A Week's Worth of Patterned Shorts Outfits for Men

These Men's Performance Shorts are the Perfect Hybrid of Tactical and Tailored

By Gabi Meyers | Last Updated: Apr 23 2024 | 3 min read

The Farmer’s Almanac marks summer’s end as September 22nd, but we all know the hot weather can linger even longer. Meaning? Warm weather essentials will stay…well, essential for an eternity.

While us ladies are blessed with the option of easy, “throw on and go” dresses – specifically of the no contact-mumu variety, guys have less options. Thankfully, there is one hot weather hero to save every stylish guy’s wardrobe: the patterned short. Patterned shorts allow your knees to breathe and can add enough visual interest to a t-shirt and sneaker outfit to make it look like you did more than fasten one button and slide one zipper.

Get ready to simplify your warm weather style with shorts that can handle anything you throw at them, making them the perfect pair to wear from now all the way through Labor Day..

Keep scrolling for a week’s worth of men’s patterned short outfits:

The shorts: Rhythm jacquard shorts

The slim fit of these lightweight, breathable shorts with a jacquard print keeps the look sophisticated, not loud.

Monday

flat lay of men's warm weather outfit including patterned shorts, a navy t-shirt, boat shoes and a chain necklace

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A ::chef’s kiss:: perfect warm weather outfit. According to Gen Z, boat shoes are back, so dust yours off and wear them with your shorts right now.

Tuesday

flat lay of men's casual spring outfit including patterned shorts, a brown short-sleeve button up shirt, baseball hat, and puma sneakers

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Keep it simple with a few of our warm weather favorites for men, namely, a logo-free baseball cap and simple leather sneakers.

Wednesday

flat lay of men's casual shorts outfit, featuring patterned shorts, a black crewneck sweatshirt, slip-on shoes, and green-rimmed sunglasses

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Pair your elevated casual pieces like a solid crewneck sweatshirt with patterned shorts and leather slip-ons for an easy breezy, WFH look.

Thursday

men's casual outfit featuring patterned shorts, a tennis-themed sweater, and Birkenstock clogs with tall white socks

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We’re very into tall socks with slip-on sneakers this summer. With a quirky sweater whose colors pick up on those in the shorts, the vibe is grown up but still fun.

Friday

men's spring outfit featuring patterned shorts, an orange short sleeve shirt, denim overshirt, and leather slip-on shoes

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Layer up with a lightweight denim overshirt you can pull on when the sun goes down.