
Paul Smith
Striped Button Placket Polo
Paul Smith men's striped button-placket polo shirt, crafted from 100% piqué cotton. It features a two-button polo collar, short side slits with piping, ribbed edging, and a regular fit. Consumer feedback indicates the fit tends to run slim, so consider sizing up if between sizes. Suitable for casual or smart-casual wear.
- Material
- 100% piqué cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Classic men's polo shirt from Paul Smith featuring signature stripes at the buttonhole and a contrasting accent for added flair.
Signature stripes at buttonhole, contrasting accent, piqué cotton, ribbed edging, piped side slit.
- Material
- 100% piqué cotton
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- signature stripes at buttonhole
- contrasting accent on button placket
- 100% piqué cotton
- regular fit
- two-button polo collar
- short and piped side slit
- ribbed edging on collar and cuffs
- classic button placket
Product Insights
The Paul Smith Striped Button Placket Polo provides an accessible entry to the mainline with its signature stitched stripe as the sole ornament and a subtle striped buttonhole brand signifier. Made from piqué cotton with a ribbed collar and cuffs for stretch and recovery, plus piped side slits for durability and an internal authenticity label, it offers comfort and longevity when washed at 30°C and air-dried flat. However, its slim fit contrasts poorly with distressed jeans—buyers advise pairing with wider-leg or non-distressed trousers—and may require sizing up, making it a design-led piece that demands careful styling and maintenance.
Verified claims
- Comfort
- 100% piqué cotton; stretch collar/cuffs and side slits reduce restriction.
- Collar and cuffs
- Ribbed collar and cuffs provide stretch and recovery piqué lacks.
- Pants pairing
- Avoid distressed jeans—the clean style of the polo clashes with the casual, ripped look.
- Brand signifier
- Striped buttonhole detail serves as a subtle brand statement, elevating simple outfits.
- Signature stripe
- Signature stripe is a stitched trim, not printed, and the only ornament.
- Authenticity marker
- Internal Paul Smith label stitched inside verifies authenticity.
- Construction and materials
- Rib-knit collar and cuffs retain shape; piped side slits prevent common tears.
- Brand entry point
- $325 CAD polo is an accessible entry to Paul Smith mainline with iconic stripe.
- Care instructions
- Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle, air dry flat, and do not tumble dry to prevent shrinkage; cool iron if needed and avoid bleach.
- Fit
- Many buyers find the polo runs small; sizing up may be necessary for a comfortable fit.
- Breathability
- The piqué cotton weave lifts fabric off the skin and creates micro-channels for heat and moisture to escape, so the polo stays drier and more comfortable in warm weather.
- Side slit comfort
- The short piped side slits let the polo fall smoothly over the hips without bunching or riding up.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Button Placket Polo
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 325 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01

Product
Front-facing short-sleeve polo shirt laid flat against a light background; navy knit fabric with a pointed collar, short sleeves with folded cuffs, a short button placket with a visible white button, and a narrow multicolor stripe at the inner back neck.
- Overall silhouetteFlat front-facing polo silhouette with a straight hem and slightly tapered sides; shirt is centered in the frame and shown full-length from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.66 (high) - CollarPointed, turn-down polo collar in the same navy fabric as the body; collar lies flat with a visible inner neck facing that contains a narrow horizontal multicolor stripe.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Button placketShort central placket with a single clearly visible round white button near the top of the placket; placket is narrow and constructed from the same fabric.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves ending in a folded cuff made from the same navy knit, cuffs are visible on both left and right sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureFine knit piqué texture visible across the shirt body consistent with polo fabric; texture is subtle but uniform.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Inner neck stripeNarrow horizontal multicolor stripe at the inner back neck visible between the collar points; stripe shows at least three adjacent colors.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Neck labelSmall rectangular neck label centered under the collar; text on the label is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.13 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio-style flat-lay product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft shadow beneath the hem; even lighting and no visible props or packaging.
- BackgroundEven light grey background occupying the whole frame.
- ShadowingSoft drop shadow directly beneath the shirt hem suggesting top-front lighting; shadow is subtle and centered.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shot compositionShirt is centered and aligned vertically with consistent margins on left and right; image shows the full shirt with small negative space above and below.
Colors
deep navy· body and sleeves#1E212Bwhite· buttonbright yellow· inner neck stripe - yellow bandmedium red· inner neck stripe - red bandforest green· inner neck stripe - green band- Overall silhouetteFlat front-facing polo silhouette with a straight hem and slightly tapered sides; shirt is centered in the frame and shown full-length from collar to hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Paul Smith
Men's Blue Button-Through Polo Shirt
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4617482 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Off White - Small | CA$325.00 | Yes |
| 4617483 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Off White - Medium | CA$325.00 | Yes |
| 4617484 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Off White - Large | CA$325.00 | Yes |
| 4617485 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Off White - X-Large | CA$325.00 | Yes |
| 4617486 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$325.00 | Yes |
| 4617487 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$325.00 | Yes |
| 4617488 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$325.00 | Yes |
| 4617489 | Striped Button Placket Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$325.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/fashionph, r/fashionReddit users view Paul Smith polos as clean and understated but note they can run small, and advise against pairing with distressed jeans.
Comments appreciate the clean, understated design of Paul Smith, but multiple users mention the fit runs small and one recommends custom tailoring over both Paul Smith and Hugo Boss, leading to a mixed but slightly positive overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual wear with jeans
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Hugo Boss
Paul Smith is described as more understated and designed, but with a tighter fit compared to Hugo Boss; some users prefer Boss for its fit.
Source Threads
Paul Smith vs Hugo Boss comparison on fit and design
It depends on how they fit you, and kung ano bibilihin mo? I buy Boss cause kasi they fit me really well from suit, polo and mga t-shirt parehas offer fashion forward pieces. Ung Paul smith medyo masikip sa akin kahit same size from Boss and same cut. But you can’t go wrong on either one
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Fit and style feedback on Paul Smith polo shirt
the polo looks a little small, i also wouldnt go with distressed jeans with such a clean shirt. Also the way they are tapered makes your feet look quite large. If you like skinnier jeans you should definitely experiment with tops and shoes more, if youre indifferent about how the jeans fit i feel you should go with a wider leg.
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