• Topman Stone Trench Coat
• Topman Navy Poplin Single Breasted Mac
• Selected Trench Coat
• Reiss Southall Loose Mac Stone
• Jean.machine J.m-4 Slim-fit Overdyed-denim Jacket
• River Island Stone Triple Button Patch Pocket Blazer
• Reiss Fielding Merino Wool Blazer Navy
• Asos Slim Fit Tweed Blazer With Shooting Patch
• Uniqlo Men Linen Cotton Jacket
• Uniqlo Men Dry Light Weight Jacket+
• Easy Classic Harrington Jacket
• Rag & Bone Falmouth Textured Cotton And Linen-blend Jacket

The Shirt

Your base layer can speak volumes about your outfit choice (and subsequent style knowledge). For a combination that is incredibly simple yet effective, opt for a plain white shirt with a beige or navy over layer.

The white shirt (whether Oxford cloth, linen or cotton) is an absolute essential that belongs in every man’s wardrobe. Although this may seem like an obvious assumption to the regular FashionBeans reader, the amount of men who go without is incredibly surprising.

Pastel colours are alternative, summer-appropriate options that will inject a shot of life into any tired look. Mint, sky blue, lilac and even grey all pair incredibly well with a muted over layer and convey a real sense of subtle luxury. However, keep branding and labels to an absolute minimum – a huge Ralph Lauren logo is an immediate give away.

• Topman Vito Asune Shirt
• Uniqlo Men Extra Fine Cotton Broad Cloth Long Sleeve Shirt
• Maison Martin Margiela Washed-cotton Shirt
• Reiss Drive Small Collar Slim Fit Shirt Mint
• River Island Pale Blue Linen Long Sleeve Shirt
• American Apparel Washed Oxford Shirt
• Reiss Laurence Long Sleeve Jersey Shirt Ecru
• American Apparel Pinpoint Oxford Long Sleeve Button-down With Pocket
• Allsaints Redondo Shirt

Key Pattern: Breton Stripes

Is anything more French than a traditional Breton stripe? For years, this Parisian staple has permeated fashion worldwide and has become a classic in its own right.