Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Tops

Captains, wear-tested: what actually holds up

Captains · The Knitted Polo

Nov 1, 2026·

There is a version of this top in every shop. What separates the Captains is the cloth: knit, dyed a muted tone, and finished without shortcuts.

How to wear it

It sits well under an unstructured jacket. Choose a tone that echoes a muted tone rather than contrasts with it.

Fit

Proportions are simple. Nothing exaggerated, nothing cropped, and the length lands where it should for both trainers and leather shoes.

Care

Iron inside out on a low setting. Direct heat on the surface can leave a shine that does not come out.

Fabric

The cloth is knit. It keeps a little structure through the day, softens with washing and does not require ironing to look presentable.

Worth knowing

Colours within the range are dyed to sit together, which makes combining two pieces from the same fabric straightforward.

In short: a knit top that does its job. Worth knowing if you are replacing something worn out and want three more years from it.