An in-depth review of the iconic Lacoste Polo, the PROs & CONs, and whether it is worth your money or not: https://gentl.mn/lacoste-polo-shirt-review
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00:00 Lacoste Polo Shirt Introduction
The famous Lacoste crocodile is one of the most iconic logos in sporty menswear, and it’s typically associated with polo shirts, as well as luxury, in that regard.
01:05 History of Lacoste
Today, Lacoste is a big player in the polo shirt market, valued at around 2.3 billion US dollars. Even though they sell a bunch of different things, front and center is definitely their polo shirt.
Most Lacoste polos are made from a piqué knit, but they also have jersey knits and a t-shirt style material. They’re almost made out of 100% cotton, and there are some blends. If you want to learn more about the best polo shirt materials, our guide has you covered.
Lacoste Polo Shirt Review
We look at seven different Lacoste polo shirts, and all of them were 100% cotton, which is fairly the standard for the brand, at least in the US.
03:58 Material & Quality
06:58 Colorfastness and Color Range
07:20 Collars
08:10 Buttons and Buttonholes
09:35 Logo Detail
10:24 Construction
11:36 Shirt Pricing
12:35 Different Models
13:22 How do Lacoste Polos Fit?
In our experience, Lacoste's original polo, overall, quite small for American size. That being said, there are differences between the sizes. In terms of length, the classic is longer than the regular, which is longer than the slim.
While the Paris polo comes in a classic fit and a regular fit. It’s different visually because it has a hidden front placket, so you don’t see the buttons, and the collar is definitely smaller. Also, the famous crocodile logo is tone-on-tone, so it’s a little more subdued. And, personally, I’d rather have no logos on my chest, so I’d rather wear the Paris polo than their original one.
16:36 Other Styles Lacoste Offers
18:43 Pros of a Lacoste Polo Shirt
19:28 Cons of a Lacoste Polo Shirt
20:35 Is the Lacoste Polo Shirt Worth It?
First of all, figure out what you want out of your polo shirt. If you just want something to wear while doing your garden work or run around the house, maybe spending the extra money on the Lacoste branding is not justified. If you wear polo shirts regularly during the summer and enjoy wearing them, it can be a good contender.
The big questions, then, are: Does the polo fit you, or does it puddle weirdly? Or does it have weird wrinkles, and do you like the fit and the style, as well as the fabric they offer?
Do you want a polo shirt in just the basic colors such as navy or, maybe, gray? Then, you can go with other brands. But, if you want those special, unusual colors, I think Lacoste is really good.
When it comes to brands, here at Gentleman’s Gazette, we, generally, don’t put too much value or emphasis on that, and we rather look at the quality and the value, which is the quality to price ratio.
24:34 Outfit Rundown