Summer Style Guide 2018: 15 Essential Summer Pieces Worth Buying
Let’s face it, stocking up on a new season’s wardrobe isn’t exactly the top of most men’s priority list. In fact, I’d put it up there with getting your nostril hairs individually tweezered out on my list of fun things to do. We’d all rather just be out riding right? Well, our Summer Style Guide 2018 hopes to take the pain away.
Fortunately, we’ve done the hard work for you (the careful planning bit, not the nose tweezering) by compiling a list of 15 of the best buys no man should be without this summer. Limber up those fingers and get ready to click ‘add to basket’.
Printed Swim Shorts
It goes without saying that swim shorts are essential holiday gear, but just because they’re only cracked out a few times a year doesn’t mean they need to be an afterthought. This season, the best examples go after just that.
Of course, there will always be a place in the male wardrobe for a proper pair of boardies, but if ever there’s a time for a wild print, it’s on the beach.
- O’NEILL BONDI SWIM SHORTS – BLUE / RED
- O’NEILL FRAME LOGO SWIM SHORTS – ATLANTIC BLUE
- ANIMAL TATUR BOARDSHORTS – MULTI
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Retro Running Sneakers
If you like a bit of ‘old school’ in your wardrobe you will be pleased to know that retro trainers are more in this year. Which to me means 80’s New York Hip Hop style.
While we can’t imagine skate shoes and Vans etc ever going out of style, running-style sneakers are picking up pace, offering a low-commitment way to tap into the retro trend.
- LEVI’S NY RUNNER II SHOES – NAVY BLUE
- LEVI’S TURLOCK SHOES – REGULAR BLACK
- DVS REVIVAL 2 SHOES – WHITE
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Sunglasses
Nothing else offers an instant upgrade quite like a pair of sunglasses. Better yet, high UV protection (and high style) doesn’t have to come with a high price tag.
Providing they carry the CE mark (a European standard of UV protection), it’s simply a style choice from there. If you want to find out what sunnies suit your face shape click: HERE
- DIRTY DOG AXLE POLARISED SUNGLASSES – SATIN BLACK
- ELECTRIC KNOXVILLE SUNGLASSES – GLOSS TORT
- QUIKSILVER DESPERADO SUNGLASSES – MATTE BLACK / GREY
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Duffle Bag
I suppose you could get a leather monogrammed bag, but erm . . . well, ye. Opt for a sporty duffle bag instead and save yourself some cash for the bar.
Simple block colours can flit from nine-to-five to a weekend away, all without looking like a Kardashian abroad.
- CONVERSE SPORTS DUFFLE BAG – BLACK
- WRANGLER RETRO DUFFLE BAG – NAVY
- LEVI’S ORIGINAL DUFFEL BAG – RED
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Loafers
Smart-casual can be a headache to decode, and that’s before you’ve factored in the soaring mercury.
A pair of Hey Dude shoes, paired with lightweight jeans, is the ultimate in-between, letting ankles breathe but still sitting pretty on the smarter end of the spectrum. On top of that, the memory foam soles make them super comfy.
- HEY DUDE FARTY FUNK SHOES – GREY / LEMON
- HEY DUDE WALLY BRAIDED SHOES – SAGE
- HEY DUDE WALLY WASHED SHOES – CHESTNUT
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Woven Belts
Of all the summer style mistakes you could make, inflicting a sub-par belt on your hard-won waistline is up there with the worst.
A woven option is not only better suited to warmer weather but also serves as a subtle way to introduce texture to any summer look.
- ARCADE EDMOND RESERVE BELT – BLACK / GREY
- VOLCOM CIRCLE WEB BELT – SAND
- DICKIES SCOTTSVILLE BELT – WHITE / BLACK
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Logo T-Shirt
Printed T-shirts are a summer tradition older than warm cans of beer and a poorly-advised hot dog. Yet many guys still get it wrong.
This season, ditch the floral get-up for a statement of a different kind. A logo tee is a failsafe way to level-up your basics and tap into the ubiquitous streetwear trend.
- ETNIES NEW BOX TSHIRT – WHITE
- VANS CLASSIC T-SHIRT – NAVY / WHITE
- O’NEILL MUIR T-SHIRT – BLACK OUT
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Hoodies and Crew Necks
Summer and winter wardrobes aren’t mutually exclusive. Fortunately, for cooler evenings, it’s possible to repurpose your winter-friendly threads.
