In my experience, the best men's style upgrades for summer are pieces that come in a silhouette you know and love, like one of the best men's polo shirts, yet boast some features that separate them from the pack entirely.
Somewhere between the sharp style of an office-ready dress shirt and the casual nature of a pocket tee or a rugged men's henley, the polo shirt is an indispensable summer classic -- the short sleeves keep you cool and the collar adds polish, from BBQs to beach hangs.
And while the traditional polo shirt is usually made of, say, a thicker cotton pique fabric, Outerknown takes on the challenge of reinventing the polo shirt in stride.
The sustainable menswear brand, founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater, has long taken casual, eco-conscious men's style quite seriously, from laidback picks like Outerknown chino shorts to the famed Outerknown Blanket Shirt, and the same can be said for the much-loved Outerknown Sojourn Polo.
That goes for its style as much as its famously outdoor-minded nature, with a range of colorways from navy to charcoal (keep scrolling for more).
How is the Outerknown Sojourn Polo a change of pace from the classic polo shirt? It starts with the fabric and construction, as so many great staple pieces from Outerknown tend to focus on when improving menswear staple pieces. The Outerknown Sojourn Polo uses super-soft regenerative organic pima cotton, a change of pace in terms of its eco-friendly nature and its ultra-comfortable feel.
That gives the Outerknown Sojourn Polo the breezy feel of a T-shirt, while the two-button placket lends the polish and versatility of a polo. As Outerknown says, the Outerknown Sojourn Polo is like adding a collar to your favorite T-shirt, and that's the sort of casually cool summer style upgrade I can get behind.
When in doubt and when searching for something in between a dress shirt and an Oxford shirt or even a T-shirt, opt for this must-have from a favorite sustainable brand you can trust.
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