Even the shortest of shorts can’t save you from soul-crushing heat. But the best of the best linen shorts for men will help you survive, nay, thrive in the middle of summer. Linen is prized for its durability, breeziness, and rakish rumpled texture. How it keeps you cool is essentially Mother Nature’s tech. Linen fibers are actually hollow, which acts as a kind of insulation against the heat. Designers use it to summer-ize everything from suits to shirts—and shorts are no exception. Beyond sheer temperature regulation, a good pair of linen shorts does a lot more than just keep you from melting into a sweaty puddle. Linen’s tendency to rumple and wrinkle, and its feathery drape, adds tons of textural intrigue to your warm-weather outfits. As the temps rise and we shed our layers, every piece of clothing needs to work a little harder, so texture is key. Linen shorts are great when paired with a breezy linen shirt and chic sandals—but don’t limit yourself. Try them with a graphic tee and beat-up canvas sneakers …

Why does it feel like fathers (and father figures) are always the hardest to shop for? More often than not, finding the best gifts for dads of all stripes involves putting your thinking cap on to mentally trawl through all of the very practical things they already own, along with the stuff that they’d just never use. Having a bit of a cheat code to help with that process certainly helps, and we’re here to serve. While the internet has plenty of thoughts on what to get your old man, a lot of those gift guides feel kinda…sad, if we’re being honest. Novelty ties and patterned socks used to reign supreme, but it’s time to think beyond the low-hanging fruit and level up your gifting this year. To that end, we’ve put together a pretty comprehensive list of best gifts for dads across a handful of categories, including style, fitness, home, grooming, food and drinks, and even tech, that all speak to his varied interests. Hopefully this makes Father’s Day shopping less of a hand-wringer …

When it comes to shorts, guys have been showing some thigh for a while now, but lately, we’re seeing a quiet shift toward longer shorts. If you’re a fan of the classics—a real meat-and-potatoes type—these stonewashed cargo shorts from Ralph Lauren hit the mark. Cut with a comfortable, relaxed fit and a 10.5-inch inseam, they offer a bit more coverage (and should still fall above the knee) without feeling bulky or baggy. The silhouette stays clean and straight, and unless you’re using the pockets as a man-purse, they won’t throw off your shape. A true staple, updated just enough. Picture a pair of cargo shorts in your mind. These are them. Best Budget Cargo Shorts: Gap Relaxed Cargo Shorts Gap 11″ Relaxed Cargo Shorts AccordionItemContainerButton Pros Wallet-friendly price point Relaxed fit with an 11” inseam Generously sized pockets Cons May run a bit long for some Not 100% cotton Cargo shorts and The Gap—two ‘90s icons that have weathered the trends and come out the other side, maybe even better than ever. This runs a …

High quality pants will often include a lining for a more comfortable feel as well as an internal “French bearer” button (the extra hidden button on the inside of the pants) for a better fit. They’ll also include a waist curtain to keep the internal seams covered as well as a rear-split for easy tailoring. By no means are these details mandatory, but consider them when shopping. Fit: The overall fit and silhouette of a suit ultimately comes down to personal taste, whether you prefer a slim fit or classic sack suit. That said, there are some common guidelines to follow. Off-the-rack suits rarely fit perfectly and will need some alterations, so you want to make sure to pay attention to certain areas and leave others to your local tailor to spruce up. Make sure the shoulder seams align with your shoulder bones or slightly over them. The chest should have enough room to move around comfortably and the armholes shouldn’t dig into your armpit. While the length of the sleeves can easily be altered, …

