I Spent $1000 to Find the Best Polo - (Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Uniqlo, Sunspel, Loro Piana)

Let's compare six different brands to find the best polos for men!

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So I've worn polos literally my entire life and wanted to find out what the best polo out there would be. For this head to head, I've queued up six pique polos since I've selected this range by browsing blogs, reddit, youtube videos and fashion magazines to find the most popular ones. My ideal polo is one that nails 5 things: fit, fabric, collar, and overall construction. Let's find the best polo for men!

First we have the Uniqlo Dry Pique Short Sleeve Polo Shirt. It came in right around $20 and I honestly don't have many complaints at this price point. I'm 5'10 and weigh in at 175 pounds so I went true to size with medium. It is the most relaxed of the bunch when it comes to fit.
The fabric on this polo is nothing special but gets the job done. The single layer collar on this shirt is flimsy. The placket is nice and deep and the plastic buttons are expected at this price point. I like the split hem and the ribbed cuffs. Overall, it's a great polo for $20 but might not look as tailored and polished as most guys would want a polo to look.

Next we have Kent Wang's polo. I got my hands on this white one in a size medium that goes for $65. Kent Wang claims these to be very slim fit but they fit slightly slimmer than a normal custom fit. The fabric is structured and the weave isn't too tight or too loose. It's comparable to Polo Ralph Lauren. The highlight of this polo has to be the collar. I found this to be much stronger than the competition and it hasn't lost it's shape at all. The placket is a perfect depth. Kent Wang seems like a no nonsense kind of brand. The inner branding seems prone to peeling At $65 this thing is good value for money.

Let us move on to Lacoste. Lacoste is considered the OG of the men's polo world. They retail for $90 but certain colors can be found for around $50 on sale. Sizing is weird on this one so I would go try them on in store prior to purchasing. I got a classic fit small. The front and back are the same length making this harder to tuck in. I love the longer sleeves that still manage to hug the arms. The fabric on this polo was thin, lightweight and breathable with the pique being on the finer side. The combination makes it perfect for warmer days. The finer weave makes the polo look like it has less texture compared to the rest and it feels near identical to Loro Piana. The collar was disappointing on this Lacoste polo. The deep placket helped give the polo shirt a more upscale look in my opinion. If it wasn’t for the collars, I could see myself having multiples of these in my wardrobe.

Next up we have Polo Ralph Lauren. I’ve worn a custom fit medium for years now. The polo hugs the arms and chest and tapers towards the waist. The length is an inch or two short for my preference but it’s worth the tradeoff since everything else fits well. The fabric is okay and average. The collar was disappointing and flimsy. The placket is short so you can wear it unbuttoned without looking arrogant. In terms of quality and price, there are definitely better options out there. They retail for $95 but it’s fairly easy to find them much cheaper at department stores.

The Sunspel Riviera polo was made for James Bond (Daniel Craig) Casino Royale. I ordered mine in a size medium in the Forest color way. The polo is trim but not overly slim. The sleeves hit right at your mid-bicep and did not restrict my movement. The fabric is exceptional and the collar is very strong. The buttons were cheap looking and the pocket was something I personally did not like but that is subjective. There’s just something about wearing James Bonds polo that give you a little extra pep in your step.I bought mine for $135 but I’ve been seeing them one sale for $64 on Sunspel website frequently depending on color.

Finally we have Loro Piana. I ended up going with the cotton one for a whopping $545 before taxes in a size medium in the optic white color. The build quality and fit and finish were exceptional but that’s to be expected on a $600 polo. The placket was the deepest and the pearl buttons were nice. Loro Piana's polo had a curved hem and a stiff collar.

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[asim]

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[Alexxx]

Lacoste Pima cotton shirts & polos fit the best for me. The quality is amazing on those shirts & the fit is great

[KingofBlingham]

If you're a muscular build guy, I'd always go with Ralph Lauren custom fit, I have loads of polo's in different brands, boss, armani, lacoste etc but RL still best fit even though other brands are probably a bit more fashionable.

[andersbrynildsen]

I bought a tommy hilfiger pique about 5-6 years ago and it is the best quality I have ever had, it is still like new. This one I recommend everyone to buy !!

[kentwangco]

This is Kent Wang. Thanks for doing such an in-depth review. If y'all have questions about my polos, I'm happy to answer.

