In an ideal ecosphere, there would be no summer jacket.
Every year in June, we would put away our warm clothes and spend three months
drinking mojitos on the patio, dressed in knitted polo shirts, aloha shirts,
and shorts that were a little too short. But sadly, this is seldom the case,
and for better or worse, our summers are more of a state of mind than a
reliable forecast.
We don't need to tell you how trying it is to leave the
house in the scorching sun and come back shivering, or worse, soaked and
miserable, but we do have to share with you how to deflect those weather
changes with a pretty rough coat. These are the best seasonal jackets for men
to wear this season and how to wear them.
1. DENIM JACKET
Percival denim jacket
Perceval
If there's anything more durable than the denim jacket, we
haven't found it yet. Durable, versatile, and steeped in history, this has been
a summer jacket staple since the mid-1800s and expressions no signs of going anyplace
anytime soon.
The first denim covering was created around 1880, but most
of the flairs seen now are based on the Levi's hauler (or, to give its name,
the Type III), which was the first to feature the slim fit. and clean and
pointy pocket flaps that are still the norm over 50 years later. Medium-weight
denim is the most versatile, allowing you to layer or pull down depending on
the weather.
HOW TO USE IT
As for in what way to wear a denim jacket, a simple layer is
essential to avoid suffocating with your summer jeans. "Due to the weight
of the covering, wear it through a plain T-shirt and chinos or shorts,"
says Alexander McCalla, stylist with the men's clothing recommendation service
Thread. If you dare to try a Canadian tuxedo with jeans and a denim jacket,
remember to wear a darker shade on your lower half with a decent contrast
between the two pieces.
2. ANORAK
BurtonBurton
Here it is, it will rain in summer. It will rain after you idea
a trip to the seaside, or as soon as you agree to walk to the pub instead of attractive
the bus, so you should always have an anorak on hand.
The term itself is a bit general, so to be precise, we are
talking about zippered sweaters that come in a technical and waterproof fabric.
Hooded, drawstring at the waist and usually finished with a kangaroo pocket,
the anorak is central to the 90s Venn normcore diagram, and today it feels more
edgy than the trainpotter.
HOW TO USE IT
Embrace the retro style of this summer jacket by pairing it
with medium wash jeans and old-fashioned sneakers in bright primary colors.
“You can even play with the pattern and color of the cape underneath and add a
touch of interest when you open the anorak,” McCalla suggests.
3. BOMBER JACKET
River island
If the denim jacket is the shrine of menswear, constant,
perennial, the bomber is the ever-evolving pop-up on the road. While its
heritage is just as strong, originally designed for fighter pilots, hence its
name, in fresh years the bomber has been reinvented and remixed more times than
a Lil Nas X track.
As the original bomber jacket was designed for use at high
altitudes, it is often quite hot, which means it's a good idea to save that
vintage MA-1 for the colder months. Instead, choose a lightweight nylon replica
or clean cotton style for your summer jackets.
HOW TO USE IT
"For maximum versatility, I like to keep my bombers
simple and neutral," says McCalla. A solid khaki style can easily be worn
with black cargo pants and sneakers, or it can be accentuated with dark shorts
and a patterned shirt. Keep the fit tight, as bombers can quickly add volume to
your frame if the fit is too loose
4. WORK JACKET
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In all respects, the work jacket should not be present in
the 21st century. First designed for factory workers in the early 1900s, its
large patch pockets (designed to carry tools) and rugged construction exceed
the demands of the world of office retreats and team building.
And yet the renaissance of workwear has made it a hero of
monotony, with a new generation coming to revere its boxy, utilitarian shape
and durability. While authentic work jackets were made from a particularly
thick indigo canvas (hence the French name bleu de travail, or "worker's
blues"), some of the best modern interpretations are in light, toned
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