Polo shirt is one of the most common apparels all over the world. A lot of people wear them on different types of occasions and gatherings. Sometimes it is also being worn on a daily basis in different styles and combinations. But did you know that there are some basic rules as to how you should be wearing your polo shirt?

A Short History Of Polo Shirts

There is no definite date as to when the first polo shirt originate. But as historians have stated, they estimated that the polo shirt first noted in the 1800s in India. Noticed by some British Army soldiers worn by the locals while playing a game similar to what is now popularly known as Polo sport.

It was then brought to Britain and along with it the game itself. Later on, the Brook brothers who visited England around that time showed interest in the apparel’s design and made a version of it and introduced it to the United States.

The Polo Shirt Etiquettes

Do not wear an undershirt when wearing a polo shirt.

The first rule when wearing apparel is to make sure that you are wearing your own size. That means it should not be too loose or too tight. It is supposed to be comfortable without sacrificing the overall look. Unless you are on the radical and extreme end of fashion taste then this article is not for you.

Never wear an undershirt when wearing a polo shirt because they do not mix well together. The undershirt could slide out or slip out from the sleeve and that is not going to look good on you. There are frequent instances that the slipping out part of the undershirt could show some crumpled areas.

If you are worried about perspiring a lot that is why you are considering an undershirt, just try wearing deodorant. Shirts and polo shirts are just not made to work together.

Never Pop Your Collar.

Popping the collar of your polo shirt does not make you look cool. If anything, you will look like a 12-year old kid. Popping the collar up is like wearing a sunglass at night.

The only reason you should be doing that is if you forgot to wear a sunscreen and you want to cover your neck from the heat of the sun. But as much as possible, wear a sunscreen before leaving the house. That should give you enough reason not to wear the polo shirt like a child trying to look funky and cool.

Polo Shirt and Blazers Don’t Mix Well.

Imagine this: Your polo shirt has a collar and then you wear blazers with also a collar. What do you see? The worst part is if the polo short’s collar is lying flat right under the blazer’s collar. It does not look neat and fashionable.

If you really must wear a blazer, go with a shirt. It looks better and well suited, especially for those semi-classy occasions.

To Tuck or Not To Tuck?

There is no rule whether to tuck a polo shirt or not to tuck because people wear polo shirts for different reasons. And because polo shirts are also worn in sports, it would be wrong to stipulate that polo shirts should always be work tucked.

So depending on what you plan to do, just remember the general rule for tucking that polo shirt. If you are wearing a pair of shorts, it is strongly advised not to tuck them in. If you wear slacks, do tuck them in.