6 easy summer style upgrades

We’ve done the hard work for you and found 6 simple stylish updates for your wardrobe and grooming. From donning NATO watch straps to emulating James Franco, these are the accessories and tips you need this summer.

Brighten up your watch

Inject some colour and individuality into your accessories with a NATO-style tricolour watch strap that will brighten up any timepiece and also stand up the sea and sand this summer. For a whole new look, Larsson and Jennings’ World Cup Limited Edition in collaboration with Wong Wong, combining two trends in one with a minimalist face and a blue British bovine leather strap.

The Gentleman RAF Military Style, £10 from natostrapco.com / WWxL&J Limited Edition, £260 from larssonandjennings.com

Smell like summer

Think hints of mint and citrus fruit this summer, find a light but sophisticated fragrance that you can wear for any summer occasion. Tom Ford’s cult fragrance Neroli Portofino, with Sicilian lemon, lavender and amber notes, has been rejuvenated in an all-over splash that’s perfectly fits the bill.

Neroli Portofino Eau Fraiche Body Splash 236ml, £87 from Harvey Nichols

Go sockless

Survive the summer heat by embracing this look, pair invisible socks (no-one will know) and a pair of tapered chinos rolled up to just above the ankle for an effortlessly cool casual look. Go Italian with penny loafers or preppy with boat shoes and pair with pale blue or white chinos for summer chic

Invisible socks, £10 for 3 from Pringle on ASOS / Boat shoes, £65 from Sperry Topsider / Leather Penny Loafers, £245 from Tod’s

Reflect the rays

James Franco and Brad Pitt have both been seen sporting these reflective lenses this season and if they’re good enough for them, then they’re good enough for us. Combine with a retro frames for a laid-back look or an aviator frame if you’ve got a strong jawline.

Large metal aviators, £135 from RayBan

Woven waist

Woven belts are an easy summer accessory that can inject style into your waistline, there is a great selection on Mr. Porter but we especially like the trending blue from Anderson’s.

Anderson’s blue woven 3.5cm leather trimmed belt, £65 from Mr. Porter

Season your hair

Give your hair a breath of fresh air this summer by using a sea salt spray for styling, use 5-6 sprays to style but make sure to moisturise your scalp and hair as the salt dries them out.

Surf spray, £21 from bumbleandbumble.co.uk

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