SUMMER 2016 T-SHIRT GUIDE STYLE ADVICE FOR MEN | LUKE KELEHER |

Whether you're spending your summer in the city, at a string of festivals or shuttling from beach to bar, no man's seasonal wardrobe is complete without a powerful T-shirt collection at its core. Here we break down the freshest tee fits for summer and the newest ways to wear them. Take a look…

Standard

The standard fit remains a casualwear staple, but has been updated for SS16 with the addition of military-inspired strapping and stepped hems — details that have filtered through to the mainstream from runway collections by the likes of designers Craig Green and Neil Barrett. 

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In terms of fit, it's a style that's cut close to the body and offers a clean, simple silhouette. This season, rough yours up with distressed denim and high tops for a retro boost. Alternatively, keep things neat and style up your tee with a lightweight coach jacket, a crisp pair of pants and some fresh white sneaks.  

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Oversized

If you're as caught up in the unstoppable athleisure and luxury streetwear trends as we are, then your wardrobe is probably full of oversized T-shirtsalready. This season, our favorite big and boxy fits are looking more appealing than ever and have undergone some heavy shredding, with fresh styles featuring more rips and tears than even the average Kanye outfit. 

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Go tonal and layer yours over a longline T-shirt in a complementing shade. If you're partial to prints, you'll be pleased to know this is a fit that works well in camo too. Be at ease this summer and wear yours with long, wide-fit shorts finished off with ultra-clean socks and low-top sneakers.

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Muscle

What's the point in pumping iron if you're going to hide the results? As the name suggest, the muscle fit T-shirt sits next to the skin and, in one of this season's cooling neutral tones, offers perfect barely there coverage with washed-out denim shorts. 

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For a lightweight look that suits summer in the city, nail the layers and slot a longline T-shirt underneath a long-sleeve muscle-fit tee.  Try wearing yours like this, with distressed jeans in tan for contrast. 

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Longline

The longline T-shirt has been elevated from '90s throwback to contemporary streetwear essential, and this season we're enhancing it further with fresh new details. With raw hems, super-high slits at the sides and more military-inspired strapping, this wardrobe hero is making the most of its moment in the sun. 

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Drop that hemline like it's hot and wear it with a pair of dusty-pink jersey shorts to achieve untold levels of style and comfort. For a smarter take on longline, layer over a silk patterned bomber, and nail it with a pair of skinny jeans and classic high tops.

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Long-sleeved

The oft-overlooked long-sleeved T-shirt can form the cornerstone of any man's summer wardrobe. It's lightweight enough to cope with the sun, but offers more coverage than its short-sleeved brethren. By now you're probably up to speed with our favoredseasonal palette of earthy neutral tones, so naturally we've gone for one in dusty pink and an oversized fit. 

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We've paired ours with some torn denim and white low tops. But if you're looking for something with a warmer feel, throw on a pair of chinos and opt for a deep khaki shade.

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Sleeveless

There's so much more to sleeveless T-shirts than the hordes of tank-toting bros on vacation would have you believe. When done properly, sleeveless styles prove themselves cool, versatile and an essential part of your vacation packing. Go simple and select for one in plain black. 

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Wear yours with vintage-inspired sneakers for a throwback feel. If you're fully on board with the "sun's out, guns out" vibe, then go double-sleeveless by layering up an army-inspired vest and a tonal pair of rip-and-repair jeans to dive headfirst into summer.

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