“Look for slim leg swimwear if you’re of a slight build, choose darker side panels if you have large hips or chunky thighs and if they have a pattern make sure it’s scaled to your size too.”

Best Beachwear Outfits

If you’re looking for the best beach clothes for men, here are some quick combos to make getting ready for a day in the sun a total breeze.

Key Beachwear Looks

T-Shirt + Swim Shorts

This is the easiest beach outfit to nail, says Gilfillan, so long as you build everything up around your swim shorts.

“For the most versatile beach style you can take to the beach I’d suggest going for some tailored style swim shorts in a multicoloured pattern which you can then team them with a plain tee for daytime, and switch to a cotton or linen shirt for a slightly smarter look in the evening.”
Take a colour from your patterned shorts and match it tonally in your shirting choice to bring some order to the look.
Mango Man

Polo Shirt + Tailored Trousers

For those with an eye towards the evening (as opposed to, say, the banana boat), the polo shirt and tailored trouser combo is a banker. The look comes in varying degrees of formality depending on the cut and type of each piece. Pique cotton polo shirts, for example, are a whole lot more casual than knitted versions.

When it comes to beach trousers, a wider leg should be contrasted with a tighter fit up top and allow you to more easily roll up the hems for any feet dipping. Slimmer tapered versions edge towards the more formal and won’t look out of place in the bar when the sun goes in.

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Printed Shirt + Chino Shorts

Printed shirts are really raging at the moment and offer up an easy chance to get some pattern into your beach outfits, a difficult task otherwise. Usually cut in a wispy viscose, they’re light, airy and pop in the sunlight, while the deep V-neck will give you ample opportunity to show off the days tan in the evening.