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SpringMenBeach

Spring outfit colors for men: beach style

Spring calls for fresh colors and light layers: light shades that reflect the light, plus one or two soft accents. At the beach, whites, sand and sea blues rule, with one bright accent and fabrics that dry fast.

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The palette

Five colors that go together in any order. Tap one to copy its code.

8 outfits to copy

Each look uses two neutrals and one accent color at most.

White short-sleeve shirt with sand trousers

Jacket · denimShort-sleeve shirt · whiteTrousers · sandSandals · denimHat · sand

Aqua t-shirt with white shorts

T-shirt · aquaShorts · whiteSneakers · sandSunglasses · denim

Sand tank top with denim trousers

Jacket · whiteTank top · sandTrousers · denimSandals · denimHat · sand

White short-sleeve shirt with white shorts

Short-sleeve shirt · whiteShorts · whiteSneakers · sandSunglasses · sand

Denim t-shirt with sand trousers

Jacket · sandT-shirt · denimTrousers · sandSandals · denimHat · coral

Coral tank top with denim shorts

Tank top · coralShorts · denimSneakers · whiteSunglasses · sand

Sand short-sleeve shirt with sand trousers

Jacket · denimShort-sleeve shirt · sandTrousers · sandSandals · denimHat · white

White t-shirt with denim shorts

T-shirt · whiteShorts · denimSneakers · whiteSunglasses · aqua

Key fabrics and pieces

  • Cotton: fresh and easy to pair.
  • Fine knit: for cool mornings.
  • Gabardine: for the light jacket.

What to avoid

  • Heavy, thick fabrics.
  • All black under the sun.
  • Closed dress shoes.

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Frequently asked questions

What colors should I wear in spring for a beach look?

The base is White, Sand and Denim; for an accent, Aqua or Coral. Pair two neutrals with a single accent per outfit.

What goes with Aqua?

Aqua looks best with White and Denim. Wear it in a single piece, for example the t-shirt, and keep the rest neutral.

Which fabrics work in spring?

Cotton, fresh and easy to pair; Fine knit, for cool mornings; Gabardine, for the light jacket.