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Spring 2026
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Spring Essentials: Outerwear

Our essential guide to the iconic pieces that every man needs in his Spring wardrobe.
By Eric Twardzik
No. 1
Summer Tweed Balmacaan Coat
Made with Polo’s proprietary “Summer Tweed”—a breathable blend of tussah silk, linen, and wool with a dry, cool hand—this Glen plaid balmacaan delivers a powerful punch of style with minimal weight. Arch-preppy in appearance, it pairs easily with other collegiate styles like Fair Isle knits, rugby shirts, and chino pants as a lightweight layer.
Custom Fit Oxford Shirt
$175.00
Cable-Knit Cotton-Blend Socks
$48.00
Fair Isle Cotton-Wool Sweater Vest
$398.00 $239.99
Full-Grain Leather Belt
$128.00
Salinger Straight Fit Chino Pant
$175.00
No. 2
Stretch Poplin Balmacaan Coat
Made with tightly woven cotton poplin, this water-resistant balmacaan keeps you dry and looking great during the drizzly days of spring. It’s also the perfect stylish shell for cool, windy days. Pop the collar and toss it nonchalantly over button-downs and pleated chinos and play off its traditional silhouette with modern accessories including a ball cap or wraparound sport sunglasses.
Big Fit Polo Sport Rugby Shirt
$165.00 $119.99
Whitman Relaxed Fit Pleated Chino Pant
$175.00 $124.99
Classic Fit Striped Poplin Shirt
$175.00 $99.99
Pony Plaque Leather Belt
$89.50
Summer Tweed Vest
$398.00 $279.99
Maestra Calfskin Penny Loafer
$548.00
No. 3
Bayport Jacket
Crafted with peached poplin fabric washed for extra softness and equipped with a full-zip front and a straight collar, the Bayport jacket is a study in simplicity. Its stripped-down silhouette makes it a blank canvas for everything from beaded belts to sport shades, penny loafers to leather sandals. The key is to stick to black or white.
The Bayport Poplin Jacket
$185.00
Striped Jersey T-Shirt
$145.00
The Big Chino
$198.00
Edric Leather Penny Loafer
$298.00
The Bayport Poplin Jacket
$185.00
Cotton Quarter-Zip Mockneck Sweater
$198.00 $139.99
Zane Leather Sandal
$158.00 $114.99
10.5-Inch Gellar Classic Fit Cargo Short
$110.00
No. 4
Aldrich Jacket
Inspired by a piece from the Ralph Lauren archives, the Aldrich jacket builds on the classic windbreaker template with characterful details like a vented back and a patch-flap pocket at the sleeve. However, it remains versatile enough to act as a shell layer for cable-knit quarter-zips and striped T-shirts alike.
The Aldrich Garment-Dyed Twill Jacket
$298.00 $214.99
Indigo Dot-Print Cotton Scarf
$128.00 $89.99
Cable-Knit Cotton Quarter-Zip Sweater
$150.00
Braided Vachetta Leather Belt
$89.50
Double-Knit Suit Trouser
$175.00
Polo Ralph Lauren Yankees Fitted Cap
$125.00 $99.99
The Aldrich Garment-Dyed Twill Jacket
$298.00 $214.99
Polo Watch Black Dial Steel Bracelet
$2,450.00
Washable Wool Turtleneck Sweater
$150.00
Polka-Dot Silk Pocket Square
$98.50
Relaxed Fit Twill Officer’s Pant
$228.00 $159.99
Maestra Tassel Calfskin Loafer
$548.00
No. 5
Bi-Swing Jacket
The simplicity of the bi-swing jacket, whose roomy construction and namesake shoulder pleats ensure the widest range of movement, is also its greatest strength. It’s that rare piece of outerwear that’s just as at home with wide-leg denim and roper boots as it is a pair of dress trousers and tassel loafers.
Bi-Swing Jacket
$185.00
Square Navigator Sunglasses
$185.00
Classic Fit Denim Shirt
$130.00
Vintage Classic Jean
$198.00 $139.99
Roughout Suede & Leather Boot
$1,400.00
Bi-Swing Jacket
$185.00
Maestra Tassel Calfskin Loafer
$548.00
Linen Suit Trouser
$398.00
Eric Twardzik is a writer with a deep reverence for things that get better with age, from tweed jackets to single-malt Scotch. He has contributed to titles including GQ, Esquire, and Condé Nast Traveler and serves as deputy editor of Wm Brown magazine. He lives in New England with his family and owns too many ties.
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