The 15 Best Knit Polo Shirts to Rock All Summer Long (2024)

Todd Snyder Cotton-Silk Riviera Knit Polo Shirt

Best Overall Knit Polo

Todd Snyder pays homage to the knit polo’s midcentury heyday with this model, combining white contrast tipping, a red ticking stripe, and an elongated placket for a retro home run with a modern flare.

Buy Now on Todd Snyder: $198

Bonobos Geo Knit Polo Shirt

Best Retro-Inspired Knit Polo

Bonobos takes us back several decades, right to the ’50s and ’60s—when the knit polo was go-to topper for off-duty executives, when colors and patterns totally were swingin’—with this vintage-inspired style.

Buy Now on Bonobos: $109

Burberry Wool Knit Polo Shirt

Best Wool Knit Polo

Burberry’s elegant black wool polo is accented with white-and-powder-blue stripes on the collar and tortoiseshell horn buttons—a nice balance of timelessness and a little something extra. Try pairing it with a tan suit and white sneakers.

Buy Now on Mytheresa: $590

J.Crew Cashmere Johnny-Collar Knit Polo Shirt

Best Cashmere Knit Polo

Yes, cashmere is insulating, the go-to winter fabric. But in the hands of J.Crew, the material has been made to be (relatively) lightweight, a perfect layer for cool summer nights. Plus, it comes in a range of patterns and colors.

Buy Now on J.Crew: $120

John Smedley Noah Sea Island Cotton Polo Shirt

Best Cotton Knit Polo

British brand John Smedley specializes in superlative knit basics, such as this buttonless open-neck polo. It’s crafted from Sea Island cotton, an extra-long-staple varietal with a silky hand that is so rare it only accounts for 0.0004 percent of the world’s cotton supply.

Buy Now on Neiman Marcus: $275

De Bonne Facture Linen Knit Polo

Best Linen Knit Polo

Where most knit polos have a certain throwback refinement, this version from De Bonne Facture has an earthy, organic appeal. That’s largely thanks to its Donegal-flecked linen yarn, knitted with a thicker than average gauge—particularly striking in this cool shade of blue.

Buy Now on Mr Porter: $335

Nili Loton Jacques Silk Knit Polo Shirt

Best Silk Knit Polo

By utilizing silk, Nili Loton transforms a seemingly simple polo into a luxurious wardrobe staple. In addition to its slight sheen, silk feels particularly cool in the warmer months. But this model’s elegant silhouette, paired with a sleek sport jacket, will ensure a place in your closet during the chilly seasons.

Buy Now on Bergdorf Goodman: $495

Sunspel Rib-Knit Polo Shirt

Best Rib-Knit Polo

When it comes to shirts of all kinds, Sunspel never disappoints. The brand uses the finest materials and creates silhouettes that flatter a variety of body types. There’s a complete range on offer, from smooth to textured styles. And if you’re in the market for the latter, look no further than this elegant option with a rib knit.

Buy Now on Sunspel: $325

Percival Nawa Diamond Zip Knit Polo Shirt

Best Zip-Neck Knit Polo

Remember what we said about celebs fawning over knit polos? Well, the brand that’s taking Hollywood by storm is Perceival. And with its vast assortment of options, from bright and bold styles to pieces that are more subtle, it’s not hard to see why. It even has one with a nifty zip-neck, a great alternative to the standard button closures.

Buy Now on Percival: $165

Thom Sweeney Cotton-Blend Knit Polo Shirt

Best Open-Neck Knit Polo

A versatile polo par excellence, Thom Sweeney’s open-neck model is knit from an airy combo of cotton and flax linen. The birdseye weave gives it a nice bit of texture while the crisp white collar and cuffs offer a flattering optical illusion. It’s available in several colors, but we’re partial to this elegant brown iteration.

Buy Now on Matches Fashion: $441

Anderson & Sheppard Linen Knit Polo Shirt

Best Minimalist Knit Polo

In a neutral shade of off-white, Anderson & Sheppard’s take on the polo is all about subtlety. Its 100 percent breezy linen body has a rich, nubby texture, and it’s fully-fashioned construction (a.k.a. no seams) ensures that it lays perfectly on its own or beneath a jacket.

Etro Long-Sleeve Knit Polo Shirt

Best Long-Sleeve Knit Polo

With its virgin wool fabric in a classic navy hue, Etro’s polo makes a discreet statement. The style’s long sleeves are perfect for chilly evenings by the sea, though it can also be smartened up with a pair of light trousers—white and this shade of blue are a foolproof pairing.

Buy Now on Farfetch: $750

Missoni Knit Polo Shirt

Best Patterned Knit Polo

Knit from breathable cotton in a punchy chevron print, Missoni’s polo is finished with a contrast collar to neatly punctuate its trippy pattern. Surprisingly easy to style, the shirt works just as well with a chocolate linen jacket as it does with a pair of swim trunks.

Buy Now on Mytheresa: $780

Orlebar Brown Roddy Knit Polo Shirt

Best Pointelle-Knit Polo

For this polo, Orlebar Brown looked to another summertime classic: the pointelle-knit. The open-work design allows air to seep through, cooling you on the hottest summer days. Just add light-wash jeans and canvas sneakers for an easy weekend fit.

Buy Now on Mr Porter: $495

Amiri Bandana Knit Polo Shirt

Best High-Fashion Knit Polo

The abstracted bandana pattern of Amiri’s cotton polo takes it squarely out of country club territory. Follow suit with similarly relaxed wide-legged trousers or drawstring shorts.

Buy Now on Fwrd: $890