Summer 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting season in men’s fashion, balancing comfort, elegance, and playful experimentation. Whether you’re hunting inspiration to refresh your wardrobe or staying informed, we’re here to illuminate the top summer 2025 menswear trends. From fabric choices to color palettes and silhouettes, we’re here to discuss what’s influencing men’s summer fashion trends this year and help you dress with confidence and modern style.
Tailored Linen: A Staple of Summer 2025 Men’s Fashion
For men’s fashion summer 2025, expect to see linen in everything from softly structured blazers to full suits. Linen is incredibly breathable, which makes it functional for warm weather. But the fabric also wrinkles in an elegant way, which gives off a nonchalance that suggests you’re feeling carefree and relaxed. It’s also a fabric that plays well with others, so if you like a less-wrinkled look, there are plenty of linen blends. Wool, which also breathes well, gives a linen blend some extra structure, while cotton can provide durability. Linen has always been a summer favorite, so what makes it a men’s summer fashion trend in 2025? It’s the way it’s cut for suits. This year’s linen (or linen-blend) suits are designed to have a relaxed look. That doesn’t have to mean baggy. Instead, the tailoring can still be impeccable, flattering the body in all the right places but with a fuller silhouette.
Matching Sets: Coordinated Style for Summer 2025
One of the standout summer 2025 menswear trends is the popularity of matching sets—coordinated shirts and short combos that feel equal parts stylish and effortless. While not new, the coordinated outfit trend offers an intentional look and grab-and-go convenience. Elevating this trend from just repeating simple prints is the emphasis on texture and woven fabrics. Proper Cloth’s Tile Jacquard set brings an extra layer of detail and visual intrigue with a woven Portuguese fabric that’s as fun to touch as it is to look at. An outfit like this can be super recognizable, so you might hesitate to wear it too often. But broken up, it actually offers a lot of versatility and opportunities to push yourself to style it differently.
Plaid Patterns: A Bold Summer Statement
Historically, plaid is almost always equated with fall. But in the past few years, playful fashion designers have found ways to bring the pattern to lighter fabrics and incorporate the look into warmer months. An unexpected development in men’s summer clothing trends: plaid has started appearing in sun-washed color palettes and lightweight fabrics like seersucker, poplin, and linen. Plaid shirts, pleated shorts, and even casual suiting pieces in soft-check patterns add visual interest without the weight.
Pastel Palette: Soft Huges Leading Men’s Summer Style Trends
Pastels are a dominant trend in men’s summer style this year, from dusty lavender to soft mint, peach, and gentle blues. These tones work exceptionally well on lightweight shirting, polos, and unstructured tailoring. The key is subtlety—pair pastels with neutral trousers or dark sandals to keep the look sophisticated, not saccharine.
Sporty Aesthetics: Athletic Wear as Everyday Wear
So far, our focus might feel more sartorial. But there’s room for comfort and more relaxed looks. Zip-ups, athletic polos, and athletic pants are still in—especially those that can transition easily from the golf course to the clubhouse or from a casual office to impromptu post-work drinks. This hybrid approach to men’s summer fashion trends makes it easier than ever to balance comfort and polish.
Wide-Leg Trousers: Embracing Relaxed Silhouettes
We discussed this in great depth in our piece on The Return of Wide-Leg Trousers, but here in summer 2025, this menswear trend remains strong. This style offers a comfortable yet sophisticated alternative to slimmer cuts. Wide cuts and higher rises provide a throwback to pant styling from the 1940s through the 1960s. Proper Cloth offers a huge range of wide-leg trousers, including many linen options for the warmer months.
Summer Wedding Tailoring: Relaxed but Refined
One emerging theme within summer 2025 menswear trends: the evolution of the styles you see at weddings. The era of ultra-skinny suits is over—grooms and guests alike are opting for relaxed tailoring that offers both elegance and comfort. Think softly structured jackets, pleated trousers, and lightweight fabrics that breathe easily while still looking polished. Whether the dress code is formal or garden-party casual, this shift allows for a refined silhouette without the stiffness. If you want a deeper dive into wedding fabrics, check out Best Fabrics for Summer Wedding Suits or our Summer Wedding Dress Codes recommendations.
If you’re looking for broader 2025 trends, you can find our post from the beginning of this year here. Our friends over at GQ also did a write-up on a similar topic.