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Camp-Collar Shirts Are Essential for Summer. Here Are 24 of the Best Ones.
Solid, striped, and everything in between.
Ah, summer. The season of sandals and shorts and swimming, of humid air and noisy AC units. It's also the season for camp-collar shirts, fellas. A casual alternative to the button-down, with a single, one-piece spread collar.
Let me write a quick love letter to the camp-collar shirt—the beautiful, elevated basic to carry you through your spring and summer days. It's stylish, whether you wear one in a solid color or a cool print. It's easy to wear, whether you're doing up all the buttons and putting on some pleated pants or leaving it open with a tank top underneath.
And speaking of, it's a gorgeously broad category: You can find camp-collar shirts of the linen or cotton variety, of silk or satin, fit for daytime events or a dressier nighttime vibe. The shirt is laid-back by nature but versatile enough to be dressy if the occasion calls for it—pair it with loafers or dress shoes and you're in.
Every menswear designer makes a variation—that should tell you how much of a staple camp-collar shirts are. And if you don't believe me, just scroll and see for yourself. I doubt there'll be an option you don't like for this season.
Lars Amadeus Casual Camp Collar Shirt
Lars Amadeus Casual Camp Collar Shirt
Lightweight and billowy, this option will keep you cool even as summer is heating up.
Lululemon Airing Easy Camp Collar Shirt
Lululemon Airing Easy Camp Collar Shirt
Moisture-wicking fabric and a thin material make this the ultimate pick for those hot summer days.
Uniqlo Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirt
Uniqlo Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirt
Neutral without being boring, this subtly floral shirt is your go-to when you just don't know what else to wear.
Buck Mason Wornwell S/S Camp Shirt
Buck Mason Wornwell S/S Camp Shirt
No frills, no fuss. A basic staple.
Tombolo 'Le Sirenuse' by Paolo Sandulli
Tombolo 'Le Sirenuse' by Paolo Sandulli
What says summer more than a splashy, fresco-esque print? With contrast hems on soft twill, this is one of the coolest camp-collar shirts on the market.
Abercrombie & Fitch Camp Collar Summer Linen-Blend Shirt
Abercrombie & Fitch Camp Collar Summer Linen-Blend Shirt
Summer is the definitive time for splashy, colorful prints—especially when they're done as elegantly as this.
J.Crew Short-Sleeve Textured Cotton Camp-Collar Shirt
J.Crew Short-Sleeve Textured Cotton Camp-Collar Shirt
With subtle checks, this lightly textured shirt is basically begging for summer to arrive. Pair it with jeans and brown loafers for an easy, laid-back look.
Todd Snyder Multi-Stripe Linen Camp Collar Shirt
Todd Snyder Multi-Stripe Linen Camp Collar Shirt
Wear it unbuttoned over a white tank or buttoned with nothing underneath and you're good to go either way.
Banana Republic Paisley Silk Resort Shirt
Banana Republic Paisley Silk Resort Shirt
Paisley is one of the most underrated prints. Being timeless, it's perfect for festivals, barbecues, the beach—any adventure the season calls for.
Loro Piana André Camp-Collar Linen Shirt
Loro Piana André Camp-Collar Linen Shirt
If you want to spend your summer in true luxury, the obvious choice to reach for is Loro Piana, with its soft, breezy linen. A sailboat is definitely a great accessory to this shirt, but certainly not required.
Flint and Tinder Camp Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt
Flint and Tinder Camp Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt
With classic stripes that go with everything from jeans to swim trunks, this is going to be one of your favorite and most-worn essentials of the season.
Alimens & Gentle Short Sleeve Linen Shirt
Alimens & Gentle Short Sleeve Linen Shirt
Sometimes getting a camp-collar shirt is as easy as shelling out 25 bucks on Amazon. Miracles do happen.
Saturdays NYC York Camp Collar SS Shirt
Saturdays NYC York Camp Collar SS Shirt
With a modern, minimalist no-buttons look, this is the one to reach for when you're feeling a little fancy.
Cos Short-Sleeved Cotton-Seersucker Shirt
Cos Short-Sleeved Cotton-Seersucker Shirt
With double pockets at the hem, this classy shirt is a combination of functional and fashionable.
Bather Camp Shirt
Another striped option, because the best time to wear stripes is—say it with me now—all the time.
Portuguese Flannel Lobster Camp Collar Shirt
Portuguese Flannel Lobster Camp Collar Shirt
Think outside the box. Portuguese Flannel certainly is with this unique lobster print.
Officine Générale Eren Camp-Collar Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Shirt
Officine Générale Eren Camp-Collar Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Shirt
Spring and summer call for flowers, and when the flowers are in a print as versatile and chic as this one, your choice is simple.
Reiss Arlington Embroidered Camp Shirt
Reiss Arlington Embroidered Camp Shirt
For when you're feeling the need for a little bit of retro flair.
OAS Company Green Plain Viscose Shirt
OAS Company Green Plain Viscose Shirt
With white buttons and a small pocket, this green camp-collar shirt has everything you need for the season.
Duvin Design Traveler Buttonup Shirt
Duvin Design Traveler Buttonup Shirt
It may match your beach towel, but is that really a bad thing?
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