We love summer for the following reasons: New sunglasses, food carts, cold beer, and men who get the warm-weather casual style vibe down right. News flash: T-shirts and khakis do not a wardrobe make. So, if you're one of those gents (or maybe it's your man-friend) who's in need of a little summertime style inspiration, look no further. At the urging of our in-house male muses (you know who you are), we've rounded up our ultimate wish-list for the easy-going dude with dash. Nothing fancy, just the very best basics we could find, and all the essentials a man about town needs right now to look great and feel good whether he's cruising on his bike or gearing up for the date that counts. So, print this out and keep it in your back-pocket. Trust us: It's a turn-on.
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The Tennis Shoe
![mens-summer-shopping-tennis-shoes](/static/bin/entry/037/x/15632/mens-summer-shopping-tennis-shoes.jpg)
![mens-summer-roundup-swim-trunks](/static/bin/entry/d56/x/15634/mens-summer-roundup-swim-trunks.jpg)
Above, from left: Franks Fine Stripe Swim Shorts, $93, available at ASOS; J.McLaughlin Trunks, $78, available at J. McGlaughlin.
De-Dorkified Khakis
![mens-summer-roundup-de-dorked-khaki](/static/bin/entry/7eb/x/15641/mens-summer-roundup-de-dorked-khaki.jpg)
Above, from left: Polo Ralph Lauren G.I. Pant, $98, available at Bloomingdale's; Band of Outsiders Bermuda Short, $169, available at Barneys.
The Perfect Summer Sweater
![mens-summer-roundup-sweater](/static/bin/entry/e2a/x/15648/mens-summer-roundup-sweater.jpg)
Above, from left: J.Crew Cotton-Cashmere Cardigan, $69.50, available at J.Crew; Dunhill by Kim Jones Sweater, $228, available at Opening Ceremony.
A Good Belt
![mens-summer-roundup-belts](/static/bin/entry/749/x/15653/mens-summer-roundup-belts.jpg)
Above, from left: Opening Ceremony Belt, $115, available at Opening Ceremony; Hackett Striped D-Ring Belt, $59.18, available at ASOS.
The Ultimate Weekend Bag
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A Cool New T-Shirt
![mens-summer-roundup-tees](/static/bin/entry/c8d/x/15673/mens-summer-roundup-tees.jpg)
Above, from left: Rag & Bone Striped Tee, $90, available at Farfetch; American Apparel Le New Big Tee, $25, available at American Apparel.
The Lightweight Jacket
![mens-summer-roundup-jackets](/static/bin/entry/8e3/x/15680/mens-summer-roundup-jackets.jpg)
Above, from left: J.Crew Fatigue Jacket, $168, available at J.Crew; Engineered Garments Bedford Linen Jacket, $298, available at Steven Alan.
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The Classic Sunglasses
![mens-summer-roundup-sunglasses](/static/bin/entry/4e3/x/15692/mens-summer-roundup-sunglasses.jpg)
Above, from left: Francis Ciccio Sunglasses, $179.39, available at Retrosuperfuture; Topman Tortoise Plastic Sunglasses, $28, available at Topman.
The Watch
![mens-summer-roundup-watches](/static/bin/entry/7aa/x/15695/mens-summer-roundup-watches.jpg)
Above, from left: Storm Hydron Watch $270.54, available at ASOS; Nixon The Time Teller P, $60, available at Urban Outfitters.