Best Terry Cloth Polos
These Men’s Polos Are Stylish, Comfortable and … Absorptive
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Too many men are sleeping on one of the summer’s best fabrics: terry cloth. If you want an easy way to look stylish and put-together, but don’t want to contend with a sweaty lower back or pit stains, the powerful absorptive properties of terry cloth (you know, the ones that make it frequently used in actual towels!) are an absolute game changer.
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Whether you’re dressing down for the beach or pool or looking to hit the town, these extra-comfy polos offer style and versatility. To help get you started, we picked out some of the best terry cloth polo shirts for men in 2022, across a variety of designs and budget options.
Orlebar Brown Terry Towelling Resort Polo Shirt
Orlebar Brown
With a tailored fit, straight hem and one-piece, button-free collar, this terry cloth polo from Orlebar Brown defines stylish summer comfort. It’s so versatile that you can wear it casually, with a color-contrasted bathing suit, or dress it up for a night on the town.
$175 at OrlebarBrown.com
Todd Snyder Terry Montauk Polo
Todd Snyder
Using Todd Snyder’s best-selling Jersey Montauk polo design, the Terry Montauk offers classic styling in four summer-themed color options. The 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend makes this offering extra lightweight and breathable, as well as durable enough to withstand machine washing.
$194 at ToddSnyder.com
J. Crew Terry Polo Shirt
J. Crew
Add a splash of sunset with the J.Crew Terry Polo Shirt in the Sunset Gold color option. It combines slightly more formal elements like its button-up collar and button-down breast pocket with an oversized design and eye-popping color options, making this a perfect beach party shirt.
$69.99 at JCrew.com
Bonobos Terry Johnny Collar Polo
Bonobos
There’s something inherently whimsical about terry cloth polos, and this Johnny Collar model from Bonobos fully leans into that theme, from the pineapple breast patch to the button-free, extra-wide collar. The shirt is made from 100% cotton and is machine-washable.
$49 at Bonobos.com
Howlin’ Mr Fantasy Cotton-Blend Terry Polo Shirt
Howlin’
Named after the 1967 Traffic album, the Mr Fantasty terry polo is fashioned from a cotton-polyester blend, making it both lightweight and breathable, with a Bic Blue button-up collar. Expect a comfortable, relaxed fit to match a fabric that is equally at home on a boat or at the beach.
$105 at MrPorter.com
Marine Layer Terry Out Polo, Baked Apple
Marine Layer
If you want a head-turning polo to stand out at the beach or a pool party, check out the Terry Out Polo from Marine Layer in their aptly-named Baked Apple colorway. It’s made from a cotton-polyester blend, this shirt is plush, lightweight, and massively absorbent. We love the standard fit paired with retro style elements like the buttonless collar and breast pocket.
$70 at MarineLayer.com
Faherty Towel Terry Long-Sleeve Polo
Faherty
Who said terry cloth polos had to be short-sleeved? With fall around the corner, it pays to have a warmer polo option, and the Faherty Towel Terry ticks all the boxes, offering a relaxed fit through the body with straighter sleeves, so you can subtly show off whatever muscles you developed over the summer. Coconut buttons, a color-matched breast pocket, and vented side seams add comfort and style to this luxurious polo.
$128 at FahertyBrand.com
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