Polo-shirts are popular and comfortable and most people, men in particular, are very happy to wear them, but how do you make a polo-shirt work if you’re going from daytime wear to an evening out?

First, remember that a polo-shirt is unlike a T-shirt because it has a collar. The lack of a collar is one reason that utilitarian T-shirts are often classed as work-wear, rather than smart clothing.

Polo shirts are also more flexible in the way they can be worn from workplace, to dinner, and on to a night out. The weave of a polo-shirt is designed to keep the wearer cool and the collar can be turned up to prevent sunburn – this is often derided if you do it when the sun goes down though, so don’t ‘pop’ your collar unless you are actually working outside in the day.

To dress up a polo shirt from day to evening, choose a shirt in a muted colour such as grey, navy, black or beige and then, for the evening, add a multi-coloured belt or one that’s got detailing such as studs or an intricate buckle that adds interest to your overall appearance.

Wear something as casual as a polo with a formal or semi formal jacket made from linen or wool. A smart shirt can be worn with a more casual jacket or fleece but if you combine casual with casual the appearance can be two laid-back to satisfy restaurants or night clubs.