Mid-summer is here, and all we can think about is how to keep ourselves cool to survive through the day. As for the summer shirts, there’s a funny phenomenon I noticed a few years ago: no-sleeve tanks are much better at keeping you cool than regular shirts are. They’re so much better it’s ridiculous. You can do a little experiment and see it for yourself: put on a regular short sleeve shirt, be in a hot environment for an hour or so, and then roll up your sleeves. Feel the refreshing wave of air flowing through your body? Seems as if you weren’t wearing a shirt at all. That’s why my favorite picks of shirts that keep you cool in the heat will revolve mainly around tank tops and other no sleeve options. Let’s dive straight into it:
4. Casual Wear Tank Top by Burnside
Good Bits:
- Contrast stitching adds a little uniqueness to this piece of wardrobe
- Not the usual plain, dull tank top
- Definitely a shirt that will keep you cool in the heat
- Fits most guys perfectly
- A bargain-ish buy at below $15
- Most customers were satisfied with the quality of the shirt
- Most customers said the shirt met their expectations
Bad Bits:
- The material is not very stretchy
- Can be hard to take it off if sweating
Verdict: Great bargain purchase for them hot summer days
3. Stylish Night Out No Sleeve Shirt by PattyBoutik
Good Bits:
- The design of this shirt is perfect for lounge/club nights or more formal dinners
- Sexy and elegant
- Open shoulders will keep you cool during the hottest of days
- Soft color palette fits the design perfectly
- Can be worn casually, too
- Goes well with a number of different bottoms
- Material is so think this thing packs really easily
- Doesn’t wrinkle easily
Bad Bits:
- None, really
Verdict: Not a $5 buy, but for $30, you get one hell of a summer shirt
2. Mid-Length Sleeve Light Button-Down Summer Blouse by Sakkas
Good Bits:
- Extremely elegant, fashionable design
- Color palette appeals to more mature personalities
- Fit is just as expected for most women who ordered this blouse
- The strap on the back allows for custom fit flexibility
- Can be worn with jeans or with more formal/chic bottoms
Bad Bits:
- The fit seems to be small to some customers
- The rayon and cotton used for production might feel a little cheap
- $100 price point
- Tends to run after first wash
Verdict: This light blouse makes for a great summer evening companion, recommended to order one size up
1. Light Cotton Blend Stylish Polo Shirt by HZCX Fashion
Good Bits:
- Very light, breathable cotton blend material
- Elegant and stylish
- Can be worn casually or for work/business matters
- Under $20 price point
- One of the shirts that will keep you cool in the heat without sacrificing style
Bad Bits:
- Runs small, especially tight in belly/shoulder areas
- Has a problematic fit with guys who are not lean/skinny
- It’s made by a Chinese producer
Verdict: Stylish, light, and cheap – all you’d want from a summer polo
