After a positively , dominated by the , , and the Euro’s, autumn is welcoming a new sports-inspired staple: the rugby polo. If the was your summer go-to, its cosier cousin, the rugby shirt, is ready to take the baton (or ball?) for the cooler months this autumn. And given the sporty staple’s latest star appearance in hyped Netflix Rom-com , there’s no better time to invest in the piece.
In the series, Kristen Bell’s character opts for an orange and cream polo sweater from Turkish indie brand Siedrés, styled with s and high-top Converse, when confiding in her sister Morgan (played by ) about the infamous ‘ick’. Set in Los Angeles, costume designer Negar Ali Kline, chose to deliberately mix independent and established labels for the series to create the ultimate high-low aesthetic, and perhaps that’s where the humble rugby polo fits in best. Its structured silhouette is relaxed like a sweatshirt or jumper, yet slightly tailored and collared like a crisp , making it endlessly versatile.
Whether thrown over (like Joanne) for a casual day out or tucked into a statement for a more polished look, it fits the bill. Unlike the football shirt, often emblazoned with logos and team affiliations, the rugby shirt has a pared-back heritage feel. You might immediately associate the rugby shirt with a British public school aesthetic – think a young at St.
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