
Polo Ralph Lauren
Yacht Club Polo
This is a short-sleeve, slim-fit polo shirt from the Polo Ralph Lauren Yacht Club line, constructed from 100% cotton piqué knit. It features a two-button polo collar, finely ribbed trim, embroidered logos, a pennant patch, and a printed numeral on the sleeve. The shirt is designed for casual wear, offering a comfortable and classic polo silhouette.
- Material
- 100% cotton piqué knit
- Style
- classic, preppy, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Classic slim-fit polo shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren featuring embroidered logos and a comfortable cotton piqué knit.
Slim fit, two-button collar, finely ribbed trim, 100% cotton piqué knit.
- Material
- 100% cotton piqué knit
- Style
- classic, preppy, smart-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- accent emblems and logo embroidery
- slim fit
- two-button polo collar
- finely ribbed trim
- very comfortable 100% cotton piqué knit
Product Insights
The Yacht Club Polo by Polo Ralph Lauren promises a slim, tapered silhouette—the brand's most fitted cut—while the piqué knit's structured drape and air permeability prevent the shirt from clinging, ensuring breathability and opacity without sacrifice. This 100% cotton piqué resists pilling, holds its color and shape after washing, and features a collar that stays upright without heavy interfacing. Embroidered PRL Yacht Club lettering, nautical flags, and a pennant patch—all stitched, not heat-pressed—create a fictive maritime club identity, while the signature polo player logo adds lasting sharpness. To preserve the garment, wash inside out with pH-neutral detergent, isolate from darks initially, and air-dry in shade.
Verified claims
- Fit comparison
- The Slim Fit is Ralph Lauren's most tapered cut — tighter chest, waist, and sleeves than Custom or Classic fits.
- Fabric fit interaction
- Piqué knit prevents the slim fit from vacuum-sealing, creating a forgiving drape on broader torsos.
- Fabric hand
- 100% cotton piqué: honeycomb weave gives structured drape and opacity.
- Breathability
- Piqué's single-tuck knit creates a three-dimensional mesh with the highest air permeability among common summer knits.
- Durability
- Piqué knit resists pilling and holds its shape and color better than flat-knit cotton through repeated washes, but may shrink 2–4% on a first warm wash.
- Opacity
- Piqué knit is fully opaque with no show-through.
- Collar
- The piqué fabric's innate structure lets the two-button polo collar stand upright without heavy interfacing; a 100-wash test on a similar cotton polo showed zero pilling and maintained collar structure after 100 cycles.
- Care
- To preserve color, wash inside out with pH-neutral detergent, isolate from darks for first washes, and air-dry in shade.
- Yacht Club branding
- Embroidered PRL YACHT CLUB text and a nautical pennant patch convey a maritime club identity.
- Embroidery construction
- Emblem and logo embroidery is stitched into the fabric, not heat-pressed.
- Embroidery quality
- Stitched (not heat-pressed) embroidery stays flat and crisp through washing.
- Brand naming
- Ralph Lauren's 1972 adoption of 'polo' made the shirt the default 'polo shirt'.
- Design narrative
- The PRL YACHT CLUB lettering and pennant patch create a fictive club uniform with a maritime, preppy identity.
- Logo embroidery
- Polo player logo uses direct layered thread embroidery for lasting sharpness.
- Warm-weather skin feel
- The piqué's tuck-stitch construction lifts the fabric slightly off the skin and creates micro air channels, so the polo feels cooler and less clingy than a standard jersey tee.
- Shrinkage expectation
- This polo is not pre-shrunk and its 100% cotton piqué typically shrinks 2–4% on the first warm wash; cold washing and air drying minimize shrinkage.
Product record
- Title
- Yacht Club Polo
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Yacht Club Polo: Choose this if you want a slim-fit, nautical-themed polo with bold graphics — a large embroidered polo-player motif, pennant patch, and number 3 on the sleeve — in baby blue with a two-button collar and finely ribbed trim. It is made of 100% cotton piqué knit that is described as very comfortable, breathes well, and holds collar shape. Note that the slim, body-skimming cut works best on lean and athletic builds, and only Large and X-Large sizes are listed.[1,2,3] | Embroidered Rider Jersey Polo Slim Fit: Choose this if you want a slim-fit, body-hugging polo in black with a small multicolor embroidered rider logo on the left chest. It is cut from soft, very comfortable 100% cotton jersey with a smooth matte finish, short ribbed cuffs, and a straight hem, and it comes in sizes small through XX-large. Note that while the listing describes a three-button collar, product images show only two visible buttons on the placket.[4,5,6] | Pastel Piqué Polo Classic Fit: Choose this if you want a classic-fit, short-sleeve Polo Ralph Lauren polo in 100% cotton piqué with a subtle textured look, a two-button collar, ribbed edging, a straight hem, and an embroidered polo rider logo on the chest. It suits shoppers who prefer timeless pastel tones, with Off White and Pink color options available in sizes from Small to X-Large.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve light blue polo shirt with a two-button placket, a large white embroidered polo-player motif on the right chest, a triangular pennant patch and small printed text on the left chest, and a large white number 3 on the right sleeve.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shirt laid flat, front-facing, straight hem, classic polo collar with a two-button placket visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high) - Collar and placketPointed polo collar in the same light blue fabric and a short placket with two visible buttons; the top button area sits under the collar.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Right-chest motifLarge white embroidered polo-player silhouette (rider on horse swinging mallet) positioned on the right chest area (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Left-chest pennant patchTriangular pennant patch with a navy triangular field and beige border placed on left chest; patch contains a small anchor graphic and contrasting lighter elements.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.13 (high) - Left-chest printed textSmall white printed text above and below the pennant patch on the left chest.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve graphic“Large white printed number '3' on the right sleeve (viewer left sleeve area of the shirt as seen).”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Collar label text“POLO RALPH LAUREN”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.09 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (medium) - Fabric texturePique knit texture typical of polo shirts, visible as a fine waffle-like surface across the body and sleeves.
