This season, the polo neck is set to be a big trend in men’s clothing collections, but there is a fine line between getting the look right or wrong.
Yvan Benbanaste, known for his Italian designer clothing pieces for Pal Zileri, told the Financial Times: "The roll neck is easy to wear but, at the same time, it is so elegant. It almost demands that you act like an aristocrat when wearing it."
Having spent time living in Paris as well as London, I have noticed that the trend is much more popular over on the continent. But there is no need for this as polo neck tops can add instant style to a man’s wardrobe. But, there are a few key things that you must bear in mind if you decide to follow the fashion.
Benabaste recommends teaming the top with a tailored jacket or under a coat. It can be worn casually, it can even extend to evening wear and it is extremely practical in the wintertime.
"Polo necks are 100 per cent cool", affirmed Juls Dawson, a designer who has collaborated with Gio-Goi. He added that men should stay away from chunky knits and ribbed styles and opt for a fine gauge material.
The Irish Independent recently advised fashionistas to get rid of the cardigan, which it called the "wet fish" of the fashion world. It suggested investing in a blazer as an alternative way to cover up during the winter.
Will you be investing in a polo neck this winter?
I’m a bit late commenting on here, but I think this look is still prominent for this summer and will be ready to go again for Autumn/Winter.