Summer Fashion Sense for Stylish Men
June 23, 2010, By Jeffrey Weeks 0 comments
Summertime may be a season for men to stay cool and comfortable, but that doesn't mean you should throw fashion sense out the window. Men's summer clothing should be stylish and confident, not haphazard and strange. You don't want to be the guy walking around poolside who everyone is talking about for all the wrong reasons.
Fortunately, it's not too hard to turn your typical summer clothes into something of a fashion statement. A simple summer wardrobe can also be a classy one that will make you stand out for your fashion sense.
You need clothes that are suitable for spending active time in the sun. That means fabric that breathes and isn't too constricting. Cotton knit is a great place to start.
Cotton knit is an extremely absorbent material used in summer clothes that is lightweight and stretches, so that when you're having fun in the summer sun playing tennis or casting a line into the ocean, you aren't also dying of heat exhaustion. It looks and feels great on the golf course, and keeps you comfortable and stylish at the same time.
Cotton knit is used by many men's clothing manufacturers for shorts, polo shirts and other summer fashions. When you shop, take the time to find it among your summer clothing choices. You can get cotton knit in all colors and sizes; it is well worth the small investment needed to stay relaxed and casual.
Remember that to construct a good summer wardrobe, you want clothes that fit but aren't too tight. As summer temperatures rise, you become more active and you sweat, and that will make your clothes cling tighter to you.
This is the time that sleeveless shirts come to the forefront of men's fashion. You want to stay tasteful but also be cozy, so shop for clothes that fit you well and are made of good material, and avoid anything tight.
Stay with solid colors. You can mix and match bright summer shorts and shirts to your pleasure. If you have strong, bold colors in your wardrobe that stand out without making you look ridiculous, then you are well on your way to fun in the sun. When you go with too many outlandish summer prints and patterns, you are limiting what you can match up as well as leaving yourself open for a fashion faux pas.
When it comes to paisley prints and brash designs and logos, the coolest thing for a middle-age man to do is avoid them, lest you end up looking ridiculous. Instead, stick to sensible primary color shorts and shirts that you can mix and match. Fashion disasters happen when guys meld outlandish garb, such as tie-dyed tops, with streaky striped shorts, so don't make the mistake of trying too hard to stand out.
Summer is a time where simple colors are what you need to accentuate your positive aspects. You certainly aren't going to be able to hide behind brazen material. If you go that route, you're more likely to become something of a fashion misfit. Stick to safe but bold colors and you won't have to worry about becoming a conversation piece in whatever restaurant, pool or fairway you happen to frequent this summer.
