The short-sleeve Oxford shirt has always had a bit of an image problem. On paper, it should be simple: take the button-down shirt every stylish man already owns, remove the sleeves and enjoy a smarter alternative to a T-shirt in warm weather. In practice, things are more complicated. Cut too slim, it looks like an office uniform. Cut too long, it feels clumsy. Style it badly and you’re suddenly giving off strong deputy headteacher energy. And yet, the short-sleeve Oxford is back. After years of Cuban collars dominating summer shirting, menswear’s more interesting corners have started looking elsewhere. The result is a new generation of short-sleeve Oxfords that feel boxier, looser and far less corporate. Think skatewear proportions, Ivy League fabric and a bit of Japanese awkwardness in the best possible way. The secret is knowing what to look for. Get the cut, fabric and styling right and the short-sleeve Oxford becomes one of the most useful shirts in your warm-weather wardrobe. Get them wrong and, well, there’s always a name badge. What To Look …