Summer is fast approaching and we need to get our wardrobes ready. Aside from the obvious shorts and tees, 2 or 3 short sleeved shirts are absolutely essential – they can be paired with just about any bottoms – shorts, chinos, jeans… They can also act as a great layering piece over a vest or t-shirt or under a light jacket.
What we love about a short sleeve summer shirt is that we can have a bit of fun – whilst we maybe wouldn’t want to go too bright or bold with a long sleeve button up in Spring or Autumn, when the sun is out it feels easier to play with colours & patterns.
Looser fits continue to dominate the menswear scene but there is still definitely a place for some slimmer fits. Just ensure that if you go for a slimmer shirt you don’t go to baggy on the shorts/trousers (and vice versa).
As we’re just approaching the start of the season, there aren’t too many discounts available on summer shirts but we’ve found a few gems on sale alongside some great affordable full price options.
So enough chat, here are 10 of the best affordable summer shirts for 2023…
Abercrombie & Fitch
We all know that A&F are back and this shirt is more evidence of that
Uniqlo
Our favourite item from the recent Kabuki collaboration range, this is an absolute stunner
Weekday
Simple oversized shirt from Weekday, very on point for the current season but understated enough that it should remain relevant.
Hollister
A classic linen blend striped shirt, this screams “holiday shirt” and we love it!
COS
A little bit more expensive than the others on this list but look at it, it’s beautiful!
BOSS
Very funky design without being too brash, this reminds us of the incredibly cool Mexico away shirt from last year’s World Cup.
H&M
We’re big fans of H&M’s Premium Selection – the quality really is significantly better than some of their cheap items whilst still being very affordable. This 100% linen shirt is a great example.
Uniqlo
Trust Uniqlo to have a second entry on the list! This item from the spring JW Anderson collaboration has now been discounted to a ridiculously cheap price.
Dickies
Whilst Carhartt continue to (deservedly) get a lot of love from the fashion community, Dickies fly under the radar comparatively. The pale banana shade of this shirt is perfect for summer.
General Admission
Last but not least is an unbelievable bargain from the Wellgosh closing down sale – this is unlikely to be available for long. Such a shame that Wellgosh is no more.