8 Best Menswear Trends of Summer 2024

If there were ever a time to turn out a major fit, it’s now. Summer is the season of stepping out under the sun, and for your sake and ours, make sure you’re looking damn good while doing it.

But if you, like me, suffer from heat-induced brain fog and claim to have “nothing to wear” despite owning a closet that’s nearly bursting at the seams, let me make it a bit easier for you. The most low-effort way to look modern, stylish, and cool: playing into a trend, of course. These summer trends are easy to replicate, and you probably already own several of the looks.

From short-shorts to denim shorts, breezy linens to bold sunglasses, these are the hottest trends for summer 2024.

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The Summer Fashion Trends We Love, at a Glance

• Sporty Style: Lacoste Terry Knit Paris Shorts, $66
• Jorts Revival: Wrangler Authentics Comfort Flex Waistband Shorts, $22
  
• Funky, Fresh Sunglasses: Celine Homme Rectangular-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, $460
  
• Slim and Sleek Sneakers: Adidas Samba OG Shoes, $100
  
• Textured Polos: Todd Snyder Open-Knit Montauk Polo, $328
  
• Everything Should Be Cropped: Lululemon Fast and Free 3″ Split Shorts, $78
  
• Shorts, But Make ’Em Pleated: Brunello Cucinelli Straight-Leg Pleated Shorts, $1,095
  
• Lots and Lots of Linen: J.Crew Classic-Fit Linen Trousers, $118

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Sporty Style

It’s been a very tennis-y year. First, there was Challengers, and now we’re deep into Wimbledon, and after that we’ve got the Olympics and the US Open—so don’t put your tennis whites away quite yet. Dressing for the court (or rather, courtside) is big this summer, as is incorporating sporty clothes into your day-to-day even if they aren’t tennis-related. Pull out your soccer jerseys even when the Euros are over, lace up some basketball sneakers, and indulge in elevated athletics.

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Jorts Revival

Maybe you love ’em, maybe you hate ’em, but one thing is for sure: Jorts are back, baby. You don’t have to find a pair quite as big and baggy as, say, Adam Sandler’s, but keeping one or two casual, relaxed styles in your rotation will add some cool-guy flair to your summer style.

Justin Bieber steps out in some very baggy jorts.

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Funky, Fresh Sunglasses

When wearing sunglasses every day of the week, don’t be afraid to add fun styles to your rotation. This summer, we’re loving pairs with tinted lenses, unique silhouettes, and serious oversizing or undersizing.

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Slim and Sleek Sneakers

Leave your chunky kicks at home this summer and opt for something simple and slim instead. They’ll keep you light on your feet in the summer heat and they look cool, too.

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Textured Polos

Polos are a staple in summer menswear, but let’s get a little playful with them for the season. Texture is everything, whether it’s some seersucker puckering, full-on transparent mesh, or even a lightweight crochet.

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Everything Cropped

The shorter, the better. Your boxy tee? Crop it! Your favorite shorts? Get ’em in an even shorter inseam (take cues from Paul Mescal for that)! It’s only a Hot Boy Summer if you’re willing to make it one.

Take a cue from Paul Mescal. Let those legs out.

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Shorts, But Make ’Em Pleated

Speaking of shorts, turns out they can be classy. You can get away with wearing shorts to a finer function as long as you select the right pair. This summer, pleated shorts are what it’s all about: a tiny detail that makes them that much more refined, classy, and elegant. Even if your inseam is only five inches.

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Lots and Lots of Linen

Linen is the obvious fabric choice for summer. Don’t be shy about it—let’s make linen everything. Suits! Tees! Button-downs! Jackets! We can’t get enough.