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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Wills and Huckberry Just Made the Perfect Short-Sleeve Shirt For Summer

Best short-sleeve shirts for summer.

Crowning the very best of the best when it comes to summer style essentials seems easy enough in theory — the basics, from T-shirts to the best stretch chino shorts and stylish loafers, are always there — but it’s the subtle details that elevate a selection from good to great, at least in the opinion of this Brooklyn style writer.

Luckily, my good friends at Huckberry have summer style picks aplenty to amp up your game, from the BBQ to the beach and back.

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So while you’ve got your tried-and-true cotton pique polo and your easygoing pocket tee, for instance, what about when you want something a touch more dashing — and yet just as breathable — without going overboard? A guy’s got preferences, and sometimes, the occasion just feels right to wear one of the best short-sleeve shirts for men.

In the case of today’s style entry, that’d be the newly minted Wills Short-Sleeve Isles Linen Shirt, blending breezy performance fabrication with the crisp look of a collared buttondown — and the lightweight build of a trusted short-sleeve shirt that can go just about anywhere.

At least in my experience, a lightweight linen shirt delivers the goods in terms of crisp polish and looks, with breathability front and center. Whether worn on its own or atop a tank top or a pocket tee — or else beneath a lightweight blazer in a style hack designed to keep you cool — there’s plenty to be done in terms of fashionable good looks as far as the Wills Short-Sleeve Isles Linen Shirt.

It comes in a wide range of fresh colors and striped pattern options, all the better to pair with tan stretch chinos, light grey linen drawstring trousers (based on the color selected, of course) or else trusted swim trunks as a refined beach layer designed to go from the sand to the beach bar without missing a beat.

And when it comes to this garment-washed linen shirt –practically a new style staple in your summer wardrobe — Huckberry perhaps said it best, noting that “we turn to linen when temperatures rise because it’s been the go-to fabric in hot climates—from Ancient Egypt to Austin, Texas—for centuries.”

And when the linen in question arrives in the form of a super-soft, reliable, versatile shirt like the Wills Short-Sleeve Isles Linen Shirt, I’d call that the style sweet spot, my friends. Shop accordingly and go forth with fashion and classic looks top of mind.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Linen Buttondown Shirt Lends Polish and Comfort to Your Summer #OOTD

Striking the right balance between style and comfort in the heat is the name of the game on this Brooklyn style blog this season, and that likely holds true in your neck of the woods, as well. It’s a tricky challenge at the best of times, but some of the best online menswear brands can help you get there in style — from beach vacations to rooftop dinner, weddings, BBQs and a little bit of everything in between.

And if you’ve perused the blog in recent months, you’ll know we’re all about the refined essentials being delivered by Alabama-based Billy Reid, one of the country’s top menswear designers and the makers of summer-approved essentials like the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt.

A personal favorite and a seasonal twist on the best-selling Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt (itself an Oxford-like buttondown with plenty of versatility. The brand updates that style throughout the year in luxe fabrics, fits and colors, and this summer edition is just what the doctor ordered if you want to maintain a sense of polished, crisp and even refined style without going overboard — and without overheating, no less.

For the warmer months at hand, the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt gets all the proper details right, as only a designer like Billy Reid can. Garment-dyed lightweight linen gives it a breezy, soft handfeel, nicely complemented by a standard fit that should allow for proper air flow in the heat.

The Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt keeps all the right details that make the four-season Tuscumbia Shirt such a winner, including a buttondown collar, genuine Mother of Pearl buttons and small touches like Billy Reid’s signature heirloom ribbon detailing at the bottom hem.

It doesn’t hurt that the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt comes in a range of fresh, vibrant colors, all the better to lend some pleasant, tasteful flair to your summer wardrobe. It should also prove handy alongside everything from chino shorts and white canvas sneakers to linen trousers and leather loafers.

