One prevalent way of styling the roll neck, spotted across the high fashion runways this season, sees it being layered underneath a button-up shirt for a look that plays with traditional silhouettes.

Recreate this fashion forward aesthetic with a long sleeved polo for a more casual spin. Dress down the rest of the ensemble with some modern, slim cargos and sturdy brogue boots that feature a focal vibram sole:

• Topman Burgundy Roll Neck Jersey Top
• John Smedley Cotswold Merino Wool Polo Shirt
• Black Fleece Flannel Cargo Trousers 132248
• Bellfield Leather Wedge Brogue Boots

Key Styles

• Asos Polo Shirt With Long Sleeves
• Allsaints Sandringham Long Sleeved Polo
• Next Long Sleeve Polo Shirt
• Reiss Whitbourn Vintage Geo Jacquard Polo Knit Airforce Blue
• Easy Classic Long Sleeve Polo Top
• Burton Grey Long Sleeve Polo Shirt
• River Island Grey Marl Long Sleeve Polo Shirt
• Jeff Banks 24:7 Long Sleeve Polo Shirt
• Gucci Knitted Wool Polo Shirt
• Topman Black Leather Look Trim Polo Shirt
• Ben Sherman Classic Knitted Long Sleeve Polo
• He By Mango Polo Collar Silk Cotton-blend Sweater
• Topman Peter Werth Northdown Long Sleeved Knitted Polo Shirt
• Brioni Wool And Silk-blend Polo Top 181448
• He By Mango Washed Cotton Piqué Polo Shirt

Final Word

The long sleeved polo is definitely a sleeping giant of menswear. A year-round staple that can be worn for a plethora of occasions and used in a number of different ways – from essential layering piece to standalone top layer ? it makes a worthwhile addition to any capsule wardrobe.

But now we want to hear your view:

• Do you have a long sleeved polo in your wardrobe?
• If so, how do you style it?
• Do you prefer to dress your polos up or down?
• Have we convinced you to invest in this timeless wardrobe staple?

Let us know in the comments section below…