Ralph Lauren Create-Your-Own Polo review and giveaway


Who doesn't love made-to-order clothing? Unfortunately, in this day and age, custom clothing can be prohibitively expensive -- but thanks to Ralph Lauren's Create Your Own collection, you can actually add a personal touch to some of Ralph Lauren's most classic, iconic clothing. As a Ralph Lauren Mombassador (thanks to Mom Central for selecting me!) I had the opportunity to create a unique children's polo shirt for The Pea. Keep reading to find out about my experience (and enter to win a Create Your Own shirt of your own!):

The Basics
The Create Your Own collection offers a wide variety of color combinations, different embroideries, and five unique monograms styles allowing you to customize your favorite Ralph Lauren piece.


The Bongga
Creating a personalized Ralph Lauren piece could not be easier! Just go to RalphLauren.com, click on Men, Women, Children or Baby, then select the Create Your Own category on the left. You'll be presented with an array of styles that you can personalize (depending on which department -- Men/Women/Children/Baby -- you selected), from hats to polo shirts to oxford shirts to dresses to baby onesies to bathrobes.

For our review product, The Pea selected a girl's polo shirt. She was asked to select from two options: our embroidered pony at the chest with matching vintage year at the hem or embroidered monogram at the chest with matching pony at the hem (note: other products have different personalization options; for example the Girls' Pink Pony Stretch Polo shirt lets you have a name embroidered at the back of the shirt).

Then she chose a shirt color, embroidery color and monogram font style. She chose her monogram letters, and that was it! Easy and fun. As The Pea made her selections, the image on the site changed to reflect her selections, so we were able to preview the shirt and see exactly what it would look like.

And here's what it looks like:
I am absolutely in love with The Pea's new Create Your Own shirt! It fits beautifully and makes The Pea look so long and lean. The embroidery on the chest and the hem provide just the right subtle touch. I know I'm biased, but I think The Pea looks even more beautiful than ever, just like an All-American Ralph Lauren model :)

The Blah
I usually whine about Ralph Lauren's high prices, but I think it's totally worth it to get a monogrammed Ralph Lauren shirt. The amazing thing is, the Create Your Own line doesn't cost much more than any of the other items for sale at Ralph Lauren! A regular girls' polo shirt is $35, and the Create Your Own polo shirt is just $39.50.

The Bottom Line
Ralph Lauren's Create Your Own line lets you add a personal touch to a Ralph Lauren classic item at an affordable price.


Win a Children's Create Your Own polo shirt





One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will receive a code that can be redeemed for a free Children's Create-Your-Own shirt online at Ralph Lauren. The code also includes free shipping for the shirt.

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this post and tell me which Ralph Lauren Create Your Own boys or Create Your Own girls product, Create Your Own womens' product or Create Your Own men's product you like best. This entry must be completed before extra entries qualify.


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The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on March 8, 2011; I will draw a winner at random on March 9 and post the winner's name after the winner confirms acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here. Good luck!




Disclosure: I am a participant in a Mom Central Consulting campaign for Ralph Lauren and received a Ralph Lauren CYO shirt to facilitate my review. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

81 Comments, Leave yours here:

Nadi on February 18, 2011 at 10:00 PM said...

I like the Boys' create your own 2-7 Cotton Polo!

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Nadi on February 18, 2011 at 10:00 PM said...

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I follow you via GFC

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Nadi on February 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM said...

I entered the Walmart giveaway

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I entered the Apple & Eve giveaway

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Nadi on February 18, 2011 at 10:10 PM said...

I entered the Target giveaway

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I entered the YoCrunch Parfait giveaway

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Elizabeth @ My Life, Such as it is... on February 19, 2011 at 5:42 AM said...

I like the 2-7 Cotton Polo.

Mami2jcn on February 19, 2011 at 5:42 AM said...

I love the boys' Mesh Flag Polo.

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Mami2jcn on February 19, 2011 at 5:42 AM said...

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I follow you on blogger.

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Elizabeth @ My Life, Such as it is... on February 19, 2011 at 5:43 AM said...

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Mami2jcn on February 19, 2011 at 5:43 AM said...

I entered your Target gift card giveaway.

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I entered your Walmart GC giveaway.

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Elizabeth @ My Life, Such as it is... on February 19, 2011 at 5:44 AM said...

I tweeted today! http://twitter.com/#!/texasebeth/status/38956994844958721

moushka on February 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM said...

I like the 7-16 Big Pony Polo Dress.

moushka on February 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM said...

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Tina on February 20, 2011 at 10:37 AM said...

