Fashion Disasters of Summer

Summer never disappoints as the perfect opportunity for men to commit the most heinous of fashion crimes. Heat obviously impairs judgment leading to common mistakes that quickly become the bane of people's image. Some of the worst crimes against fashion are as follows:

Socks and sandals

It's aesthetically unpleasant and totally illogical. If you're going to wear sandals, go sockless and invest in a pedicure. The whole point of sandals is so that you can show off your feet and keep cool, so why cover them up with socks? Alternatively, opt for trainers with invisible socks lines for a more summery look.

Waist-tied jumper

The weather is changeable, you've thrown on a jumper, but the sun has come out ablaze. Under no circumstance should you tie it around your waist, it makes you look like a toddler. In true Wimbledon style, drape your jumper over your shoulders, loosely tied, never knotted. Coordinate your jumper and t-shirt so that you appear to have planned this look all along.

Short sleeve formal shirt

This look may be practical in warm weather, but it is widely considered totally unstylish. Short sleeves and a tie scream fast food, not sophistication. Stock your wardrobe with long sleeve linen dress shirts for summer - this is a cool fabric so appropriate for warm weather - and invest in a top notch deodorant.

Tank tops

Spaghetti straps and thin cotton are best left to the fairer sex. Unless you're from the Jersey Shore, stock up on wide strap vests. Tribal and geometric prints are hot trends this year.

Too many accessories

You may feel bare as your outfit becomes minimal, but don't let your best intentions leave you looking like a Mr.T wannabe. Aim for one focal piece and add one or two subtle accompaniments that compliment the colour or trend of that piece.

Short shorts

Men look good in shorts, but there is such a things as taking it too far. Long shorts can make you look like a cool surfer dude, but short shorts should be left firmly in the 70s.

Baseball caps

Okay, so hats keep the sun off, but unless you're a member of a baseball team, caps are pretty uncool. They tend to be associated with teenagers, and when there are dozens of other styles to choose from you really don't have to even consider buying a baseball cap. Try a nice fedora instead