How to Wear a Closet Staple: The Polo

Many shy away from wearing polos because they think they are only reserved for the true preppies of the world. Others may think that polos are only meant for the golf course. However, no matter your style, a polo is still a wardrobe staple.

First things first: You need to find a polo that fits. My personal favorite is Loggerhead Apparel. I wear a small and it is fitted to my body perfectly: not too tight, not too lose and just the right amount of stretch. The length is perfect as well (I love Ralph Lauren polos but hate that the length is much shorter in front). I also love that the material is lightweight and each polo is made in the U.S.A. (if you've been reading for a while, you'll know that U.S.A. made is a big deal to me!).

So, how do you style your polo? Well here are some looks I have styled in the past few weeks with polos...

Out to lunch and shopping and worn into the night to dinner.

Polo: Loggerhead

Denim: BCBG

Bow Flats: Talbots

Watch: Men's, Daniel Steiger

Handbag: Vintage Gucci

This is a very simple but put together look. The black polo makes it a bit more dressy than the usual pastel polo and it also helps to make jewelry pop. Another reason I love black polos are because you can wear them out at night. I love pairing a black polo with a white chino skirt and cute flats.

A day of classes.

Polo: Loggerhead

Brown Riding Pants: Ann Taylor

Patent Nude Loafers: DSW

This was worn to classes one day. I love pale pink and brown together and a polo and riding pants are a match made in heaven!

A day of classes.

Polo: Loggerhead

Skirt: J. Crew

This is a great, classic summer look. My favorite color of polo is definitely either white or navy blue.

Happy Hour

Polo: Loggerhead

Pants: Nordstrom

Madras Espadrilles: Tommy Hilfiger

This is the same day as the previous outfit but it was getting cooler outside so I threw on red denim. I love the simple yet put together look of this outfit.

A day of classes.

Polo: Loggerhead

Shorts: Brooks Brothers

Headband: J. Crew

I love these pastel shorts from Brooks Brothers and I've found that really only a crew-neck tee, cable knit, polo or OCBD looks good with these shorts.