5 Men’s Summer Style Tips

June 1, 2012

Introduction

Many of us rightly find dressing for the summer far more difficult than the winter. Not long after we come to appreciate good outerwear and develop a penchant for a multitude of the season’s latest accessories, the concept of warm weather comes to snatch it all away with the muggy heat that Britain is accustomed to. The necessity to wear as few layers as decently possible – in a seemingly futile effort to keep cool – has always left me with a feeling of being somewhat under dressed. However, recently attitudes towards to summer style have taken on a more positive outlook. This year especially, men have begun to gravitate towards the more minimal style that comes with summer, putting additional emphasis on good colour co-ordination, fit and the little details that let so many men down before. However, rather than focus on the negatives and perennial mistakes – socks and sandals, I’m looking at you – we should look towards taking a more constructive approach as we have with our five tops tips to pep up your summer style.

1. A Good Pair of Shorts

Men

This may seem a rather obvious point, but a good pair of shorts forms the cornerstone of your summer wardrobe. Sadly, many men are misinformed on what constitutes a “good” pair of shorts. Matt Allinson did a fantastic job of rounding this up in part 70 of his basics guide – Reintroducing Shorts. A good pair of shorts is defined by a certain set of characteristics:

They end just above the knee.
They don’t add excess bulk through cargo-like pockets – you want to create a good silhouette.
They should not be too baggy or roomy. Again, it’s all about the shape and silhouette but, on the other hand, you don’t want them too tight. And never venture into budgie-smuggler territory off-beach (nothing in Britain constitutes as a beach.)
Finally, remember that nobody has ever said the words “I see you’re admiring my cargo shorts.”