The Smartest Way
to Look Put Together in the Heat

When the heat and humidity get you down in the summertime, there's a simple strategy for looking sharp despite the unbearable temperatures. It's not about adding more clothes or layers, it's about streamlining your style to get the most impact from your outfit. And the best way to do that is to dress in one color from head to toe. The look is at once modern, minimalist and classically continental. And whether you're slim, toned or stocky, sticking to a single colored look is flattering on all body types. It helps you look leaner and taller by creating a streamlined silhouette—as long as it's not interrupted by a different color belt, which bisects the illusion of a long line. Pair these single-toned pieces together for foolproof head-to-toe summer style.

Navy

More easygoing and neutral than, say, black, navy blue is casual and cool while always looking presentable for more formal occasions.

1) Riviera polo, $99 by Sunspel
2) Summer weight chinos, $98 by Bonobos
3) Western shirt, $220 by Shuttle Notes
4) Slim leather belt, $115 by Maximum Henry
5) Striped socks, $30 by Paul Smith

1) Riviera polo, $99 by Sunspel; 2) Summer weight chinos, $98 by Bonobos; 3) Western shirt, $220 by Shuttle Notes; 4) Slim leather belt, $115 by Maximum Henry; 5) Striped socks, $30 by Paul Smith

Black

Wearing all black will always give you a slight rock 'n roll edge, so go with it by choosing a pair of slim jeans and a relaxed, ultra-soft T-shirt.

1) Phase watch, $150 by Breda
2) Slub cotton T-shirt, $32 by Buck Mason
3) 484 slim-fit denim, $125 by J.Crew
4) BW Army sneakers, $105 by Adidas
5) Polarized sunglasses, $58 by Sunski

1) Phase watch, $150 by Breda; 2) Slub cotton T-shirt, $32 by Buck Mason; 3) 484 slim-fit denim, $125 by J.Crew; 4) BW Army sneakers, $105 by Adidas; 5) Polarized sunglasses, $58 by Sunski

Olive Drab

Wearing all green could make less confident guys feel like Kermit. But a printed shirt with military-inspired shorts? It's the look of a badass.

1) Camp shirt, $70 / $49 by Native Youth
2) T-6 cap, $109 by WTAPS
3) Larimer canvas backpack,
$90 / $63 by State
4) Fatigue shorts,
$192 by Engineered Garments
5) Canvas sneakers, $65 by Jack Purcell

1) Camp shirt, $70 / $49 by Native Youth; 2) T-6 cap, $109 by WTAPS; 3) Larimer canvas backpack, $90 / $63 by State; 4) Fatigue shorts, $192 by Engineered Garments; 5) Canvas sneakers, $65 by Jack Purcell

FYI

According to the latest scientific findings, the human eye can distinguish about 10 million different colors.