TREND ALERT
SUMMER SPECIAL

Written by Lara Myall, contributing fashion and beauty director

Lucky stripe

There’s a stripe-on-stripe catch this summer as fine lines meet jumbo stripes. The classic design has had a revamp and the way to wear them this season is together, mixing up Bretons and pinstripes with bands of block colour and print. Draw the line now!

Make a point of difference with a floral stripe combo. Check three trends in one with this pastel, floral, stripe tease. Play it safe with denim shorts or go for tone-on-tone striped shorts for a summery vibe.

eBay recommends:
SoulCal Mens Floral Stripe T Shirt

RRP: £15

You might never have envisaged yourself in peach and baby blue board shorts but we reckon you’ll change your mind. Use the beach as an experiment, you won’t regret it - if you know what we mean.

eBay recommends:
QUIKSILVER™ Men's Boardshorts

RRP: £45

Rainbow stripes aren’t for everyone but why not try them out on a backpack. This streamlined bag combines utilitarian spirit with good taste. We dare you to tackle an all-stripe look too, but we might be pushing you too far.

eBay recommends:
Herschel Supply Little America Backpack

RRP: £95

Anchor the trend with a chambray denim and cotton mix design. Smart enough for work or a date, wear with blue jeans, blazer and loafers to hit the sartorial deck every time.

eBay recommends:
Boohoo Mens Short Sleeve Nautical Print Denim Shirt

RRP: £22

Break away from the norm with a geometric line-up on the bomber. Clash up over a floral print shirt, tone it right back with grey skinny jeans and kick back with retro neon trainers.

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FLY53 MULTI WINANT DESIGNER JACKET

RRP: £73

Strong nautical influences return for summer with a focus on royal blue and red. Wear this thick pinstripe shirt with an all-red single breasted suit and plimsolls or a double breasted navy blazer, white strides and tasselled loafers.

eBay recommends:
Sand Mens Striped Shirt

RRP: £125

Big on Breton tops? Switch it up with a stronger stripe and pair with navy floral city shorts and sliders for an urban/Riviera feel.

eBay recommends:
Boohoo Side Zip Nautical Stripe Long Sleeve Tee Top

RRP: £14

Espadrilles manage to fill the holiday divide, somewhere between the pool and the party. Team them with an all-grey ensemble, be it tailoring or beachwear, for a stylish step-up.

eBay recommends:
Toms Black Classics & White Stripe Canvas Shoes

RRP: £39.99