I like the Classic-Fit Flag Polo
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Tina on February 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM said...

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sunnymum on February 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM said...

I think the girls' create-your-own Big Pony Polo Dress in newport navy with the stem color embroidery would be very nice!
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sunnymum on February 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM said...

Following on blogger.

sunnymum on February 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM said...

I also entered the Pocoyo giveaway.

sunnymum on February 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM said...

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/39754470665617408

wildcat32 on February 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM said...

My favorite is the Mesh Flag Polo for boys.

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wildcat32 on February 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM said...

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crystletellerday on February 22, 2011 at 12:50 PM said...

the womens big pony polo crystletellerday@yahoo.com

sunnymum on February 22, 2011 at 5:26 PM said...

Tuesday tweet! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/40220865836613632
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Natalia said...

I like 2-7 Big Pony Polo in red(boys)
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John said...

Create Your Own Classic Fit Polo(Men) looks nice
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sunnymum on February 24, 2011 at 6:57 PM said...

Tweeted Thursday! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/40968620712394752
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sunnymum on February 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM said...

Tweeted Friday: http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/41235521497862145
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Terra Heck on February 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM said...

I like the 7-16 Big Pony Polo Dress best. Thanks.
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Anonymous said...

I love the boys' Classic Oxford

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clynsg on February 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM said...

I like the boy's Flag polo in red.

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clynsg on February 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM said...

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clynsg on February 26, 2011 at 9:04 AM said...

Entered the Walmart giveaway.

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sunnymum on February 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM said...

Tweeted Sunday: http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/41903149157593088
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ReggieMann on February 28, 2011 at 5:43 PM said...

I like the Create Your Own 7-16 Big Pony Polo Dress

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I entered your Pocoyo DVD giveaway

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Anonymous said...

Love the Pink Pony Stretch Polo!
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Anonymous said...

My fave is the 8-20 Big Pony Polo for boys.

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sunnymum on March 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM said...

Tweeted today! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/42976464097914880
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calvad on March 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM said...

I like the create your own classic oxford the best. calvad at aol dot com

celene on March 2, 2011 at 8:33 PM said...

I like the Girls Pink Pony Stretch Polo.... The white shirt with the Pink Pony can also be worn on our "Think Pink" events supporting breast cancer research. My little one likes to look her best & this would match her little pink pleated skirt.

sunnymum on March 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM said...

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/43496390583783425

sunnymum on March 4, 2011 at 7:08 AM said...

Tweeted! Happy Friday! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/43689156576165888
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SuNNyRaiN on March 4, 2011 at 11:00 PM said...

I like the Boys Create Your Own Mesh Flag Polo w/ the USA flag in Boston Royal w/ white embroidery.

Great giveaway!

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SuNNyRaiN on March 4, 2011 at 11:02 PM said...

I'm a subscriber!

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sunnymum on March 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM said...

Tweeted 3/5 : http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/44125422673338368

Angela on March 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM said...

Love these! I would love to get the 2-7 Cotton Mesh Polo for my son
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Angela on March 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM said...

I follow on GFC

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Heather B on March 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM said...

Love the girls 7-16 Pink Pony Track Jacket

sunnymum on March 6, 2011 at 4:25 PM said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/44554089664757760
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sunnymum on March 7, 2011 at 6:42 AM said...

Tweeted Monday! http://twitter.com/sunnymum/status/44769665620262913
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stracey2010 on March 7, 2011 at 6:44 AM said...

i love the boys create yoyr own 2-7 Classic Oxford the best
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Misusedinnocence on March 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM said...

I love the 8-20 classic polo.

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Miss Spoken on March 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM said...

Girls Pink Pony Stretch Polo

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Tipper on March 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM said...

I would get my daughter the Ruffled Polo Dress with my daughter's initial on it, hampton purple, 3T.

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susansmoaks on March 8, 2011 at 7:57 AM said...

my favorite is the Skinny Big Pony Pop Polo
Price: $98.00
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SuNNyRaiN on March 8, 2011 at 8:15 AM said...

I like the Boys Create Your Own Mesh Flag Polo in Boston Royal w/white embroidery....

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Rachel on March 8, 2011 at 8:54 AM said...

I would get a red polo for my husband with his initials

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sunnymum on March 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM said...

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Unknown on March 8, 2011 at 7:47 PM said...

I like the Big Pony Polo Dress. garrettsambo@aol.com

liliesrnice on March 8, 2011 at 7:58 PM said...

I like the 2-6x ruffled polo dress!

sunnymum on March 9, 2011 at 6:23 PM said...

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bonggamom on March 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM said...

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