samy316 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 So my friend and I were arguing the other day about which is the best clothing store for men (don't worry, the argument started with our girlfriends talking about what clothing store was best for men, they just happened to ask our opinion on it), and we eventually settled in on which store was the best for men's polo shirts. I argued for Ralph Lauren Polo, because I generally like their shirts, and they seem like a good look. My friend argued Lacoste, for generally the same reasons I gave for Ralph Lauren. It got me wondering, what do you all like more, Ralph Lauren or Lacoste? Which one is the better look? Which one gets you more attention? Do you even like either one of these brand names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Aren't they the exact same thing? w/ that said, I'd go with La Coste because Polo ads always give off some Nazi, Master Race vibe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I'm all about the Ralph Lauren. It's quality stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Lacoste is a better product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I slightly lean toward Lacoste. I like the way their shirts are made, but I think RL is a better quality product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 All I know is that in the early 70's everyone wore Izod Lacoste. It wasn't a fashion statement, but just what everyone seemed to wear. The croc was all over the place and this was before the word "preppy" was front and center. So I go with Lacoste. Is it big now? I don't know...now I wear Merona from Target. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Between the 2 I like Polo better, by my preference over both is Tommy Bahama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallascrushers Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I like lacoste but I like how polo fits more... I mean lacoste seems to not really have the correct length on me I wear a number 5 and it seems like the number 6 size doesnt really get longer it just gets wider.only issue I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Your preference should be for whichever brand/make fits you best, and that is going to vary from person to person. There are plenty of people who can make a $10 polo from Target look much better than a $75 polo from Lacoste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmonkforHOF Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I prefer Lacoste if only because the RL logo has grown to about 500 times it original size and seems to have become a beacon for douche bags. Remember how big the original logo was? pictured below in Purple with a yellow logo. Even though you can't make out the logo in the photo, it is easy to see that it is a Ralph Lauren shirt. Now apparently the powers that be at Ralph Lauren have decided they can no longer sell you one of their shirts unless they can identify it from 1000yards away. The real winner IMO is Ben Sherman, they make great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I like both - prefer the "feel" of the Lacoste shirts - unless it's one bought at an outlet. Polo shirts found at the Polo Outlet seem to be the same shirts as you'd find at Macy's - the Lacoste shirts I've bought from their outlets almost feel like some sort of fake knockoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesburgSkinFan Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I prefer Lacoste if only because the RL logo has grown to about 500 times it original size and seems to have become a beacon for douche bags.Remember how big the original logo was? pictured below in Purple with a yellow logo. Even though you can't make out the logo in the photo, it is easy to see that it is a Ralph Lauren shirt. Now apparently the powers that be at Ralph Lauren have decided they can no longer sell you one of their shirts unless they can identify it from 1000yards away. The real winner IMO is Ben Sherman, they make great stuff. You make it sound like they replaced the small logo with the large one. That's not the case. You can buy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 You guys need to youtube the been had polo guy. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I prefer both myself. It depends on what mood I'm in. Also check out Hugo Boss's polo's. They have some quality things you may like too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 You guys need to youtube the been had polo guy. LOL. just watched it wtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samy316 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hahaha, I got a chance to see that video recently. All I've got to say about that video is Damn he has a lot of Polo!! That video might be the most unintentionally funniest one I've seen on Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 False dichotomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Lacoste for sure. Love their colognes as well. ---------- Post added October-5th-2011 at 03:09 PM ---------- Now apparently the powers that be at Ralph Lauren have decided they can no longer sell you one of their shirts unless they can identify it from 1000yards away. That looks more like US Polo Association, which is like knockoff Polo for people who don't want to spend $50 for a polo. And yes, their shirts are fugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I buy most of my stuff from Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I'm Polo all the way. Get all my Polo stuff from the outlets though. Their plain t-shirts are the best- great fit, really comfortable, and I can usually get 2 or 3 for less than 20 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Nike Polos are the best polos i have ever worn. their dri-fit and tiger woods collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Both are preppy, nice looking but with too conservative designs. Lacoste is very durable (don't know about Polo) but sometimes the color of their polos tends to run out. We can find them at 50% less ( previous year collection) in outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Technically, that style is not traditionally called a "polo" shirt. Polo is a brand. I understand though. Same as saying make a xerox of something. It is a tennis shirt. Sometimes even called a golf shirt by some people. I still call it a tennis shirt. I prefer Polo by Ralph Lauren button down dress shirts. I have some of their tennis shirts, but my Lacoste ones are much better. I prefer Lacoste tennis shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Technically, that style is not traditionally called a "polo" shirt. Polo is a brand. I understand though. Same as saying make a xerox of something. It is a tennis shirt. Sometimes even called a golf shirt by some people. I still call it a tennis shirt. I prefer Polo by Ralph Lauren button down dress shirts. I have some of their tennis shirts, but my Lacoste ones are much better. I prefer Lacoste tennis shirts. We called them polos Lacoste since 1933 because the design was inspired from the polo shirts, eventhough the founder was a tennis champion (Polo the brand was founded in 1967). Technically you're right it is more a tennis shirt which is also used for golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 there's a seinfeld reference in here somewhere... oh i got it. "not that there's anything wrong with that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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