Classic Summer Outfits for Men
Keep summer style simple with familiar favorites you'll enjoy making your own. Start with chino shorts, add a polo or short-sleeve button-down, and mix in a favorite pattern. Explore timeless L.L.Bean styles that take the guesswork out of putting an outfit together.
Short-Sleeve Button-Down Shirts
Pair a patterned shirt with solid shorts for a classic summer combination with a little personality.
Classic Polo Shirts
Choose a solid polo for an understated look, or try stripes to give your outfit a different feel.
Chino Shorts
Start with a simple pair of chino shorts, then change up your shirt for more ways to wear the look.
FAQs
Start with chino shorts and add either a polo or a short-sleeve button-down shirt. Keep both pieces solid for a simple look, or choose one patterned piece to add interest.
An easy starting point is one patterned shirt with solid shorts. Pick a color from the shirt's pattern and echo it in the shorts for a coordinated look without matching everything.
Choose a polo when you want a simple, understated combination, or a short-sleeve button-down when you want to make the shirt the focus. Either can be paired with chino shorts, so let your favorite colors and patterns guide the choice.
Choose shorts in a neutral color and a few shirts that coordinate with them. Alternating a solid polo, a striped polo and a patterned button-down gives you distinct combinations without starting over each time.



