Three Great Menswear Trends

When summer appears once again, it’s a good moment to begin re-evaluating your clothing. It’s not always simple to know which the top trends are for the summer, and even when you do understand them they’re occasionally so outrageously ?catwalk? that it’s difficult to make them look trendy on the street. On the other hand, high fashion needn’t be your enemy ? there are many ways in which you can be inspired by the big designers and make the best trends work for you.

For the past few summers, the marine trend has come back into style in a big way. It seems as though each summer designers are trying to find new ways to work the theme ? from naval tailored jackets to classic blue and white stripes. If you want to go a bit nautical with your wardrobe but don’t feel inclined to be decked out head to toe in navy, stripes and brass buttons, why not get yourself some nautical inspired footwear? Boat shoes come in many shapes and forms, from canvas to thicker leather, and can be paired with pretty much any outfit for an instant shot of sea-worthy style.

A fashion staple that has rolled around again this year is the checked shirt. Though they’ve been around for a while in different forms, such as the recent revival of the ?lumberjack? shirt, this summer it’s all about how you wear your checked shirt. Team with a pair of baggy jeans for a casual day look, or smarten it up with more tailored jeans and a jacket for a sharper look that can also work in the evening. Or, to make sure your shirt really screams summer, try teaming it with a pair of board shorts, and wear it open over a vest or t-shirt. This piece can be worn many different ways, so you can style it depending on your mood.

Lastly, a summer look that can be found on designer runways and in high street shops is that of bold, colourful shorts. Chuck out the denim cut-offs and Bermudas of years gone by: this summer everyone’s being louder and bolder with their shorts. You could either play it a bit safer by opting for a pastel shade, ? la Tommy Hilfiger, or go daring and intense in yellows, greens and blues. This trend has definitely made its way across to the high street, so you needn’t spend too much in your quest to be stylish. Just bear in mind ? colourful shorts mean carefully coordinated outfits. You wouldn’t want to walk out looking like an OTT rainbow!

This summer, international designers are leading the way for fashion conscious men and high street shops are not far behind with the top looks from the catwalks; selling them with much cheaper price tags. New Look, for example, sell a wide variety of men’s clothes, as do Burton and Gap. With something out there for everyone, it’s easy to be in style this summer.