When summer weather is at its stickiest, it can feel easy to choose function over fashion. A work-from-home wardrobe that hinges on whatever won’t get soaked through by lunchtime. Weekends filled with flip flops and ancient swim trunks.
If that sounds like you, you may be stuck in a summer style rut.
The good news? Every guy can nail a summer style upgrade with just a few swaps.
Below, 5 easy summer wardrobe updates for guys to make in 2024:
Men’s Summer Style Upgrade #1 Try a matching set
SG Says: Like Travis Kelce, our team is currently very into with matching sets for guys. They’re so easy! And breezy!
When getting dressed up in the summer, I totally understand the pull to throw on shorts and a t-shirt and call it a day. Especially now when you’re staying home more often. It can feel like, “What’s the point in getting dressed?”
So why not lean into that with a matching set (sometimes called a “cabana set”) in a luxe and comfy material? You’ll get a big style payoff with low lift effort.
You’ll literally look and feel cool in these men’s summer style upgrades, à la the Abercrombie set above.
Men’s Summer Style Upgrade #2 Tie on a Bandana
SG Says: There’s no faster…or cheaper…or easier way to achieve a summer style upgrade than by throwing on a bandana.
On the weekends, it’s easy to get a little lazy and think there’s no way to make a t-shirt and shorts outfit look stylish.
But if you want to make the whole thing feel intentional and cool, just add a bandana!
Whether you wear it like a headband, or tied jauntily around your neck, it’ll elevate your whole summer style game.
Check out this article for a step-by-step on pulling off the look above.
Men’s Summer Style Upgrade #3 Shorten Your Shorts
SG Says: Okay okay, I realize this suggestion is going to make some of you a little uncomfortable, but SG HQ is all about nudging you out of your style comfort zone!
Because there’s just something oh-so-2024 about a pair of shorts that end well above a guy’s kneecaps.
That’s why it’s time to embrace the shorter short. We’re talking 7″ and 5″ inseams.
Yes, 5-inch inseams! If that sounds crazy, welcome. You must be new here. We swear you can pull it off!
RELATED: Shop Team SG’s favorite short(er) shorts for guys
Not only is a shorter short on trend, it’s also more flattering, and (duh) especially great for warm weather, since you’re getting extra ventilation.
Men’s Summer Style Upgrade #4 Switch up your shoe game
SG Says: It’s time to rethink your summer footwear.
A leather slip-on, like the Nisolo style above, offers more style sophistication than your favorite pair of flip flops.
There’s so many options to choose from in the summer; don’t let yourself fall back on ugly foootwear.
Try espadrilles. Or boat shoes, which are having a total renaissance right now, with the preppy shoe being re-imagined for Gen Z to discover.
Men’s Summer Style Upgrade #5 Wear more white
SG Says: The quickest way to upgrade your warm weather style is by adding some bright white (or, okay, off-white) to your wardrobe.
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