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best basic polo
Polo Ralph Lauren Solid Cotton Polo Shirt
best basic polo
Polo Ralph Lauren Solid Cotton Polo Shirt
When it comes to polos, it doesn’t get any more classic than the brand with "polo" right there in the name.
best basic t-shirt
Lululemon Fundamental T-Shirt
best basic t-shirt
Lululemon Fundamental T-Shirt
best performance shirt
Vuori Seaport Button Down
best performance shirt
Vuori Seaport Button Down
Like everything else from Vuori, the performance fabric makes for comfortable wear in all conditions. This moisture-wicking and quick-drying shirt is going to prevent you from racking up the sweat stains on those extra-hot days.
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best casual shirt
Bonobos Stretch Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt
best casual shirt
Bonobos Stretch Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt
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Perfect for a yacht—beer in one hand, canapé in the other.
best printed shirt
Ben Sherman Signature Resort Print Shirt
best printed shirt
Ben Sherman Signature Resort Print Shirt
If it says "resort print," then you must book a trip to a resort and wear it there. It's basically an order.
best moisture-wicking shirt
Everlane The No-Sweat Polo
best moisture-wicking shirt
Everlane The No-Sweat Polo
There's a reason this shirt got its name, and we think it's pretty obvious. But just in case you're a little out of it today, the moisture-wicking material is going to keep you dry all summer long.
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best everyday t-shirt
Nautica Short-Sleeve Pocket T-shirt
best everyday t-shirt
Nautica Short-Sleeve Pocket T-shirt
A simple summer crew neck, with a pocket for little extra fun.
best striped linen shirt
Oliver Spencer Havana Camp-Collar Striped Linen Shirt
best striped linen shirt
Oliver Spencer Havana Camp-Collar Striped Linen Shirt
Stripes and linen are a match made in heaven.
best boxy shirt
Golden Goose Short-Sleeved Shirt
best boxy shirt
Golden Goose Short-Sleeved Shirt
A boxy fit and camp collar create a retro vibe. And where is the iconic Golden Goose star you might ask? Two gold-tone stars adorn the back, just below the nape of the neck.
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best sustainable shirt
Fair Harbor The Ravello Terry Polo
best sustainable shirt
Fair Harbor The Ravello Terry Polo
With sustainability at its core, Fair Harbor goes off to create a terry polo that's just as sophisticated as it is practical. And it's made from four recycled water bottles.
best cabana shirt
Alexis Zambrano x Tombolo Martini Cabana Shirt
best cabana shirt
Alexis Zambrano x Tombolo Martini Cabana Shirt
I mean, doesn't this martini shirt just scream "summer"?
best embroidered camp shirt
Percival Meal Deal Tapestry Cuban Shirt
best embroidered camp shirt
Percival Meal Deal Tapestry Cuban Shirt
This is one of the coolest shirts around town, and it's to no surprise that it's from Percival. The all-over graphic embroidery takes this linen button-down into a whole new world.
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best patterned shirt
Southern Gents SG Camp Collar Shirt
best patterned shirt
Southern Gents SG Camp Collar Shirt
Choose from 21 whimsically eclectic prints for a camp shirt that makes a statement. Southern Gents recommends pairing with a fedora. Don't take that advice, but do take the shirt.
best terry shirt
OAS Cotton Terry Jacquard Shirt
best terry shirt
OAS Cotton Terry Jacquard Shirt
Why carry around a beach towel when you can just wear one? This terry shirt is functional and fashionable.
best luxury linen shirt
Casablanca Tennis Players Linen Camp Shirt
best luxury linen shirt
Casablanca Tennis Players Linen Camp Shirt
Playful luxury is a Casablanca speciality, and it shows in this shirt. Whether you play tennis or not, this shirt will make you feel sporty. And isn't that enough?
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Suitsupply Crochet Buttonless Polo Shirt
Suitsupply Crochet Buttonless Polo Shirt
The neutral sand hue of this perforated shirt will go with just about any color of chinos you could imagine. Yes, even burnt umber.
best colorful shirt
Drake's Striped Shirt
best colorful shirt
Drake's Striped Shirt
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Good luck finding a shirt that feels more like summertime than this. We'll wait.
best knitted polo
Todd Snyder Italian Cotton Ribbed Polo Sweater
best knitted polo
Todd Snyder Italian Cotton Ribbed Polo Sweater
If you want to try a polo with flavor, this guy—with some Italian seasoning—is mighty tasty.
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best tie-dye shirt
Nahmias Tie-Dye Silk-Blend Camp Shirt
best tie-dye shirt
Nahmias Tie-Dye Silk-Blend Camp Shirt
Summer camp arts and crafts, but make it fashion. Nahmias knows how to bring the nostalgia.
best simple T-shirt
Buck Mason Pima Short Classic Tee
best simple T-shirt
Buck Mason Pima Short Classic Tee
Ah, yes. The classic T-shirt. A true summer staple.
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