Wearing - Lyle & Scott Polo Shirt c/o | GAP Jacket | Dockers Chinos | Vans Trainers | Ralph Lauren Socks |
Ray-Ban Glasses | Shore Projects Watch
Ray-Ban Glasses | Shore Projects Watch
The Polo Shirt isn't a piece that's featured in my wardrobe since I was a scraggly teenager. In fact, I've probably not worn one for eight or nine years. Lyle & Scott invited me and a group of Men's Style Bloggers to get involved with their Polo Series, which coincides with the company's 140th anniversary - I was definitely up for the challenge.
The gripe I've had with polo shirts is that I just don't think they suit me. They make me look and feel a bit "dad-ish". I knew I was never going to look like Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, or even original golf-steez legend Arnold Palmer, but my plan was to work it into an everyday outfit, just as if I was wearing a shirt or t-shirt. You can read more about the design of their Polo Shirt here.
I chose to style their Classic Plain Navy Polo, which has been a Lyle & Scott staple since its introduction in the 1960s–its design relatively untouched ever since. Yep, navy is pretty predictable for me but stick to what you know right? So I chucked on an unstructured blazer by GAP, slim khakis by Dockers and Vans Authentics. It's nothing too crazy but I'm actually really pleased with how it all looks together. Hollie also gave it the deux thumbs up too, bonus!
I'd like to thank Lyle & Scott for inviting me to take part in the series. It's been cool to try out a style that I really wouldn't have considered to be typically "me". Turns out I didn't know what I was talking about. Are there items of clothing you dismiss because they're not your typical style or tend to avoid because of their association?
You can read my full interview with Lyle & Scott for The Polo Series here.
I'd like to thank Lyle & Scott for inviting me to take part in the series. It's been cool to try out a style that I really wouldn't have considered to be typically "me". Turns out I didn't know what I was talking about. Are there items of clothing you dismiss because they're not your typical style or tend to avoid because of their association?
You can read my full interview with Lyle & Scott for The Polo Series here.
You look ace here, the navy was a good shout! I used to steer away from more oversized pieces but I can't get enough of them recently!
ReplyDeleteMaria xxx
I love a bit of Lyle & Scott! Just remembered that I have this polo in the same colour, which I used to wear to death when I was younger! Looking great Mat!
ReplyDeletelove how you styled it! lookin good mat!
ReplyDeleteI know the focus is the polo, but that watch...
ReplyDeleteI know right, love that thing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane, it wasn't easy actually.
ReplyDeleteNavy is easy for me, no messing about. Well I'm not usually into them for the same "pop ya collar" reasons and the fact I associate them with English Scallies, but hey, I think I did pretty ok.
ReplyDeleteThink we all went through that!
ReplyDeleteAw cheers Maria, navy all the way!
ReplyDeleteYou look really good!And I agrre with Kelly, the watch is cool too!And I love the red shocks!
ReplyDeleteI like polo shirts though I must say that my attention is usually caught by the twin tipped varieties. Hiro is more like you and hasn't worn one in yonks.
ReplyDeleteIs that when the sleeves have two different colours on them a la Fred Perry?
ReplyDeleteAw cheers my dude, I'm trying! Feeling a little self-conscious in it at first but I'm digging it now.
ReplyDeleteOoh, suit you sir!
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They're tricky aren't they, and I do associate them with my younger and more wreckless days. It was a challenge this but I'm actually really happy with the way it looks. I couldn't wear them every day and I think you have to be choosey but worth a shot right. Do girls still wear them?
ReplyDeleteah oui oui Tweet!
ReplyDeleteI love the blazer with the outfit! You nailed it and definitely don't look dad- ish.
ReplyDeleteKatrina Sophia
Thanks for saying I don't look dad-ish Kat!
ReplyDeleteWell no they don't. At least they're not du jour right now but I keep seeing them around in stores still so i'm always wondering who actually buys them lol
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