How to Wear a Polo Shirt in Streetwear

Unisex Boxy Plaid Color Block Polo Shirt by Riot Junkie – back view, boxy plaid color block polo

The polo has been reinvented: boxier, bolder and paired with baggy denim instead of chinos.

Unisex Boxy Plaid Color Block Polo Shirt by Riot Junkie – back view, boxy plaid color block polo
Unisex Boxy Plaid Color Block Polo Shirt – 110 gsm · Loose fit

Boxy polos

The Unisex Boxy Plaid Color Block Polo Shirt and Unisex Color Block Polo Shirt are cut loose with a dropped shoulder. Wear them untucked over wide jeans.

Polo-collar sweatshirts

For cooler days, the Heavyweight Polo-Collar Sweatshirt combines a polo collar with 380 gsm fleece.

Heavyweight Polo-Collar Sweatshirt by Riot Junkie – heavyweight polo-collar sweatshirt
Heavyweight Polo-Collar Sweatshirt – 380 gsm

Outfit ideas

  • Boxy polo + light-wash jeans + loafers or sneakers.
  • Color block polo + long shorts.
  • Polo sweatshirt + pleated pants.
Unisex Color Block Polo Shirt by Riot Junkie – color block polo shirt
Unisex Color Block Polo Shirt – 240 gsm · Loose fit

Why the polo is back

Streetwear has been borrowing from preppy and sportswear wardrobes, and the polo sits right between the two. In a boxy cut with bold color blocking, it feels fresh rather than country-club.

Fit tips

  • Choose a dropped shoulder and a wide body.
  • The hem should land around your hip.
  • Short sleeves should be wide, ending near the elbow.

Polo and quarter-zip combos

In cooler weather, a boxy polo under an open quarter-zip like the Unisex Plaid Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt gives you a collar-on-collar layered look.

FAQ

Should I button the polo?

Leave the top button open for a relaxed look.

Can I wear a polo with sweatpants?

Yes. It's a smart-casual combo that looks deliberate.

Do polos work for women?

Absolutely. A boxy polo with a mini skirt or wide jeans is a great look.

Should a polo be tucked?

Boxy polos look best untucked, or with a light front tuck.

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