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, even diffuse lighting, and a small soft shadow below the shirt.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft, short shadow directly beneath the shirt indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Shot compositionShirt centered in frame, full front visible with small margin on all sides; no props or mannequins visible.
Colors
light blue· body#ADCDEAwhite· embroidered polo-player motifwhite· sleeve number#EDEDEDnavy· pennant navy fieldbeige· pennant beige bordernavy· collar label- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shirt laid flat, front-facing, straight hem, classic polo collar with a two-button placket visible.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve light blue polo on a model showing the back panel, collar, sleeves with ribbed cuffs, straight hem with small side vents, and visible piqued knit texture.
- Back panelSingle-piece back panel of the polo in a uniform light blue color with a subtle piqued knit texture visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - CollarFolded polo collar in matching light blue, lying flat against the neck with a smooth knit finish distinct from the body texture.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.11 (high) - Short sleeves and cuffsShort sleeves ending in slightly wider ribbed cuffs in the same light blue; cuffs appear double-layered and sit close to the upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Side ventsSmall slit-style side vents at the hem on both sides of the shirt; left vent is slightly more visible where the shirt hangs free.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.80 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.77 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hem and stitchingStraight hem with visible single-line stitching along the bottom edge; slight natural drape and a small wrinkle near the lower center back.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.70 · w 0.54 · h 0.20 (high) - Shoulder seamsVisible shoulder seam lines that run from the collar toward the sleeve caps; seams lie flat and are the same color as the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - No visible back logo or textThere is no visible logo, printed text, or embroidery on the back panel of the polo in this view.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a standing model against a neutral textured background with soft even lighting; image is cropped to include the model from upper head to upper thighs.
- Model pose and framingMale model photographed from behind with slight left-profile turn of the head; arms relaxed at sides and shirt centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral beige textured studio backdrop occupying the full image behind the model.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadowing along the left side of the model and subtle highlights on the right shoulder and sleeve.
- Visible additional garmentLower portion of light-colored pants visible below the polo; pants are not described as part of the polo product in this image.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.84 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear detail and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
light sky blue· body and sleeves#9AADC5- Back panelSingle-piece back panel of the polo in a uniform light blue color with a subtle piqued knit texture visible across the surface.
- 03

Product
Flat-laid short-sleeve polo shirt in a light blue knit with a two-button placket, ribbed polo collar, embroidered large white polo player motif on the right chest, a triangular nautical pennant patch and small text on the left chest, and a large white numeral on the left sleeve.
- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo shirt laid flat, symmetrical body with short set-in sleeves and a straight hem with a narrow folded finish at the bottom front.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.86 (high) - Collar and placketRibbed polo collar with a short two-button placket; one button is visible fastened and a second button position is visible on the placket.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Right-chest motifLarge embroidered white silhouette of a polo player on horseback occupying the right chest area (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Left-chest pennant and textTriangular nautical pennant patch with contrasting dark and light areas plus printed or embroidered lines, positioned on the left chest above small multi-line text.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (high) - Left-chest text blockSmall multi-line white text to the upper-left of the pennant and a short multi-line white text below the pennant; text is small but visible against the shirt
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium) - Left sleeve numeral“Large white numeral '3' applied to the outer side of the left sleeve (viewer left).”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior neck labelRectangular woven collar label with contrasting text sewn into the interior back neck, visible above the collar seam.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high) - Visible collar text“POLO RALPH LAUREN”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.11 · h 0.04 (high) - Left-chest upper text“P.R.L”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high) - Left-chest second line text“YACHT CLUB”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.03 (high) - Left-chest third line text“1ST CLASS”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.03 (medium) - Left-chest lower text“RL MARINE TOUR”Partial
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (medium) - Left-chest lower subtext“TEAM 06-7”Partial
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (low)
Other
White studio background with even diffuse lighting, shirt centered and flat-layed with soft shadow at the bottom; image is high resolution and evenly cropped around the shirt.
- BackgroundEven white studio background occupying the full image area outside the shirt with no props.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay product shot centered in frame with small soft shadow visible beneath the hem area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse, even studio lighting with no specular highlights and minimal wrinkles on the fabric.
Colors
light sky blue· body#B9D6F2bright white· embroidered logo and sleeve numeralnavy· pennant dark areamuted gold· pennant accent- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo shirt laid flat, symmetrical body with short set-in sleeves and a straight hem with a narrow folded finish at the bottom front.