Before we knew it, the mercury on the thermometer regularly crosses the thirty-degree mark. True, this year it came a little earlier than we expected, but that's just one more reason to dust off your summer wardrobe. However, if you're not properly prepared, the excitement of the beautiful weather can quickly be replaced by frustration from the stuffy city air. Gentlemen, let us whisper a secret to you on how to comfortably enjoy the summer heat, as far as outfits are concerned... that secret is linen!
Linen is still a scarecrow for many. However, we, at Alain Delon Magazine, are champions of stylish comfort, which is why we have made it our goal this summer to convince all doubters to give linen a chance. And there is no better place to start with linen than with shirts. Gentlemen, here are four tips that will show you that linen really is for everyone.
It's summer, so show yourself!
Okay, let's get the basics straight first. The fact that linen shrinks is not a disadvantage. On the contrary, it gives it a unique relaxed " look" that helps to create exactly that casual style known from Italian terraces.
Plus, in summer the world is open to all the colors of the rainbow. So why not try something more striking like, for example, ochre? Combined with white or, perhaps, turquoise, you're guaranteed to win.
Weekend adventurer
Why can't a shirt just be an accessory to an outfit? Something like a thin summer jacket. Is that stupid? Not at all with a linen shirt. Just throw it over a T-shirt on a vacation trip.
Thanks to its breathability, it can serve not only as a stylish accessory, but also as a protection for your hands from the harsh sun without making you unnecessarily warm. Kind of Indiana Jones style.
Who said dark colors are only for fall?
If you would like to take your linen fun to the next level, dark colors are perfect for that. You can create combinations with them that not everyone would dare to try. However, let bold colors like blood red take center stage and choose other pieces that are more classic. For example, dark blue jeans or a simple blue cotton jacket. Otherwise, it can end up looking a bit like a Balkan disco.
What if it gets a little colder after all?
If a summer storm comes and it suddenly gets cold, don't despair. A nice sweater thrown over a shirt won't hurt anything. However, if you're a perfectionist, a thin, densely woven sweater with larger stitches goes perfectly with linen. So vintage , as if it were an original from grandma.
Enjoy your summer in linen, gentlemen!
