2. Printed Short-Sleeved Shirts

Consider yourselves schooled, naysayers – the short-sleeved shirt is now officially a summertime staple, according to the high street. From Primark to H&M, Reiss to River Island, this once maligned separate is on its way to becoming a menswear mainstay.

While plain colour versions are definitely popular, it’s printed styles that a lot of household names are pushing this summer. AllSaints put a characteristically muted spin on the classic Hawaiian silhouette, while Burton and H&M have produced especially wearable leaf print and micro print designs, respectively.

Not entirely confident you can pull one of these off? Then remember the two Fs: fit and framing. Nailing the printed short-sleeved shirt means finding one that fits perfectly (not too baggy or tight, but form-flattering with the sleeves ending a couple of centimetres above your elbow) and is framed by comparatively ‘quiet’ pieces that won’t compete for attention – think plain colour staples in neutral hues.