Kohl’s FLX Wander Polo Review: Big & Tall Sizing Measured at 6’8″

The FLX Wander Polo from Kohl’s is one of those shirts that quietly becomes part of the regular rotation. I own several, plus the matching tees, and the biggest win is the feel — a super soft, almost cotton-like touch, even though it is clearly a performance fabric. At under $20, it is hard not to call that a solid value.

The measurements, taken with a tape

For calibration, because it is the only thing that makes a fit review useful: I am 6 foot 8 and 285 pounds, ordinary build. Numbers below come off a 3XLT laid flat, with body length measured from the bottom of the front collar straight down to the hem. Brand size charts measure from the top of the shoulder instead, so their published figure reads several inches longer than mine. Compare like with like.

This polo and the two 3XLT polos I compared it against are in The Tall Sizing Database.

Worth knowing before you order: both FLX polos measure identically in 3XLT. Same body length, same chest, same drape. The fabrics are completely different but the fit is not, so if one of them fits you the other will too. That makes the choice between them a question of material and occasion rather than sizing — see the printed golf polo, which is the sharper of the two.

Size up from your tee size — here is why

I wear a 2XLT in the FLX tees but a 3XLT in the polos. That is not inconsistent sizing, it is the garment. A polo has a placket, a structured collar and a firmer knit, so it gives far less across the chest and shoulders than a jersey tee. Buying the polo in your tee size is the most common mistake with this line.

Full tee numbers are in the FLX Luxury Soft Tee review. And if the instinct is to solve a length problem by going up a size, read why sizing up never buys you length first — here the step up is for girth, which is the one thing sizing up genuinely does fix.

Fit and feel

This is where it wins.

• Extremely soft hand feel
• Feels like very soft cotton, without actually being cotton
• Lays nicely across the chest
• Comfortable enough for all-day wear

For bigger guys the way a polo sits through the upper body is the whole game, and this one avoids that stiff, boxy feel. It drapes naturally, which reads more flattering on a large frame. At 6 foot 8 the 3XLT stays put when I reach — it does not climb out of the waistband, which is the failure mode of almost every off-the-rack polo I have owned.

Where it works best

This is not a formal polo. It lives in the hybrid casual lane:

• Weekend lounging
• Casual dinner
• Video calls
• Running errands

It gives you the “I still made an effort” look without feeling overdressed. Honestly, it is a sneaky good work-from-home shirt.

The weak spot: the collar

This is the tradeoff, and it is worth being straight about. Because of the softer, more casual construction, the collar starts to look sloppy after a while. It does not hold that crisp polo shape, and it reads relaxed rather than polished.

So yes, it looks great initially, but over time the collar reminds you this is still a budget casual piece. Could it be better? Absolutely. For the price it is still easy to justify — but if a structured collar matters to you, the printed golf polo holds its shape better.

Value

Under $20 is where this shirt earns its spot: soft enough to lounge in, presentable enough for video calls, cheap enough to own in several colours. Kohl’s runs promotions almost continuously, so paying full price here is a timing problem rather than a budget one.

Same 3XLT label, three brands — two of them on Amazon

I own this polo alongside an Under Armour and a Greg Norman, and every one of the three is labelled 3XLT. I put a tape on all three. Down the back the length lands within an inch of itself across all three brands, so tall sizing broadly agrees on height. Across the body it does not agree at all: the Under Armour is the trim one at a 21 inch shoulder, the Greg Norman the broadest at 23. That is the difference between a polo that follows you and one that hangs.

If this FLX is close but you want it narrower or roomier through the body, those are the two to look at — and unlike the FLX, both are on Amazon. The full three-way tape comparison is here: FLX vs Under Armour vs Greg Norman: three 3XLT polos, measured.

Pros and cons

• Pro: very soft, cotton-like feel
• Pro: great drape across the chest
• Pro: excellent for working from home and weekend wear
• Pro: under $20, easy to buy in multiple colours
• Con: collar loses structure over time
• Con: more casual than crisp
• Con: not the pick if you want a sharp formal polo look

Final Tall Take

Final Score: 84 / 100. A great soft casual polo for the money. The collar could absolutely be better, but if you want something that works for video calls, weekends and everyday comfort, it more than earns its place.

Measurements taken by hand from garments I own and wear. Nobody sent me these and this post is not sponsored.