ease into fall: sweaters, l-r: MERINO V-NECK SWEATER, $59.00; COTTON SHAWL COLLAR SWEATER, $69.99. All available at Banana Republic.

Gone are the days where hibiscus flowers were the only print option for men who loved the surf and the sand. Now men’s swimwear offers more lengths and prints than ever before, which guarantees comfort and style for men of all kinds. We’ve gathered six of the most versatile pieces around to help men go from the sand onto the boardwalk with ease.

clockwise l-r. Penguin ‘Scalloped’ Volley Swim Trunks, $59 available at Nordstrom; Wesc Chuck Boardshorts, $68 available at Swell; Ambsn Popsicle Boardshort, $44.99 available at Swell; Ever Swim Trunks, $67.90 available at Nordstrom; Critical Slide Society Pocket Billiards Boardshorts, $54.99 available at Swell; O’Neill Victory Hybrid Shorts, $48.00 available at Swell.

Summer may be hot and sticky, but it doesn’t mean that guys have to don flip flops and raggedy shorts everywhere they go.  Check out our tips for styling Men’s summer fashion that easy and timeless.

For men’s shorts, try to stay above the knee and shop for a tailored fit. Cuffed shorts look fresh and fashionable.  This is a fun way to wear a color you usually wouldn’t wear in a pant, like this washed-out red, to make your outfit look crisp and cool.

Polo Ralph Lauren Cut Off Chinos Short

Polo shirts are the usual go-to for short-sleeve tops for men, but we also love a simple men’s v-neck tee.  The material is much thinner than a polo and the low-cut front will be cooler than having a collar around your neck. 

Lacoste Men’s V-Neck T-Shirt

Men’s NSF Clothing Times V-Neck Tee

For shoes, we love the classic boat shoe.  There is nothing better than a man who takes the preppy boat shoe and puts his own stylish twist on them.  We like the salt wash on these Sperry Top-Sider Men’s Halyard boat shoes–they look nonchalant and worn in!

Sperry Top-Sider Men’s Halyard Boat Shoes

And of course, to protect your eyes, you must invest in a good pair of shades. The Ray-Ban Wayfarer style will always be a classic.  Looking for something fresh and new?  Try a round pair like these round Persol sunglasses in tortoise or in classic black.

Persol Folding Sunglasses in Black

As far as we can tell, there is no Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for men’s swimwear. Which is a little disappointing. So we thought we’d do our part to help the cause.  Plus, it’s almost summer and dudes are going to need some new bathing suits.  Here at the beso blog, we’re all about providing a public service.  What could be sexier than sea turtles? Are we right, ladies?  Ladies? Hello…? Well, anyway, these Men’s Vilebrequin Turtle-Print Ocean Boardshorts feature a long cut, a flat waist, and sexy, slim legs.

Men’s Vilebrequin Turtle-Print Ocean Boardshorts

Neiman Marcus

$220.00

Ralph Lauren has been churning out high fashion swimwear for ages now. Comfortable elasticized drawstring waists, bright colors.  And models who look like this guy.

Men’s Ralph Lauren Blue Label Sanibel Swim Trunks, Orange

Neiman Marcus

$69.50

We love the slightly retro look of these box swim shorts by Original Penguin. So much summery fun!

Original Penguin Striped Box Swim Short ( Patriot Blue, 36 )

Original Penguin

$59.00

For most guys, summer is about looking good and staying cool.  There’s no better way to do both than with shirts by Polo Ralph Lauren.  Ralph Lauren has been redefining American style for over 40 years.  We chose a few of our favorite colorful, casual Polo shirts that can be worn with jeans, khakis or a pair of linen pants.  They’re pretty wild, don’t you think?

