See full version: 6 Short Sleeve Shirts Every Man Should Have In Their Summer Wardrobe
If in doubt, keep it simple. An understated short sleeve shirt in a clean block colour is one of the pillars of any respectable summer wardrobe. It’s timeless, versatile and something well worth having at your disposal when the sun is shining. [links]
If you haven’t already embraced linen as your summer shirting fabric of choice, now’s the time. This airy, breathable material is great for keeping cool in the hot weather and perfect for adding a touch of texture to your outfit. Use it to take the edge off dressier pieces or as a quick and easy way to smarten up your poolside attire.
There are two clearly defined routes to follow when it comes to styling an understated short sleeve shirt. Firstly, you can go minimal, opting for similarly stripped-back pieces to create a versatile and pared-back look that can take you anywhere. Alternatively, you can use it as a sort of blank canvas, upon which to introduce bolder textures, colours and patterns.
A short-sleeve linen shirt is your ticket to casual Riviera cool, so style it accordingly, A Cuban collar is always the best option when it comes to linen as it adds to the laid-back feel of the fabric. Add in some cool sunglasses, tuck into a pair of cropped dress pants or tailored shorts and top it off with some suitably summery footwear. Suede loafers or sneakers depending on the setting.
Every season, the fashion editors delight in telling us that stripes are ‘in’. Which begs the question, have they ever been ‘out’? The answer, in our humble opinion, is a resounding “no”. Stripes will always be a respectable option, and a safe way of jazzing things up a tad without breaking out the animal prints – something it’s always best to avoid doing. more