No man’s wardrobe is complete without a comfortable hoodie, and crew necks look so cool they are also a staple. So make sure you are well stocked and you have a staple which will last.
- FOX RHODES CREW FLEECE – MIDNIGHT
- NEW ERA MLB LOGO PULLOVER HOODIE – GREY
- NICCE EMBOSSED CHEST LOGO HOODIE – WARM SAND
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Chino Shorts
Temperatures north of 28 degrees celsius render trousers impractical, but looking smart with your legs bared is not easy.
Opt for chino shorts. Cool, versatile and lightweight, the Oxbridge cut-offs retain a tailored sizzle without the scorch.
- DICKIES 11″ SLIM STRAIGHT WORK SHORT – KHAKI
- DICKIES 11″ SLIM STRAIGHT WORK SHORT – BLUE SKY
- WRANGLER CHINO SHORTS – PATRIOT BLUE
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Sandals
A pair of sleek leather sandals is a solid choice for the city or the beach, their versatility means you can happily pair them with trousers or jeans as easily as you would with shorts.
Seek out pared-back options in dark leather (preferably black, navy or brown), which will help effortlessly add some luxury to any summer ensemble, no matter the price tag.
- REEF FANNING LOW FLIP FLOPS – BROWN
- VOLCOM FATHOM SANDALS – KHAKI
- QUIKSILVER MOLOKAI NUBUCK FLIP FLOPS – DEMITASSE SOLID
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Invisible Socks
The only thing that should be rising when going sockless is your style points, not emanations from your sweaty shoes!
Going sockless doesn’t mean actually not wearing socks! It means investing in a pair of invisible socks to give the illusion.
- PUMA FOOTIE SOCKS 3 PACK – WHITE
- STANCE WILDE LOW SOCKS – BLUE
- UNDER ARMOUR RUN CUSHION NO SHOW TAB SOCKS – BLUE
- STANCE CELTICS INVISIBLE SOCKS – GREEN
- STANCE ABBOT LOW SOCKS – BLACK
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Washed Cotton Cap
An almost effortless way to top off weekend looks; the baseball cap has been a mainstay for sportsmen and streetwear fans alike.
Seek out soft, malleable materials like washed cotton for a fuss-free, contemporary accessory that will wear and lighten in the sun over time.
- CONVERSE MONOTONE CORE CAP – HERBAL
- 47 BRAND BOSTON RED SOX CLEAN UP CAP – BLACK
- NICCE ALTER CAP – MALLORCAN BLUE
- DICKIES ASPINWALL CAP – DARK KHAKI
- 47 BRAND MLB LOS ANGELES DODGERS CLEAN UP CAP – DARK MAROON
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Activewear Watch Straps
Natural fibre, rubber or ‘velcro’ watch straps are the perfect summer choice for your watch: lighter than steel, and quick-drying in the sun. More importantly, you are more likely to still have your watch when getting out of the pool or off your surfboard.
Which means you can still clock a stylish timepiece without the irritation of metal stains on your wrist.
- ANIMAL MARINE TIDE T44 WATCH – OLIVE
- ANIMAL MARINE 1 WATCH – BLACK / YELLOW
- ANIMAL MEN’S SLIM WATCH STRAP – GREEN / YELLOW
- ANIMAL MEN’S SLIM WATCH STRAP – GREEN
- ANIMAL MARINE Z42 WATCH – BLACK
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Lighter Weight Denim Jeans
When it comes to denim for summer, we have one thing to say: lighten up. And that doesn’t just refer to the wash. Consider the weight and thickness of your jeans and you can avoid the discomfort of chaffed thighs.
You can always add some on trend ‘cuts’ for ventilation but . . . . . . well!
- QUIKSILVER REVOLVER JEANS – BLUE DENIM
- WRANGLER TEXAS STRETCH JEANS – MONUMENT GREY
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Sliders
Once the pariah of the poolside, now a bona fide trend both at home and abroad — there’s no getting away from sliders. I’m also genuinely shocked that people go out in sliders and socks but they do! Check out our Stance range for matching pairs.
- SLYDES PLYA SLIDER SANDALS – NAVY / BABY BLUE
- SLYDES CRUZ SLIDER SANDALS – BLACK
- DC BOLSA SLIDER FLIP FLOPS – BLACK
- GLOBE UNFAZED SLIDE FLIP FLOPS – BLACK
- QUIKSILVER SHORELINE ADJUST SLIDER SANDALS – BLUE / BLACK
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