Which jacket to wear over the polo?

The polo is a timeless and characterful knitwear piece, but to express its full potential it must be placed in a well-calibrated layering game. The choice of jacket to wear over the polo is decisive: a wrong jacket can make the polo look neglected, while the right one enhances it, even in the most formal contexts. Let's discover together the most elegant and versatile options.

Unstructured blazer over the polo

The blazer is the most natural choice over a polo shirt. In particular, an unstructured model, that is without rigid padding, perfectly complements the softness of the polo.

Ideal with: merino wool polo, silk blend or smooth cotton.

Occasions: informal office, smart-casual events, appointments.
Recommended palette: navy blue, light gray, beige, or tobacco blazer, to be paired with neutral or tone-on-tone polos.

Wearing a linen or wool-cashmere-silk blend jacket

Light, breathable, and refined, the linen jacket is an excellent choice over a polo shirt in warm seasons.

Choose soft cuts, without lining.
Great with a short-sleeve polo in fresh yarns.
Complete the look with chinos and suede loafers or quality espadrilles.

If linen is challenging for you as a yarn because it wrinkles too much, try the zip jacket by Lanaioli in a blend of cashmere, silk, and wool: light, comfortable, cozy.

Technical or field jacket

For those who love a contemporary aesthetic, the technical jacket (in water-repellent or ultralight fabric) offers practicality without sacrificing style.

To be worn with a jersey polo, stretch cotton, or lightweight wool.
Great with chino pants, clean jeans, or tailored joggers.
Add minimal accessories: leather backpack, tone-on-tone sneakers.

Trench

The trench coat, especially in lightweight spring models, pairs perfectly with a polo shirt. It is the jacket that makes even the simplest outfit sophisticated.

Choose merino wool polo or smooth cotton.
For him: beige trench coat + blue polo shirt + gray pants.
For her: sand trench coat + powder pink polo + ivory pants or midi skirt.

Harrington Bomber

With the right polo shirt, the bomber becomes a garment of great charm, with a retro but very current taste.

Preferably in neutral colors (blue, gray, olive green).
In fabrics such as suede, waxed cotton, or lightweight wool.
To avoid a look that is too casual, opt for tailored trousers or chinos.

Cardigan and vest

A well-cut cardigan or a vest in knitwear or cashmere can replace the jacket in more relaxed looks.

Great for creative settings, elegant weekends, informal offices.
For a striking look: open vest over a long-sleeve polo, tapered trousers, lace-up shoes.

Oversized women's blazer or double-breasted

For women, a polo can be framed by:

Oversized blazer: for an androgynous-chic touch, paired with high-waisted pants or straight jeans.
Double-breasted blazer: with palazzo pants or midi skirt, for a bold and sophisticated look.

The golden rules for pairing

Well-ordered collar: it should not stick out messily from the jacket.
No to narrow shoulders: a jacket that is too tight flattens the polo.
Balanced contrasts: if the jacket is light, choose a dark polo shirt (and vice versa).
Coherent fabrics: wool with wool, linen with cotton, jersey with technical fabrics.

The polo is a knitwear garment that is elegant in itself, but it is the right jacket that gives it the character you desire: urban, refined, relaxed, or formal. With a careful eye on the palette, volumes, and seasonality, every combination can become an authentic expression of style.

Which jacket to wear over the polo shirt?