Keep your eye out for the stylish new men’s fashion trends this summer on the streets of Vancouver. With sleeker, more fitted styles coming back for warmer weather, be sure to pickup the new style Chino or Jogger pants and throw on a long t shirt/tank, or a patterned button down. Men’s fashion is veering away from lose and baggy clothing and more slim fitting and longer styles have become popular.
Check out below to find out about the top 10 men’s fashion trends for the summer
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80s Prints
Get yourself a sweet 80s print t-shirt this summer! Break out the bright colours and throw on one to jazz up a plain outfit. Cartoon, bright patterns and graphic prints are the latest styles that you can match with a classic denim jacket, leather jacket or plain shorts.
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Rolled-up Short Sleeve Button Downs
Throw on a simple and classy button down shirt. Instead of leaving the dress shirt how it is, just roll up the sleeves for a more casual look! You can wear it out for a business occasion, or even a night out. The button down dresses up denim shorts as well as pants. You can even wear a plain white t –shirt underneath; leaving the button’s undone and left open for a chill look in the day.
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Slip On Shoes (Nike Roshes/Plimsolls)
These two styles of shoes are very fashionable, especially during the summer. The Nike’s are easy to slip on, very comfortable and help pull together an outfit. The Plimsolls are a sleek almost European look but are very funky and also come in many different patterns and materials.
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Jogger Pants
These pants are hot on the market and are also trending for women as well as men. The unisex look is sophisticated and slimming to the body. Jogger pants are great because the bottom is scrunched allowing you to mix and match with any style of shoe. They are the new “leggings” for men. Grab yourself a pair and throw on one of those 80’s print shirts.
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Bucket Hats
Throwback to the 90s! Get yourself a bucket hat. They are perfect for the hot weather in Vancouver this summer! Bucket Hats come in a variety of patterns and colours and jazz up any outfit.
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Rolled up Chino Pants/Shorts
This style of pants/shorts looks awesome with a button up or just a casual shirt and sneakers. Rolling up the bottom of the pants or shorts adds that extra bit of ‘uniqueness’ to the outfit. The mid length shorts are coming back and the rolled up shorter look Chino pants are simple and look fresh.
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Longline T-shirts
This style has become very popular among teens and young adults. One rapper in particular, Kanye West has definitely been seen around repping this style. You can layer the long shirts or wear them individually. The loose and boxy shapes are out of style, and the slim and long styles are back in for the summer.
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Bomber Jackets
These jackets are perfect for when it gets a bit colder during the summer in Vancouver. They are lightweight, which is good for the warmer weather and you can also layer underneath them during the winter. This jacket is a staple piece that will never go out of style.
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Ripped Denim Jeans
Denim jeans are back and especially ones with rips in them! The rips add a vintage/grunge look to your outfit. You can even buy a pair of plain skinny jeans and rip them yourself! It is pretty easy and you can choose which areas look best on you to rip. This distressed style is awesome for the summer and if you are feeling extra edgy.
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Fedoras/Panama Hats
In addition to bucket hats, these are also a classy look for heading out at night or during the day. They add a bit of an accessory to an outfit and are very hip and sophisticated. Throw on one of these fedoras/panama hats to spice up your outfit, or even if you’re having a bad hair day.
Written by: Sarah Bernstein