Comfort, easygoing style and a crisp look are all standards to be counted on this summer with one of the best shirts for men, and the refined linen option from Billy Reid fits the bill handsomely for the warmer months ahead.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bonobos Linen Shirt is Your Perfect Everyday Summer Buttondown Shirt

It’s something we’ve talked often about here on this men’s style blog when it comes to how to dress for summer for guys: Staying cool in the heat while putting your best foot forward can be a tall order at the best of times. Take it from a guy who tends to run hot, but just know that there are men’s style essentials out there that meet the moment in rather breezy fashion, particularly when it comes to a brand like Bonobos.

The New York City everyday fashion brand changed the game for guys, as we’ve discussed over the years, as far as better-fitting men’s pants are concerned. That’s not all the brand can do, in my experience, as the company has expanded over the years into fine Italian tailoring, buttery-soft tees, expertly crafted knitwear and of course, the Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt as seen above.

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Again, men’s shirting isn’t the only thing the brand does well, nor is it only about its lineup of pants, but there’s truly an air of the approachable and the everyday when it comes to Bonobos — the brand is subtly stylish and ready for the season at hand, especially an ultra-breezy linen shirt that presents one of the best ways for guys to look stylish in the heat.

Best linen shirts for men.

The Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt boasts subtle texture, 100 percent linen construction — about as light as it gets in the world of men’s shirts — and a flattering fit you can customize to your liking. Yes, that’s right: While it doesn’t come in traditional dress shirt measurements (which measure the circumference of your neck and the length of your arm), the handsome Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt does in fact come in sizes ranging from XS to XXL, plus Slim and Standard options — and three shirt lengths, to boot.

Is this linen shirt the perfect lightweight shirt to wear when you want to look sharp without the heat or the stuffy nature of a traditional dress shirt? In my experience, I’d say yes, my friends. The Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt is available in two core colors (a crisp White and a versatile Light Blue), but 12 limited-edition colors and patterns give this fashionable men’s linen shirt a nice touch of variety for summer style.

That sense of variety holds especially true when paired with off-white trousers, beige chinos or even olive chino shorts (depending on the style and color of shirting you select, of course). No matter what color or pattern or fit you select, this breezy linen shirt should prove cooling, stylish and ultra-versatile — embrace the high heat of summer with one of the best lightweight shirts for men, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt from Huckberry Is Made for Breezy Spring & Summer Days

Best linen shirt for men for spring and summer.

There are certain fabrics that make certain men’s style essentials indispensable as the thermostat climbs, like linen. Its breezy open weave keeps you cool from sunrise to sunset, whether in suiting, trousers or in the stylish linen shirt shown at the top of the page.

And yet, here’s the thing with linen, at least in my experience: The fabric wrinkles easily, which some might appreciate for its easygoing, devil-may-care sense of style. And yet, if you want one of the best linen shirts, but one with a true wrinkle-free approach, well, consider yourself in luck.

The good folks at Huckberry, and Huckberry in-house brand Wills, have come up with the perfect solution — a wrinkle-free linen shirt meant to upgrade all your spring and summer style pursuits, no extra ironing required.

The Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt (available in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve versions) stands apart as one of the best shirts for men, and the difference is in the details. It’s made from a classic, breathable linen blend that looks great, retains its shape and again, resists wrinkles.

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Along with that, it retains the timeless details of your favorite Oxford shirt, including a face-framing buttondown collar and a chest pocket — the Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt is at once casual and yet polished, the sort of shirt you can wear with your favorite blazer and stretch chinos as readily as you can rock it untucked with expertly faded light wash jeans.

The Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt — again, in either short-sleeve or long-sleeve designs — also keeps things simple and versatile in terms of style. Take your pick from options like Marled Blue or a Natural colorway, each of which should wear nicely with spring and summer style moves like olive or tan chinos, dark blue jeans, navy seersucker trousers or your go-to summer shorts.

Best of all? The fact that the Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt should live up to its name, keeping things crisp, casually cool and effortlessly stylish. In my experience, that’s what your spring and summer style #OOTD needs.