Some trends for men…
Monochrome minimalism: This sleek, modern approach to dressing focuses on wearing a single color or varying shades of the same hue for a clean and sophisticated look. This trend emphasizes sharp tailoring, high-quality fabrics, and subtle details, creating effortless elegance with minimal effort.
Plaid: This is not your usual lumberjack vibe. In-style plaid has moved from from super subtle to bold and brightly-colored.
Fitted polos: Streamlined fits, cropped lengths, and a generally sharper profile are now in fashion. A fitted polo is a refined piece that can easily bridge the gap between laidback and dressed up.
Pastel colors: Soft, sophisticated, and effortlessly stylish—pastel colors are making waves this season. Shades like strawberry, lemon, pistachio, and lavender add a fresh, refined touch to your summer wardrobe, keeping your look light and impactful.
Graphic Tees: Graphic tees continue to dominate as a versatile style trend in menswear. Bold prints, artistic designs, and clever typography make these tees a statement piece for any outfit. To elevate your look, pair a graphic tee with tailored chinos or dark denim and finish the look with an athleisure jacket or lightweight blazer for a smart casual vibe.
Floral prints: Florals are shifting from overly romantic to sophisticated statements, featuring refined patterns and subtle color palettes. These prints bring a touch of playful elegance to menswear, offering a fresh way to inject personality into tailored looks without sacrificing a polished aesthetic.
Sheer shirts: Heatwaves aside, one of the boldest trends on the 2025 runways continues to be the mesh and sheer shirts. Perfect for layering or making a statement on their own, sheer fabrics bring an avant-garde twist to your summer wardrobe.
Funky ties: Ties in 2025 are going wider, bolder, and more expressive. This season, it’s all about stepping out of bounds with statement-making patterns, unexpected textures, and a relaxed personal approach to styling. You will also see the Windsor knot again, according to the New York Times.
Other in-style elements currently include leather, stripes, neutrals, and color blocks.
This polo incorporates a couple of trends. In addition to being a polo shirt, it has stripes and a color block. (By David Edwards Clothier)
This year, men are encouraged to experiment with an array of distinct trends and combine them in unexpected ways to craft a style expressing their personality. Check out David Edwards Clothier’s current collections personally curated for men who like to stand out in the crowd.
Keep it sassy, Indy.
Beth Divine, MA, AICI-CIC, Personal Image Consultant
