Ah, men. We love them. And we know you’ll love your man no matter how he dresses, but wouldn’t it be nice if he showed a little interest in fashion? Little bit?? Luckily for you, Milan’s fashion week had an awesome showing of menswear for summer, replete with masculine looks you’ll both love.
The general feel of the designer’s collections was tailored and travel-esque. From safari jackets at Versace and earth tones at Salvatore Ferragamo to the red accents at the never-afraid-of-color Bottega Veneta, the key to success is a classic look with some fun punches of eclecticism thrown in there. Don’t let him shy away from embroidery on his denim, whether in a dark wash or in the ripped-to-shreds look that has kept up its popularity. On the other hand, a look that, understandably, can be avoided would be the surprisingly small and tight swim trunks shown at-where else?-Dolce and Gabbana and Versace. You can’t win ‘em all, eh, ladies?
For a crisp look, go for slim trousers that narrow toward the ankle, and keep them short enough to show off his classic yacht loafers or maybe even some high-top shoes. Up top, a fitted jacket with defined shoulders, or a skin-bearing vest (a’ la Cavalli) looks amazing in monochrome grey, white, or black. Pops of orange (no, not hunter fluorescent orange) keep the ensemble fun, and for a more casual look, Versace and Gucci are telling us light colors are definitely a go. V-neck, fitted tees in monochrome or even (gasp!) pastels work well over his favorite denim.
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Overall, this is a battle you should win. But it’s not like you weren’t expecting to anyway. Actually, it probably won’t even be a battle with these trends. Classic, simple looks that still allow him to be comfortable and not feel too flashy? Can’t go wrong there.
