Spring Clothes For Men: 41 Essential Pieces for Entering Your Freshest Era Yet

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February 27, 2023

Spring Clothes For Men 41 Essential Pieces for Entering Your Freshest Era Yet

The temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and it’s time to haul away all your heavy layers and stock your closet with some fresh spring clothes for men. If you're looking to hit the refresh button on your warm weather rotation and get fully reacquainted with dressing to see people IRL, we've got your back with a fully-loaded list of all the men's spring fashion essentials to don right now.

No matter how you put them together, these GQ-certified spring garms will blend together in perfect harmony. Think of ’em like the Chick Corea Elektric Band for your wardrobe: A funky fusion of forward-thinking pieces and forever classics that come together to form an endless array of impeccable men's spring outfits. From crisp button-downs and trippy hats to spring cologne and wild shorts, here are the 41 spring clothes for men you need for a wildly stylish season ahead.

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The Classic Striped Button-Down
The great prep revival is full swing and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Of course, we're fond of the iconic Oxford cloth button down (the OCBD for the real heads), but a blue striped shirt is perhaps even more versatile.
COS relaxed-fit striped shirt
$120 at Cos
2/41
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Colorful Pants
Emerge from hibernation wearing pants as lively as the blooming flora around you.
Karu Research straight-leg pleated metallic silk-jacquard trousers
$420 at Mr Porter
3/41
The White Sneaker
There's a crisp white sneaker for everyone—whether that's a pair of Vans slip-ons, a high-top Chuck Taylor or a crispy pair of Air Force 1s. Lately, though, we've been living in the Sambaissance and the fresh soccer vibes it can bestow to every fit.
Adidas Samba classic sneaker
$70 at Amazon
4/41
A Slick Leather Jacket
Spring is truly leather season and a classic (or wild) black leather (or faux leather) jacket has the best flyness-to-versatility ratios of any garment around.
Séfr "Francis" croc-effect faux-leather jacket
$440 at Mr Porter

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The Rockstar Shades
A truly eye-catching pair of sunglasses can carry an entire outfit when all you can muster the energy to wear is a plain white tee and jeans. Hell, the right pair can even steal the spotlight of a superb fit—just ask Timothee Chalamet.
Ray-Ban RB2299 Lady Burbank cat eye sunglasses
$174 at Amazon
6/41
Candy-Colored Jewelry
You might have to come to grips with the fact that you're neither a silver, nor a gold jewelry kinda guy. Thankfully, the world of bling isn't so limited.
Éliou Erc necklace
$160 at Matches Fashion
7/41
The Swanky Knit Polo
We've said it ad nauseum, but a knit polo will make you look hotter than you already are. It has the undeniable swagger of a mid-century jazz musician and though it may not nab you a Grammy, the right one can certainly earn you an untold amount of approving head nods.
Todd Snyder interlocking geo Montauk polo
$278 at Todd Snyder

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Short-Shorts
It's time to send the pants to storage and bust out the shorts. (Like five-inches-or-shorter-shorts). Just because your thighs are catching some sun doesn't mean your shorts can't get some shine.
Patagonia Baggies 5
$65 at Patagonia
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The Loafer with Some Sole
Beefed-up, ridge-sole loafers will effortlessly anchor your biggest fits—from the wide-wale cords you're wearing now to the Baggies you plan to live in come Memorial Day.
G.H. Bass & Co. Weejuns 90s Lincoln loafers
$176 at Matches Fashion
10/41
Farmer's Market-Ready Bag
Farmer's markets are back in session and why not show up Sunday morning with a bag as fresh as the produce?
Ground Cover Tsuno bag
$140 at Ground Cover

11/41
The Cheery Chapeau
In case you forgot, you're dressing for spring. That means you should have unabashed authority to dress like the sun is actually shining and the flowers are in full bloom. For that, a pop of color and print atop your dome is the key.
Marni x Carhartt WIP floral bucket hat
$180 at End. Clothing
12/41
The Cropped Lightweight Jacket
Layering still possible in the spring, as long as you keep 'em light and airy. Dickie's legendary work jacket is fully unlined to beat back the heat, and its slightly cropped cut will instantly make you look way more jacked.

