Smart Casual Men’s Outfits For Summer
Men’s Summer Smart Casual Outfits
The summertime is a perfect time for men’s smart casual attire! Whether it’s for work or play, there’s fun to be had with summer smart casual styling. You may be a bit confused, struggling to figure out how to achieve a smart casual look for a certain occasion whilst staying cool and comfortable. You may want smart casual men’s outfit inspiration to find some new looks for your summer celebrations. Whatever the reason for your exploration into summer men’s smart casual attire, you’re in the right place! Read on for more about men’s smart casual attire, men’s smart casual summer outfit inspiration, and smart casual style advice to help you take that outfit to the next level!
Tony's Smart Casual Autumn Look
Is Men’s Smart Casual Attire Good For Summer?
Men’s smart casual attire can be the perfect choice for summer! When you think of smart casual, you may think of long-sleeves, tweed suits, and that full coverage that introducing formal elements can lead to. Whilst we love the way that looks most of the time, there’s ways to wear men’s smart casual summer attire that isn’t quite so layer heavy. With well-selected items, you can feel comfortable, stylish, and distinguished in a men’s smart casual summer outfit that feels right for you.
How To Stay Cool In A Men’s Summer Outfit
When thinking of the best ways to dress to stay cool in the summer, there’s a few key things to consider.
Firstly, materials, the fabrics you wear make all the difference to your summer comfort. Breathable, sweat absorbent materials will keep you more comfortable throughout the day – allowing airflow to the skin and also keeping surface sweat from gathering and making you warmer. Materials such as cotton, linen, silk, and bamboo all work fantastically as summer options. Luckily for you, all of our SUAVE OWL own brand items are made with a cotton-blend, making them excellent for men's summer wardrobes!
SUAVE OWL Pale Blue Shirt, Jenson Suit Trousers, 35mm Belt Dark Brown
Secondly, coverage. When it comes to summer dressing, having lots of skin exposed is often what people automatically gravitate towards. If this is what makes you comfortable, fantastic! However, some gentlemen will not enjoy this. Being exposed to the sun can also make you hotter throughout the day and lead to uncomfortable, painful sunburn. Full coverage is an option in the summer – utilise the above fabrics in a long-sleeve, full coverage outfit and find that you’ll be just as comfortable. The amount you want to cover up is up to you!
Thirdly, the little things. There’s little steps to take to make you more comfortable throughout the day. Make sure your underwear and socks are breathable, made of the materials listed above, they make of an impact to your heat than you think! Additionally, make sure to wear sunscreen and drink water to remain cooler throughout the day. A hankerchief tucked into a pocket can be an excellent choice for mopping off surface sweat, keeping you cooler throughout the day with a clear brow. Lastly, wear a hat! A summer hat keeps the heat off your head, keeping you cooler and more comfortable!
Miami Sky Blue Waistcoat, SUAVE OWL White T-shirt, Hurricane Fit Jeans, White Mallard Trainer
How To Pick Men’s Smart Casual Outfits
Picking the right men’s smart casual outfit comes down to blend. A smart casual outfit has aspects of both casual and formalwear, making for a combination that can be unique just to you. But, how do you find the right outfit to represent yourself?
Start off by considering what items you wear a lot in your wardrobe during the summer, or items that you like to wear or feel at your best wearing. Do you gravitate towards a certain style or colour? Do you wear a lot of T-shirts? Does wearing a suit jacket put that extra spot of confidence in your step? Figuring out what you like is a fantastic step in discovering your men’s smart casual summer style as it gives you elements to include. There’s no reason to not wear your favourite items in a men’s smart casual outfit!
SUAVE OWL Navy Shirt, Regular Fit Chino Taupe
After you have an idea of your favourites, consider how to balance them out into a smart casual look. For example, if you know you want to wear a SUAVE OWL formal shirt, consider casual elements, such as a pair of chinos, to wear it with. Try and keep it as an equal amount of formal and casual elements, perhaps with slightly more formal than casual, for an effective outfit.
Lastly, consider the weather! For men’s summer smart casual wear, opting for pieces that do well in the heat is imperative. There are ways to balance this, if you’re deadest on a tweed jacket, consider breathable cotton chinos as a pairing. The more summer friendly items you’re wearing – T-shirts, short-sleeve button ups, shorts, chinos, sandals – the more comfortable you’ll be! Not to mention, it can make for some distinctive style statements!
Men’s Summer Smart Casual Outfit Ideas
Now you know how and why smart casual summer outfits for men work well, you may want some inspiration for putting together your own summer smart casual men’s attire. Here are some SUAVE OWL recommendations…
A simple men’s summer smart casual outfit that will always work is the combination of a SUAVE OWL formal shirt, chinos, braces, and brogues. Add in a suit jacket for an extra formal touch! This outfit is primarily made of breathable cotton, making for a comfortable summer wear whilst remaining full coverage. Perfect for a day at work or for a night on the town, you’ll feel comfortable and look your best in this smart casual men’s attire.
Smart Casual Jenson Suit & Chino
Enjoy wearing a pair of suit trousers? There’s no reason not to in the summer too! Pair your suit trousers with a SUAVE OWL polo shirt, SUAVE OWL T-shirt, or short-sleeve button up shirt! With a pair of brogues or plain trainers and a good belt, you’ll have a solid men’s smart casual outfit showing off your favourite suit piece!
Lastly, for a slightly more casual approach to the smart casual summer dress code, a pair of chino shorts in a neutral colour paired with either a formal shirt or a short-sleeve button up shirt makes for an excellent smart casual base. From here, you could add a suit jacket if you wanted to. You could also wear formal shoes such as boat shoes for that final formal touch. It’s a bit more unusual but works really well for some gentlemen! Well worth considering for your smart casual wardrobe.
More Summer With SUAVE OWL
For more summer styling, check out our men’s summer essentials range: all the men’s summer fashion you need in one helpful spot! You can also always keep up to date with the SUAVE OWL range by visiting one of our shop locations where our friendly, expert team is happy to help!
For more summer style blogs for men, check out Men's Summer Style With SUAVE OWL! For all of our men's summer clothes, our collection Men's Summer Essentials is a must explore. Read Mastering The Art Of Semi Formal Attire For Men for more about smart casual men's dressing!
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