Can You Wear a Polo Under a Hoodie? Yes, Here Is the Collar Rule
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Fold the collar out. That is the trick.
You can wear a polo under a hoodie. Lay the collar flat over the neckline, keep the polo hem shorter than the hoodie hem, and use a polo with a firm collar. Do those three things and it looks planned.
Phoenix mornings in November sit in the 40s and 50s. A polo alone is too thin. A hoodie alone loses the collar you wanted. Stack them correctly and you get a sharp first layer and a soft second one that comes off when the sun gets high.
Three rules, in order
Mid weight, curved hem sides, soft modal blend. Roomy enough to stack over a polo.
$98.00
Pick the polo
The polo does the hard work here. It needs a collar that stands up on its own. The Tom Polo has a firm collar, a U cut hem and stretch fabric, 86 percent polyester and 14 percent spandex. It is tailored, so size up one from your normal size. If you want a color guide, read which polo color to buy first.
A soft collar curls under a hoodie. If yours already does, why polo collars curl explains the cause. Leave the top button open. We cover the count in how many buttons to undo on a polo.
Pick the hoodie
Go mid weight. A heavy hoodie crushes the collar. The Hayden Hoodie is a unisex mid weight in a polyester and modal blend, with curved hem sides that keep it from bunching at the hip. Beige reads lighter than black and shows the polo color. Black is the safe pick. See how a hoodie should fit before you pick a size, and crewneck versus hoodie if you are undecided.
The grey and black stack
Hayden Hoodie Black, Tom Polo Grey, Alec Jogger Black
$227 total, free shipping
Do this, skip that
| Do | Skip |
|---|---|
| Collar out over the neckline | Collar tucked inside the hood |
| Top button open | Fully buttoned, which chokes the neckline |
| Polo hem shorter than hoodie | Polo hem hanging out below |
| Grey or navy polo under beige or black | Matching polo and hoodie in one color |
Where it works
A cold first nine holes, a coffee run, a fall tailgate and a round that starts at 7 AM. The hoodie comes off by the fourth hole and you are left in a clean polo. For the tailgate, read what to wear to a fall tailgate in Arizona. For other layers, see what to wear under a quarter zip and how to layer a t-shirt.
Add a jogger to finish it. Black closes the outfit. Tan works with navy and beige. Our guide to joggers versus sweatpants explains the pick.
Tailored athletic fit with four way stretch and front and back pockets. Black closes the outfit.
$89.00
The navy and beige stack
Hayden Hoodie Beige, Tom Polo Navy, James Jogger Tan
$227 total, free shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you wear a polo under a hoodie?
Yes. Lay the collar flat outside the hoodie neckline, keep the polo hem shorter than the hoodie hem, and use a polo with a firm collar.
Should the polo collar be in or out of a hoodie?
Out. A collar tucked into the hood bunches and looks accidental.
Should you button a polo under a hoodie?
Leave the top button open. Fully buttoned polos choke the neckline under a hoodie.
What polo works best under a hoodie?
A fitted polo with a firm collar and stretch fabric, like the Tom Polo. It sizes small, so size up one.
What color polo goes under a beige hoodie?
Navy or grey. Both give contrast without clashing.
