With the British summer not disappointing us that much this year, PAUSE have put together some style tips when it comes to picking your perfect barbecue outfit, whether that be for a casual event or formal.
Sunglasses
Hazy sunshine or 12pm rays, it’s always good to be prepared and to wear a pair of sunglasses. There are so many styles out there this summer, ranging from aviator to rounded, however we’re currently loving mirrored sunglasses which are a guaranteed way to make you stand out amongst your friends. It takes a confident person to pull of mirrored sunglasses!
Shirt
Whenever you attend a bbq, you always run the risk of ruining your favourite shirt from that unfashionable ketchup stain. So a PAUSE tip is to stay away from plain tees and shirts, especially if you’re the man who likes to feel like he is masterchef! We suggest wearing bold prints. Perfect summer attire, and if you spill something, nobody will notice, hopefully.
Shorts
Embrace the British summer time and roll them shorts just above the thigh. GQ have recently suggested this and we can’t disagree. Catch the summer rays whilst at the bbq. If you follow our shirt tip, then any simple one colour shorts will work great, or if you feel slightly more adventurous and liked our clashing prints article from last week, you could find some standout patterned shorts.
Shoes
“smart”, “smart casual” and “casual”. So what shoes should you wear? For a formal summer soiree loafers or slip ons will make you look the part. A causal weekend meet up trainers or espadrilles should do the trick.
Words: Jordan Bunker
With the British summer not disappointing us that much this year, PAUSE have put together some style tips when it comes to picking your perfect barbecue outfit, whether that be for a casual event or formal.
Sunglasses
Hazy sunshine or 12pm rays, it’s always good to be prepared and to wear a pair of sunglasses. There are so many styles out there this summer, ranging from aviator to rounded, however we’re currently loving mirrored sunglasses which are a guaranteed way to make you stand out amongst your friends. It takes a confident person to pull of mirrored sunglasses!
Shirt
Whenever you attend a bbq, you always run the risk of ruining your favourite shirt from that unfashionable ketchup stain. So a PAUSE tip is to stay away from plain tees and shirts, especially if you’re the man who likes to feel like he is masterchef! We suggest wearing bold prints. Perfect summer attire, and if you spill something, nobody will notice, hopefully.
Shorts
Embrace the British summer time and roll them shorts just above the thigh. GQ have recently suggested this and we can’t disagree. Catch the summer rays whilst at the bbq. If you follow our shirt tip, then any simple one colour shorts will work great, or if you feel slightly more adventurous and liked our clashing prints article from last week, you could find some standout patterned shorts.
Shoes
“smart”, “smart casual” and “casual”. So what shoes should you wear? For a formal summer soiree loafers or slip ons will make you look the part. A causal weekend meet up trainers or espadrilles should do the trick.
Words: Jordan Bunker
Luxury streetwear brand AKA has recently announced a new capsule collection that is inspired by sportswear shapes to create a long fit range to bridge SS14 and AW14.
Based in Manchester, they pride themselves on being minimalistic and monochromatic, but ensure to make their garments to the highest of qualities. Experimenting with diverse design and printing techniques, as well as perusing more modern fits and shapes, the new range follows the growing streetwear trend of creating garments which allow people to layer their outfits.
Mesh detailing and simple branding can be found in the new AKA Long Fit Collection, along with luxury black quilted bombers, relaxed vests and PAUSE’s favourite, a long varsity style cardigan made from cotton with a grey spray finish – a great addition for the late summer wardrobe.
There’s a holistic balance of monochromatic items with small intricate detailing, for example thumb slots in their ‘hervia’ long tee, as well as hints at more graphic prints for those wanting a bolder look from their ‘brac’ tee.
The new AKA range will be available online soon on their website.
Words: Jordan Bunker