Dickies unlined "Eisenhower" jacket
~~$60~~ $56 at Amazon
13/41
The Throwback Zip-Up Hoodie
The zip-up hoodie is back and ready to display your sickest graphic tee with panache and a bit of Y2K flavor.
Uniqlo sweat full-zip hoodie
$50 at Uniqlo

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Sky Blue Washed Out Jeans
Raw denim will always be here to stay. But the best time to get working on your fades was in fall. By now, the sun's out, the sky is clear, and a pair of super light wash jeans is just the right move to make.
Levi's 505 jeans
~~$70~~ $49 at Levi's
15/41
Chunky, Funky Footwear
Before the whole chunky shoe trend was a bonafide, well, trend, it was a common trope amongst the retirement-age men. These Paraboot Michael shoes are the (very thick) cream of the crop.
Paraboot Michael shoes
$409 at End. Clothing
16/41
Your Go-to Spring Scent
The lingering scents of winter feel out of place when the flowers are blossoming and the grass is tinged with dew. An energizing new fragrance welcomes spring with every spritz.
Elorea Heaven eau du parfum
$125 at Elorea

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Badass Leather Pants
Leather, despite what you may think, wasn't really suited for winter (unless you wore some seriously warm long johns). Now's the time to let your freaky fashion flag fly.
Sunflower relaxed leather pants
$555 at Matches Fashion
18/41
Runner's Kicks
There's no doubt that running shoes are a full-blown fashion move these days, far from the geeky gym class associations you may be used to. Pair ‘em with some big ol’ denim jeans or trail-ready cargo shorts and you can't go wrong.
Asics Gel-Kayano 14 shoes
$150 at Urban Outfitters
19/41
The More-Versatile-Than-You-Thought Black Blazer
Black blazers are no longer reserved for weddings and funerals. Toss one one with a vintage tee and thrashed jeans, or even a striped button-up and some off-the-rails track pants for a wild mix-n-match situation.
Polo Ralph Lauren Polo soft wool Oxford suit jacket
$698 at Ralph Lauren

20/41
Neck Ties (Several Neck Ties)
Return to office or not, we're postively amped to dress up again. That means suits, dress shoes, and definitely neck ties.
Drake's medallion print madder twill silk tie
$225 at Drake's
21/41
Texture-Enhancing Hair Spray
Now that you've finally committed to a long overdue appointment with your barber, you'll need a product that gives your warmer-weather 'do a little effortless lift—without weighing it down.
Verb hair spray
$20 at Verb
22/41
A Classic Figaro Chain
Spring is a perfect time to show off some sparkly jewelry. A classic Figaro chain is the ideal garnish for your perfectly-cooked sartorial dishes.
Miabella 18k gold over sterling silver Figaro necklace
$34 at Amazon

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The Everyday Blazer
There's no shortage of surprisingly great tailoring at reasonable prices these days, which just means there are even more reasons to make it a part of your regular spring rotation.
Banana Republic Baroli flannel suit jacket
$475 at Banana Republic
24/41
Very Practical, Very Nice Sunscreen
We appreciate you sharing those looks for the world to see. Make sure to protect your skin accordingly.
Supergoop mineral sheerscreen SPF30
$38 at Supergoop
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Solid Black Derbies
When you're tired of sneakers, a go-with-everything black derby shoe will carry you and your outfit, well, everywhere.
Dr Martens 1461 oxford
$130 at Zappos

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The Throwback Track Jacket
The track jacket is the versatile layer of your lightweight outerwear dreams. (You do dream about lightweight outerwear, right?)
Wales Bonner "Samuel" track jacket
$655 at SSENSE
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The Newfangled Sweater Vest
By now you're probably hip to the transformative power of the sweater vest (and might even have a few in your regular rotation). Dive further into the tripped-out grandpa style waters with a new-age argyle pattern. It'll look just as good with a faded tee and jeans as it will a knit tie and pleated trousers.
S.S. Daley Tabard vest
$685 at SSENSE
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The Easy Livin' Trouser
You gotta give your jeans a rest every now and then, right?
J.Crew Giant-fit chinos
$90 at J.Crew

