13 Summer Smart Casual Outfits

Two images featuring different smart casual outfits for men.
by Roger Saenz UPDATED:
A man in sunglasses stands confidently on a sunny sidewalk, wearing a white polo, beige pants, and white sneakers. Background shows trees and a blue sky.

Summer is here, and many of us still need to look business-appropriate while keeping cool. With that in mind, I’ve put together 13 smart casual outfits for you guys.

The outfit:

Black and White Smart Casual Outfit

Man in white button-up shirt paired with navy pants and white sneakers outdoors.

The Outfit:

All-Day Summer Outfit

Man wearing white zip polo with navy pants and white sneakers in a smart casual outfit.

The outfit:

Monochromatic Commute

Man in a light blue dress shirt, navy pants, and black loafers carrying a backpack—perfect for summer office commutes.

The outfit:

Summer Office Outfit

Man in sunglasses, light blue polo, and navy pants stands confidently with arms crossed. Palm trees and mountains in background, sunny day.

The outfit:

Summer Work Outfit

A man wearing a white dress shirt, navy pants, and white sneakers.

The outfit:

Comfortable Business Casual Outfit

Man wearing a business casual men outfit with a blue shirt, navy trousers, and white sneakers for a modern workplace look.

The Outfit:

Classy Business Casual

Man in a smart casual outfit wearing a white polo, black trousers, and black Cole Haan loafers

The outfit:

Smart Summer Outfit

Man in a white dress shirt walking by the Miami design district.

The Outfit:

  • White Shirt: The one I’m wearing is from a past season from Zara. I wasn’t able to find a similar one, but you can go for a polo instead.
  • Gray Pants
  • Black Sneakers

Late Summer Outfit

A man wearing a green dress shirt, beige pants, and white sneakers.

The outfit:

Extreme Summer Work Outfit

A man wearing a white polo shirt, navy pants, and black loafers for a summer business casual outfit.

The outfit:

Navy Polo Work Outfit

Man wearing a navy polo with beige dress pants and white sneakers in a smart business casual summer outfit.

The Outfit:

Beige Polo Outfit

Man taking mirror selfie in beige polo shirt and navy pants with white sneakers.

The outfit:

What Sneakers To Buy For The Office

I recommend investing in a great pair of white sneakers, like the ones from Cole Haan.

Here are also three recent articles you might be interested in:

Best Business Casual Sneakers That Aren’t Just Another White Pair

Smart Casual Sneakers That Aren’t Overpriced

The Most Stylish Sneaker-Like Comfortable Dress Shoes