8 tips for stylishly incorporating slacks into casual summer outfits

Slacks add a stylish and clean look to a man’s outfit. They are one of the key items that should be incorporated into casual summer outfits. In this issue, we would like to share some ideas on how to incorporate slacks into your casual style this summer in a stylish way.

Summer slacks coordination tip #1: Match the classic combination of a white T-shirt and white sneakers. Develop it based on this experience.

It is no exaggeration to say that every fashion-conscious adult male has at least once worn slacks with a white T-shirt of orthodox design and simple white sneakers. If you have never tried it before, I would like you to try it at least once. Since the items themselves are simple, it is easy to look good if you choose items with a high quality feel and if you are in good shape through daily workouts, diet, and other efforts. If you like this royal styling, or if people around you think it suits you, you can take it to the extreme, or you can use it as a base for your own style pursuits, such as wearing oversized T-shirts, changing sneakers to trendy leather shoes, or working out. I hope that each one of you will take up the challenge of pursuing your own style.

Editor Mitsui

I often see men’s influencers on Instagram and other social media posting styling that is put together using only items from UNIQLO, GU, and other stores. It may seem that anyone can be fashionable by imitating them, but it can be a painful experience if you believe them because they are usually created by people with a well-balanced head and body, or by modifying images to look like models. I would like you to find a balance that suits you by choosing a T-shirt made of high quality material, or by using this basic style as a base and matching it with slightly thicker pants or an oversized top, or with sneakers of a slightly higher quality that you are particular about.

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Summer slacks coordinate tip #2: Choose well-made slacks designed for casual style.

Choosing slacks that reflect the casual style trend will greatly reduce the hurdles to a fashionable look. In addition to the functional merit of elastic waistbands that can be easily worn without a belt, and especially those with a drawcord attached, the external appearance of the drawcord also plays a role in making people around you aware that you dare to wear slacks with casual style. It is also important to select slacks that have been ironed by craftsmen during the manufacturing process to create a beautiful, three-dimensional silhouette when worn.

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Among slacks with drawcords, we recommend the type that allows you to tuck the drawcord inside. They are also useful for business use with a belt.

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Summer slacks coordination tip (3): Wrap a mesh belt around the slacks to add a stylish accent.

Since slacks themselves are mainly simple in design, they can sometimes feel lacking depending on how they are styled. In such cases, a mesh belt wrapped around the slacks can effectively add a stylish accent.

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Most mesh belts on the market are about 110 cm, which is actually too short for drooping wraps in many cases. Depending on your waist, a belt of 115 to 125 cm will expose the belt firmly under a T-shirt or shirt, making it easier to create a fashionable look.

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Direction of summer slacks coordinate (4): White open-necked shirt for a fashionable, unpretentious look

Since it has continuously emerged as a trendy item over the past few years, the open-collar shirt can create a certain sense of trend, although it is not a novelty. Compared to regular shirts, it can create a rough and relaxed atmosphere, and it is a great choice for a guaranteed good match with slacks, which are a dress item.

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The white open collar shirt is recommended for men who don’t like to be swept away by trends, but want to update their style to a moderately immaculate look.

Frescobol Carioca open collar shirt

Summer slacks coordinate (5): Striped slacks create power and style

A plain T-shirt and plain slacks is minimalistic and simple, and depending on the scene or mood, it may seem a little lacking in terms of stylishness. In such cases, we recommend wearing striped slacks.

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The wider the spacing (pitch) between the stripes, the more powerful and stately the pattern can be. I would like you to challenge yourself to do so, taking into consideration the image you are trying to achieve.

Direction of summer slacks coordinate ⑥: Knit T-shirt oriented to keep a dressy look

It is also possible to create a mature look with a knit T-shirt, which can produce a dressier look than a regular T-shirt. The slacks also have the effect of creating an extremely clean, calm and adult look.

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When it comes to knit T-shirts, I urge you to not only look at the design, but also to pay close attention to the texture of the material you are purchasing. In Japan, where it is hot and humid in the summer, I personally recommend knit T-shirts made of dry and cool materials.

Knit T-shirt LEONARDO

Direction of summer slacks coordinate (7): Rich and flirty direction with a high-brand logo T-shirt

There are pros and cons to wear with a strong brand logo, and while there are many naysayers, it is also true that there is solid support. Even with this type of wear, the use of slacks on the bottom can create a classy and mature look.

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High brands can be up or down in popularity depending on the season, but this season, I feel that Loewe, Prada, and Dior are particularly strong.

LOEWE T-shirt

Summer slacks coordinate direction 8: Keep trendy and sexy by matching a patterned shirt x inner T-shirt or tank top

Observing the men attending the most recent Pitti Womo and Milan Fashion Week, we saw a great number of patterned shirt x T-shirt x slacks combinations. In particular, we recommend wearing a white T-shirt with a dark-colored shirt like the man in the snapshot below, which also gives a shapely look.

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Personally, if you are going to layer it with a shirt, I recommend styling it with an open-necked T-shirt or tank top for a cool & slightly sexy look.

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