Barbecue, garden, beach, bar, casual Friday – the summery short-sleeve shirt is at home anywhere. This year’s bold, colourful designs will attract the right kind of attention, so choose your favourite from our round-up and lap up those compliments.
Think of a leaf print on a short-sleeve shirt, think of a flamboyant bright green design. Well, think again – at least when it comes to this stylish number. £25, buy on riverisland.com
Vintage vibes are the order of the day here, thanks to the shades of brown and spread collar. £155, buy on matchesfashion.com
This up-and-coming British brand impresses with a cool blue treatment of the tropical print trend. £55, buy on joythestore.com
For a change from the prints inspired by the natural world, try the intricate patterns on this soft-to-the-touch top from Mr Porter’s in-house brand. £135, buy on mrporter.com
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Some shirts just scream, “I’m on holiday!” This shirt in an aggressive red threatens to throw your phone in the pool if you check your work email again. And rightly so. £90, buy on johnlewis.com
This loose-fit bowling shirt with a flower print that pops is an ideal choice for elevating your schlubby Saturday style. £120 (currently reduced to £70), buy on houseoffraser.co.uk
OP has made this striking shirt part of its “King of the BBQ” online collection. We don’t know about you, but we’d gladly hand over the tongs to anyone wearing this princely piece. £65, buy on originalpenguin.co.uk
Liberty’s prints are known the world over, so slap them on a fine Reiss shirt with a Cuban collar and you’d expect them to fly off the shelves. That’s why, for now at least, the only size available online is large. Snap one up or face having to – gulp – leave the house to bag one. £110, buy on reiss.com
Something a little different from the British stalwart. Sure, the bamboo print is plant-based, but it’s intricate and spiky rather than florid. Plus, the modern collar and turn-up sleeves set it apart. £39.99, buy on superdry.com
