Bakelite Supima Cotton Jersey Polo Shirt

A collar stand is a small change that moves a jersey polo a long way toward a proper shirt.

This one uses the same jersey as the classic T-shirt, made from the finest extra-long staple Supima cotton, traceable to a single Californian farm. The collar stand holds the collar upright and gives the shirt a more dressed-up, formal look than a soft collar would. As with the polo shirts first introduced in the 1950s, the focus stays on comfort, fit and softness.

It is a timeless staple, and staples justify themselves by being worn constantly rather than saved for something. Wear it under a jacket in the week or on its own at the weekend. Plain trousers below and there is nothing else to decide.