The 16 Best-Selling Men’s Polo Shirts To Wear This Summer

It’s been a style choice that’s undergone a lot of changes through the years — from the brightly colored iterations of the ‘90s and ‘00s to its resurgence as a style favored by James Bond, so there’s a great case for stocking your wardrobe with one of the 16 best selling men’s polo shirts.

The polo shirt is a summer style staple that can be both breezy and casual or dressed-up and refined. Today’s best-selling polos are cut slim, made with breathable, versatile fabrics and available in colors that are subtle, stylish, and definitely not too bright or loud.

A great polo shirt can upgrade your style where a simple T-shirt wouldn’t (although a slim-fitting T-shirt can even work with a suit nowadays); you can rock a polo on its own with chinos and white sneakers, or you can pair with pieces like your favorite pair of slim chino shorts. Grab one, grab two, or grab all 16 — there’s plenty of time this summer and fall to wear them on repeat.

Mizzen+Main Versa Polo Shirt

Strut your stuff in style with Mizzen+Main’s Versa Polo Shirt. This polo shirt is crafted to make you look and feel your best: a form-fitting body, hidden collar stay to keep your collar always sharp and crisp, and a tight fit to show off your arm muscles to maximum effect. The anti-pilling technology ensures it’ll stay in good shape even with repeated washes, and the UPF50+ coating will both stop the color from fading and protect your skin.

The fabric is wrinkle-resistant so you can unpack and wear it hassle-free, and the moisture-wicking properties will keep you cool and dry in even tropical climates. There’s even antimicrobial technology incorporated to ensure you smell fresh and clean all day long.

• Price: $98
• Materials: 88% Polyester, 12% Spandex
• Notable Feature: UPF 50+, Moisture wicking, and wrinkle resistant

Triple Aught Design Atlas Polo

Sometimes, a polo shirt was meant to be worn for more than just at the office or happy hour at your local watering hole. Sometimes, it needs to be worn during more active pursuits like technical field training or at the outdoor shooting range. This is that polo shirt.

The tailored fit keeps you looking sharp, while the Polartec Power Dry construction dries twice as fast as cotton polo shirts, and stays 30% drier than all other single fabric shirts. And yes, this also makes it highly breathable.

• Price: $90
• Materials: 100% Polyester (Polartec Power Dry)
• Notable Feature: The Polartec Power Dry construction provides superior moisture wicking and breathability during periods of increased activity.

Proof 72 Hour Merino Polo Shirt

Most polo shirts are now a cut above the rest — forgot the baggy, overly stuffy polos you might have worn back in high school or college. No sir, the Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo is one of the best men’s polo shirts you can spend your money on, made with versatile merino fabric for extra breathability and moisture-wicking qualities.

From the links to the runway to an evening on the town, the Proof 72-Hour Merino Polo just gets the job done. Plus, the two-button placket is visually interesting and subtly stylish — in short, this has all the qualities you should look for in a summer weight shirt.

• Price: $88
• Materials: 89% 16.5 micron merino wool, 11% nylon
• Notable Feature: Odor-resistant, temperature-regulating, and moisture-wicking.

Relwen Jersey Stripe Polo

Relwen crafts their clothing to be durable and eye-catching, and their Jersey Stripe Polo Shirt is no exception. This shirt is made using wonderfully comfortable and soft cotton jersey, with a timeless striped pattern you can pair with everything from Bermuda shorts to your favorite chinos.

The split-tail hem and slightly longer tail makes it perfect for both tucking in and wearing untucked. It’s light, breezy, and gorgeous, everything you want in a weekend-friendly polo shirt.

• Price: $98
• Materials: 100% Yarn-Dyed Jersey Cotton
• Notable Features: It’s as soft as a vintage t-shirt, making it extremely comfortable in hot temperatures, while thoughtful details like horizontal buttonholes and reinforced bar tacks ensure it is built to last.

