You wake up, you go to your closet, take one look at your clothes, and think ‘I wear the same boring things over and over, and I’m sick of it’… and then you proceed to get dressed in those same boring clothes; a familiar dilemma. Well, now’s the time to fix this common problem. If you’re over wearing a tired white shirt with blue jeans day in and day out; read on, my friend. Now, don’t get us wrong, the white tee & denim combo is a classic, and for good reason, but should be reserved for one or two days a week.
On those other days, you should most definitely experiment with your wardrobe and your look, as it’ll definitely get heads turning, and as a result, boost your self-confidence. However, cannonballing into the fashion world can be a bit daunting, and can end with you looking foolish; especially if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. Therefore, you can dip your toe in first by adding a cool shirt (or a few cool shirts) to your closet.
Still unsure what can be classified as a ‘cool shirt’? Well, we’ve done the hard work for you. We have rounded up the best brands who all produce shirts that are extremely well-made but are also cooler than cool (which according to OutKast is ice cold).
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Here are our picks for the best cool shirts for men.
Hugo Boss
With a huge range of casual shirts, Hugo Boss most definitely have cool shirts for men that'll take your off-duty dressing in a new, fun direction. You'll find high-contrast graphic prints with hardware detailing for "attitude". They've got everything from short sleeve to long sleeve, linen to cotton, slim to relaxed fits.
Everlane
While Everlane is rather light on graphic shirts, they have a bunch of cool shirts in dope block colours that'll enhance your look. Everlane's shirts are crafted with either linen or seersucker, both extremely lightweight & breathable fabrics that'll keep you cool in the hottest of temperatures, but are also rather textured for a cool look and feel.
Bonobos
They fixed it with their not-so-secret secret: all Bonobos' pants have a curved waistband that conforms to the natural shape of men’s waists. Bonobos then expanded into producing awesome shirts, suits, swimwear; you name a piece of men’s clothing, they do it!
Bonobos have a huge range of cool shirts for men that feature colourful prints. Extremely well-crafted, any one of Bonobos’ awesome shirts will last you for quite a long time.
Eton
Eton's range of casual shirts feature contemporary street style elements that are interpreted in high-end materials, and the result is effortlessly cool shirts for men. With a wide range of shirts in a variety of fits, styles, materials, colours, and prints, if you're after a seriously stylish shirt to elevate your wardrobe, Eton is a brand you have to check out.
Outerknown
With a surfer at the helm, it's no surprise that Outerknown's range of cool shirts have a laid-back beachy aesthetic. Think tropical prints, pops of summery yellow, relaxed fits; honestly, throwing on any Outerknown shirt will make you look effortlessly cool, and ready for any adventure the weekend may throw at you.
Reiss
Reiss understands that shirts are not just reserved for the office, which is why they experiment with playful prints in laid-back fabrics as well as providing 'classic' shirts, so you can easily build a versatile wardrobe. If you're after cool shirts, you'll definitely find what you're looking for at Reiss.
Vilebrequin
Their range of cool shirts for men are exclusively made from linen or cotton voile for airy breathability and are impeccable elegant yet comfortable. While Vilebrequin's shirts are specifically designed for summer getaways, these fun coloured shirts can easily be worn in your day-to-day life for a cool, fresh look.
Entireworld
With a nice range of cool shirts for men that are predominantly crafted from either lightweight linen or supple tencel, any Frescobol Carioca shirt will give you timeless style. They have slim and relaxed fits, and prints that are, of course, inspired by Brazil culture. What's cooler than that?
Frescobol Carioca
With a nice range of cool shirts for men that are predominantly crafted from either lightweight linen or supple Tencel, any Frescobol Carioca shirt will give you timeless style. They have slim and relaxed fits, and prints that are, of course, inspired by Brazilian culture. What's cooler than that?
Onia
And their range of cool shirts for men is no exception. Linen, cotton gauze, chambray; fabrics that are incredibly functional yet aesthetically pleasing are used exclusively, and playful yet tasteful prints in both pastel & bold colours are peppered throughout Onia's shirt collection. If you're after cool shirts, Onia is a brand you HAVE to consider.
River Island
With a huge range of cool shirts for men that will all give you "laid-back steez", River Island has every kind of shirt to ensure you find the perfect one for you. From relaxed to sculpting muscle fits, from long sleeve to short, from block colours to tantalising prints; River Island is most definitely a maker of cool shirts.
Deus Ex Machina
Their range of cool shirts for men definitely takes cues from era's gone by but also feature fresh prints and detailing, giving Deus Ex Machina's shirts a very unique vintage-meets-postmodern aesthetic. The shirts are available in relaxed fits, and when paired with the bold graphics that are used throughout Deus Ex Machina's collection, the result is some seriously cool shirts.
Todd Snyder
Todd Snyder also isn't one to shy away from bold prints and colours. The brand has at least one men's shirt in every single colour of the rainbow, and feature some of the coolest, inventive prints on the market. If you want cool shirts that'll get heads turning, Todd Snyder is the brand for you.
Saturdays NYC
Ultra-modern prints are used by Saturdays NYC for their cool shirts for men, which are mostly crafted from premium cotton. Bold colours and graphic designs are abundant, and in all honesty any shirt from Saturdays NYC would instantly make anyone look cool.
Club Monaco
Minimalist cool is the best way to describe Club Monaco's range of cool shirts for men. Slim and relaxed fits in cotton and linen fabrics, with pastel colours and simple yet effective graphic prints dominate Club Monaco's shirt collection, and no matter which one you pick, you'll be transformed into a King of cool.
Taylor Stitch
Despite producing bottoms, denim, knits, and accessories, Taylor Stitch has always considered itself, at its core, a shirting company. And it's easy to see why; their shirts are impeccably well-made and are built for the long haul. But Taylor Stitch's shirts are also cool! They come in fun colours and prints, and will add character to any outfit.
AMI
There's something about Parisian style that gives off a feeling of effortless elegance, and AMI most definitely captures that with it's range of cool shirts. These shirts will easily take you from work to dinner & drinks to weekends, all while making you look incredibly stylish.
J. Crew
With an enormous range of cool shirts for men, you have so many options with J. Crew. They've got every size, fit, fabric, colours, and prints you could ever dream of and will instantly give you and your wardrobe a cool laid-back look.
Boohoo Man
You'll be able to easily level up your shirt game with Boohoo Man's range, which come in long & short sleeves, and a wide variety of fabrics, fits, colours, and prints. Boohoo Man is constantly producing the latest trends, so if you want ultra-modern cool shirts that'll add an unconventional flair to your wardrobe, Boohoo Man is the way to go.
Ted Baker
With Ted Baker's range of cool shirts, you'll be able to button up in style with the bespoke prints, fine-fitting cuts, and signature detailing featured throughout the shirt collection. You'll find shirts that are both daring and demure in terms of design, but no matter which route you take, you'll definitely look cool in a Ted Baker shirt.
Orlebar Brown
Orlebar Brown's cool shirts are exuberant and elegant; you'll feel like you're going on a luxurious holiday in Monte Carlo or somewhere tropical whenever you don an Orlebar Brown shirt, and what's cooler than that? Featuring many botanical inspired prints, as well as bold block colours in both short and long sleeves, you definitely need to add an Orlebar Brown shirt to your wardrobe immediately.
Mango
Mango understands that a shirt is one of the most timeless garments in a man's closet, which is why they have a large and versatile range of cool shirts for men. They have many different cuts, fabrics, colours, and prints available, but at the end of the day, all of Mango's shirts will keep you feeling comfortable and looking cool.