Navy Cotton Polo Shirt with Rib Collar

Navy is the polo shirt colour that never needs defending, and here the interest sits in the detailing.

Every part of the shirt has been worked over: a rib collar that holds its shape through wear, rib cuffs that finish the sleeve cleanly, a side vent so the hem lies flat, and shell buttons at the placket. The cloth is cotton, and the result is an elegant polo shirt rather than a casual one.

That makes it easy to place in a wardrobe. It goes under a jacket without looking like a compromise, and it stands on its own in warm weather without looking underdressed. Keep the trousers plain and let the collar carry the outfit. Navy will outlast whatever else ends up in the drawer this season, which is usually the point of buying it.