Polo Shirts
Men's polo shirts
Men's polo shirts hold the middle ground between a t-shirt and a dress shirt, smart enough for a blazer and relaxed enough to wear alone all summer.
Fabric and knit weight
Cut in cotton piqué for the classic styles through to a smoother jersey knit for softer, more casual pieces, the fabric weight is chosen to hold its shape at the collar without feeling stiff. A ribbed collar and cuffs, finished with a two or three-button placket, remain the standard construction across the range.
Styling men's polo shirts under a blazer
A polo shirt worn under an unstructured blazer bridges smart and casual registers cleanly, avoiding the formality of a collared shirt while still reading considered. This flexibility is exactly why the polo has remained a fixture of Hackett London's warm-weather range since the brand's earliest collections.
A navy piqué polo under a linen blazer for a smart-casual summer lunch.
The same polo alone with shorts for the rest of the day.
What's the difference between piqué and jersey polo shirts?
Piqué has a textured, waffle-like weave that holds its shape well, while jersey is smoother and softer, generally considered more casual.
Can a polo shirt be worn with a blazer?
Yes, a polo shirt under an unstructured blazer works well for smart-casual settings, avoiding the formality of a full collared shirt.
How should a polo shirt fit?
A polo shirt should sit close through the body without pulling at the buttons, with sleeves finishing partway down the upper arm rather than loosely at the elbow.