3 Ways to Level Up Your Look

stylish man wearing a chambray shirt with off-white pants

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Spring style is all about effortless upgrades—those little tweaks that take a woman looking at your outfit and thinking to herself, “Oh, he looks nice” to “Damn, he looks good.”

This season, Team SG recommends three key pieces to do the heavy lifting here.

They are:

denim on top: Think a crisp chambray shirt or a perfectly worn-in trucker jean jacket
not-quite-white pants: Opt for shades like off-white, stone, or ecru for a softer, less scary-to-wear take on spring neutrals
a pocket-heavy jacket: Because a “fashion meets function” effect generally does well for guys

Whether you wear them on their own or put the whole combo together, these pieces strike the perfect balance between rugged and refined, ensuring you look put-together without trying too hard.

Keep scrolling for 3 ways to level up your casual men’s spring outfits

denim on top

stylish man standing outside in front of a brightly painted wall wearing a chambray shirt, grey shorts, and brown loafers — @studied.carelessness

Wearing chambray or a denim jacket is a favorite of Team SG’s for guys in the spring and summer. The best part? The longer you have and wear this durable apparel, the more comfortable it gets.

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Practically white pants

stylish man wearing a denim field jacket with chinos and brown shoes — @canttakemycooloff

Casual Men's Spring Outfit featuring a blue chore coat, green sweater, stone chinos and brown boat shoes — @out_of_indigo

image of a stylish man wearing a blue trucker jacket over a white t-shirt with stone-colored chinos in a roundup of Casual Men's Spring Outfits on stylegirlfriend.com — @rrrampaa

Going light on the bottom shows that you are not afraid of warm weather treats – from a chocolate ice cream cone to a burger and fries enjoyed on an outdoor patio.

What kind of practically white pants you go with for casual men’s spring outfits is up to you. A workwear pair is still on-trend, though a chino or 5-pocket twill pant may be more versatile.