Spring Menswear: Button Downs and Bomber Jackets

By Style & Cheek Friday, March 3, 2017 0 Men's Fashion Permalink

It’s been almost a year since I’ve written anything about men’s fashion. I’d planned on writing some fall/winter menswear posts but I didn’t think I had much to add to the conversation. Last fall I met some awesome Seattle menswear bloggers and was like whoa why do I even dare write about menswear, these guys are excellent. But I also haven’t been very impressed with menswear recently, at least not casual menswear. I was all about prints a couple of years back and will forever want more exciting pieces for guys. But men’s brands seem intent on sticking with solid colors.

Snoozefest! Well spring is near which means SOME color and prints are bound to pop up, but get on these pieces quick. A few of the shirts I wanted to include have already sold out so if you don’t want a monochromatic wardrobe (yawn) hop to it! Not just to break up the monotony of your closet, but because these button downs and bomber jackets are beautiful. They’re fun, they’re interesting, they’re sleek, and perfect for a date, day or night.

Jack & Jones Vintage Souvenir Bomber – This jacket reminds me of Ryan Gosling in Drive, but less intense. And if that’s not enough to convince you that this is a cool jacket, I don’t know what is. My job here is done. Bye.

J.Crew Slim Short-sleeve Lightweight Oxford in Pink Plaid – Hey J.Crew, make more short sleeve shirts like this one. The pink and blue plaid is a nice choice for spring and summer. It’s not too in your face, a little preppy, but very wearable for work or for play.

Religion Souvenir Bomber Jacket with Koi Carp Back Embroidery – Oh yes, I had to throw some burgundy in here. This burgundy and black bomber jacket is beautiful. Plus, burgundy is soothing eye candy in itself so everyone wins.

1901 Hawaiian Embroidered Woven Shirt – Say yes to a subdued Hawaiian shirt. It’s a nice choice if you want to bring in some color to your wardrobe because frond prints are always in. Also, I really like the little hula girl detail.

Wallace & Barnes MA-1 bomber jacket – This classic bomber jacket comes in navy or olive and they’re equally flattering. The MA-1 bomber jacket style will never go out of style and it’s the right weight for a casual spring jacket.

PacSun Grampy Tropical Short Sleeve Button Up Shirt – These Tommy Bahama-ish styles for guys in their 20s-30s are great. And the muted tropical print can be worn on any warm day, not just a vacation day.

Topman Moth Print Souvenir Bomber Jacket – I like when masculine styles like bomber jackets feature very delicate or beautiful prints like this moth print. This is good way to incorporate some lighter colors into your spring and summer wardrobe.

UO Pineapple Toss Short Sleeve Button-Down Shirt – Ok, this is excellent. Where are more exciting shirts like this one? Love the bright color. Love the pineapples. Spring thru summer you’re good to go.