I take a lot of comments from my crew at the golf club, but looking sharp? Never. Yet this day was different, as I upped my fashion game on the green with the new Lululemon ShowZero Polo shirt. Paired with Lululemon’s ABC Classic-Fit trousers, I stood a little taller in the clubhouse.
The colors looked coordinated, the fit was on point, and I’m sure it was no coincidence that I shot my lowest round of the season. But perhaps more importantly, I survived the day-long outing without a sweat stain in sight. As someone who rarely skimps on golf gear like the best golf gloves and golf shoes , I surprisingly don’t put much thought into my golf apparel.
Polos gifted at outings or purchased off the markdown rack at sports shops make up the bulk of my wardrobe. When I pick up golfing apparel at the big chain stores, I'm underwhelmed and don't feel like I look my best. The real disappointment I get from traditional Dri-Fit golf shirts is the uncomfortable feel on my bare skin, coupled with an unpleasant odor once I break a sweat on the course.
Lululemon promises to solve both those problems with the ShowZero Polo , available in 3 colors; Windmill, Silver Drop, and Rover. But how does the material, which Lululemon developed in-house, work? The technology virtually eliminates the appearance of sweat on the outside, while the fabric construction wicks sweat off the skin from the inside. Absorbed moisture is supposed to “evaporate through the fabric,” keeping you dry and comforta.