I agree that shirts must have pockets to be office attire. My employer says shirts must have a collar and buttons. I wear pocket polos for comfort, compliance, and utility.
Polo shirts without pockets are without utility for me. They’re just fancy t-shirts.
Years ago, I read that Jarvis Cocker never leaves the house without wearing a suit because, “you never know who you’re going to run into.” I thought it was both pompous and self deprecating at the same time. Like, who the fuck does this guy think he’s going to run into that he’s always going to dress nicely. But in reality, he’s admitting that ultimately, he’s the one who is in the position of needing to impress others.
The idea made sense and I decided to try it. Except, I’m not the type of guy who has a collection of nice suits (he says in the comments section of a daily deal site) and because it’s way too hot to wear suits in the summer (and I’m a sweater).
So I decided to compromise with myself and decided that I would always wear a colored shirt outside. I kept it up for probably 5+ years until it finally clicked that I’m also not the type of person who runs into people. And, more importantly, if I did cross paths with someone important, they would have no reason not to just ignore me. So I started wearing tshirts outside again.
@olperfesser I have never encountered a “polo shirt” (either an Izod from the days when they had that trademarked, or later from everyone else) with elasticized sleeves. That would be really uncomfortable. These certainly show none of the puckering that would be present if they had that misfeature. OTOH, I have seen lots of sport shirts whose sleeve opening (and often neck) was way too small for the size of the torso. The itty-bitty-neck issue is still common. The sleeves, less so.
@geekahedron Or you could answer the poll and in an act of rebellion, nonconformity, individualism, and/or forgetfulness, simply not add a comment. Or you could just break the rules, walk on the wild side, or go to the dark side, and leave a comment without answering the poll, as I do.
Like geekahedron, I am compelled by meh to leave a comment. Once again big brother is enticing me into a compulsive expression that will inevitably end badly for me. Why? Because I lack self-control and I’ve been working at home for a year with no one to talk to except cats and a lovely little Doberman dog. I promised to take it out on myself next time but, here I am, about to say something I’ll regret and will, for saying, surely be chastised. So, here it is, “I wear polo style shirts sometimes.” Okay? But only when I want and since I’ve been working at home for a year, and no one sees me except cats and a lovely Doberman dog, why should I be judged by meh and mehinites? I mean really. What if I can’t afford a good quality polo style shirt and my local Goodwill hasn’t offered a decent, gently used one, for some time now. And then for meh to offer these at a price close to Goodwill’s but I have to buy five! That is way too many expectations to be levied on me in one day. Okay. I’m done. Bring it on mehinites. The only thing worse than some surly comments would be for everyone to ignore this rant completely. My cats and my lovely Doberman dog will listen anyway.
I wear them when they come up in the t-shirt rotation. They all have stuff on them like Doctor Who, Star Wars, NASA, or car nerd things. No alligators or horses.
Daily. Even though I work from home, meeting webcam is on and i have to at least have a polo on for clients.
Polo shirts are less Zen than a Mediocritee would be.
(https://mediocritee.com)
@f00l r u Shill?
@phendrick
sure. shill-sure.
: )
I don’t ride horses.
No, because the only time I see polo shirts these days is when they are part of a corporate uniform.
@awk yes.
I wear one 5 days a week as part of my Corp uniform.
I wear polo shirts every time I play polo.
Shirts with collars need pockets to be real business attire. And when not in business attire, I relax with relax-ware AKA t-shirts.
Whatever you do, do it all the way. Don’t settle for halfway.
No because womens polo shirts have annoyingly tight sleeves and guys ones never fit. Thank god I work from home and never have to deal with cameras.
Used to wear them a lot when working in the office. Is WFO an official acronym?
Polo shirts come from the land of Lauren…
Polo shirts are t-shirts with pretensions of getting a corner office.
Polo shirts are Meh. Totally boring.
But! with pockets.
@SpyreFox
Want pockets? How about these pockets?
Meh should absolutely sell a lovely octopus version of this nice red evening outfit.
I only wear a polo when the dress code says my T-shirt must have a collar.
