This visual guide to summer style in Canada focuses on six key pieces every man needs this season.
- The short-sleeved shirt is an ideal substitute for a T-shirt on smarter occasions or when you want to feel “dressed.”
- Printed shirts lend personality and require little styling, while pants can still be worn in summertime.
- Plain T-Shirts Long layers in lightweight fabrics, such as a breathable cotton twill chino, help shield skin from the sun, keeping you cool and comfortable all day. For a smart-casual look with a playful charm, mix tailored chinos with a modern spin on the tropical print and finish with a clean white sneaker.
- Swim shorts are the perfect beach to (burger) bar outfit, in head-to-toe natural fibres. Styling a linen shirt with a pair of playful, patterned board shorts gives traditional swim attire a longer life in your regular day rotation. Opting for light colours like pale grey, sage green, white, and chambray blue will attract and absorb less heat while keeping you on-point for the season.
- The tailored-fit, French linen shirt hangs loose over cotton-linen shorts, while the polos have a soft collar and substantial yet breathable pique weave. A short-sleeved polo and regular chino is a classic pairing that can be worn in most occasions.
- A breezy short is just the ticket for casual summer settings, cut from yarn-dyed, cotton-rich twill weave, and polished up with belt loops and a back yoke.
In summary, summer dressing can be challenging but essential for men to look sharp and comfortable.
Men’s Summer Style Guide
- The shortsleeved shirt is a versatile substitute for a T-shirt, with printed shirts lending personality and requiring little styling.
- Pants can still be worn in summertime, with long layers in lightweight fabrics like a breathable cotton twill chino.
- Swim shorts are a perfect beach to bar outfit, with a linen shirt and patterned board shorts providing a longer life in the regular day rotation.
- Longsleeve shirts are a smart choice for those who prefer to stay covered throughout the season. Light colours like pale grey, sage green, white, and chambray blue attract and absorb less heat.
- The new sunset shades are wearable for men as well as women, with apricot linen shirt styled with blue microcheck swim trunks.
- The tailoredfit, French linen shirt hangs loose over cotton-linen shorts, creating a relaxed but not sloppy option for a family barbecue or late-afternoon drinks.
- The cotton marle polo has an air of formality that instantly levels up ultracasual swim shorts.
- The shortsleeved polo and regular chino is a classic pairing that can be cuffed the legs and added white sneakers.
- A breezy short is the ticket for casual summer settings, cut from yarndyed, cotton-rich twill weave.