The Flyest Men's Summer Clothing Essentials of 2024

In case of beach, break these out.

While you really ought to be dollopping on the sunscreen year-round, it's even more important to protect your skin in summer. Because sunburns are so not stylish.

We love a sturdy canvas tote, but we suggest you graduate to something more substantial and more stylish. And for summer, a big-ass woven leather bag just feels right.

The market for wild-style sunnies has been popping off as of late, but that doesn't mean you should ignore classic shapes and silhouettes. Case in point: the Latrells from Warby Parker, which can anchor pretty much any look.

The blistering heat means the clavicles will be on full display for the foreseeable future. Keep cool and adorn them with a fresh chain or two.

The blue button up shirt just might be the most versatile shirt you can own. Propped up with a tie and suit to keep in good graces with your boss, rumpled with rolled sleeves and linen pants, or as a light jacket in the heat of summer, it would behoove you not to have one at the ready.

Despite what you may think, layering doesn't stop just because it's a little hot out. Toss on a crisp ribbed tank underneath a purposely undone button-up and you've unlocked the door to a swaggier you.

For the thigh-shy and never-shorts among us, a light pair of voluminous chinos is the only correct answer when it comes to summer bottoms.

It's healthy to have hobbies so consider these clean canvas sneakers your fun summer project and wear them into the ground.

Summer textures may not be as plentiful as fall and winter, but a braided belt can add a full letter grade to any outfit.

Maybe the most powerful thing you can wear is something you can't even see—fragrance. And wearing the same spicy cologne you rocked through winter is kind of like wearing Ugg boots in summer. Instead, spritz on something light, airy, and fresh for the warmer months.

Honestly, any light hat will do. But the most bang for your buck is probably a washed-out baseball hat, logo or not. Sans logoBonus points if it's actually vintage.

Even in the dead of summer, the weather is unreliable. Hell, you could catch a cold in a restaurant that's got the A/C overcranked. In those instances, it's wise to have a lightweight overshirt in case your day gets chillier than you expected.

When monsieur René Lacoste invented the iconic polo shirt, he intended it to keep tennis players cool and distinguished on the courts. As it turns out, those were prime attributes for a great summer shirt.

Like their longer counterparts, a pair of denim shorts can really go with everything. To make it even easier, just go with the father of all jeans and get yourself a pair of Levi's 469 jorts.

Old man swag, activate.

Is this technically a bracelet? Yes. Do you have to wear it on your wrist? No!

Not so much of a cologne guy? Try washing up with a zippy, refreshing body wash, something with a hint of citrus or eucalyptus.

Your time is valuable. Get yourself a watch that's worth the wrist.

Like it or not, you'll likely have to attend a summer wedding. Use it as an opportunity to snag a breezy suit that you can separate and incorporate into your steady rotation of warm-weather fits.

Depending on the wedding, you could even forgo the matching jacket. Either way, a lightweight pair of dressy trousers can clean up any summer look, matrimony notwithstanding.

Think of huaraches as a wearable version of a vacation and cash in on your PTO.