/giphy at da club
Can’t swim.
No. I wear Izod shirts when I need something fancier than t-shirts.
I agree that shirts must have pockets to be office attire. My employer says shirts must have a collar and buttons. I wear pocket polos for comfort, compliance, and utility.
Polo shirts without pockets are without utility for me. They’re just fancy t-shirts.
Must have Pocketsess!
Years ago, I read that Jarvis Cocker never leaves the house without wearing a suit because, “you never know who you’re going to run into.” I thought it was both pompous and self deprecating at the same time. Like, who the fuck does this guy think he’s going to run into that he’s always going to dress nicely. But in reality, he’s admitting that ultimately, he’s the one who is in the position of needing to impress others.
The idea made sense and I decided to try it. Except, I’m not the type of guy who has a collection of nice suits (he says in the comments section of a daily deal site) and because it’s way too hot to wear suits in the summer (and I’m a sweater).
So I decided to compromise with myself and decided that I would always wear a colored shirt outside. I kept it up for probably 5+ years until it finally clicked that I’m also not the type of person who runs into people. And, more importantly, if I did cross paths with someone important, they would have no reason not to just ignore me. So I started wearing tshirts outside again.
I wear golf shirts. Only difference is the sleeves, no elastic to pull tight at the biceps.
@olperfesser I have never encountered a “polo shirt” (either an Izod from the days when they had that trademarked, or later from everyone else) with elasticized sleeves. That would be really uncomfortable. These certainly show none of the puckering that would be present if they had that misfeature. OTOH, I have seen lots of sport shirts whose sleeve opening (and often neck) was way too small for the size of the torso. The itty-bitty-neck issue is still common. The sleeves, less so.
@olperfesser I’ve never known the difference!
I almost exclusively wear button-down shirts.
I wear polo shirts to play polo. Duh…
It’s my go to summer wear when I’m leaving the house
Look I’m only here because today’s poll didn’t have an option without a comment requirement
@geekahedron Or you could answer the poll and in an act of rebellion, nonconformity, individualism, and/or forgetfulness, simply not add a comment. Or you could just break the rules, walk on the wild side, or go to the dark side, and leave a comment without answering the poll, as I do.
more of a t-shirt / henley kinda person.
I wear whatever I feel like wearing. Sometimes, that’s a sport shirt. Mostly, it’s not.
I avoid it because it’s not a flattering look and the bar is already low to begin with, haha.
Like geekahedron, I am compelled by meh to leave a comment. Once again big brother is enticing me into a compulsive expression that will inevitably end badly for me. Why? Because I lack self-control and I’ve been working at home for a year with no one to talk to except cats and a lovely little Doberman dog. I promised to take it out on myself next time but, here I am, about to say something I’ll regret and will, for saying, surely be chastised. So, here it is, “I wear polo style shirts sometimes.” Okay? But only when I want and since I’ve been working at home for a year, and no one sees me except cats and a lovely Doberman dog, why should I be judged by meh and mehinites? I mean really. What if I can’t afford a good quality polo style shirt and my local Goodwill hasn’t offered a decent, gently used one, for some time now. And then for meh to offer these at a price close to Goodwill’s but I have to buy five! That is way too many expectations to be levied on me in one day. Okay. I’m done. Bring it on mehinites. The only thing worse than some surly comments would be for everyone to ignore this rant completely. My cats and my lovely Doberman dog will listen anyway.
I stopped wearing Polo’s in the 90s,it was the “dressy-casual” look then.
No I’m a girl I don’t wear polo shirts
@Star2236 They do make them for women, but they’re too preppy-looking for me.
@Kyeh
Yeah that’s why I said I’m a girl, it’s to dorky of attire for me.
I don’t think I’ve worn one since the 80s.
I never wear them, they don’t have a pocket.
I wear them when they come up in the t-shirt rotation. They all have stuff on them like Doctor Who, Star Wars, NASA, or car nerd things. No alligators or horses.
The only Polo shirt is the real deal. As in from Ralph Lauren’s Polo collection. And the only color that should be worn is Uncle Roger Orange.