In 2026, who among us can really ID the absolute best shorts for men? The average brand would have you believe that a 5-inch inseam is the only length that matters. (Mea culpa: we’ve done our fair share of 5-inch proselytizing, too). But what about the added dignity that comes with a 7-inch inseam? Alternatively, look to Paul Mescal and Harry Styles, the current champs of daringly short-shorts, and you might be persuaded to bare a few more inches of thigh. But then you look to one Mr. Hailey Bieber, and you might be persuaded to take the exact opposite approach, swaddling your thighs in shorts of gloriously baggy proportion. Where to even begin?! Relax, pal—you don’t have to keep up with every manufactured menswear micro-trend. Instead, embrace the fact that the state of shorts today is, well, whatever you want it to be. That means any point along the shorts spectrum is fair game, which is even more reason to make several pit-stops along the way, stocking your closet as you go. From trail-ready …

If the only sandals you’ve worn were on trips to your dorm’s shower, it might be time to raise your game. The best leather sandals for men are more dignified and more stylish than those grubby slides you remember: These days, tasteful men from the runway to the red carpet are waltzing around in all kinds of open-toed kicks, from sleek, sultry slides to fisherman sandals with a crazy amount of old man swag. All because leather sandals make up, in our estimation, some of the best sandals. Period. Now, if you’re like me and have a slight fear of sandals (no free feet pics, please), there are two simple steps to ease yourself into flashing some toe. Step one: get a pedicure. Seriously. Just like a fresh haircut elevates your whole fit, professionally-tidied toenails do the same for your sandals. It’s not about having raptor talons (we hope that’s not the case), so much as knowing your foot is looking its finest. Step two: avoid rubber sandals. While I previously pushed the flip flop …

Venetian loafers, like the best of their family of footwear, are easy to wear on two levels. The first, and most obvious: they just slip right on. Ready, aim, boom—feet are shod. The second is that they work with anything: shorts, jeans, trousers, suits, whatever. These days, of course, loafer options abound, from classic penny loafers to downtown low-slung loafers, the hardy moc-toe shoe to the ascendant boat shoe. But today we’re here to talk about the Venetian, a loafer that takes “easy” to a whole other level. That’s because the Venetian loafer dares to ask: what if a loafer wasn’t just easy, but sophisticated, too? As the name suggests, the shoe traces its roots back to Venice (Italy, not Florida). Early versions were essentially house slippers for European aristocrats swanning around marble hallways in flowing robes while drinking wine wearing their family’s name. True old-old-world luxury. The Venetian loafer delivers all that by dialing back the loafer to its cleanest, most elegant self. There are no straps, no pennies, no tassels, and few embellishments. It’s …

Comfort: Flip-flops are as bare bones as it gets. They’re essentially barefoot shoes which means comfort is a major priority. Ideally, flip-flops will have a cushioned footbed with some arch support as well as a heel cup that hugs your heel. The toe post can often cause irritation and chafing, so we also looked for flip-flops that addressed this either with different materials or construction. How We Test and Review Products Style is subjective, we know—that’s the fun of it. But we’re serious about helping our audience get dressed. Whether it’s the best white sneakers, the flyest affordable suits, or the need-to-know menswear drops of the week, GQ Recommends’ perspective is built on years of hands-on experience, an insider awareness of what’s in and what’s next, and a mission to find the best version of everything out there, at every price point. Our staffers aren’t able to try on every single piece of clothing you read about on GQ.com (fashion moves fast these days), but we have an intimate knowledge of each brand’s strengths and …

To kick off the process, we enlist the GQ Recommends braintrust to vote on our contenders. Some of the folks involved have worked in retail, slinging clothes to the masses; others have toiled for small-batch menswear labels; all spend way too much time thinking about what hangs in their closets. We lean on that collective experience to guide our search, culling a mix of household names, indie favorites, and the artisanal imprints on the bleeding-edge of the genre. Then we narrow down the assortment to the picks that scored the highest across quality, fit, and price. Across the majority of our buying guides, our team boasts firsthand experience with the bulk of our selects, but a handful are totally new to us. So after several months of intense debate, we tally the votes, collate the anecdotal evidence, and emerge with a list of what we believe to be the absolute best of the category right now, from the tried-and-true stalwarts to the modern disruptors, the affordable beaters to the wildly expensive (but wildly worth-it) designer …