A Kind of Guise Pirro Knit Polo
Bright colors, especially ones with a neon tinge, always catch my eye. They’ve got this undeniable magnetism, like a visual sugar rush. The catch is, they rarely look good on me. I admire them from afar, the way you admire someone doing a backflip off a cliff: thrilling, but not for you. Add to that my other wardrobe dealbreaker: hand washing. I love a delicate fabric, sure. But do I want to stand over the sink, not really knowing what I’m supposed to be doing, before trying to find a place that is flat but also allows airflow to dry flat? Not really.
Despite that, this glorious, retina-scorching piece can’t help but live in my head rent-free. Do yourself a favor and scroll to the end of the article so you can see what I’m talking about. The Frizzy Dragon Fruit Pirro Knit Polo doesn’t just pop, it erupts. I tried to think of other things in this color family, and honestly? Nothing compares. Neon watermelon? Electric flamingo? No. It’s dragon fruit, through and through. The name is weirdly perfect.
Then there’s the texture. You already know I’m a fabric romantic. Show me a close-up with enough fuzz and I’m there imagining how it feels against my skin. This polo just looks alive—like it might purr if you held it.
Let’s talk collars. Specifically: Johnny collars (and no, I have no idea who Johnny is or why he did this to us). They’re those open, v-shaped necklines with no buttons. A cleaner look than an unbuttoned polo? Maybe. But I’m someone who likes choices with how I style the collar. Johnny collars? No rules, just vibes. And I struggle with that. That said, if you’re someone who can pull this off—first of all, I salute you. Second, this is your moment. The color! The texture! The confidence! It’s all working in harmony here.
For our pairing, you need to let the shirt shine. Keep the supporting case neutral. Start with some cream or natural-colored pants, maybe these Stan Ray painter pants for a little volume and character. Something pleated might also be a nice touch. For your shoes, something unfussy like Sabah’s or the Etsy Turkish slipper dupes if you want the look for a third of the price. Let the shirt doing the talking and you’ll be the star.
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