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Summer outfit colors for men: old money style

Summer is all about light colors and natural fabrics: they reflect the heat and look fresh all day. Old money style takes its cue from country clubs and heirloom clothes: navy, cream, British green and classics that never date.

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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 beige trousers

Short-sleeve shirt · whiteTrousers · beigeLoafers · navyWatch · beige

Sky blue knit polo with white trousers

Knit polo · sky blueTrousers · whiteLoafers · beigeBelt · navy

Beige shirt with navy trousers

Shirt · beigeTrousers · navyLoafers · navySunglasses · beige

White short-sleeve shirt with white trousers

Short-sleeve shirt · whiteTrousers · whiteLoafers · beigeHat · beige

Navy knit polo with beige trousers

Knit polo · navyTrousers · beigeLoafers · navyWatch · british green

British green shirt with navy trousers

Shirt · british greenTrousers · navyLoafers · whiteBelt · beige

Beige short-sleeve shirt with beige trousers

Short-sleeve shirt · beigeTrousers · beigeLoafers · navySunglasses · white

White knit polo with navy trousers

Knit polo · whiteTrousers · navyLoafers · whiteHat · sky blue

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

  • Sportswear with logos.
  • Very tight or ripped cuts.
  • Neon colors.

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Frequently asked questions

What colors should I wear in summer for a old money look?

The base is White, Beige and Navy; for an accent, Sky blue or British green. Pair two neutrals with a single accent per outfit.

What goes with Sky blue?

Sky blue looks best with White and Navy. Wear it in a single piece, for example the knit polo, 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.