Today, most trends happening are hip. It’s a given fact that’s why they are called trends. Unfortunately, this does not apply to all of them. There are plenty of ways you can use them to your advantage and gain some extra street style points for your summer looks. You might have to step outside of your fashion comfort-zone, so take our advice and take a few risks this summer–you’ll thank us. Just not all at once. Check out the ten style risks you should take this summer.
1. Colored Pants – Think red, green, mustard or blue. Just do not do this from head to toe. The key to doing color below is keeping it simple up top.
2. Denim Shorts – Mid-length denim shorts, cuffed or not, is the look you’re going for and this can be done yourself by a simple DIY of a pair of jeans. Just keep the inseam closer to your knees than your crotch.
3. Espadrilles – Go sockless, of course, and try some crazy prints and patters. They won’t last you more than one summer, anyway, so go nuts.
4. Mirror Sunnies – They can be obnoxious, but that’s what’s awesome about them. Find a shape that fits your face– Wayfarers or Frogskins work for most people–and get crazy.
5. Nautical Bracelets – Who says men can’t wear bracelets? Braided, stacked, hand-tied, and colorful–just make sure you keep it simple with a basic tee and jeans to keep things balanced.
6. Going Sockless – Pair your cuffed chinos or shorts with boat shoes, espadrilles, oxfords or canvas sneakers and show some ankle for the perfect summer look. Just put on some foot powder and you’re good to go.
7. Floral Prints – Real men wear floral prints. Make use of them up top and keep the prints small and muted.
8. Tank Tops – There are a few rules for rocking tank tops. Most importantly they should not be worn to work, they should be cut for a man, and, be honest with yourself, if you haven’t gotten any sun or exercise since last summer, you might need to keep the sleeves on until you’re ready.
9. Leopard Print – We’ve seen a lot of animal print lately–both high fashion and low, from Supreme to Christian Louboutin. As with any print, don’t mix and match, and keep things subtle.
10. Trilbies – Matching your trilby with a casual look is the way to go, and it’s a nice break from fitteds and snapbacks for the summer. Black is classic and works with just about any style imaginable.

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