7 Men’s Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer: Shop the Looks Starting at $5

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Last-minute shopping for Father’s Day? Dad could probably use a few new shirts.

Whether you’re Father’s Day shopping or refreshing your own wardrobe, you can never have too many comfortable shirts. And with summer less than a week away, there are a few closet essentials that should be in every man’s collections.

To get you started, we’ve rounded up a few must-have men’s tees and polo shirts – starting at just $5 (because upgrading your wardrobe doesn’t have to blow your budget).

See them below.

Best Men’s Shirts: 7 Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer

George Men's & Big Short Sleeve Crewneck Fashion Tee

$4.98 $6.48 23% off
Buy Now AT WALMART


If you’re aiming to keep things budget-friendly, Walmart has a pocket T-shirt on sale for under $5. Available in black, blue, red, turquoise and heather grey, this cotton tee comes in sizes XS-3XL.

Best Men’s Shirts: 7 Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Ultra Lite Men's Short Sleeve Polo

$59.99 $128 53% off
Buy Now at qvc


This Barefoot Dreams shirt is described as an “elevated polo” that will take you from day to night, and it’s on sale at QVC. The lightweight, knit shirt is made from nylon and viscose (rayon) and available in Sea Salt, Sahara and Carbon (sizes S-XXL).

This Saturday and Sunday (6/15-6/16), new QVC customers can save 20% off their entire cart with code 20NEWQ.

Best Men’s Shirts: 7 Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer

CarharttMenLoose Fit Heavyweight Short-Sleeve Pocket T-ShirtBlackX-Large


Basic tees are a must for any wardrobe. The Carthartt Men’s Loose Fit Heavyweight Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirts is $19.99 at Amazon. This men’s, loose fit pocket T-shirt is available in over 20 different colors for all seasons (sizes XS to 5XL). Need more options? Check out Target’s $8 basic tees.

Best Men’s Shirts: 7 Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer

COOFANDY Mens Short Sleeve Dress Shirts Casual Shirts for Men Grey

$25.49 $34.99 27% off
Buy Now On Amazon


A linen shirt is essential for summer and this Amazon pick happens to be a bestseller with over 2,000 customer ratings for its quality, fit and design. The shirt comes in several solid colors such as grey, light blue, denim, black, pink, khaki and wine along with patterns such as green leaf and floral.

Best Men’s Shirts: 7 Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer

Under Armour Men's UA Tech Polo LG White

$26.00 $39.99 35% off
Buy Now On Amazon


A shirt for the golf course and more. Under Armor’s Men Golf Tech Polo is made with lightweight-breathable, moisture-wicking material designed to dry quickly. (Available in sizes XL-4XL).

Best Men’s Shirts: 7 Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer

Mack Weldon AIRKNIT Polo


The AirKnit Polo from Mark Weldon is a top-rated, breathable polo with a near-perfect customer rating. The shirt is designed to “keep you cool and comfortable” and it’s a “great summer shirt” according to shopper reviews. The AirKnit Polo is available in total eclipse/night owl, mint julep and typhoon wave.

Best Men’s Shirts: 7 Polo Shirts & T-Shirts to Buy for Summer

Men's Texture Polo Shirt All-In Motion

$17.50 $25 30% off
Buy Now at target


Pastels for summer, why not? This pastel polo from Target scored a 4.5-star rating — and it’s sale for $14 (available in sizes S-XXL).

For more product recommendations, check out the best wallets for Father’s Day and best portable grills.

Latifah Muhammad

Billboard