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Polo Ralph Lauren vs Tommy Hilfiger
Two American preppy labels selling logo polos, rugby stripes and oxford shirts. Polo Ralph Lauren goes broader, into a fuller heritage and lifestyle range. Tommy Hilfiger is the logo-led take, spanning its mainline and Tommy Jeans.
Menswear · US prices · Checked Oct 31, 2026
Choose it if
- You want the pony mesh polo and oxford button-downs.
- You want cable knits and Polo Bear pieces.
- You want a wider heritage range.
Choose it if
- You want logo-led prep.
- You want logo polos and rugby stripes.
- You want Tommy Jeans alongside the mainline.
What's the difference?
Where should you start?
Polo Ralph Lauren
Tommy Hilfiger
How do they fit?
Polo Ralph Lauren
Sizing. If you like a modern fit, take Custom Slim in your usual size or size down one in Classic Fit.
Cut. Varies by fit name — Classic Fit reads boxy and roomy, Custom/Slim Fit reads trim and closer to the body.
Tommy Hilfiger
Sizing. Take your usual size in Slim Fit, and consider sizing down in classic/regular fit pieces if you want a closer cut.
Cut. Generally regular to relaxed in classic lines, with a noticeably trimmer Slim Fit sub-line.
Sizing says whether to size up or down. Cut describes the intended shape. A deliberately roomy cut doesn’t mean the sizing runs large.
Neither quite right?
Questions people ask
Do Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger fit the same?
Broadly, yes: both read slightly large. Generally regular to relaxed in classic lines, with a noticeably trimmer Slim Fit sub-line.
Which has more on sale right now?
Disco is tracking 58 discounted Polo Ralph Lauren pieces and 0 from Tommy Hilfiger, checked Oct 31, 2026.
Background: origin and founding
Polo Ralph Lauren. From New York City, United States, founded 1967, made in China, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Italy, Portugal, United States, Mexico.
Tommy Hilfiger. From New York City, United States, founded 1985, made in China, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh.
Prices come from live US listings at the retailers Disco tracks, checked Oct 31, 2026. Fit notes come from published size charts and aggregated reviews, not our own try-ons. How we compare brands →