I have to admit- I’m not a huge fan of polo shirts. Well, at least going into the making of this post I wasn’t. They’re a little old school and remind me of all the preppy people back in school that thought they were way cooler than me haha.
Which hey, wasn’t that hard because I was the first person in my grade to beat the 100 Book Reading Club and they had to create a new list of prizes for me. My teacher actually had to make me go outside for recess because I just wanted to stay inside. So yeah, I guess you could say I probably wasn’t the coolest kid on the block.
But why do a post about styling something you don’t like? Good question. I thought it’d be a fun challenge to take a style I don’t really like and see if I can make it chic!
If you search “polo shirt” you come up with a gazillion ways for how to wear a polo shirt for guys. Polo shirts aren’t usually thought of as a staple in a woman’s wardrobe. When you think of a polo shirt you might think of old school days, prepsters, rich college kids, or what you wear when you are actually going to play polo (at least that’s what my husband thought hehe).
Styling a Polo Shirt
I chose to pair it with a faux leather skater skirt to add a little bit of edge to an otherwise classic top and a big ol “look at me” necklace because it never hurts an outfit to throw a little bling on it 😉
These thigh high socks are a nod to the typical prepster look. But I paired block heels with them instead of going with an oxford or riding boot because I wanted this pairing to keep you guessing. Are they boots? Socks? Is it a bird? Is it a plane?
These socks are actually from the very first collab I ever did and I still break them out each fall season!
polo shirt (similar here) | skirt (Kohls, similar here) | necklace (similar here) | heels (Target, similar here) | socks
The point of this post was to show you a new way you could wear a polo shirt and how you can make it look chic! But by the end of doing this post I gotta say, I converted myself haha! I’m also seeing that chic is only the first step. I think putting together a cute fall preppy look would be fun!
In other news, Thanksgiving is just a day away! Are you going for a look that’s comfortable or preppy chic like in this post? Still in need of ideas? You can check out this post I made last year about Thanksgiving outfit ideas!
Now this is the part where you’re supposed to get all sappy and thankful about everyone and everything 😉 I’ll try to spare you the dramatics, but THANK YOU for coming by, reading, commenting, and all your great feedback. Couldn’t do it without your support. So this year I’m thankful for you.
I am loving the way you styled this look. Those knee high socks are so cute on you!
Thanks, Nataly! I love the extra pizazz the socks add.
Really fun look, I love that you have fun with pieces like the socks and aren’t afraid of statement jewelry!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday,
xx
Lauren
http://www.shoesandsashimi.com
Nope, definitely not afraid of statement jewelry haha! Thanks girl 🙂
Cute oufit .., love the boots and skirt together ‘
Val
Thanks so much, Val!
I’m not a fan of polos but I have to admit that I never thought of styling it like this. I like it!!
Happy Thanksgiving<3
XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
Why thank you! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
I’m normally not a fan of polos since I had to wear them for school. This outfit is really cute.
Yeah I figured a lot of people only think of them as a uniform for that reason!
This is such a cute outfit girl! I am loving how you styled this polo shirt!
So chic.
Kileen
cute & little
Thanks Kileen! <3
I Loved how you styled at the polonium with A skirt and thigh high’s to make it more trendy.
Thanks! The look was fun to put together!
Your curls are perfection!!!
http://www.autumlove.com
Awww thanks 🙂
Omg I LOVE those socks! They look so good on you girl. Wow, I need to get myself a pair.
Kasey Ma
thestylewright.com
Thank you!! They’re even more versatile than you think!
I love this look! I really thought these were boots not socks and shoes! such a great look girl!
Sometimes I tricked myself too! haha 😉
You are such a babe! This is definitely a Serena Van Der Woodsen look!
Oh she has great style so thank you!!
love these knee high socks, so cute!
http://www.layersofchic.com
They keep you warm too!
You definitely styled this polo shirt! This entire outfit looks super chic! ❤️
Thank you Helena!
Oh wow, I LOVE this look!! That skirt is so chic and I really love the edginess it gives to the classic polo!
Thank you!! I felt old school preppy and chic in this look haha!
Thank you for this styling tip! I always find some cute polo shirts but I try to stay away because I think they’re only gonna look good with jeans or shorts but this look is just perfect!
So happy to hear you like it!
I’ve always loved Knee-high socks! They look so good on you
Thank you!
I love the way you styled this! I haven’t worn a polo tee like this in so long!
I don’t think I’ve ever really worn one!
I love how you styled this top! So cute for fall 🙂
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Thanks girl! <3
I would have never thought to style a polo shirt this way but I love it! You are rocking this look!
Thanks, Tonya! <3
Okay, I’m all about the prepster chic. I always like to layer my sweater with collared chambray shirts, but I’m starting to think I need to whip out my polos instead. Love how you styled it with the necklace and OTK boots! So unexpected and I love it.
xoxo Bryanna
Thanks so much girl! I like the idea of layering a sweater with your chambray shirts too!
Love this post and I love the way you styled that polo! So chic!
Thank you 🙂
I’ve never been much for polos either, but having seen you rock this made me change my mind regarding what a polo actually is! Love the styling! Thomas x