Knitted Polo Shirts Are The Summer Staple To Buy Now

Right now, our sartorial agendas might be dominated by the quest for the perfect cotton dress or brilliant sunglasses — all requisites for a great summer wardrobe. But there's a piece to consider before we switch entirely to warm-weather dressing: the knitted polo shirt.

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The style is the ultimate transitional piece that can bring visual intrigue to your favourites thanks to its knit make-up (hello, texture) and the copious colours and editions available to buy from designers like Khaite through to high street stores like Zara.

paris, france september 29 : senior fashion editor at vogue japan giovanna battaglia engelbert wears a prada jacket, skirt and top, sara battaglia bag and manolo blahnik shoes day 4 of paris womens fashion week spring/summer 2018, on september 29, 2017 in london, england. (photo by kirstin sinclair/getty images)

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The knitted polo shirt, with it's collar and button up front, is a wear-everywhere item. It works just as well with a pleated skirt and kitten heels for the office as it might a pair of baggy jeans and Birkenstocks (you decide whether to add in socks or not) for Saturday morning mooching.

Names on board on this one include the ruling pop princess class. Taylor Swift (in Khaite), and Tate McCrae (worn with a Balenciaga Rodeo) have both worn a style this week, styling it as they see best fit for them right now. While Swift kept hers neat with a splattering of great jewellery, McCrae carried one of the It-bags to know, the Balenciaga Rodeo, and moved her overall styling angle towards the preppy side of style.

For all these styling tips coming from the stars, there's a place to consider on where the knit polo shirt finds a new home this summer: at the beach. The piece can make for the perfect cover up as the evening draws in and the winds start to cool. Here, it brings a sense of polish to a classic cover up while the bright, bold colours that designers have chosen to render them in speak to classic vacation dressing hues.

It's safe to say that the knitted polo shirt might just be the best investment you make this summer. Just be sure to find one made in cotton-based wools for longevity and wearability in all climes.

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