Even though men sadly have much less to choose from in terms of variety of summer clothes, there are some staples that anyone can wear. Lisa Xing tells you about the tops, bottoms and accessories that every guy should consider wearing in the hot weather.

Summertime is the perfect time for guys to experiment with various looks. This summer’s emphasis is on looking casual, but still put together. That means ditching the board shorts for the beach or the pool! Don’t you dare wear them out in any other situation. Another thing is to leave your home clothes where they belong—at home! Here are a few essential pieces that will help get your summer outfits in gear.

Cropped Pants
Cropped pants have always been quite a controversial topic in terms of the male wardrobe. They are usually shorter than pants, but are longer than shorts. They are usually more fitted than your usual shorts. European men have been pulling this style off for a very long time, but only recently have North American guys been embracing the look. It can work. It just depends on how you wear it. The general rule is that the baggy style goes with fitted T-shirts while the more fitted style goes great with golf shirts.