Take It From the Pros: Here’s How These Athletes-Turned-TV-Personalities Stay Comfortable and Stylish

What Do Tiki Barber, Matt Leinart, & Dan Orlovsky Have in Common?

Well football, for one. But they’re also bigtime proponents of these stylish polo shirts called “Dress Collar Polos,” from a brand called Collars & Co. 

Moving from being professional athletes to always-on-TV public figures, these guys clearly know a thing or two about the marriage of style and comfort. And from the golf course, to the spotlight at ESPN, to cheeky TikToks… these guys are always rocking them. 

@collarsandcoclothing Dance off with @Matt Leinart 🏈 and @coreybrooks 🕶️. #mensfashion #menstyle #mensclothing ♬ original sound – Collars & Co.

The shirts look great, and they even cost less than $80. But what’s so special about them that’s made them a go-to for the guys who need to look their best all the time but want to feel their best, too? We did some digging and found out. 

Meet Collars & Co.—Engineers of Comfort and Style

Collars & Co. got their big break as a brand on Shark Tank when Mark Cuban made the decision to invest (and now frequently makes TV appearances wearing them, too). But afterwards they really blew up on TikTok and the hype hasn’t stopped running —kinda like Tiki Barber in his glory days. 

Collars & Co.’s claim to fame is, of course, the Dress Collar Polo. According to TikTok and what we can gather from the website, it’s basically a golf polo with a stiff dress collar, so it looks professional and stylish but it’s as comfortable as you can get. The fact they don’t cost an arm and leg probably contributes to their popularity too. 

But it’s the way the marriage of comfort and style is literally woven into the fabric of these shirts that makes them such a go-to for guys like Tiki, Matt, and Dan. Think of it like athletic-wear that you can wear to the office. 

The Look: Crisp, Clean, and Professional

The first thing that stands out on the shirt is the super crisp collar. Collars & Co. offers four different collar styles: Semi-Spread, English Spread, Button Down, and Cutaway and dozens of colorways…which explains why a lot of customer reviews mention owning 5+ shirts. 

The built in collar-stays keep the collar looking fresh all day (no more sweat-induced “bacon collar”), and the collars even hold their shape after being machine-washed. The Dress Collar Polo is like a golf polo you can lead a work meeting in, and it layers like a dream. When you wear it under a blazer, it even looks like you’re wearing a dress shirt. (Except it’s made with a wrinkle-resistant performance fabric instead of lumpy, wrinkly cotton.) 

If you love looking put-together but hate racking up dry-cleaning bills, you’ll probably love the Dress Collar Polo. If you’re a 3x Pro Bowler and the all-time rushing leader for the New York Giants turned national media presence… you’ll probably love it, too. Tiki does, anyway. 

The Feel: All-Day Comfort, All Year Long

The buttery-soft 4-way stretch fabric means the Dress Collar Polos really walk the walk when it comes to comfort. And if they’re good enough to pass retired NFL players’ quality and comfort standards, you know they’re the real deal. 

The short sleeves and material of the shirt make the Dress Collar Polo cool, breathable, and comfortable all year-long. But the real genius is in its ability to layer. The brand came to be because founder Justin Baer wanted the dress collar look under a sweater or blazer without the uncomfortable feel—so the material and construction of the shirt he came up with lend to perfect layering under a sweater or jacket.

That means high-level style without the scratchy, bunched-up sleeves. Collars & Co. has truly made a shirt that’ll keep you comfy and swagged out all year long. And at the sub-$80 price point, the quality to comfort ratio is really top-shelf. This shirt proves you don’t need to shell out cash on luxury brands for meticulously-crafted, made-to-last wardrobe staples. 

You Don’t Have to Win a Heisman Trophy to Wear This Shirt…

But it’s pretty cool to share style with a guy who did. Some of the sports and media world’s biggest names have all but made the Dress Collar Polo their uniform—and now we understand why. Consistency, quality, and versatility are must-have traits in professional sports, and the Dress Collar Polo embodies all those qualities, too. 

This shirt checks all the boxes. It looks good, feels even better, and doesn’t break the bank. But be warned: once you discover the revolutionary difference between your typical, run-of-the-mill dress shirts and the Dress Collar Polo, there’s a high likelihood it will take over your whole wardrobe.

Collars & Co. offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee and 15% off your first order when you subscribe on the site, so there’s no risk in trying one out for yourself. See what it’s like to dress like the world’s comfiest athletes. You won’t regret it.