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Get ready for warmer weather with these 5 men’s summer style essentials
Summer 2026. It is very close.
Short weeks, long days. The season of warm weather is almost upon us. Can you hear it?
At SG HQ, we are heremorand ready to help you embrace the summer vibes.
And now is the perfect time to add a few men’s summer style essentials to your shopping list.
The fashion industry’s seasonal cycles are getting weirder and weirder, but it’s still true that if you don’t start shopping now, you’ll miss out on the best summer trends.
Before you know it, stores will be stocking up on fall boots and sweaters, and you’ll be missing out on the best pieces to wear.right now.
Below, check out 5 men’s summer style essentials for 2026:
Summer Style Is #1 Essential
Wear-everywhere hybrid shorts
SG says:If ever there was a time to depend on athletics, this is it. This new range of integrated shorts can take you from the gym to the pool, well.all overthe rest.
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Wear yours with a Dri-fit shirt to get in a few mornings, sure. But also? Wear them with a button-front sports shirt if WFH. Wear them on a hot girl’s outing, or at a barbecue.
Basically, treat all-day shorts like a pair of khaki chino shorts.
They wear t-shirts, oxford buttons, and long-sleeved shirts. They’re all fair (fashion) game.
Buy mixed shorts
Summer Style Matters
#2 Stylish sandals
SG says:Note that “sandals” is not an umbrella term that includes flip flops.
Love the pool slide, hate the thong (ugh, that word even) and sandals.
And yes, we love the man in Birkenstocks. Anyway. Check back next year and maybe we’ll be saying something different, but for now? As long as your nails are strong, you’re good to go.
The breezy style makes a casual alternative to a boat shoe or sneaker and comes in many colors and styles. Perfect for wearing anywhere near water.
Poolside snacks are optional, but encouraged.
Buy sandals
Summer Style Essential #3
The Camp Shirt Is Back
SG says:Here at SG HQ, we’ve always been wary of embracing a trend. Are we going to encourage you to buy something just so it’s “out” at the end of the year?
But if camp shirts ever really went away, they’re back in style this summer.
Get yourself one in a fun print or pattern, or embrace zen in a solid neutral.
Related:6 sneakers to wear this summer
Wear yours with shorts and canvas sneakers or cuffed pants and flip-up boat shoes.
shop Camp Shirts
Summer Style Essential #4
Drawstring Bottoms
SG says:In addition to the sporty, all-over shorts above, now’s the time to use comfortable yet stylish pull-on shorts and pants in (slightly) formal materials like twill and chambray.
RELATED: Short summer outfit ideas
Yes, you’ll probably spend most of the summer in swimming trunks, but there will still be times when *real* clothes are in order!
Shop for drawstring bottoms
Summer Style Essential #5
A cropped t-shirt designed for men
SG says:If you’ve been holding off on trying a short t-shirt, now’s your time.
Don’t worry, this is not a stomach. The slightly cropped hem of this trendy style adds just the modern touch to a timeless basic.