 45% Cotton |
best high-end knit polo
Billy Reid Lachlan Links Polo
Meet a knit polo that’s perfect for summertime. Billy Reid’s lightweight, textured style is breezy, cool, and versatile—wear it with cargo shorts or with khakis alike, all summer long. Throw on a linen blazer to dress it up for nighttime, but during the day, just enjoy the golf-inspired style, with details including a rollback English shoulder and trochus buttons.
| Colors | White, British Khaki, Carbon Blue |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS-2XL |
| Materials | 100% Cotton |
Why You Can Trust Esquire
Every knit polo above has been tried, tested, and worn by our editors (and a friend of Esquire, Joey, who you see modeling them above).
We have high standards for ourselves, and even higher standards for you. Over the years, our editors have tried hundreds and hundreds of knit polos, and the 6 above are the infallible styles that we have in our own closets, love for their style and comfort, and know—through lots and lots of actual, consistent wear—are good enough for you.
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