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The Toughened-Up Chore Coat
The chore coat is a favorite amongst menswear nerds and this one from Alex Mill takes the beloved garment to the next level by using all-natural botanical dyes to achieve a rich color that'll only get better with every wear.
Alex Mill botanical dyed work jacket
$225 at Alex Mill
30/41
The Don't-Overthink-It Tee
Goes without saying that a perfect-fitting plain white t-shirt is seasonless, but spring is really the time of year when a good $8 white tee punches the furthest above its weight.
Hanes pocket "Beefy-T" 2-pack
$15 at Amazon
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The Updated Cargos
You may look like you're ready for a hike at all times, but the cargo pant revival goes hand in hand with both the ascendance of gorpcore and Y2k-era fashion.
Abercrombie & Fitch loose utility cargo pant
$100 at Abercrombie

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The Birkenstock (Just Get Some Already)
Birks are the undisputed kings of transitional weather footwear. These classic suede clogs are that weird-cool shoe that gets along with everyone (and every outfit).
Birkenstock Boston clog
$155 at Zappos
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The Anytime Fleece
Fuzz out your transitional wardrobe.

Patagonia classic Retro-X fleece jacket
$229 at Patagonia
34/41
The New Going Out Shirt
If the roaring '20s are indeed on the horizon, you're going to need a shirt that makes you feel downright sexy. The flowy silhouette, silk fabric, and Mariana Trench-level V-neck are hot as hell, no matter who's wearing it.
Saint Laurent silk-satin shirt
$1,550 at Mr Porter

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The Trench Made for Downpours
You never know when a sudden shower might strike, which is why you need a proper trench coat. This one from preeminent British label Mackintosh has a minimalist design and an elegant drape that will look fly—and keep you dry—in even the worst downpours.
Mackintosh Oxford bonded cotton coat
$1,195 at Mr Porter
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The Sheer Shirt
When you're really feeling yourself and want to show off a little skin or your dope array of tattoos, it doesn't get much hotter than a sheer shirt.
Bode floret ribbon mesh shirt
$532 at Matchesfashion
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The Low-Key Cardigan
A simple cardigan is a quick way to look put together even if you just rolled out of bed. But if you actually want to put some effort into your outfit, try this with some billowy trousers and a freaky camp collar shirt.
Everlane No Sweat cardigan
$109 at Everlane

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The Go-To Jeans
Can't think of what to wear? Here's your answer, seven days a week.
Levi's 501 jeans
~~$70~~ $41 at Amazon
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The Weird Hat
Beanies and dad caps? Par for the course. But a romantic lil' knit beret will get you some self-assuring head nods from the dapper seniors in your neighborhood.
Noah birdseye beret
$88 at Noah
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The 3-in-1 Sweater
Depending on how you wear it, a half-zip sweater can be a turtleneck, a V-neck, or a polo. That's three sweaters for the price of one.
Theory Hilles quarter-zip sweater
$345 at Theory

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The Short(er) Socks
We're still out on ankle socks, but this not-quite-half-calf length will look killer with shorts and Birkenstock clogs.
Rototo low gauge slub socks
$25 at Todd Snyder

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The Classic Striped Button-Down

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Colorful Pants

The White Sneaker

A Slick Leather Jacket

The Rockstar Shades

Candy-Colored Jewelry

The Swanky Knit Polo

Short-Shorts

The Loafer with Some Sole

Farmer's Market-Ready Bag

The Cheery Chapeau

The Cropped Lightweight Jacket

The Throwback Zip-Up Hoodie

Sky Blue Washed Out Jeans

Chunky, Funky Footwear

Your Go-to Spring Scent

Badass Leather Pants

Runner's Kicks

The More-Versatile-Than-You-Thought Black Blazer

Neck Ties (Several Neck Ties)

Texture-Enhancing Hair Spray

A Classic Figaro Chain

The Everyday Blazer

Very Practical, Very Nice Sunscreen

Solid Black Derbies

The Throwback Track Jacket

The Newfangled Sweater Vest

The Easy Livin' Trouser

The Toughened-Up Chore Coat

The Don't-Overthink-It Tee

The Updated Cargos

The Birkenstock (Just Get Some Already)

The Anytime Fleece

The New Going Out Shirt

The Trench Made for Downpours

The Sheer Shirt

The Low-Key Cardigan

The Go-To Jeans

The Weird Hat

The 3-in-1 Sweater

The Short(er) Socks

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