Summer Style Mistakes That Make Men Look Unrefined

As the temperature rises, a lot of men seem to believe the standard for dressing well suddenly disappears. Athletic shorts become everyday attire. Flip-flops replace proper shoes. Shirts become wrinkled or even disappear. It’s as though surviving the heat requires one to abandon every principle of good style. It doesn’t.

Summer presents a challenge, but it also presents an opportunity. A gentleman understands that dressing well isn’t about wearing uncomfortable clothing, it’s about wearing the right clothing. You can adapt to the season without sacrificing your standards. In fact, because so many men stop trying, the man who dresses with even a little intention immediately stands out in a positive way.

Here are five summer style mistakes that instantly make men look unrefined and what a gentleman does instead.