How does Custom Slim Fit compare with Classic Fit and Slim Fit?

Custom Slim sits between the two: trimmer than Classic Fit but less close than Slim Fit. It is tailored through the waist and the sleeve hugs the bicep.

It runs close by design, and some owners say it fits tighter than other Polo polos. If you are between sizes or prefer room, consider sizing up.

It is cotton mesh, the breathable textured knit used across the Polo line. It feels soft but holds a structured shape.

Is it good for warm weather?

Yes. The cotton mesh is breathable and the short sleeves are ribbed at the armband, so it works for summer and layering under a jacket.

How should I care for it?

Machine wash cold and lay flat or tumble low to limit shrinkage. The mesh and ribbed trims keep their shape better with cooler washing.

What details set it apart from a plain polo?

Striped tipping on the collar and armbands, a two-button placket and the embroidered Pony at the left chest.

What do buyers say about the Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Mesh Polo Shirt?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 246 ratings. Buyers like: Perfect shape and amazing quality; Great brand name; Shirt fits great.

Where can I buy the Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Mesh Polo Shirt?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Ralph Lauren, Editorialist, eBay.

Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Mesh Polo Price History: $39.99

Q: Where is the Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Mesh Polo Shirt cheapest?

At eBay, for $39.99, 56% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

4.4 / 5246 ratings

Owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 and mostly praise the shape, fabric quality and true-to-expectation color. Complaints center on the trim cut, which some find tighter than expected through the body and sleeves.

What people mention

FitMixedMany like the tailored shape, but some find the Custom Slim cut tighter than expected through the waist and bicep.
Fabric qualityPraisedOwners describe the cotton mesh as substantial and well made.
ColorPraisedBuyers say the color arrives as expected.
SizingCriticisedSome buyers report it fits smaller than other Polo Ralph Lauren polos.
Collar shapePraisedThe ribbed collar and armbands are said to keep their structure.

From Ralph Lauren

Custom Slim Fit: a trim silhouette between Classic Fit and Slim Fit
Sleeve hugs the bicep and is tailored through the waist
Made with highly breathable cotton mesh for a textured look and soft feel
Ribbed Polo collar with striped tipping and two-button placket
Short sleeves with ribbed armbands and striped tipping
Signature embroidered Pony at the left chest

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Materials: 100% cotton
Fit: Custom Slim Fit: a trim silhouette in between Classic Fit and Slim Fit. Sleeve hugs the bicep. Tailored through the waist. Size medium has a 27" front body leng
Sizing: Based on user reviews, the overall fit runs small. Model is 6'1" (185 cm) and wears a size medium.
Care: Machine washable. Imported.
Returns: Free Shipping & Returns on All Orders. Orders placed before December 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET receive a complimentary extended return window valid through Janu
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About the Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Mesh Polo Shirt

This polo shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren is cut in the Custom Slim Fit, a trim silhouette between Classic Fit and Slim Fit. The sleeve hugs the bicep and the shirt is tailored through the waist.

It is made of 100% cotton mesh, which is highly breathable, with a textured look and a soft feel. The ribbed polo collar has striped tipping and a two-button placket. The short sleeves have ribbed armbands with striped tipping, and a signature embroidered Pony sits at the left chest.

A size medium has a 27" front body length. The model is 6'1" (185 cm) and wears a size medium.