I have a few tech polos that I really like. They are super nice, and wear well. They are, however, a bit more on the dressy side. Not the sort of polos that I can wear with a pair of Stand Ups. They are much more appropriate for the Millar style.
Good news: the fine folks at The Sporting Gent have released their Barrier Polo in a fresh set of summer friendly colors.
Here’s what I like about these polos: they are extremely versatile. They can absolutely be dressed up and worn in the office or on the course, and they can be dressed down with a pair of Stand Ups or a swimsuit and look great. They are a tech fabric, but they have a heathered pique feel that give them some texture and depth.
The fit is really great. They are a slim cut, but not skinny. I wear a size medium in the Brooks Brothers golden fleece polos, and get a size Large in the TSG Barrier polos. They are logo-less, only adorned with a tonal front pocket. Lastly – the sleeves. They are a good length. Not European Tour short.
These are good, folks. A strong ‘do everything’ polo addition to the lineup. See the full collection here.
I was able to get my hands on these in The Sporting Gent shop this past weekend. Love the soft feel of them. To me, they don’t feel techy at all, which I like. They felt like a classic polo shirt with hidden tech features. I was in the shop for another reason, but definitely look forward to picking up a shirt or two soon.