POLO RALPH LAUREN Custom-Fit Printed Batik Polo, $85.00

POLO RALPH LAUREN Custom-Fit Anchor T-Shirt, $39.50

POLO RALPH LAUREN Classic-Fit Striped Mesh Polo, $79.50 at Ralph Lauren

POLO RALPH LAUREN Classic-Fit Neon Big Pony Polo, $98.00

BIG & TALL Classic-Fit Dip-Dyed Polo, $79.99

With spring finally making an appearance, we’re now turning toward warm weather gear for men.  MARC by Marc Jacobs men’s summer jackets are the perfect answer to the man who’s looking for easy style and a lightweight coverup.  Check out our top 5 favorites out right now:

MARC by Marc Jacobs Men’s Blue Cotton Sheeting Jacket,$129.00 at Kitson

MARC by Marc Jacobs Grey Paisley Poly-nylon Hooded Pullover Jacket, $398.00 $239.00 (40% off) at Bluefly

MARC by Marc Jacobs Beach Cotton Jacket, $348.00 $170.52 (51% off) at Bloomingdales.com

MARC by Marc Jacobs Summer Twill Jacket, $598.00 at Nordstrom

MARC by Marc Jacobs Maverick Twill Jacket, $585.00 $409.50 (30% off) at Bloomingdales.com

Cargo shorts are the ultimate in men’s casual fashion, yet they always seem to have mixed reviews.  Some men consider them a wardrobe staple for spring and summer, while others can’t stand the sloppy, saggy silhouette.  If you refuse to let go of your cargo shorts, choose slimmer cuts that rest on the hip, and branch out to bold plaids, seersucker, camouflage, linen and denim cargo styles.  Wearing a fitted shirt instead of an oversized t-shirt gives a more polished look.  What are your thoughts on the look?

True Religion Men’s Issac Cargo Shorts – Navy, $154.00 at True Religion Brand Jeans

Canterbury of New Zealand Ripstop Cargo Shorts, $78.00 at Nordstrom

Gap Cargo shorts, $39.50 at Gap

Polo Ralph Lauren Litchfield Cargo Shorts, $49.99 at macys.com

G-Star Raw ‘Rovic Surfer’ Long Cargo Shorts, $135.00 at Nordstrom

Men’s clothing just doesn’t get enough love on this blog sometimes, and we’re trying to change that.  These men all are letting their real creativity shine through with standout pieces that are classic and stylish.  In the photos below, it’s all about great fit and (almost) unnoticed details.

Like Jermaine Delay of Uniqlo:

image via DapperLou

His quilted jacket is spot on, and the straw hat is the icing on the cake.  Here is one of our favorite quilted jackets from RVCA, which is 35% off at Nordstrom.

This men’s camel jacket is perfectly tailored, and the contrasting nudes lend for a modern take on a classic fit. Of course, his best accessory has to be the stunning woman to his left.

image via The Sartorialist

Replicate the camel coat with this Jos. A. Bank Camel Hair Top Coat:

And then there’s this trio of men who just got it RIGHT in their black leather jackets!  Beso has an amazing selection of black leather jackets right now.

image via The Sartorialist

A staple in any man’s closet has got to be the plaid shirt. Plaid shirts are accessibly fashionable–everyone can wear them (and girls can borrow them from their men)!

Lucky Posh Spice get’s to borrow David Beckham’s plaid shirts!

image via Fabsugar

Here are some of our favorites to help any man channel the Becks:

Salt Valley Bright Plaid Western Roll-Up Shirt

Bonobos Oliver Spencer Duncan Plaid

Gant Rugger Men’s Plaid Twill Sportshirt

And a neutral cardigan, for those chilly spring nights, Beckham approved!

Charles & 1/2 Solid Cardigan

Robert Graham makes shopping for men fun again!  Each woven shirt represents a work of art designed for men who want to show their individuality.  After examining Robert Graham shirts up close, I was amazed by the amount of detail and level of craftsmanship.  Each design has its own colorful, eclectic theme down to the thread.  The inside  collar and cuffs are usually made with a contrasting print that has become a signature style throughout the Robert Graham collection.

Men’s Robert Graham Limited-Edition Woven Shirt, $298.00 at Neiman Marcus

Men’s Robert Graham Zouk Embroidered Shirt in Black, $268.00 at Neiman Marcus

Men’s Robert Graham Flock Mixed-Print Shirt, $248.00 at Neiman Marcus

Men’s Robert Graham Lorient Woven Shirt, $248.00 at Neiman Marcus

Men’s Robert Graham Antiqua Striped Woven Shirt, $198.00 at Neiman Marcus