The summer is all about having fun in the sun and forgetting about school for a little while. Sometimes, having an eye-catching outfit is part of having fun. For the summer, especially for boys, it’s hard to want to put on anything more then a tank top and shorts. This Fashionisto breaks the fashion mold by showing off his preppy style in a Hawaiian-inspired look.
The preppy or “frat boy” look, as it’s come to be known, is a staple around most college campuses. For those who aren’t sure what I’m talking about, let me explain. The look consists of basically anything from Vineyard Vines. A tropical printed top paired with a pair of brightly colored shorts or pants and finished with a pair of boating shoes (otherwise known as Sperry Top-Siders). When worn the right way, this look makes a man look extremely put together.
This Fashionisto is an example of what this look is when worn the right way. His blue, printed shirt combined with this pair of coral shorts is the epitome of a summer look. The detail of the coral hibiscus flowers in this button-down are an identical shade to that of the shorts, which is something that only a true Fashionisto would be able to achieve. To wrap up this look, he adds the classic Sperry Top-Sider boating shoes. Instead of wearing them in the classic brown that most boys wear, he changes it up a little with an ivory colored shoe, which also matches the flowers in his shirt. This Fashionisto has an eye for fashion and his look not only embodies summer, but also the preppy look that’s on trend for this year.
How To: In order to recreate this Fashionisto’s look, pair vibrant colored shorts with a short-sleeved printed button-down. Add a pair of boating shoes to complete the look, and even slick back your hair for that total preppy style.
