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Summer outfit colors for men: minimalist style

Summer is all about light colors and natural fabrics: they reflect the heat and look fresh all day. Minimalism is built on a few pieces that all go together: white, black, gray and one soft seasonal shade.

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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 t-shirt with oatmeal trousers

T-shirt · whiteTrousers · oatmealSneakers · blackWatch · oatmeal

Pearl gray short-sleeve shirt with white trousers

Short-sleeve shirt · pearl grayTrousers · whiteLoafers · oatmealSunglasses · black

Oatmeal knit polo with black trousers

Knit polo · oatmealTrousers · blackSneakers · blackWatch · oatmeal

White t-shirt with white trousers

T-shirt · whiteTrousers · whiteLoafers · oatmealSunglasses · oatmeal

Black short-sleeve shirt with oatmeal trousers

Short-sleeve shirt · blackTrousers · oatmealSneakers · blackWatch · sage

Sage knit polo with black trousers

Knit polo · sageTrousers · blackLoafers · whiteSunglasses · oatmeal

Oatmeal t-shirt with oatmeal trousers

T-shirt · oatmealTrousers · oatmealSneakers · blackWatch · white

White short-sleeve shirt with black trousers

Short-sleeve shirt · whiteTrousers · blackLoafers · whiteSunglasses · pearl gray

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

  • Prints and many-color mixes.
  • Busy accessories.
  • Pieces with needless details.

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Frequently asked questions

What colors should I wear in summer for a minimalist look?

The base is White, Oatmeal and Black; for an accent, Pearl gray or Sage. Pair two neutrals with a single accent per outfit.

What goes with Pearl gray?

Pearl gray looks best with White and Black. Wear it in a single piece, for example the short-sleeve 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.