Summer Wardrobe Staples Men Need Now

You can’t start the summer without a great pair of shorts. And these 7" shorts from J. Crew will be on constant rotation. The lightweight linen will keep you cool all summer long. And the best part, you don’t have to iron them. Wrinkles only make them look better.

There may be some cool days, so you’ll want to make sure you have a light jacket just in case. The Men’s Hooded Check Twill Jacket from Lacoste is made of a breathable, water-repellant fabric that works all year long.

You can’t keep your feet cooped up in sneakers all summer. Let them breathe in these Oscarr leather sandals from Ted Baker. This stylish slip-on is made of a soft buttery leather and looks great with pants and shorts. Who says you can’t be stylish and comfortable at the same time?

When it comes to color, nothing says summer like nature-inspired neutrals. The Linen Camp Shirt from Everlane is a summer wardrobe staple that works well with khakis, jeans or your favorite pair of shorts.

Be ready to look your best at the beach or the pool with these 6" Inseam Kamal Swim Trunks from African-inspired brand Diop. Made of 100 percent recycled, 4-way stretch material in a colorful print, these trunks are meant to be stylish and comfortable.

Dressed up or down, the Ultra-Stretch 24/7 Smart Chino from Quince will be one of your favorite pair of summer slacks. One happy customer said, “These are the most comfortable pants ever!”

If you don’t have a good white sneaker in your wardrobe, you’d better get a pair (or two). Throw on the Men’s GrandPro Topspin Sneaker from Cole Haan with jeans, slacks or even a suit. Just make sure you keep them clean!

White sneakers are a must, but if you’re going for an “elevated casual” look, a nice tan sneaker belongs in your repertoire too. And Grant Stone’s Saddle Tan Coast Sneaker is exactly what you need to get right.

Designed in Los Angeles and made in Italy, Zepyure’s patent leather sneakers are not only essential to your spring wardrobe, but they’re Black-owned too. The brand’s first launch, The Dalita, is the perfect compliment to just about any outfit you put together.

If the occasion calls for something other than a sneaker, a basic loafer is always a great choice. The super-soft Patnoflex Travel Loafer from Huckberry is so comfy, you might forget you’re not wearing your Jordans.

One of the most important pieces in any stylish summer wardrobe should be a great white tee. And the Slim Supersoft Moisture-Wicking Crew Neck T-Shirt from Express goes with everything. It has just the right amount of stretch, making it so comfortable, you’ll want to wear it every day.

According to Steve Harvey, every man should own a good grey suit. This one from Jack Victor certainly makes a statement.

And while you’re suit shopping, Steve says you need a blue suit too, like this one from Hugo Boss,

A high-quality v-neck tee is a key piece in any summer wardrobe. We love the V-Neck Slub Linen T-Shirt from John Vavartos.

Shades of purple will be everywhere this summer, so tap into your inner Prince and make sure you’ve got a few purple pieces in your wardrobe. Throw on this Slim Fit Linen Jacket from H&M over a t-shirt or oxford for a perfectly pulled together look. The best part? It looks just a good wrinkled as it does when it’s pressed.

Trust us, a good white button down shirt will never go out of style. And the slim untucked flex performance casual shirt from J. Crew Factory is the perfect choice.

A dope pair of shades are the perfect compliment to any outfit. Thankfully, Elisa Johnson has a wide assortment of colors and frames to choose from to make your outfit pop this summer.