Fashion

Tuesday 30 June 2026

The coolest menswear for hot weather

Whatever your plans are this season – beach, barbecue or being out on a trail – we’ve got summer dressing sorted.

For mingling at the garden party

Polo, £35.99, Zara

Polo, £35.99, Zara

Cardigan, £69.95, Massimo Dutti

Cardigan, £69.95, Massimo Dutti

Sunglasses, £150, Jimmy Fairly

Sunglasses, £150, Jimmy Fairly

Trousers, £395, Studio Nicholson

Trousers, £395, Studio Nicholson

Linen shirt, £120, NN.07

Linen shirt, £120, NN.07

Double-pleat shorts, £210, P Johnson

Double-pleat shorts, £210, P Johnson

Slingback loafers, £200, GH Bass (John Lewis)

Slingback loafers, £200, GH Bass (John Lewis)

Tank top, £45, Cos

Tank top, £45, Cos

For posing by the pool

Palm print shirt, £120, Reiss

Palm print shirt, £120, Reiss

Silk trousers, £510, Bode (Mytheresa)

Silk trousers, £510, Bode (Mytheresa)

Sandals, £79.99, Mango

Sandals, £79.99, Mango

Palm-tree shorts, £90, OAS

Palm-tree shorts, £90, OAS

Knitted shirt, £45, M&S

Knitted shirt, £45, M&S

Necklace, £190, A Sinner in Pearls

Necklace, £190, A Sinner in Pearls

Naaz sunglasses, £125, Ace & Tate

Naaz sunglasses, £125, Ace & Tate

Swim shorts, £45, John Lewis

Swim shorts, £45, John Lewis

Flip-flops, £445, Auralee

Flip-flops, £445, Auralee

For hitting the trail

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Jacket, £200, Haglofs

Jacket, £200, Haglofs

Fleece vest, £180, Patagonia

Fleece vest, £180, Patagonia

Water-bottle holder, £37, Klattermusen (Arket)

Water-bottle holder, £37, Klattermusen (Arket)

Cargo shorts, £24.90, JW Anderson x Uniqlo

Cargo shorts, £24.90, JW Anderson x Uniqlo

Trainers, £180, Salomon

Trainers, £180, Salomon

Sunglasses, £168, Oakley (Cotswold Outdoor)

Sunglasses, £168, Oakley (Cotswold Outdoor)

Anorak, £160, Klattermusen (Arket)

Anorak, £160, Klattermusen (Arket)

Walking boots, £270, Grenson

Walking boots, £270, Grenson

Trail cap, £40, Butter Goods (End)

Trail cap, £40, Butter Goods (End)

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