Todd Snyder Fine Pique Polo Shirt

The polo’s sporting origins are channeled into modern style by one of our favorite menswear designers, NYC’s own Todd Snyder. The polo is a classic-yet-modern menswear staple that’s far from stuffy or overdone when designed by Snyder.

In fact, this particular take on the polo gets a breezy fabric upgrade thanks to the use of Turkish cotton-tencel for stretch, comfort and breathability. This is an all-day polo to wear as often as you can this season (in any colorway you like).

• Price: $118
• Materials: 51% Cotton 47% Tencel 2% Lycra
• Notable Feature: Sophisticated style, great for pairing with a sports coat.

Lululemon Evolution Polo Shirt

It’s time to give lululemon menswear a shot if you haven’t in the past, and that’s as true for its hard-wearing and durable workout gear as it is for off-duty staples like the Lululemon Evolutionn Polo. In a clean silhouette and in smart colors like a versatile shade of navy, this polo, as the brand says, is “anti-stink” and made from soft, four-way stretch fabric for all-day comfort.

• Price: $88+
• Materials: 82% Polyester, 10% Lyocell, 5% Lycra elastane, 3% X-static nylon
• Notable Feature: Slim fit for athletic physiques, sports-friendly

Free Fly Men’s Bamboo Flex Polo

Dress this polo up with a sport coat or jacket, or dress it down with your favorite board shorts or Bermudas—however you wear it, it’ll always keep you looking your best. The Free Fly Men’s Bamboo Flex Polo is made using viscose derived from bamboo, a fabric that is both sturdy enough to withstand active use and cloud-soft.

It’s beautifully flexible, with all-way stretch that will keep you moving easily through any sport or outdoor activity. Best of all, it comes with UPF50+ integrated into the fabric to keep your skin shielded from the sun. The premium-weight polo just feels right on your body all day long. 

• Price: $78
• Materials: 64% Viscose from Bamboo / 28% Polyester / 8% Spandex
• Notable Feature: UPF50+ protection

KÜHL AIRKÜHL Polo Shirt

Whether you’re hiking, kayaking, or playing a round of golf, the KÜHL AIRKÜHL Polo Shirt is a great option to keep you cool and comfy. Made using a blend of polyester and spandex, it’s soft and stretchy, perfect for flexing with your tennis or golf swing.

It’s also hardy and durable, capable of withstanding use out in the forest, mountains, or on the campground thanks to its abrasion-and snag-resistant fabric. Pair UPF50+ sun protection with an odor-resistant treatment and peerless breathability, and you have the ultimate polo shirt for any adventure-loving guy. 

• Price: $79
• Materials: Fabric: 85% Ultra-soft premium Polyester 15% Spandex
• Notable Feature: Odor-resistant treatment, excellent breathability.

Vuori Strato Tech Polo

If it’s the laidback comfort of your favorite T-shirt that you want as you search for your new favorite polo, you’re in luck. Although that combination seems darn near impossible to get right, Vuori has managed to do so with the Strato Tech Polo, a highly affordable and highly stylish take on the modern polo shirt. Wear it with tan chinos or the brand’s famed joggers for relaxed and comfortable style this season.

• Price: $64
• Materials: 96% Polyester, 4% Elastane
• Notable Feature: Stylish but still workout-friendly

Lacoste Slim Fit Piqué Polo

It really wouldn’t be a list of the best men’s polos without including a pick from the brand that pioneered the form and function of this now-legendary silhouette, would it? The Slim Fit Pique Polo is an iconic take on the style, one that never fails to impress or to match up with everything from slim light wash denim and leather loafers to tan chinos and sharp grey leather sneakers. Wear it as often as you can, in as many ways as you can, this spring and summer.

• Price: $110
• Materials: 100% cotton petit piqué
• Notable Feature: Classic styling with a modern fit make it the perfect all-season addition to your wardrobe.

