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Spring Clothes For Men: 41 Essential Pieces for Entering Your Freshest Era Yet

A peer-reviewed scientifically perfect list of jawnz to step up your spring style.

The temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and it’s time to haul away all your heavy layers and stock your closet with some fresh spring clothes for men. If you're looking to hit the refresh button on your warm weather rotation and get fully reacquainted with dressing to see people IRL, we've got your back with a fully-loaded list of all the men's spring fashion essentials to don right now.

No matter how you put them together, these GQ-certified spring garms will blend together in perfect harmony. Think of ’em like the Chick Corea Elektric Band for your wardrobe: A funky fusion of forward-thinking pieces and forever classics that come together to form an endless array of impeccable men's spring outfits. From crisp button-downs and trippy hats to spring cologne and wild shorts, here are the 41 spring clothes for men you need for a wildly stylish season ahead.

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    The Classic Striped Button-Down

    The great prep revival is full swing and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Of course, we're fond of the iconic Oxford cloth button down (the OCBD for the real heads), but a blue striped shirt is perhaps even more versatile.

    COS relaxed-fit striped shirt

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    Extremely Loud and Incredibly Colorful Pants

    Emerge from hibernation wearing pants as lively as the blooming flora around you.

    Karu Research straight-leg pleated metallic silk-jacquard trousers

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    The White Sneaker

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    A Slick Leather Jacket

    Spring is truly leather season and a classic (or wild) black leather (or faux leather) jacket has the best flyness-to-versatility ratios of any garment around.

    Séfr "Francis" croc-effect faux-leather jacket

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    The Rockstar Shades

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    Candy-Colored Jewelry

    You might have to come to grips with the fact that you're neither a silver, nor a gold jewelry kinda guy. Thankfully, the world of bling isn't so limited.

    Éliou Erc necklace

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    The Swanky Knit Polo

    We've said it ad nauseum, but a knit polo will make you look hotter than you already are. It has the undeniable swagger of a mid-century jazz musician and though it may not nab you a Grammy, the right one can certainly earn you an untold amount of approving head nods.

    Todd Snyder interlocking geo Montauk polo

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    Short-Shorts

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    The Loafer with Some Sole

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    Farmer's Market-Ready Bag

    Farmer's markets are back in session and why not show up Sunday morning with a bag as fresh as the produce?

    Ground Cover Tsuno bag

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    The Cheery Chapeau

    In case you forgot, you're dressing for spring. That means you should have unabashed authority to dress like the sun is actually shining and the flowers are in full bloom. For that, a pop of color and print atop your dome is the key.

    Marni x Carhartt WIP floral bucket hat

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    The Cropped Lightweight Jacket

    Layering still possible in the spring, as long as you keep 'em light and airy. Dickie's legendary work jacket is fully unlined to beat back the heat, and its slightly cropped cut will instantly make you look way more jacked.

    Dickies unlined "Eisenhower" jacket

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    The Throwback Zip-Up Hoodie

    The zip-up hoodie is back and ready to display your sickest graphic tee with panache and a bit of Y2K flavor.

    Uniqlo sweat full-zip hoodie

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    Sky Blue Washed Out Jeans

    Raw denim will always be here to stay. But the best time to get working on your fades was in fall. By now, the sun's out, the sky is clear, and a pair of super light wash jeans is just the right move to make.

    Levi's 505 jeans

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    Chunky, Funky Footwear

    Before the whole chunky shoe trend was a bonafide, well, trend, it was a common trope amongst the retirement-age men. These Paraboot Michael shoes are the (very thick) cream of the crop.

    Paraboot Michael shoes

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    Your Go-to Spring Scent

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    Badass Leather Pants

    Leather, despite what you may think, wasn't really suited for winter (unless you wore some seriously warm long johns). Now's the time to let your freaky fashion flag fly.

    Sunflower relaxed leather pants

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    Runner's Kicks

    There's no doubt that running shoes are a full-blown fashion move these days, far from the geeky gym class associations you may be used to. Pair ‘em with some big ol’ denim jeans or trail-ready cargo shorts and you can't go wrong.

    Asics Gel-Kayano 14 shoes

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    The More-Versatile-Than-You-Thought Black Blazer

    Black blazers are no longer reserved for weddings and funerals. Toss one one with a vintage tee and thrashed jeans, or even a striped button-up and some off-the-rails track pants for a wild mix-n-match situation.

    Polo Ralph Lauren Polo soft wool Oxford suit jacket

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    Neck Ties (Several Neck Ties)

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    Texture-Enhancing Hair Spray

    Now that you've finally committed to a long overdue appointment with your barber, you'll need a product that gives your warmer-weather 'do a little effortless lift—without weighing it down.

    Verb hair spray

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    A Classic Figaro Chain

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    The Everyday Blazer

    There's no shortage of surprisingly great tailoring at reasonable prices these days, which just means there are even more reasons to make it a part of your regular spring rotation.

    Banana Republic Baroli flannel suit jacket

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    Very Practical, Very Nice Sunscreen

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    Solid Black Derbies

    When you're tired of sneakers, a go-with-everything black derby shoe will carry you and your outfit, well, everywhere.

    Dr Martens 1461 oxford

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    The Throwback Track Jacket

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    The Newfangled Sweater Vest

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    The Easy Livin' Trouser

    You gotta give your jeans a rest every now and then, right?

    J.Crew Giant-fit chinos

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    The Toughened-Up Chore Coat

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    The Don't-Overthink-It Tee

    Goes without saying that a perfect-fitting plain white t-shirt is seasonless, but spring is really the time of year when a good $8 white tee punches the furthest above its weight.

    Hanes pocket "Beefy-T" 2-pack

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    The Updated Cargos

    You may look like you're ready for a hike at all times, but the cargo pant revival goes hand in hand with both the ascendance of gorpcore and Y2k-era fashion.

    Abercrombie & Fitch loose utility cargo pant

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    The Birkenstock (Just Get Some Already)

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    The Anytime Fleece

    Fuzz out your transitional wardrobe.

    Patagonia classic Retro-X fleece jacket

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    The New Going Out Shirt

    If the roaring '20s are indeed on the horizon, you're going to need a shirt that makes you feel downright sexy. The flowy silhouette, silk fabric, and Mariana Trench-level V-neck are hot as hell, no matter who's wearing it.

    Saint Laurent silk-satin shirt

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    The Trench Made for Downpours

    You never know when a sudden shower might strike, which is why you need a proper trench coat. This one from preeminent British label Mackintosh has a minimalist design and an elegant drape that will look fly—and keep you dry—in even the worst downpours.

    Mackintosh Oxford bonded cotton coat