Mens Oakley and Polo Shirts

About Men's Oakley and Polo Shirts

Oakley and Polo are both brand names, but Polo is also used to describe a certain style of shirt: a collared pullover with two or three buttons leading to the neck. Polo shirts can be short or long sleeved, but the short-sleeved version is almost always the one you’ll see worn on the golf course by men and women alike.

Polo as a Brand

Ralph Lauren is the American fashion designer behind this upscale brand. Polo brand shirts are made for men and women and come in many different designs. A Polo brand Polo style shirt is made in the same recognizable style that many people are familiar with. Chances are you have one or more of these style tops in your closet right now. The hallmark of the Polo brand is the logo: a man riding a horse playing the Polo sport. While you’ll find plenty of Polo style shirts, only the ones with this authentic logo are the Polo brand. Naturally, Polo brand shirts are more expensive than Polo style shirts that don’t bear this distinctive logo.

Polo as a Style

When a guy wants to look dressy casual and he doesn’t want to sport a tee shirt, he can wear a Polo shirt. Just the addition of the collar adds a slightly less casual vibe than a typical tee. Polos can be found in just about any color imaginable, so finding your favorite color top and accessorizing it with jeans, khakis or shorts is a simple way to dress without a lot of fuss. Ways to wear a Polo shirt include:

• With jeans: Because jeans are such a huge part of casual fashion, you probably own several pair. Pick a Polo shirt and you can add different shoes for different looks. Sneakers and sandals are great for hanging out and weekend wear, while boat shoes and loafers are perfect looks for the more mature man.
• With khakis: Khakis are less casual than jeans, but will still look fine with sneakers for the younger set.
• With shorts: A Polo paired with shorts can be a summertime uniform of sorts. You can keep your feet cool in the latest sandals or sport your favorite pair of sneakers or boat shoes for different looks.

The Oakley Brand

Oakley shirts are moderately to inexpensively priced and a good value for the money. If you shop for bargains, you can easily find these tops on sale. Oakley fans can own different styles of shirts for various occasions. Oakley shirts come in these styles:

• Tee shirt
• Button down long-sleeve
• Button down short-sleeve
• Hooded sweatshirt
• Sweatshirt
• Pullovers
• Zippered hoodies
• Polos

They’re available in a full range of colors and sizes, including extra large. The Oakley logo is a simple wide O with the name underneath.

Where to Buy

Men's Oakley and Polo shirts can be found in your local department stores and outlet malls. When spring and summer fashions hit, Polo shirts are easy to find all over the men’s section. The following brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers carry a wide selection of Oakley and Polo tops:

• Official Ralph Lauren site
• Dillard’s
• Belk
• Saks Fifth Avenue
• Backcountry
• Dog Funk
• The House Boardshop
• Tramdock

Casual Chic

With Oakley, a young man can dress up or down, while Polo shirts are usually for dressy casual events. Both brands and styles can carry you through a wide variety of functions. With a nearly endless choice of color and design, you’re sure to find a shirt or two (or more!) that fits you perfectly.