10 Outdated Men’s Summer Style Taboos
If suede is more your fabric, look for bomber or blouson jackets in warm hues. These pair nicely with jeans and chinos alike and offer a smart evening option when a suit (or the temperatures) are a degree too much.
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Florals Aren’t Masculine
Florals may have been the butt of many sartorial jokes over the years, but the past few seasons have proved they’re back with a flowery vengeance.
Darker, more subdued prints with flashes of colour are a safer bet than the brighter, bolder motifs out there. A dark, floral short-sleeved shirt makes an ideal addition to your holiday wardrobe, especially when teamed with a pair of grounding neutral chinos in white, stone or beige.
If you’re not quite ready for full-beam flower power just yet, try layering one under a lightweight knit or deconstructed blazer, or wear it open over a white T-shirt as a way of breaking up the motif.
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You Don’t Layer In Summer
As the famous saying goes: ‘No T-shirt is an outfit, entire of itself’, or something like that. While in winter, when it’s cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass money, it makes sense to wear as many clothes as possible, the opposite is not necessarily true in summer.
The careful art of layering doesn’t melt away with the snow. It simply takes on a new meaning. Aside from being a way of navigating the transitional months, when it can be hot or cold (or sometimes both), it’s also an opportunity to take a few risks and breathe life into old pieces.
In summer, layering can take on various forms. Be it a cardigan over a grandad collar shirt or the addition of cool jacket over a suit. One of the most powerful style plays to pull this season is a white T-shirt or vest worn under a printed or Cuban collar shirt worn either tucked in or out.
You Can’t Wear Wool In Summer
With all this new knowledge in tow, you’ll soon be able to stride out into the sunshine, head held high, wearing sandals, florals, boots and wool. Wait, wool?
