Four men's fashion staples for spring/summer 2016

Do you see it? That tiny little light at the end of the long, dark, depressing tunnel that is winter is getting closer and closer. Spring is approaching, but what exactly does that mean when it comes to your wardrobe? Well, first of all, make sure you have a nice space in your closet for that bulky overcoat for the next eight months. Now that we’ve solved that problem, here are four styles we're likely to see for spring and summer 2016.



1. Embrace the floral designs

Floral for men? You better believe it! Floral patterns, both subtle and bold, will add a light, airy quality to your wardrobe this spring/summer. Pair with jeans or shorts for a casual weekend barbecue, or formalize the floral under a blazer or solid cashmere sweater for the office.

2. Designer and fitted shirts

Fitted designer shirts should be the mainstay of your wardrobe no matter what the season, but in spring and summer they are often the appetizer, the main course, and dessert all rolled into one. Texture and material preferences vary between guys, but you can’t go wrong with double collars and lavish cuffs to really make the designer shirt your own.

3. Are you here for the yacht club?

Marine style is in and the classic navy blazer is a key part of your spring and summer collection. Pair with jeans, a white V-neck, and boat shoes for a casual, classy look for almost any occasion. Is your destination a little bit more formal? Keep the blazer and change out the V-neck and boat shoes for a designer shirt and chukka boots. The blazer is a classic and is still your most stylish friend.

4. More than the casual Friday go-to

Polo shirts have been the lazy man’s idea of casual Friday for decades. The drab, baggy, tucked in polo shirt is a thing of the past; sleek, tailored models are what you want to be wearing this spring and summer. Fabrics, patterns, and colors abound, and the polo shirt can work for you on the golf course, in the office, on a date, or at the bar.

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New Year, New Wardrobe: Easy Ways Revive Your Style

With the arrival of a New Year comes new opportunities to revive your style and express your unique sense of fashion. Many men want to pursue a more stylish wardrobe, but aren't sure how to go about doing it. Here are a few easy ways to reinvent your wardrobe without spending a small fortune.

Mix and Match

Women have mastered the art of mixing and matching different pieces together to create unique looks. You don't need to be a fashion expert to do this correctly. An easy way for guys to switch up their look is to incorporate different fabrics, textures, and colors within their outfits. Make sure that the pieces you have selected for your outfit complement each other.

Spruce Up Your Outfit

Many guys know the value that designer shirts provide. They can make you feel more sleek and structured, and add a high end touch to any sense of fashion. Instead of saving your designer shirts for dressy occasions, make them more casual by pairing them with jeans. This is a great way to get the most out of your fashion shirts, and look good doing so.

Add A Pop of Color

Many guys avoid adding new colors to their wardrobe. It's only natural to stick with what you are comfortable with. This New Year, consider challenging yourself to incorporate more colors. You don't need to dress head to toe in bright hues though. Keep it simple by adding a single pop of color to your outfit. You can do this by choosing trendy, Italian shirts that incorporate bold colors, or adding a splash of color to your outfit with funky, dyed tweed pants. Once you choose a bold piece of clothing to wear for the day, keep the rest of your clothing low key by selecting neutral tones.

Try More Accessories

Accessories can instantly spruce up any outfit. Hats, sunglasses, belts, and jewelry are all easy ways to accessorize. This New Year, consider putting accessorizing more with items that accent the colors and style of your outfits.

Instead of wearing the same old pieces that you normally reach for, revive your style with a little help from these tips. You'll look better than ever, and will love your new fashion sense. Personalize these suggestions to fit your style, and always use high quality clothing to look your best.

Fifty Shades Of Fashion Shirt

After many rumors, much deliberation by gossip columns and the speculation of millions around the world, the actors that will star in the forthcoming 'Fifty Shades of Gray' movie have been announced. Now this news may mean nothing to you, but if you have a special partner in your life who loves the books, you might want to start turning on a little Christian Gray charm yourself. Our fashion shirts have everything you need to replicate the cool, sophisticated and charismatic look of the Fifty Shades leading man including alluring luxury shirts in finely tailored fabrics and unique clothing that will ensure your partner's eyes are on you and only you.

The appeal of Christian Gray is in his looks certainly, but also in the clothes he wears and the way he wears them. Of course, throughout the book he's not wearing very much at all, but we won't go into that here! What we're going to focus on is wearing clothes with confidence especially when they are high quality and cut to perfection. A cheap shirt just looks like, well, a cheap shirt. You won't be fooling anybody. At fashion-shirts.com, we pride ourselves on offering some of the best fashion shirts in the world at an affordable price and we guarantee you will look and feel your best wearing them.

When Christian Gray isn't striking deals or performing tricks in the bedroom he is often flying his helicopter or driving very fast in his array of Italian sports cars. Such a varied and exciting lifestyle calls for a versatile wardrobe. Whilst you might not be able to match his lifestyle exactly, you can certainly take your look from business to leisure easily with our striking range of designer shirts. A simple loosening of the tie and the rolling up of sleeves shows you're ready to party and let loose especially if you wear one of our double collar shirts with contrasting lining. Our dress shirts are also perfect for those evenings when you need to comply with an exclusive dress code.

Sharp tailored shirts in a wide range of colors and styles are the order of the day at fashion-shirts.com. Whilst we can't promise we'll make you a multimillionaire with your own helipad and instant sex appeal we can promise you'll love our shirts and the confidence they bring to your world whether you're in the boardroom or at the pool table.

Style Icon: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

In 2012, Esquire Magazine named actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt as their Best Dressed Man and it’s easy to understand why. Not only is Gordon-Levitt hot property in Hollywood, thanks to roles in Looper, Inception and The Dark Knight Rises, he also manages to look stylish in real life.

