Two winters ago I bough a navy quasi-polo coat from Polo Ralph Lauren that has proven to be one of my favorite purchases. An astute reader corrected me for calling it a polo coat—noting that polo coats are 1- only ever made in camel hair and 2- have peak lapels. Whatever the technical term it’s an awesome coat, and it’s served me well these past two winters.
This season, Ralph has introduced an actual polo-style coat (in navy, though, not legit camel hair), with the correct details: peak lapels, mainly. And it has a flapped breast pocket which is a thing (though not a requirement for an honest polo coat).
They’re calling it The Polo Coat. It looks great. I think I prefer the standing bridge coat / peacoat collar on mine, but this definitely gives you that sweet polo coat vibe. I should note, Spier & Mackay has offered polo-style coats in basic fabrics like navy every fall/winter season for the last several years for like $400. But if the House of Ralph gives you the warm tinglies, here’s your opportunity.
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