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Whether you want to strut your stuff in the summer, or you are taking a trip to sunnier spots later in the year, your wardrobe needs a stylish summer update. From top to toe, these essentials have you covered, or at least most of you. You want to catch some rays and get a tan while the weather permits.
Shorts
For summer styles, shorts define your look. Casual and fun with bright colors and patterns, or smarter casual cargo and chino shorts for a style you can take into the evening? You can cover both these bases with just a few options and set yourself up for summer day or night wear with men’s designer shorts that offer a range of lengths, colors, and fabrics with options to swim in too. Bag some of these beauties before you start packing your suitcase.
Shirts
Shirts are the jackets of summer. On or off, open or closed, they follow the same fashion rules as jackets and coats; don’t match the pants but do match the shoes. The colors on top and bottom should coordinate, so if you have a plain or patterned white shirt you should match it with white sneakers. Throw on a pair of navy chino shorts and you are nearly set for all occasions, settings, and times. Day or night, shirt open or closed, you have built an outfit that will fit in anywhere.
Shoes
As mentioned, whether summer or winter, day or night, there are some basic fashion rules to follow, and they apply to shorts and summer shirts too. Your shoes need to pair themselves with your upper body wear to form the basics of an ensemble. Either can determine the other, so if you fancy an afternoon on the beach in sandals, a more casual approach with a T-shirt makes more sense than a formal shirt with smart shorts. Choosing the appropriate footwear for the occasion first is a good jumping-off point to help you build the rest of your outfit if you are ever in doubt.
Sunglasses
Protect yourself before you wreck yourself with some eye protection. Even if you are not a fan of sunglasses in general, you should still equip yourself with a pair or two for casual and smart settings. Mirrored aviator-style sunglasses are a good go-to and can work as an accessory whether you are dressing up or dressing down. Never spend exorbitant amounts on sunglasses. They are the number one thing that people lose on days out and on holidays.
Hats
Speaking of sun protection, get yourself a stylish hat or two to add an extra layer of form and function to your outfit. A baseball cap is essential, as long as you invest a little money in one. Black goes with everything, and a high-quality black baseball hat without anything controversial emblazoned on it can work with smart or casual looks. Having a more upscale option like a Panama hat or a straw Fedora lets you protect yourself in style at formal gatherings on a sunny afternoon.
Pack your suitcase with these five essentials, plus some underwear, and you’re all set. If you plan on catching some summer sun at home or abroad, you should make sure your style suits the occasion and you don’t compromise on quality. Go build your summer look now.