I only started watching Gilmore Girls a couple of months ago. Over the years I’d caught the odd episode here and there on TV, but I mean properly, methodically, obsessively Netflix binge-watching. And I have to say, I think 78.9% of what they wear is absolutely gross. Like seriously – why are all their skirts and dresses that weird on-the-knee length? What’s their obsession with tiny twee barely-button-upable cardigans? And why does Rory dress like a middle-aged woman from the second she’s out the womb? But there’s one fashion-y thing I think they get really right and that’s polo necks. Lorelai in particular has an almost indecently sexy line in skin-tight high-neck jumpers (always paired with bootcut jeans and heel, natch), and you know what – I want in.
So I hit the high street to see what I could find. Here are the best polo necks to add a little Stars Hollow magic to your winter wardrobe…
1. Ribbed, For Your Pleasure
American Apparel… is that still a thing? Well yes, apparently it is. But instead of wet-look leggings (remember those? But seriously – DO YOU REMEMBER WET-LOOK LEGGINGS?), they’re now selling things like this almost pornographic polo neck. From the second I slithered into this striped, ribbed little number, I felt like pure S-E-X. No really. I’m starting to think the whole ‘ribbed for your pleasure’ thing might apply to more than just condoms. Ooh, and best of all, it’s currently on sale for £21.
2. 50 Shades Of Hygge
Everything about this jumper is pure hygge; the oversized proportions, the mixed knits, the soft, loose neck, which doesn’t feel like it’s trying to strangle you at all, unlike most polo necks. Admittedly it’s not very Lorelai, but if your ideal Christmas involves climbing into a massive, cuddly jumper and hibernating till New Year’s Eve, then this is the polo neck for you.
3. Polo Neck Perfection
I know, I know, saying that this is polo neck perfection is a pretty big statement, but listen up: there are lots of sexier (see above), jazzier (we’ll get to that later) and generally more LOOK AT ME polo necks out there, but if you’re new to the polo neck scene and would just like a classic, goes-with-everything, failsafe starter polo neck, then this grey offering from Mango is perfection. I particularly liked the ribbed detailing (I know, there I go with the ribbing again), which adds a little je ne sais quoi and elevates it from meh-dom.
4. Military Cute
I really loved this jumper – even though the silver detailing down the arms turned out to be buttons and not poppers – and thought it had a definite whiff of the Lorelai Gilmore about it. I tried it on in navy (because I thought it was black), but it also comes in khaki if you wanna go full-on G.I. Jane (which is obviously no bad thing – especially if you have an important meeting with your boss that day and don’t wanna take no shiz).
5. Abigail’s Party Polo Neck
First up, I should probably let you know that I liked this jumper so much, I bought it. So if you buy it, we’ll be jumper twins… just thought you should know. But seriously – is it not the best polo-necked item you’ve ever seen? Maroon, white and black stripes, spiked with flecks of bronze glitter, topped off with gloriously elaborate bell sleeves (which I’m showing off with my weird robot pose, and you’re sure to accidentally dunk in pots of hummus)/ It’s 70s Christmas party in THEE BEST way. Pair with a cheesy ball and a Snowball.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.