Are you ready to go sleeveless this summer? The men’s sleeveless vest has been trying its best to make it into the mainstream for a few seasons now, with A-listers like Jeremy Allen White and Insta stars  Jordan Mainoo-Hames working the trend in a whole manner of different iterations.

We’ve outlined four ways to work it whether you’re up for a ‘sun’s out guns out’ approach – think bare arms/chunky chains – or are looking for something a little more sobering – like layered over classic striped shirts and slacks for a nod to ’90 Chandler.

Star of The Bear Jeremey Allen White’s day-to-day looks are becoming just as popular as his recent Calvin Klein ad, which sent the Internet into a thirst spiral. His approach to styling a sleeveless vest is relatable—if not a little ’90s dad—as he pairs it over a classic white tee, baggy jeans, and a classic baseball cap.

Jeremey Allen White’s apprach to styling a sleeveless vest is relatabel – if not a little ’90s dad.

If you’re keen to go a little bit more “fashion,” consider going solo with your sleeveless vest. Look to Raven Smith’s smart-meets-sporty feel with a chocolate brown knit, paired with deep olive chinos and a sporty trainer. The flash of sock and muted, dark colour palette keep things wearable.

Here are four ways to work a men’s sleeveless vest this spring…

LOOK 1

Male model/TikTok dancing sensation, Thomas Meacock, is no stranger to the sleeveless vest. Here he pairs Le Fleur X Lacoste’s pale blue (another huge trend for SS24) collab with loose denim and a ubiquitous pair of coloured trainers.

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LOOK 2

Creative Consultant, Maximillian, gives Harry Styles energy in this statement cherry print knit by La DoubleJ. Pair against a pale pink linen shirt and chocolate slacks for a more sobering look.

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LOOK 3

A sleeveless vest with no shirt isn’t for everyone, but writer, Raven Smith’s sporty-meets-smart styling holds a strong case. And while Rishi may have killed the white Adidas Samba (RIP) there’s still a place for the classic black pair.

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LOOK 4

Pink is still a huge trend in both men’s and womenswear for SS24. Lean into the look with a chunky bubblegum pink vest and an otherwise all-black-everything look.

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