Fashion 101: Summertime!

It's been a while since I've posted anything "serious", but hey, I'm a busy guy!As requested (and promised) I'm gonna dedicate this post entirely to tips and pointers on what to wear this summer, without looking likea tool.May I remind you that this is by no means a set of "rules", you're free to ignore everthing you're about to read!

We'll start with

Body and Grooming:
Mostly basic grooming durng the summer, but keep in mind to take extra care of your hair (conditioners, serums) because it will get dry and fragile.

I recommens products by Tigi or Clinique, for availability and prices, check google please!
Skincare is a bit trickier. Sun is usually benefical for your skin, as is sweating!
So use mild(er) cleansers and scruffing lotions and be carefull when your skin is irritated because of overexposure to the elements..

Use sunblock and a decent aftersun. Again, I recommend clinique, but there are many cheaper alternatives.
Next, make sure your body is in decent shape, work out a bit, shave, wax or trim excessive bodyhair. Clean (toe)nails also help.

Swimwear:I'm a big fan of boardshorts (not the really long kind though)preferably with some kind of flowerdesign on them, or something cool, like skuls and flames. Wear them low and not too oversized.2inches above your "privates" an 2 inches below your knees would be a decent fit.An alternative is tight "boxerbrief" shorts; plain black or with a cool (flower) design. Make sure however, you can actually fill them upnicely (ass and crotch).

Pants:

Several options here, so hold on, and pick what suits you best!

A bit tacky when not properly mixed: Linnen pants, some guys can pull this of and look awesome, while others will look..euhm..not awesome.

Go for white (!), beige or sand colored pairs. Make sure they have a low rise, straight legs and aloose fit around the legs (tight around the ass). (no bootfit or baggy stuff!) Mix these with a nice shirt and some leather sandals/ slippers.

Cargo pants! A casual "classic". Again, like last year inspired by military-style cargopants..no camo prints this year! These need a loosefit and a veeeeery low rise, wit lots of wear and tear! I prefer olive or brown colored, but be creative..if you think you can pull it of thatis! Best with a casual tshirt and (again) sandals/ slippers, or a pair of sneakers.ps: I like to wear these as shorts, rolling, folding or tying them up abit..

Jeans..the fashion staple of modern times!We continue in the same trend as this winter, meaning:Low rise, loose fit, straight cut legs, "used" look and lots of details..Still a bit of debate about the "light vs dark wash", just get both!I have three pairs lined up for the summer:A light wash, used look..nothing too flashy (by energie btw)A dark wash with heavy used look, tears, rips.. the works (Calvin klein)A dark wash, faded front (used) and with a skull on my right backpocket..This last one is customised by a friend of mine, the skull is made with studs and looks really cool (I'll try and get a picture)I plan on wearing these with Leather sandals, sneakers or bikerboots(brown)

Tops:Shirts: Help to keep you cool and look "cool".Go for light colors like white, beige, sand color, turquiose, light pink..and look for details that set them apart from other shirts.Embroided flowers allways do it for me, or floral prints.. try to stay away from striped shirts! Everyone will walk around in these, but fewwill have the balls to walk around with flowers on a pink shirt.. keep that in mind!Make sure that your shirt is fitted, and, I prefer French cuffs..for no particular reason. And offcourse, stick to longsleeves!Instead of going for "dressy" shirts, there's also the option of military inspired shirts (in olive) wich look rather cool..I'll post a picture lateron!