
Theory
Contrasting Trim Piqué Polo Shirt
This is a Theory Contrasting Trim Piqué Polo Shirt, a short-sleeve polo featuring a two-tone horizontal micro-stripe body, a contrast solid collar and sleeve cuffs, a three-button placket, and a left chest patch pocket. It is made from light 100% cotton piqué knit with a regular fit, ribbed edging, and a straight hem, and is constructed in Peru. Designed for casual or smart-casual wear, the shirt offers a refined yet versatile option for everyday styling.
- Material
- 100% Cotton Piqué
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, preppy, regular-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Two-tone pinstriped cotton piqué polo shirt with contrast trim neck and patch pocket, offering timeless refinement.
Light 100% cotton piqué knit, regular fit, polo collar with 3 buttons and gradient tone button tab, patch pocket on chest, ribbed edging
- Material
- 100% Cotton Piqué
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, preppy, regular-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, work, business-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Two-tone pinstriped design
- Bird's-eye texture knit
- Contrast trim collar
- Lightweight 100% cotton piqué fabric
- Regular fit silhouette
- Polo collar with three-button placket
- Gradient-tone button tab
- Patch pocket on chest
- Ribbed edging at hem and cuffs
- Made in Peru
Product Insights
Theory's Contrasting Trim Piqué Polo Shirt offers a true-to-size tailored regular fit for untucked wear, crafted from 100% hand-harvested Peruvian long-staple cotton double-knit piqué that resists snagging, pilling, bagging, and sheerness while providing shape retention and a matte patina with wear. Knit-in pinstripes and piqué weave create visual depth, and hidden design elements like contrast neck tape and a gradient tab add subtle refinement. Tradeoff: the 100% cotton piqué shrinks about 1-2% with cold washing, so sticking with usual size is recommended.
Verified claims
- Cotton quality
- 100% hand-harvested Peruvian long-staple cotton yields softer, more durable fabric.
- Construction quality
- Peruvian piqué and double-knit provides superior shape retention and snag resistance.
- Shrinkage
- 100% cotton piqué shrinks about 1-2% when washed cold; stick with usual size.
- Sizing
- True-to-size fit; size L chest 43.25in, length 28.25in; cold wash limits shrinkage to 1-2%.
- Design refinements
- Contrast neck tape and gradient tab are hidden; chest pocket adds a relaxed touch.
- Knit construction
- Double-knit piqué resists bagging, snagging, and sheerness; stripes are knit-in.
- Fit
- Tailored regular fit with a shorter body for untucked wear.
- Durability
- The cotton piqué knit resists snagging, pilling, and bagging over time.
- Pattern longevity
- The two-tone pinstripes are knit into the fabric, not printed, so they resist fading and cracking.
- Opacity
- The piqué fabric is not sheer, so the pocket and buttons do not show through.
- Collar and placket
- Collar resists cockling; placket lies flat after repeated cold washes.
- Patina
- Develops matte patina with wear, not shiny thinning typical of poly-blends.
- Shape retention
- Extra-long staple cotton resists stretching; collar resists cockling, cuffs stay tight, hem resists bagging.
- Visual depth
- Knit-in stripes and piqué weave create depth that shifts with light and angle
- Design details
- Gradient button tab and matched-stripe pocket add subtle depth
- Chest pocket
- Patch pocket adds relaxed utility and disrupts pinstripe; piqué resists snags.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Trim Piqué Polo Shirt
- Brand
- Theory
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve pique9 polo with a contrasting solid collar and sleeve cuffs, three-button placket, and a left chest patch pocket; shirt is tucked into trousers.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve polo worn tucked into trousers, straight hem at waist, relaxed fit through the torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric patternFine horizontal micro-stripe pattern across the entire body and sleeves; stripes appear as alternating light and dark very narrow lines producing a textured pique9 look.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - CollarContrast solid fold-over collar in a dark green tone with a single thin white piped edge along the outer rim.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves end in a solid dark green cuff that matches the collar; cuffs are folded flat rather than ribbed.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Placket and buttonsThree-button front placket with dark round buttons; placket matches the striped fabric and is centered under the collar.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest pocketSquare patch pocket on the left chest made from the same striped fabric and aligned so the stripes match the shirt body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Visible texturePique9 knit texture visible at close inspection, giving a subtle raised surface to the fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Buttons colorButtons appear as a dark charcoal or black tone contrasting with the lighter striped fabric.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot cropped at mid-thigh on a light neutral background; model styling and props visible.
- Model and poseMale model shown from chin to mid-thigh, left arm relaxed at side and right hand placed in trouser pocket.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (high) - Styling layersWhite crewneck undershirt visible at the neckline under the polo.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - AccessoriesThin metallic bracelet on the model's left wrist.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - TrousersDark trousers visible from the waist down, providing contrast to the tucked polo.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
light gray with charcoal micro-stripe· body (micro-stripe)#CACBC5dark muted green· collardark muted green· sleeve cuffsbright white· pipingcharcoal· buttons#2D2B2C- SilhouetteShort-sleeve polo worn tucked into trousers, straight hem at waist, relaxed fit through the torso.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve polo shirt with a dense horizontal micro-stripe body, ribbed contrast collar and sleeve cuffs, and a thin white trim across the upper back beneath the collar.
- Back body patternFull back panel shows a dense horizontal micro-stripe pattern of very light background with closely spaced dark thin stripes across the entire torso area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Contrast ribbed collarRibbed polo collar in a muted green color, sitting flat; collar band visible around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.10 (high) - Thin white back trimA thin horizontal white trim line runs across the upper back immediately below the collar.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.11 · w 0.58 · h 0.02 (high) - Contrast sleeve cuffsShort sleeves end in the same muted green ribbed cuff as the collar; cuffs are visible on both sleeves and present a folded rib texture.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Piqué textureFine textured knit surface consistent with a piqué fabric visible across the shirt body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Hem shapeStraight hem with a slight curve at the side seam visible at the lower back edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Model occlusion and visible armsImage shows a model wearing the polo viewed from rear; both forearms and hands are visible at the sides and partially occlude the shirt sides.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Right wrist accessoryA narrow metallic bracelet sits on the model's right wrist and overlaps the sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.79 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light gray background with even lighting and soft shadows; image framed to include the upper legs and head cropped at the ear level.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing crop of the model from upper neck to upper thighs, leaving space around the subject on all sides.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or environment details.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with soft, minimal shadows; no strong highlights or directional glare on the fabric.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear texture and edges; colors appear natural and not clipped.
Colors
light gray (off-white)· main body (micro-stripe background)#CBCBC4dark charcoal stripe· micro-stripes#434344muted sage green· collar and sleeve cuffs#748383white· upper back thin trim#CACAC5- Back body patternFull back panel shows a dense horizontal micro-stripe pattern of very light background with closely spaced dark thin stripes across the entire torso area.