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Late Summer Style With MR PORTER

Make the most of what’s left of the season with three looks built for long summer days

Men's late summer outfit inspiration

Inspired by 1960s Hollywood, Jacques Marie Mage’s ‘Initials’ sunglasses ($880) have cinematic character.

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Valet. Staff
@valetmag

Published

August 9, 2026

Published

August 9, 2026

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Summer’s not over yet. And neither are the opportunities to dress like it. Whether you’re diving in, hanging by the water or heading to dinner as the sun goes down, these three outfits make the most of the season’s final stretch. Maybe you’ve got a trip or two planned to close out the summer or maybe you’re just hanging around town, but make sure to pull together some breezy fabrics, relaxed tailoring and easy pieces like the ones below that you’ll keep wearing well into fall.

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Your Late Summer Looks

In the Water

Start with proper swim trunks, then add pieces that can be thrown on immediately afterward: linen, raffia, maybe a cap or a technical bag. The Brunello towel gives the whole thing a luxurious Italian beach club vibe.

Men's pool beach outfit products

Canali Twill baseball cap, $495 at MR PORTER

Drake’s Camp collar linen shirt, $375 at MR PORTER

Jacques Marie Mage Initials sunglasses, $880 at MR PORTER

Manolo Blahnik Chiltern raffia sandal, $750 at MR PORTER

Stone Island Shell messenger bag, $345 at MR PORTER

Brunello Cucinelli embroidered beach towel, $750 at MR PORTER

Our Legacy Boxer trunk, $280 at MR PORTER

Clockwise, from top left

Canali Twill baseball cap, $495 at MR PORTER

Drake’s Camp collar linen shirt, $375 at MR PORTER

Jacques Marie Mage Initials sunglasses, $880 at MR PORTER

Manolo Blahnik Chiltern raffia sandal, $750 at MR PORTER

Stone Island Shell messenger bag, $345 at MR PORTER

Brunello Cucinelli embroidered beach towel, $750 at MR PORTER

Our Legacy Boxer trunk, $280 at MR PORTER

By the Water

Consider this a “stay until sunset” fit. It’s a little less “beach” and more hotel terrace / harbor / drinks overlooking the water. Loose trousers are the anchor. Everything around them has texture, volume or enough structure to keep things cool and comfortable.

Men's pool side outfit products

Lemaire Linen-blend T-shirt, $295 at MR PORTER

Our Legacy Linen shirt, $400 at MR PORTER

Ssstein Wide-leg linen trouser, $470 at MR PORTER

Drake’s Woven leather belt, $345 at MR PORTER

Canali Leather loafer, $625 at MR PORTER

Stone Island Garment-dyed overshirt, $685 at MR PORTER

Lemaire Leather-trimmed tote bag, $850 at MR PORTER

Clockwise, from top left

Lemaire Linen-blend T-shirt, $295 at MR PORTER

Our Legacy Linen shirt, $400 at MR PORTER

Ssstein Wide-leg linen trouser, $470 at MR PORTER

Drake’s Woven leather belt, $345 at MR PORTER

Canali Leather loafer, $625 at MR PORTER

Stone Island Garment-dyed overshirt, $685 at MR PORTER

Lemaire Leather-trimmed tote bag, $850 at MR PORTER

Alfresco Dinner

Rather than going the predictable white-linen-shirt route, opt for more summer tailoring. It visually completes the story: the guy who was swimming several hours ago is now dressed, but nothing looks stiff or businesslike.

Men's Alfresco dinner outfit products

Orlebar Brown Roddy knit polo, $545 at MR PORTER

Canali Kei suit jacket, $1,950 at MR PORTER

Canali Linen suit trouser, $550 at MR PORTER

Brunello Cucinelli Silk pocket square, $330 at MR PORTER

Lemaire Western leather belt, $375 at MR PORTER

Drake’s Suede penny loafer, $1,065 at MR PORTER

Luis Morais 14-Karat gold bracelet, $905 at MR PORTER

Clockwise, from top left

Orlebar Brown Roddy knit polo, $545 at MR PORTER

Canali Kei suit jacket, $1,950 at MR PORTER

Canali Linen suit trouser, $550 at MR PORTER

Brunello Cucinelli Silk pocket square, $330 at MR PORTER

Lemaire Western leather belt, $375 at MR PORTER

Luis Morais 14-Karat gold bracelet, $905 at MR PORTER

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