Say hello to menswear’s latest design obsession: the longline cut.

From plain T-shirts to statement jackets, longer length options are now widely available for all tastes and budgets, making their presence felt on the runways and in high street shop windows alike.

To help you nail the trend this season, we’ve rounded up the key longline styles you should be considering and offer some handy hints on how to wear them.

The Longline T-Shirt

A longline tee is the perfect way to introduce a fashion-forward twist to your downtime looks, and is easier to style than you might think.

For the best effect, team with slim- or skinny-fit trousers and jeans, which will provide a nice contrast with your oversized top. Slightly more relaxed legwear can work too, just so long as they taper around the ankle to give definition. Finish with a pair of minimal monochrome trainers for an everyday ensemble that takes its cues from contemporary streetwear.

If the weather is unpredictable, add a lightweight bomber jacket into the mix to nail that whole A$AP Rocky ‘reverse layering’ aesthetic.

Image: Boohoo MAN SS15

Get The Look

Longline Crew Neck T-Shirt, available at Boohoo Man.

The Longline Cardigan

It may not seem like the season for a cardigan, but a longer length knit is a great transitional piece to add to your wardrobe right now. Unlike the square cut of a T-shirt, a longline cardigan should be unstructured and loose for a more relaxed vibe – look out for ‘waterfall’ or ‘cowl’ designs in particular.

To keep your silhouette streamlined, combine with slim-fit pieces in lightweight fabrics, which will help ensure you’re not drowned by the sheer bulk of material.

Wear open over a plain crew neck and team with jeans or denim shorts for those cool summer evenings.

Image: ASOS SS15

Get The Look

ASOS Longline Cardigan With Extreme Waterfall In Jersey, available at ASOS.