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Summer outfit colors for men: beach style

Summer is all about light colors and natural fabrics: they reflect the heat and look fresh all day. 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

Short-sleeve shirt · whiteTrousers · sandSandals · turquoiseHat · sand

Coral t-shirt with white shorts

T-shirt · coralShorts · whiteSneakers · sandSunglasses · turquoise

Sand tank top with turquoise trousers

Tank top · sandTrousers · turquoiseSandals · turquoiseHat · sand

White short-sleeve shirt with white shorts

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

Turquoise t-shirt with sand trousers

T-shirt · turquoiseTrousers · sandSandals · turquoiseHat · cobalt

Cobalt tank top with turquoise shorts

Tank top · cobaltShorts · turquoiseSneakers · whiteSunglasses · sand

Sand short-sleeve shirt with sand trousers

Short-sleeve shirt · sandTrousers · sandSandals · turquoiseHat · white

White t-shirt with turquoise shorts

T-shirt · whiteShorts · turquoiseSneakers · whiteSunglasses · coral

Key fabrics and pieces

  • Linen: breathes and wrinkles with style.
  • Light cotton: for shirts and tees.
  • Silk or viscose: for warm nights.

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 summer for a beach look?

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

What goes with Coral?

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

Which fabrics work in summer?

Linen, breathes and wrinkles with style; Light cotton, for shirts and tees; Silk or viscose, for warm nights.