[adamsinsirlamoureux]

I been wearing Polo nearly ever since I can remember, Ralph Lauren slim and custom fit are always my number one. Material, color, and style. Elegant yet simple.

[Doverbeach]

That collar on the Kent Wang polo is perfection!

[shafiqmazlan]

I think the best option and value would be to go fully bespoke if you have the time. There are plenty of higher-end tailors that stock jersey and pique fabrics from different mills, ready to create a custom-made polo to your exact liking from fabric to fit and even collar style. For much less than an off-the-rack Loro Piana polo too.

[americantopgunner]

I personally like the Ralph Lauren Performance stretch jersey polo shirts. They are made of polyester but so silky soft they stretch dnt shrink or fade. I’ve have some for years lots of washed and loom great still. At $110 a shirt I expect it to last a few years and 100% cotton fades and shrinks. I recommend their pants as well just a different look and feel from Levi’s they’re also $110 each.

[iamblacktalon]

I went on a similar journey, since I wear polos 90% of the time. Here in Singapore, temperatures regularly hit 36C and humidity close to 100%. I started with Kent Wang after hearing about them from styleforum. Heavy duty fabric, love the collar, but not so happy about the length and fit. You can see the length is slightly too long for you and bunches at the hips. This means I had to shorten them after purchase, which isn’t a big deal, but still. I next tried sunspel and so far it was the best fitting one. Cool fabric, pretty good construction, better colour options than Kent Wang. Thanks for your video!

[FightGenius]

The Lacoste one looks great! Great video brother!

[joelman]

The dedication!! Good job on this. Been looking for a video like this this and there are basically none. Shocker that more aren’t willing to spend hundreds of dollars on polos for their video. So I appreciate the dedication.

[IknowRENATO]

By far, the most informative and detailed regarding the history and design language of a polo. Thank you for taking the time to create this video.

[markjonz]

I had a Ralph Lauren polo and it shrank so much I could no longer wear it. I like the Lacoste in slim fit and the fit is perfect for me, and they wash well.

[jimmbear]

Nice video, since I live in FL and work 4 of 5 days remotely polos are what I wear most. The ones I have the most of are Ralph Lauren. I like the look, the fit, and color options of them. Plus they are easy to find on sale. Mine have always been under $65. I prefer the softer ones vs the traditional pique. The downside I have found is some don’t hold their color as well as others and the collar on some starts to lose its shape and appearance. I have Lacoste too which i like but they are tougher to find on sale. They seem to hold color better than RL and collar is better but then can shrink to where they get short. I also have some Vineyard Vines which are a bit heavier so I tend to wear them more in Florida winter or cooler months. I am surprised you didn’t have VV as they are better known than others on this list. I like trying different brands as well. I have an Abercrombie & Fitch polo I like and I have bought cheaper brands too that have been hit or miss. I recently ordered an Alex Vando which I have never tried but got such a great deal I said why not. I also just ordered a True Classic Polo as it is always advertised and I wanted to try it. I understand it is more of a softer/casual polo which is fine as I like having softer/lightweight more casual polos for hanging out on the weekends that I can wear with shorts. Of the brands you reviewed, I definitely want to try the Kent Wang as it seems nice at a reasonable price point. I can’t see paying $100+ for a polo so probably won’t try the others.

[andreirazvan]

Ralph Lauren quality its out of this world, its like a cloud wraping you.

[kayronmercieca]

I really like Ralph Lauren clothing in general, though I own about 18 to 20 Polos, all by Lacoste. Most are the Paris Polo Regular Fit in Size 3 (S), though I have some Classic Fit in Size 3 (S) and some Slim Fit in Size 4 (M). Overall they all fit extremely well to my muscular build, are very comfortable and do not cause me to sweat down my back like other clothing does in 30°C+ temperatures.

[beckymcc]

This is what I needed, thank you so much! Looking for a Christmas gift and I hate not knowing if certain things are worth the money (and I'd hate to have to return anything) - so I'm super grateful for this video, thank you!

[Theanythingchannellll]

I like the topics and your unique laid back style. Thanks for trail blazing the fashion world for us. 🙏

[lukewilliams]

The iconic British brand is Fred Perry and I would say that it tends to be worn more fitted, so suiting a slender figure.