Menswear Wednesday: The Short List

It’s getting to that time of year. The sun is getting warmer, you can almost hear the sound of bottles being cracked open and the smell of sausages sizzling is in the air. When it’s time to ditch the work wear and to enjoy the sun you want to make sure that you’re doing so in style. Wearing shorts is not an excuse to take short cuts with your wardrobe.

I’ve compiled a short list of 5 ways to put a spring in your step this year and to make sure you don’t come up short when it comes to shorts. From budget to bold there is a style here to suit everyone.

ASOS Chino Shorts in Longer Length

The ASOS brand is the perfect starting point for shorts on a budget. With tons of styles you really can’t go wrong. Just caught the weather forecast and tomorrow looks like a heat wave? With ASOS Premier you can also get free next day delivery for a year. Perfect! The lightweight chino material will balance out the darker colour choice making this a cool choice this summer.

ASOS Denim Shorts in Mid Length

Not ready to ditch the jeans just yet? Go for a light blue pair of denim shorts giving off a relaxed, summer vibe. These shorts will look awesome paired will a plain white crew neck tee and a nice pair of vans.

Converse Patch Sweat Shorts

If you’re the kind of guy that cares about his appearance whilst at the gym then these Converse shorts are for you. As well as being the perfect gym shorts in cotton sweat material these shorts will also look perfect teamed with a pair of fresh Havaianas for a laid back afternoon in the garden. 

Son of Wild Akeem Shorts in Tribal Print

If you’re the sort of guy that likes to make a statement and is dreaming of hotter climates then these Son of Wild shorts inspired by Middle Eastern patterns are just the ticket.

Polo Ralph Lauren Embroided Bird Shorts

If you’re a label lover and like classic brands with modern twists you really can’t beat Ralph Lauren. These outstanding bird print shorts in a soft pink really give off a confident vibe and will have the ladies cooing over you this summer.

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Menswear Wednesday: 3 Takes On the Perfect Spring Jacket

 Spring is finally upon us. People are once again enjoying a drink or two outside, the trees are starting to fill out, the clocks have gone back and the thoughts of where we are off to on our summer holidays are becoming more and more important as each day passes.

With all of these exciting things in mind you’d maybe expect to be forgiven for making the odd wardrobe mishap at this time of year. Well, I’m sorry guys but no can do. In this spring to summer transition and the ever present ‘April showers’ raining down on us it’s more important than ever to ensure we are prepared for all the weather has to throw at us.

A key component of your outfits throughout spring should be a light jacket that can be thrown on and taken off as needed. I know the sun is shining but don’t be fooled, it’s still pretty cold outside and getting caught out in a five minute shower and spending an hour or two drying off is never cool but these three jackets definitely are.

1. For my first pick I went with this uber cool Rains Long Jacket in green. The colour and cut provide a nod towards the traditional Mod parka with the benefit of being lightweight and water resistant. It is an item that is fairly versatile and can be worn casually during the day but wouldn’t look a miss teamed with some smarter jeans and a nice pair of brogues in the evening.

2. This gorgeous Mac by New Look is a snip at £49.99 and is the perfect investment for the style savvy gent looking to add a traditional edge to his outfits. It is extremely wearable in the fresh stone colour and thrown on with a pair of light blue jeans and a fresh pair of white vans, you’ll definitely be looking cool and dry.

3. If the recent street style bug has caught you then I have a feeling I may have just found the perfect spring jacket. This Nike Heritage Windrunner is a classic amongst street wear items and the light blue tones paired with the vivid yellow Nike logo make this jacket pop. Teamed with a pair of Nike Air Max and a pin rolled denim jean and you’ve got the perfect 90s inspired street style going on.

 

So there we have it. Three very different takes on the perfect spring jacket. Hopefully this article has inspired you to have a think about your wardrobe throughout the transitions and not just the seasons. I would love to hear about how you guys handle this hot and cold weather over on Twitter @lukesvarc.

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