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Browse all Taylor Stitch polos →The Nichols Polo in Navy Birdseye Merino
The verdict
Fit
Merino polos fit closer to body; birdseye weaves add subtle surface texture. Merino shrinks significantly in hot water—size up or use cold wash exclusively.
Quality
Merino wool at $188 delivers durable, temperature-regulating fabric with excellent wear-life. Construction is solid mid-tier, not luxury-detailed.
Is the price fair?
Fair premium tier. Merino's performance and durability justify the price, though pure merino at this level isn't ultrapremium finish work.
Best for
An active wearer or someone in variable climates who values merino's warmth-to-weight and natural odor resistance.
Care
Merino requires cold water and gentle detergent; tumble dry low or lay flat to prevent shrinkage and pilling.
Fit check: Taylor Stitch
True to sizeOwners and reviewers agree Taylor Stitch runs true to size, but the cuts are slim and every pant ships with a long (34"+) inseam.
Reviewers who tested multiple pieces report the brand fits true to its own size chart — one who sized down against the chart got a jacket that was uncomfortably snug and now advises trusting the listed size. Because shirts and knits cut slim, the recurring advice is to take the larger size if you fall between two. On bottoms, waists run true but reviewers consistently flag long inseams — one measured roughly 35-36 inches on a size 34 — so shorter wearers should plan to cuff or hem. A minority of owners report item-level inconsistency, notably on tees, where one buyer had to go from a 40 medium to a 42 large.
Sizing advice: Order your usual size (chest size for shirts), size up only if between sizes since cuts run slim, and budget for hemming pants — inseams start at 34 inches.
Per owner & reviewer reports: Taylor Stitch Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles —… · In-Depth Taylor Stitch Review — Irreverent Gent · Taylor Stitch Review: Bomber Jacket, All Day Pant & Tees …
What owners report about Taylor Stitch polos
Reviewers describe Taylor Stitch polos as tailored and on the slim side, with a collar that reviewers say holds its shape out of the bag and after repeated washing. Fit coverage is favorable for shorter and slimmer builds: one reviewer wearing an XS found the polo fit perfectly and called it more accommodating for shorter men than most brands. Broader Taylor Stitch feedback praises durable construction that holds up to wear, though some buyers report inconsistencies between sizes and measurements.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the tailored fit, shape-retaining collar, and durable construction that holds up over time.
- Watch out for
- Some buyers report inconsistencies in sizes and measurements, so the fit is not always predictable across pieces.
- Sizing
- Reviewers describe the cut as true to size but slim, so those between sizes or wanting a looser fit may prefer to size up.
About Taylor Stitch's polos line as a whole. Sources: Taylor Stitch's Strapping Style & The Tie Bar's Fun Classics: A Review - The Modest Man · In-Depth Taylor Stitch Review (2026) - Is it worth it? · Taylor Stitch Clothing Review - Must Read This Before Buying · Taylor Stitch Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles
