Officine Generale Eren cotton-seersucker shirt, £185, Mr PorterAnd thirdly, think about the rest of your outfit. David Beckham has the right idea - wearing pale jeans - and the general rule whether you have stripped off your top half or not, is to keep things as simple as possible.
So many men veer towards cargo shorts - some sort of childhood Action Man aspirations clearly simmering in the psyche somewhere - but the issue is they’re bulky, cumbersome and a tad “field trip”.
Something more streamlined and classic is an easier option: tailored white shorts, or in a discreet print, at a push.Classic straw panama hat, £97.50, Oliver BrownThink about your accessories too, in particular your hat.
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