Summer in the northern hemisphere can at best be described as fickle, but there are a few certainties. One you can bank on is that there will be at least one week during which you call the supermarket freezer aisle your second home while lamenting the lack of quality T-shirts in your wardrobe, having soaked through your entire stock by Thursday.

Perhaps, then, you’d like to take a moment to familiarise yourself with our round-up of the seven modern men’s T-shirt styles all well-dressed man should consider this season.

From linen types for blokes conscious of sweating their bits off, to all-over printed versions for the braver, more intrepid dressers out there. Here’s to a long, hot summer.

The Linen T-shirt

Good news: you don’t have to own a yacht and some boat shoes to pull off linen – though it wouldn’t do any harm. The key with this fabric is not to get too bogged down by associations with affluent dads who wear trousers made of the stuff to kick back on deck. Instead, focus on the fact that T-shirts crafted from linen (or cotton-linen blends) will keep you looking and feeling cool throughout the hotter months.

Lightweight, breathable and quick-drying, linen is a lifesaver for men prone to overheating and excessive sweating. Both designers and the high street offer strong options, all of which can be styled up relatively effortlessly, seeing as they typically come in low-key, neutral shades.

Opt for a style in white, stone or beige to maximise versatility. These colours can be slotted beneath lightweight blazers in navy, grey or khaki for a sharp smart-casual look.

Equally, linen T-shirts team just as easily on their own with jeans or chinos at the weekend. Or you can pair with some charcoal tailored shorts for an on-point holiday outfit that shows you’ve put a little more thought into your look than the rest of your mates.