But what can we really learn from Gordon-Levitt’s style?

1. There is never a wrong time to wear an Italian Shirt. Unlike a lot of young male actors, Gordon-Levitt is very rarely snapped by the media wearing anything other than designer shirts, accompanied by fitted pants and jackets. His sophisticated taste for a luxury shirt is quite unique clothing for someone his age, but it’s a look that he wears on both the red carpet and out on the street.

2. Make sure it fits. Gordon-Levitt’s suits are always a perfect fit. Too tight would show off a little more than the imagination could handle, whilst too baggy would make him look fat, which - of course - he isn’t.

3. Never to be afraid to experiment. Fashion shirts are becoming brighter, so take a leaf out of Gordon-Levitt’s style guide and dare to try it. If you’re feeling really brave, Gordon-Levitt is a huge fan of shaking up his outfit with plaid jackets and a variety of other patterns, fabrics and colors.

Try layering up a dress shirt with both a waistcoat and a jacket. It might seem old-fashioned, but this is a classic look that cannot go wrong. Perfect for weddings and red carpets.

4. Taking care of your outfit. Turning up in your best European clothing is all great, unless your shirt needs ironing and a thread has pulled on your pants leg. It doesn’t take long to check your outfit out and to iron out any problem areas. You’ll be glad you took those five minutes to do it.

5. Standing Tall. The secret to pulling off any outfit, whether you’re wearing your best suit or simple summer shirts, is to wear them with confidence. The way to do this is by standing up straight. It sounds simple, but even if you’re not feeling comfortable, it’s the easiest way to blag it.

6. Investing in the Best. Okay, so we probably can’t afford Gordon-Levitt’s budget, but before you head out and buy even the smallest part of your suit like the double collar shirt, make sure that you are willing to invest in buying the best that you can afford to pay.

I'll give you the shirt off my back ... just so I can buy a new one

It started when I was young, I'd be fastidiously ironing my school shirt before school - desperate to get out every crease. I've been addicted to shirts for as long as I can remember. Not just any shirts though, I have my favorites.

Designer shirts

Characterized by their label and the aspects of their brand. The creme de la creme, perfection riding on my shoulders - designer shirts are my all time favorite. The quality is second to none; you see it when the shirt last two and three times as long as regular branded shirts and you feel it when the seams hold strong with every pull.

Apart from the workmanship, their fashionable cuts are always ideal and who doesn't like turning heads in the street.

European shirts

As mentioned above, I am a fan of tailored slim fit shirts. The Europeans were the ones who made this cut famous. So much so, it is also referred to as a 'European cut'. Not only are their cuts supreme, so to are the elegant fabrics they choose.

Dress shirts

Previously limited to formal occasions in the company of suits and ties, these have become the bread and butter of my wardrobe. I have a dress shirt for nearly every occasion.

A crisp white shirt with slacks for a classic look in the office and a patterned dress shirts partnered with chino's, embracing casual Fridays. These shirts are generally worn tucked in, but come the weekend I'm teaming them with jeans and even shorts during the summer for a very relaxed, yet chic look.

Alternative shirts

No one likes to blend into the crowd do they? Neither do I.

I'm always on the lookout for the next style trend in shirts. Whether it be contrasting sleeves or pockets, extreme tailoring, distressed fabrics, heightened collars or the now mainstream double collared shirts (see below) ... I'll try anything once.

Contrasting fabrics has been a popular trend in matching shirts and ties of late and the trend is seemingly continuing into shirt fabric choices. Whilst not infiltrating the dress shirt market just yet, casual shirts are readily available with contrasting materials being used for various parts of the shirt.

Double collar shirts

As mentioned above, I am always looking for a unique style, the double collar is my latest fetish. As the name suggests this is a shirt with two collars, or at least the appearance of two collars. The collars are typically contrasting in color and or pattern and give any shirt a unique twist on a classic dress shirt.

Long gone are the days when a shirt is just a shirt - They're an art form.

How To add color to your "play it safe" wardrobe

Do you find that you wear mostly monochrome or brown clothing? You are not alone. Many men tend to play it safe with these colors, but it really isn't difficult to add a touch of color to your wardrobe. It doesn't mean that you have to step out looking like an extra from 'Joseph And His Technicolor Dream Coat' either! There are many ways you can add a subtle splash of color or as much color as you dare!

At menfashion.com, you may have already noticed our love affair with color. Our Italian shirts collection is especially vibrant and these versatile and stylish shirts can really add something special to an outfit. When you want to stand out and create a great impression, a pop of color can work wonders. A lime green or salmon shirt or a plain shirt with colorful floral lining is a great way to give your outfit unique appeal.

To get some ideas on what will work, take a look at the monochrome items you have in your wardrobe already. For example, if you own a number of pairs of black pants or jeans, you are in luck! Black goes so well with most colors but especially with bright colors like red, purple, electric blue, orange and yellow. If you've got a special night out coming up, why not shock your friends by wearing something really bright and eye catching?

But if standing out from the crowd isn't really your thing, there are some great ways to add color to your clothes without being too conspicuous. Plaid shirts for instance are a great way to dress up jeans and have that perfect smart casual look that is always popular. We have a large range of plaid shirts that will become a staple in your wardrobe for many years to come.

Color in men's fashion isn't as fickle as it is in women's fashion. Color trends in women's fashion come and go, but in men's fashion they remain constant making it so easy for you to choose the color that suits you without worrying that it is yesterday's news. At fashion-shirts.com we have a huge selection of summer shirts, European shirts and designer shirts that make introducing color to your wardrobe a cinch. why not browse our extensive collection today? We make ordering fashion shirts easy, affordable and convenient.