J.Crew has you covered for the summer with a handy style guide for men that highlights the essential rules for dressing up for the season. This latest edit reveals eight surefire ways to put together a stylish summer attire that’s appropriate for the season and every occasion. It covers everything from wearing conversation starters to picking the right shoes and sprucing up your everyday look.
Browse through the images below for a look at the newest style edit called “Your Summer Party Playbook,” and shop for the featured items from J.Crew:
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#1: Match prints with solid colors.
Wallace & Barnes Cotton Cable Sweater, $98
This cable-knit sweater is crafted in chunky cotton, and it features long sleeves, ribbed trims, and a chest pocket.
9” Stanton Short in Large Frond, $69.50
These tropical-inspired shorts are made with frond-print cotton and has a zip fly.
Island Slipper PT202 Flip-flops, $89.95
These handmade flip-flops feature full-grain leather uppers, thick rubber soles, a checkered tread pattern, pebbled leather straps, contoured heel cups, and arch support.
Jack Sunglasses, $98
These sunglasses feature a classic aviator style, custom-colored metals, and 100% UV protection.
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#2: Wear an icebreaker.
Short-sleeve Shirt in Sailboat Print, $59.50
This shirt has short sleeves, a button-down collar, and a sailboat print.
770 Jean in Rinsed White, $125
These white denim jeans have a zip fly and a traditional five-pocket styling.
Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers, $75
These tennis shoes feature full-grain leather, man-made lining, rubber soles, and Adidas’s signature perforations.
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#3: Switch up the scale of your stripes.
Ludlow Suit Jacket in Japanese Seersucker, $298
Crafted in seersucker fabric and Japanese cotton, this suit jacket has textured stripes, a two-button closure, a double vent, nonfunctional buttons on the cuffs, and pickstitching along the collar, lapel, and pockets.
Saint James Unisex Meridien II Nautical T-shirt, $95
This cotton shirt has long sleeves and a striped design.
Wallace & Barnes Straight Selvedge Jean in Brighton Wash, $239.99
Made with selvedge denim, these jeans has a button fly and a traditional five-pocket style.
Vans for J.Crew Suede Slip-on Sneakers in Embossed Checkerboard, $70
These shoes have suede uppers, rubber soles, canvas lining, and an embossed checkerboard pattern.
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#4: Wear shorts with your jacket.
Ludlow Dinner Jacket in Italian Cotton, $328
Crafted in Italian cotton, this dinner jacket has peak lapels, a double vent on the back, a two-button closure, nonfunctional buttons on the cuffs, and pickstitching along the collar, lapel, and pockets.
Ludlow Shirt in Délavé Irish Linen, $88
Crafted in Irish linen, this shirt has a spread collar, long sleeves, and a front button placket.
9” Stanton Short in Floral, $69.50
These shorts have a zip fly and a vintage-inspired floral print.
Soludos for J.Crew Espadrilles in Stripe, $48
These shoes have cotton uppers, rubber soles, and a chambray lining.
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#5: Swap your dress shoes.
Ludlow Double-Breasted Suit Jacket in Italian Chino, $298
Made with Italian cotton chino fabric, this double-breasted suit jacket has a peak lapel, a six-button closure, a double vent, nonfunctional buttons on the cuffs, and pickstitching along the lapel.
Textured Cotton Pocket T-shirt in Blue Stripe, $39.50
This shirt has short sleeves, a chest pocket, a rib trim at the neck, and a classic nautical-striped pattern.
Ludlow Suit Pant in Italian Chino, $158
Crafted in Italian cotton chino fabric, these pants feature a partial Bemberg lining, a zip fly, on-seam pockets, and rear welt pockets.
Sam Sunglasses in Tokyo Tortoise, $118
These sunglasses have a classic round shape, an acetate frame with CR-39 lenses, and 100% UV protection.
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#6: Elevate your everyday look.
Ludlow Summerweight Cotton-Linen Blazer in Coastline Navy, $168
This blazer features a slim Ludlow silhouette, a two-button closure, nonfunctional buttons on the cuffs, a double vent, and pickstitching along the collar, lapel, and pockets.
Lacoste for J.Crew Polo Shirt, $98
This shirt has notched tennis tails, a retro logo, and an updated slim fit.
9” Stanton Short in Garment-Dyed Oxford Cloth, $69.50
These shorts feature a zip fly and a breathable vintage cotton oxford fabric.
These sneakers have leather uppers, rubber soles, and a fleece lining.
Irving Sunglasses, $118
These sunglasses have a rectangular shape, an acetate frame with CR-39 lenses, and 100% UV protection.
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#7: Balance tailored with relaxed.
Ludlow Shawl-Collar Tuxedo Jacket in Italian Wool, $525
Crafted in Italian wool, this tuxedo jacket features a signature slim Ludlow fit, a shawl collar, a one-button closure, a double vent, and Bemberg lining.
Slim Broken-In Pocket T-shirt, $24.50
This cotton jersey shirt has a rib trim at the neck, a chest pocket, and a broken-in appearance.
Wallace & Barnes Classic-Fit Military Chino in Italian Cotton, $158
Made with Italian cotton, these chinos feature a vintage military style, contrasting color of belt loops, a zip fly, off-seam pockets, and rear welt pockets.
These shoes have rubber soles, as well as canvas uppers and lining.
Your Summer Party Playbook by J.Crew
#8: Bring a band-collar shirt.
Band-Collar Shirt in Délavé Irish Linen, $79.50
Crafted in breathable délavé linen, this shirt has a throwback band collar and a chest pocket.
10.5 Stanton Short in Garment-Dyed Cotton, $64.50
Crafted in garment-dyed cotton, these shorts have a zip fly and a broken-in feel.
Wallace & Barnes Indigo Seedstitch Sweater, $118
Knit in heavy-gauge cotton yarn, this sweater has long sleeves and ribbed trims.
Sun-Sage Bucket Hat, $25
This nylon hat comes in a classic navy color and has UPF 50-rated sun protection.
Rainbow Leather Flip-flops, $51
These handmade flip-flops feature memory foam soles, military-spec leather straps, leather uppers and footbed, and a Nonskid Rainbow tread design on rubber soles.
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What do you think of the latest style edit from J.Crew? Which items have made it onto your wishlist?
