Polo collar

Polo collar shows ribbed knit band with button placket at center front.

Johnny collar has deep V without full placket. Shirt collar is woven with points.

Polo shirt history ties the ribbed knit collar to tennis and golf sport shirts from the 1920s onward.[1] Commons polo photography documents the knit collar and placket pairing.[2] Knitting construction knits the collar band in one with the body on many polos.[3]

Lacoste and Brooks Brothers popularized the polo collar in Western sportswear.[1] Polo differs from button-down woven points.[2] cotton piqué and wool knit hold the rib shape.[3]

Today polo collar appears on sport shirts, school uniforms, and casual knits in cotton and blends.[1][2] Tipping contrast reads preppy on polo collar.[3] When a ribbed knit band with placket—polo collar applies.[2]

Golf, tennis, school uniforms, casual Friday, and sport-luxe knits.[1]

Polo collar accepts one open button or fully buttoned preppy look.[2] Contrast-tipped polo collar reads country club.[1]

Johnny is deep V knit. Shirt collar is woven. Roll collar folds on sweaters.[1]

Polo collar reads sporty, preppy, and knit-casual. Navy polo collar reads classic American.

Polo collar vs Johnny collar? Polo has rib placket; Johnny is deep V knit.[1]

Polo collar vs shirt collar? Polo is knit rib; shirt is woven points.[2]

Polo collar with tie? Rare—usually worn without tie.[1]