The sun has finally broken through the Winter clouds, so we can expose our forearms to the masses
The temperature looks to have risen above 5°C, so it's time for us to go through the annual ritual of throwing all our jumpers in the corner of our room and insisting on wearing our t-shirts everywhere, from the local beer garden to the freezer aisle of the supermarket, and insisting that "we're grand, not cold at all".
Still, with Spring here and Summer on the horizon, adding a few polo shirts to your wardrobe is an absolute must. From Fred Perry to Penguin, there are plenty of brands that make this item a huge part of their collections, and with good cause. When done right, with a bit of innovation and imagination, it works with any look from jeans to shorts, where as when it's done wrong you can end up looking like an out-of-work tennis instructor, so here are a few pieces that tick the former box, rather than the latter.
One of our favourites is this
polka dot effort from Fred Perry (€82) a particular favourite brand of football casuals, and JOE, of course. The polka dot pattern is subtle, and the shade is quite dark, so this one works best with jeans we reckon.
The contrast collar is a great way to introduce some colour and style to your outfit, and
this Original Penguin polo (€77) is perfect for a bright Spring or Summer day. Similarly, this
Lyle & Scott number with a contrast tartan collar (€62) is a darker shade, but still offers that contrast.
A brighter
polka dot shirt from Fred Perry (€77) won't look out of place with shorts or chinos as the weather gets better, as will this
Oxford stripe from Lyle & Scott (€71) which brings a few colours to the table.
There's also an option if you have a tighter budget without having to sacrifice on style, as this
casual polo with a diamond print (€26) shows, and the detail of the block colour pocket is a nice touch.
Those are a few great options to get the latest styles into your wardrobe, but there's plenty more available from our mates over at
Littlewoods Ireland who have all the latest trends at great prices.
