It’s time to upgrade your fashion quotient this summer
Picking the right fabric is very important when dressing smartly during summer. Men should opt for lighter fabrics like cotton; linen and seersucker as they are great options to keep you cool, suggest experts.
Saikat Mitra, Creative Director of Van Heusen, Sandeep Gonsalves, Co-founder of SS HOMME, and James Doidge, Head of Menswear Design at Marks & Spencer, break down the style code for men in summer.
White is right for summer. Explore different silhouettes and fabric types teamed with denims and you have a great business casual look. A cotton slub white shirt and easy bi-stretch denim or a pique knit shirt with clean raw denim with hybrid leather brogues keeps it work friendly. more
Light coloured linen shirts with rolled sleeves put together with cotton chinos is an easy and comfortable look. Go dark on the trouser for a formal look and khakis and light colors transform the same ensemble to casual.more
short sleeve shirt with contrast buttons
T-Shirts: The ubiquitous T-Shirt has found a safe haven in the corporate wardrobe through well-tailored polo T-Shirts. Small geometric printed polo in double mercerized with premium soft sheen and quick dry formal trousers will keep you neat, cool and sharp this summer. more
Summer provides more choices in color, for both suits and accessories. Lighter colors absorb less heat than darker colors, making them perfect choices for summer.
Light coloured linen shirts with rolled sleeves put together with cotton chinos is an easy and comfortable look. Go dark on the trouser for a formal look and khakis and light colors transform the same ensemble to casual.more
Light and pastel colors are a strong focus through the season, and can be seen on everything from linen suits to Oxford casual shirts, T-Shirts and shirts. These aren't just solid colors, but also in stripes and marl textures too. more
Create a fashion statement by accessorizing it with a handcrafted accessory, a printed pocket square or a textured pastel tie.
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