15 Good-time Shirts We Want In On

The good, the brilliantly bad and the fabulous.

Never has ‘tacky tourist’ had such a place in a man’s wardrobe. Dad will be thrilled. Fashion loves a party shirt. Not only do they have a lurid and flamboyant place in TV and cinema history thanks to characters made famous by the likes of Johnny Depp, Robert Di Niro, Leonardo Dicaprio and Tom Sellick (Magnum P.I anyone) but their sheer positivity make them simply enjoyable to be around.

The trend which started on the catwalk has been perpetuated by musicians like Harry Styles and Justin Bieber and solidified further by the critical fashion chorus proclaiming the flashy shirt as a ‘this season must-have’ once more. So, this summer turn up the volume with your own vintage and retro inspired ‘good time’ camp-collared shirt in a slew of patterns and designs. Whether you go for trippy, trashy, kitsch, neon, Hawaiian or a combination of all, ensure its gauche and garish.

Pulling it off is easy. Pair with shades in your chosen style and straight legged chino turned up above the ankle or a toned-down pair of swimmers, to ensure that your shirt does the lion’s share of the talking. Finish with a simple sandal or a canvas white trainer.