Summer is the ideal time to show off your toned body in smart casual and formal clothing. The idea is to look comfortable and cool while the mercury soars. Here are a few tips to make you look smart and well dresses during the sweltering summer months:

1. Shirts: Light is the name of the game when it comes to picking summer shirts. Among T-shirts, choose from lightweight t-shirts, polo necks, button-ups. Striped tees look great. As for shirts, plain light coloured ones give you a fresh appearance. Printed shirts are an ideal bet while vacationing.
2. Chino shorts: Going on a vacation on a beach this summer? Chino shorts should be your pick for looking trendy and cool. Pastels are a hot favourite this season. Khaki, navy or black shorts look good too. They can be paired with tanks or tees for that carefree look.
3. Pants: Summer is the time to put away your dark wash indigo jeans and try out some lighter shades. Try out trousers in linen in colours like light grey, beige and light brown. Pair them with cotton shirts and you are ready to go almost anywhere. The lightweight material of chino pants is also an ideal pick for summer dressing.
4. Shoes: There are a lot of interesting shoes available in the market that are apt for summers. Boat shoes are vans go with almost anything. Buy a pair in white or black. Another versatile footwear option this summer has to be white leather sneakers that can work with any summer outfit.
5. Accessories: Round sunglasses, bomber jackets, leather strap wrist watches and baseball caps will complete your stylish summer look.