My Top Five: Summer Swim Shorts

MYO shark's fin jacquard swim shorts, £135 at Matches.

As we edge closer to summer, I thought it would be fitting to share with you my top five swim shorts for the seasons ahead.

Style Help: #15 Dressing For - A City Break

1. Peter Werth 'Palm' short jacket, £119 at Topman | 2. Acne 'Isherwood' denim shirt, £140 at Mr Porter | 3. Stone skinny chinos, £24 at Topman | 4. New Balance 1600 sneakers, £105 at Mr Porter | 5. Gucci 'GG' supreme overnight bag, £570 at Matches.

Stay stylish wherever you go with my outfit suggestion for a spontaneous city break, above. (For arguments sake, I'm going to say you're going somewhere not hot, but not too cold. New York?)

Style Help: #3 Dressing For - The Beach



1. Soft Cotton t-shirt, £25 at Browns | 2. Illesteva Leonard round-frame sunglasses, £135 at Mr Porter | 3. Sky Blue setter short, £130 at Orlebar Brown | 4. Paul Smith Swift suede driving shoes, £230 at Mr Porter.

Yet to go on your holidays? Before you do, make sure you have some of these essentials packed (above).

The Essentials: Your Summer Vacation (Part Two)

1. Annely Zip through bomber jacket, £195 at Reiss | 2. Thom Browne Round-frame sunglasses, £640 | 3. Converse All Star plimsolls, £45 at Asos | 4. WANT Les Essentiels De La Vie Tote bag, £240 at Mr Porter.

 

The Essentials: Your Summer Vacation (Part One)



1. Oliver Peoples Sheldrake Round-frame sunglasses, £255 at Mr Porter | 2. John Smedley Cotton polo shirt, £100 at Mr Porter | 3. Driving Shoes with laces, £50 at Zara.

If you're jetting off to somewhere hot this summer, may I suggest popping this lot in your suitcase?