Men’s Spring/Summer Fashion 2012: How to Ease into the Popular Bright Trend

When it comes to fashion, most men could care less. Slipping into their old pair of jeans and tee is perhaps the ultimate fashion decision they’ve ever made. Well guys, with spring around the corner, it’s time to give your wardrobe a fresh start. Forgo the usual and incorporate trends that are exciting and novel. One such trend to consider is sporting bold colors for spring/summer. Risky and challenging, sure, but worth implementing! Ease into it until you can execute it with perfection.

Begin with shoes – A perfect pair of shoes speaks oodles about a man’s personality. The minimalist could gently ease into the trend by replacing his plain sneaker with something bright and bold. While the classic desert boots by Clarks and Alexander McQueen’s climber sneaker in salmon are absolutely stunning bright choices, the bourgeois man can update his casual wardrobe with Coastal Spring’s boat shoe. While the navy is the perfect go-to shade for most men, the red adds the right dash of color.

Try some polos- A classic and well-tailored polo exudes elegance and class. For the upcoming warmer months, give your grays and whites a rest and go brighter. For the laid-back man, perhaps the Ralph Lauren classic polo in neon green and red may be flamboyant choices, however, they will feel comfortable donning their favorite selvedge jeans with a more sedate yet a perky version of bluish-purple.

Welcome spring with colorful chinos – For the perfect weekender look, don’t you just love slipping into your khaki shorts, tee and sandals? Give a fresh twist to the old look by replacing your khaki shorts with a lightweight short. Incorporate colors that are new similar to this short by Ralph Lauren. Featuring a lighter shade of yellow, the color can easily be translated into every man’s wardrobe. While the adventurous few can play with colors and patterns to find a rocking combo, the careful dresser can balance the feel by pairing it with a white polo. Simple, laid-back and yet trendy!

Be the go-getter in colored jeans- Feel confident about the trend? Allow it to take center stage by incorporating colored denim. Try the Viking red from Lucky brand or a blue statement jeans from J Brand. Check out how Style blogger Dan rocks this style on his blog. He recommends, “It is important to tone down the rest of your outfit. Your pants will handle the color, so keep your shirt, jacket, shoes, accessories, etc. in muted neutral colors like white, navy, brown, etc and avoid bold patterns.

Be the man in a classic dress shirt – Absolutely love the trend? Now is the time to take it to a new level. Swap your white striped shirt for work with something rose (yes, pink is no longer the color for girls. In fact the “salmon” shade is the-hue for men’s in 2012). Achieve a vintage look by sporting a pink shirt from Ralph Lauren to your workplace. Not your color? Try the Armani Collezioni sport shirt in purple.

Key things to remember

Fashion give a new dimension to your personality. Do not be intimidated or appalled. The key is to ease into the trend by balancing it with a couple of old pieces that you feel comfortable with. Find colors that complement your fashion sense – remember, there is something for everyone.