Dressing for the hottest months of the year isn’t the most fun (and certainly not the driest). But if you lock in the right men’s summer clothing essentials, you could breeze through the swelter with the arrogance/confidence of a three-year-old trying a jalapeño for the first time.
It’s easy to believe that summer is the worst season to dress for, and there is some truth to the idea. Aside from feeling perpetually sticky and gross, looking stylish with less clothing is a challenge. Not to worry, because we’ve got our deeply problematic shopping habits down to a science and have come up with a definitive list of the essentials to keep you as cool as a cucumber.
From splashy swim trunks and scintillating cologne to breezy button-ups and piping hot sunglasses, we’ve got all the goodies right here for you. So whether a vacation is on your calendar or you’ve snagged that rare restaurant reservation, the men’s summer clothing essentials below will usher in your hottest season yet.
The Summer Style Hit List
- The Plain White Tee: Lady White Co. Our T-Shirt (2-Pack), $110
- The Ritzy Sunscreen Upgrade: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF40, $38
- The Double-Duty Swim Trunks: Bather Steel Disco Sun Swim Trunk, $100
- The Summer Project Sneakers: Buck Mason Deck Shoe, $158
- The Star-Making Sunglasses: Warby Parker Lattrell Sunglasses, $95
- The Conversation-Starting Anklet: Miansai Lyra Topaz Chain Bracelet, $165
- The Fisherman Sandals: Vinny’s Fisherman Sandals, $320
- The Vintage-Washed Dad Hat: J.Crew Washed Canvas Baseball Cap,
$40$28 - The Freshened-Up Fragrance: Tom Ford Beau de Jour Fragrance, $235
- The Workhorse Button-Up: Alex Mill Mill Shirt, $165
- The Upper Body-Positive Tank: Abercrombie & Fitch Essential Ribbed High-Neck Tank, $19
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