The world of men's fashion has really matured over these past few years, and the trends certainly reflect that. Following these Essential Spring / summer styling will give you the chance to stand.

Chambray

Key trends for men are emerging in the form of ‘Denim’ and chambray which continue from last season but the new way to wear them is changing. Double-faced fabric allows for contrasting pattern on cuffs and collar and large buffalo checks look new in basic neutrals. Most of you know chambray is an essential. But it’s going up a notch this Spring/Summer and taking chambray to our shoes, jackets, and accessories.

City Refined.

It's simple classic urban gentleman type dress, but adapted to the summer sun. Basically being spiffy and immaculately well-groomed wherever you go. Casually wearing well-tailored suits more than the average guy, loafers and oxfords even in casual settings. Double breasted blazers and crew neck shirts, paired with trousers that show a little ankle and shoes that compliment.

Espadrilles

Men's espadrilles have become the perfect summer kick-around shoe, along with your canvas lace-ups.

And this year designers and brands have really expanded their espadrille offerings; they're not just offering the basic slip-on anymore we've now got high-top espadrilles, lace-up espadrilles, striped espadrilles, suede espadrilles, even leather espadrilles.

"Compliment the Blue" (mainly with orange).

This summer has seen the collaborations come alive especially with this men’s fashion spring summer trends essentials, so one of the most prominently displayed trends from the Spring/Summer 2011 it seemed it was going to be all about orange and blue, but with further analysis, there just seems to be an overall focus on complimenting blue it general (with red, white, or orange). But  a number of designers complimented their blue with orange. 

Cargos

Other trends to keep an eye on:

Bucks. The spring and summers dress-up shoe of choice, be sure to have a staple pair of bucks. If you fancy tradition then having a white pair is a darn must, but if you need a pair that can coordinate with more ensembles a copper-brown, burnt red, or a sandy beige pair will work just fine.

Brazilian-made Huarache loafers (sandals). Its clear that there is a big discussion on whether or not men can wear sandals, but whichever side of the argument you fall on you should have a pair of huaraches– they're probably the most gentlemanly it gets when it comes to men wearing summer shoes that expose a little skin. Now of course they don't have to be Brazilian made, I've seen Italian and even vintage hand-made Mexican huaraches that are just as detailed, but I've just more commonly seen the Brazilian ones in the style I fancy.

Braided belt. As some may remember nearly all of the belts T.U.G sported last spring and summer were braided– some simple and others were more intricately woven. This year it's official, all gentlemen must own atleast one braided belt to compliment the rest of your summer wardrobe.

Selvedge denim. Summer really is a great time to break in denim, since you're probably traveling and changing environments more than usual. All of that can give your raw denim the stresses, markings, and overall "good" wear 'n' tear that colder months usually don't offer.

Plunging Neck lines. Plunging necklines seem prominent this spring and summer, but personally it's still a little too "Euro" or maybe just "metro" for me to encourage it as an everyday trend, unless you can "man it up". Limit plunging necklines and opened shirts to beach vacations.

Double-breasted blazer. Quite frankly, not everyone can pull this off, but if you can or dare to then the double-breasted blazer will be your go to blazer for the spring and summer. Like the bomber jacket, many designer collections gives atleast one or two double-breasted blazer to choose from this season.