Lacoste Polo Shirt: Is It Worth It? (In-Depth Review)

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00:00 Lacoste Polo Shirt Introduction

The famous Lacoste crocodile is one of the most iconic logos in sporty menswear, and it’s typically associated with polo shirts, as well as luxury, in that regard.

01:05 History of Lacoste

Today, Lacoste is a big player in the polo shirt market, valued at around 2.3 billion US dollars. Even though they sell a bunch of different things, front and center is definitely their polo shirt.

Most Lacoste polos are made from a piqué knit, but they also have jersey knits and a t-shirt style material. They’re almost made out of 100% cotton, and there are some blends. If you want to learn more about the best polo shirt materials, our guide has you covered.

Lacoste Polo Shirt Review
We look at seven different Lacoste polo shirts, and all of them were 100% cotton, which is fairly the standard for the brand, at least in the US.
03:58 Material & Quality
06:58 Colorfastness and Color Range
07:20 Collars
08:10 Buttons and Buttonholes
09:35 Logo Detail
10:24 Construction
11:36 Shirt Pricing
12:35 Different Models
13:22 How do Lacoste Polos Fit?

In our experience, Lacoste's original polo, overall, quite small for American size. That being said, there are differences between the sizes. In terms of length, the classic is longer than the regular, which is longer than the slim.

While the Paris polo comes in a classic fit and a regular fit. It’s different visually because it has a hidden front placket, so you don’t see the buttons, and the collar is definitely smaller. Also, the famous crocodile logo is tone-on-tone, so it’s a little more subdued. And, personally, I’d rather have no logos on my chest, so I’d rather wear the Paris polo than their original one.

16:36 Other Styles Lacoste Offers
18:43 Pros of a Lacoste Polo Shirt
19:28 Cons of a Lacoste Polo Shirt

20:35 Is the Lacoste Polo Shirt Worth It?
First of all, figure out what you want out of your polo shirt. If you just want something to wear while doing your garden work or run around the house, maybe spending the extra money on the Lacoste branding is not justified. If you wear polo shirts regularly during the summer and enjoy wearing them, it can be a good contender.

The big questions, then, are: Does the polo fit you, or does it puddle weirdly? Or does it have weird wrinkles, and do you like the fit and the style, as well as the fabric they offer?

Do you want a polo shirt in just the basic colors such as navy or, maybe, gray? Then, you can go with other brands. But, if you want those special, unusual colors, I think Lacoste is really good.

When it comes to brands, here at Gentleman’s Gazette, we, generally, don’t put too much value or emphasis on that, and we rather look at the quality and the value, which is the quality to price ratio.

24:34 Outfit Rundown

[krunoslavkovacec]

My father is still wearing his Lacoste shirt he bought 15 years ago, it holds up amazingly, both the collar and the color. My Lacoste polo shirts are barely a year old ( and I don't wear them all year round and have other shirts in my rotation ) and the collar is already floppy and I found a few loose threads.

[NandoFojo]

I think they're worth it! I finally got to a point where I can afford them, and following the tradition my grandfather set. He wore his ALL THE TIME, and now I can as well.

[TheBartLEGEND]

I own one Lacoste polo shirt, which I bought for £60 in 2007 (yes, 14 years ago). Although the colour has faded, my polo still looks ok and I enjoy wear it in summer.

[daz-guitarmetalvideos]

Ive had one for 7 years. Still holds up, love the colour, fits great still. One of my favourites!

[Suzyfromtheblock]

I iron for a living, my client wears Ralph Lauren, Hugo boss, all saints, to name but a few, the best quality polo to iron in my opinion is La coste excellent quality the best

[alejandrodono]

This video with so much detail is the reason I subscribed to this channel and the quality of the videos never disappoint! I would really like to see if you can make an Spier & Mackay or Pini Parma review 🙌🏻

[joshmiller]

Now we need that Raphael vs Kyle tennis match!!

[MrCookTM]

Bought a stack of Lacoste polos in various colors a few years ago, slim fit and regular fit. The form and fabric held up well, but the bolder and darker colors - like red, navy, black - have been fading out fairly quickly, way quicker than on most other clothes I own. I still have the white one and got rid of all the others. I can definitely recommend the Uniqlo Dry Pique's you're showing though, they have a good fit, are fairly wrinkle free, dry fast and so far they've been holding up well for me.

[vellerofontisg]

My father owned several Lacoste Polo's back in the 80's and I remember that they would last him for years. Nowdays, the quality has declined a bit, but it is still definitely above average.
My Lacoste Polos last for 3 seasons on average. The colors holds up pretty well and they do not not fade easily, especially the lighter tones. Likewise, Lacoste Polos tend to maintain their shape.
In comparison, a Ralph Lauren Polo that I got last year is already quite faded, and the material shows some wear on the sleeves and collar.

[kevinwashburn]

I have worn Lacoste since the 1970s. I love the look, think it is classic and will continue to buy and wear the product.

[drip]

This Channel and even Courtney Ryan's channel is making a big impact on how I see things when it comes to the way others dress

[klavierhaltern]

Their poloshirts were unfashionable when I was in my teens and they are still now, 30 years later. That's why I love them - and they are durable.

[Aaronjames]

Yes! The video I have been waiting for

[A.S]

I have been wearing the L12L12 collection for over a decade. The feel of the texture, the fit & colours are among the best available. It is a prime European brand and runs with trimmer configurations. Bigger gentlemen should opt for Ralph Lauren brand.

[blaskowitz]

I just bought one of these in a royal blue a day before you all posted! Still, love this series, it is very helpful with name brand items!

[spartangmoney]

Just bought my first Lacoste polo after seeing your review. As someone with a short torso, this seems like a great option for me!

[uwhaku]

Aside from their normal polos, the new Sport polo's they have for golf and tennis are my absolute favorite. The quality, fit, and breathability (not sure if that's a word) are amazing. I have the same polo in three colors.

[jacobsinger]

Ahh so good to see sven! I am planning to buy some polo shirts

[theDapperVault]

Lacoste definitely is more affordable now compared the back then! But their polos are still really pricy! 😢

[Rudey]

I used to like Lacoste in my 20's, both Polo shirt and Canvas laceup shoes but these days I prefer Polo, Fred Perry and just recently, Sunspel.