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Whatever happened to polo necks?

(8 Posts)
Daddima Wed 21-Oct-26 14:04:13

I was looking at jumpers online, and saw one polo necked sweater. Now, I was a big fan in my youth, but it made me realise they are few and far between nowadays.
I even had wee pretend polo necks I wore under v necked sweaters or open necked blouses which gave the illusion of a sweater.

tanith Wed 21-Oct-26 14:09:43

I have one but its loose like a cowl neck rather than polo. Never could wear a tight fitting one I'd get hot and stressy if i tried.

MayBee70 Wed 21-Oct-26 14:36:47

I’ve got several ancient M&S cotton ones that I dig out each winter. My neck gets really cold if I don’t wear one or a scarf. I’m looking to find some cotton replacements for them though.

Jaxjacky Wed 21-Oct-26 14:39:37

If you do an internet search there are quite a few, seem to be called roll necks now, Cotton Traders have 4/5 if not more.

MayBee70 Wed 21-Oct-26 14:48:59

I’ve just looked at the Cotton Traders ones. House of Bruar sell them too but they’re a bit pricey. Lots of colours, though. Trouble is sleeves are always too long for me these days. As well as shrinking in height I’ve always had very short arms. I have to wear a polo neck under anything woolly as I can’t bear wool touching my skin. Thankfully cotton things that I bought years ago seem to last forever. I’ve got some Top Shop sleeveless vest tops that are thirty years old.

TerriBull Wed 21-Oct-26 14:53:43

They itch around the neck, I haven't worn one for years, I'm another who doesn't like wool next to my skin, I did buy them in cotton once, but I've no desire to wear one again. I'm alright with cardigans. I wear a scarf in the very cold weather.

My o/h wears polo necks in the winter for golf, he's got a black one, I call it his Milk Tray jumper grin

Retread Wed 21-Oct-26 15:30:51

I wanted a poloneck cotton top to wear under a sleeveless, knitted sort of tabard (now there's an old-fashioned word! smile) looked everywhere and eventually settled on this. All cotton, and the quality is fine. The sleeves are a bit long for me but on the whole I'm very happy with my purchase.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M0GQCUA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&tag=gransnetforum-21

JamesandJon33 Wed 21-Oct-26 15:32:07

I’m wearing one today. Boden 2021