Under Armour Tech Polo

Whenever you want hard-wearing, athlete-friendly sports clothing, Under Armour is always a brand to consider. This Tech Polo is the perfect choice for a day on the tennis courts, golf course, or even the soccer pitch. The pure polyester shirt is textured for comfort, breathability, and softness, and does an amazing job of wicking moisture away from your skin to keep you dry and cool no matter how hard you sweat.

The 3-button placket keeps it classy (even for an athletic shirt), and the cut will hug your broad shoulders just right to accentuate your best physical attributes. Get active and still look your best in this shirt. 

• Price: $45
• Materials: 100% Polyester
• Notable Feature: Material wicks away sweat and dries insanely fast.

Mack Weldon Vesper Polo Shirt

Perhaps the best polo introduced this summer season comes from a brand who draws on style inspiration from 007 himself. The Vesper Polo — named for 007’s original martini — uses a micro-mesh fabric for extra breathability, and comes with modern details like a slim fit & a two-button collar that stands on its own underneath a suit or a lightweight summer jacket.

It’s available in four neutral and very versatile colors — the navy shade would be ideal to rock as Bond does, with a pair of beige chinos and brown suede chukka boots in warm weather. It’s perfect secret agent summer style made easy.

• Price: $78
• Materials: 47.5% Combed Cotton / 47.5% Modal / 5% Polyester
• Notable Feature: A breathable micro mesh keeps you cooler during the hotter months, while a stay put collar resists rolling.

Sunspel Riviera Polo Shirt

As if the above homage to the polo worn by James Bond wasn’t enough, this list wouldn’t be complete without the style pioneered by the secret agent in the groundbreaking film Casino Royale. The Riviera is a timeless classic, cut with a modern fit and a two-button collar for a breezy-yet-tailored feel.

The Navy color is the same shade worn by 007 in the film, and while the price is definitely an investment, it’s one that’s worth making if you want to channel seriously killer style — that holds true if you’re heading to a casual patio date or out on the town.

• Price: $145
• Materials: Lightweight cotton mesh
• Notable Feature: Originally tailored for Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, it’s the embodiment of James Bond’s effortless cool.

Bonobos Pima Performance Polo Shirt

For expert style alongside your expertly designed Bonobos chinos or tailored shorts, we’ve got just the proper pick. The Pima Performance Polo is designed to go anywhere you want to go, and to work as hard as you work. It’s the right blend of comfortable fabric and a tailored fit that makes it a winner in our book, and it’s the kind of polo you can even wear with a blazer for dressy summer days.

• Price: $75
• Materials: 50% Pima Cotton | 50% Drytex Acrylic
• Notable Feature: DRYTEX fiber offers wicking, moisture management, UV protection (UPF 35) and breathability

Todd Snyder Made in LA Tipped Montauk Polo in Olive

Maximize the “laid back vibe” in this super-comfy Todd Snyder polo! The LA Tipped Montauk Polo is made in Los Angeles in true L.A. style, with a slub-spun cotton jersey that feels incredibly soft on your skin and is cool enough for even the hottest summer day. The relaxed style makes it ideal for lounging on the beach, poolside, or enjoying your vacation abroad while still dressing to the nines.

• Price: $108
• Materials: 100% garment dyed cotton
• Notable Feature: Garment-dying gives it a rich color and texture that softens over time

Psycho Bunny Men’s Classic Polo

Stand out from the crowd in this bright, stylish polo. Psycho Bunny is all about making your mark on your world, dressing different from the rest, and incorporating brightness and boldness into your life. The Classic Polo goes loud and proud, using colors like fuchsia, orange, lime, and teal to proclaim to everyone around you that you dress how you like, and look darned good doing it.

It’s made in Peru using pure Pima cotton and mother-of-pearl buttons, with taped seams that will defy wear and tear with ease. It really is as close as it gets to the “perfect polo” for big guys like me (Andy), who want a comfortable, durable shirt we can wear over and over again for years to come.

• Price: $98
• Materials: 100% Pima cotton
• Notable Feature: Collar doesn’t roll, always holds its shape.

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