{"id":171601,"date":"2024-05-24T09:35:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T14:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=171601"},"modified":"2025-05-22T12:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:24:23","slug":"the-art-of-manliness-ultimate-guide-to-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/leisure\/the-art-of-manliness-ultimate-guide-to-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Manliness&#8217; Ultimate Guide to Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-171625\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2022\/06\/summer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"688\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2022\/06\/summer.jpg 688w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2022\/06\/summer-320x256.jpg 320w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2022\/06\/summer-640x512.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The summer months are here, and with them, a change in mood, expectations, and itineraries. If you (and your family \u2014 you only get 18 summers with your kids, after all!) want to make the most of the season&#8217;s unique possibilities for fun and memory-making, below we offer a list of the many summer-related resources we&#8217;ve published over the years. Hopefully they&#8217;ll inspire you to throw a backyard party, swing in a hammock, take a hike, read a book on the beach, and generally enjoy the heck out of the sun-filled, laid-back days ahead.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Wear<\/h2>\n<p>When the weather warms up, a new set of clothes in your wardrobe gets put into rotation. It&#8217;s harder to dress stylishly in the summer than it is in the colder, layer-friendly months, but you don&#8217;t have to (only) default to t-shirts and shorts. The articles below will acquaint you with alternatives that look sharper, yet still keep you cool, and even offer some tips on how wear that t-shirt better when you do opt for it.<\/p>\n<p>Read these style guides to specific sartorial pieces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/outfit-guide\/summer-smart-casual-for-men\/\">Summer Smart Casual: 3 Getup Ideas for the Office, Date Night, and Weddings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/clothing\/guayabera\/\">The Guayabera<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/the-camp-collar-shirt\/\">The Classic Camp Collar Shirt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/how-to-wear-a-polo-shirt\/\">The Polo Shirt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/the-best-damn-guide-to-mens-t-shirts-on-the-internet\/\">The T-Shirt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/style-staples-a-mans-guide-to-khakis\/\">Khakis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/how-to-wear-a-seersucker-suit\/\">The Seersucker Suit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/a-mans-guide-to-boat-shoes\/\">Boat Shoes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/mohinder-city-slipper-review\/\">Mohinders<\/a> (My #1 recommendation for summer shoes!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/huckberry-weekender-sunglasses\/\">My Go-to Sunglasses for Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And check out these overview articles as well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Man&#8217;s Guide to Summer Dress: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/outfit-guide\/mans-guide-to-summer-dress-part-1\/\">Part I<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/outfit-guide\/guide-to-summer-dressing-2\/\">Part II<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/outfit-guide\/easy-ways-to-upgrade-your-casual-summer-style-video\/\">Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Casual Summer Style<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/outfit-guide\/summer-style-how-to-dress-for-an-outdoor-social-event\/\">Summer Style: How to Dress for an Outdoor Social Event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Do<\/h2>\n<p>Warm weather, school vacation, and holidays like the Fourth open up new possibilities for recreation, relaxation, travel, and general mischief. If you&#8217;re looking for ideas on how to while away your summer days, or just want to better execute your excursions and adventures, consult the list below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/18-things-every-man-should-do-this-summer\/\">18 Things Every Man Should Do This Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/people\/family\/23-dangerous-things-let-kids\/\">23 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/leisure\/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Fireworks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/leisure\/4th-of-july-traditions\/\">10 Awesome 4th of July Traditions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/how-to\/how-to-build-a-summer-fire\/\">Skill of the Week: Build a Summer Fire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/how-to-make-a-pvc-blowgun\/\">How to Make a PVC Blowgun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/how-to-make-an-archery-bow-out-of-pvc-pipe\/\">How to Make a PVC Archery Bow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/how-to\/make-marshmallow-shooter\/\">How to Make a Marshmallow Shooter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/how-to-make-a-potato-cannon\/\">How to Make a Potato Cannon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/how-to-build-a-man-sized-slip-n-slide\/\">How to Build a Man-Sized Slip-\u2018n-Slide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/backpacking-basics\/\">Backpacking Basics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/health-fitness\/guide-to-hiking\/\">The Complete Guide to Hiking (And Enjoying It)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/leisure\/how-to-plan-a-road-trip\/\">Podcast #711: How to Plan the Ultimate Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/leisure\/39-things-to-do-before-leaving-on-vacation-a-handy-dandy-checklist\/\">39 Things to Do Before Leaving on Vacation: A Handy Dandy Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/people\/family\/the-complete-guide-to-flying-with-babies-and-toddlers-while-avoiding-a-defcon-1-meltdown\/\">The Complete Guide to Flying With Babies and Toddlers (While Avoiding a Defcon 1 Meltdown)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/streamline-your-next-camping-trip\/\">5 Ways to Streamline Your Next Camping Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/leisure\/podcast-895-the-essential-guide-to-visiting-and-camping-in-the-national-parks\/\">Podcast #895: The Essential Guide to Visiting and Camping in the National Parks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/leisure\/the-great-american-road-trip-thoughts-on-driving-across-the-country-book-giveaway\/\">The Great American Road Trip: Thoughts on Driving Across the Country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/how-to\/how-to-remove-a-tick\/\">Skill of the Week: Remove a Tick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/take-your-first-backpacking-trip-this-year\/\">Take Your First Backpacking Trip This Year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/3-knots-every-fisherman-should-know-illustrated\/\">3 Knots Every Fisherman Should Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Cook<\/h2>\n<p>In the summertime, you&#8217;re less inclined to heat up the house by turning on the oven, and more inclined to take your cooking outdoors. When you&#8217;re firing up the grill, you&#8217;ll want to consult these articles, podcasts, and videos to become a master backyard chef:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/grilling-science-techniques-recipes\/\">The Science of Grilling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/podcast\/grillmaster-secrets-serial-griller-matt-moore\/\">Podcast #612: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/how-to-make-the-perfect-burger\/\">Podcast #720: The Secrets to Making the Perfect Burger<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/summer-grilling-week-the-3-zone-fire-video\/\">The 3-Zone Fire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/how-to-light-a-charcoal-grill\/\">How to Light a Charcoal Grill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/how-to-grill-perfect-chicken-breasts\/\">How to Grill Perfect Chicken Breasts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/summer-grilling-week-how-to-grill-a-burger-video\/\">How to Grill the Perfect Burger<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/grilling-the-perfect-steak\/\">How to Grill the Perfect Steak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/how-to-make-your-own-bbq-sauce\/\">How to Make Your Own BBQ Sauce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/3-diy-bbq-spice-rubs\/\">How to Make Your Own BBQ Spice Rubs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/smoking-meat-week-smoking-101-video\/\">Smoking Meat 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/how-to-marinate-meat\/\">3 Easy Marinades for Your 3 Favorite Meats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/how-to-smoke-brisket\/\">How to Smoke Brisket<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/how-to-smoke-baby-back-ribs\/\">How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/how-to-smoke-pulled-pork\/\">How to Smoke Pulled Pork<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also be sure to check out these fun tips for leveling up your next backyard BBQ:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/the-best-way-to-hold-a-burger-according-to-science\/\">The Best Way to Hold a Burger (According to Science!)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/the-best-order-to-stack-your-burger-toppings\/\">The Best Order to Stack Your Burger Toppings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/the-best-way-to-ice-drinks-in-a-cooler\/\">The Best Way to Ice Drinks in a Cooler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/food-drink\/a-field-guide-to-8-regional-hot-dog-styles\/\">A Field Guide to 8 Regional Hot Dog Styles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Read<\/h2>\n<p>You often have more time to read during the summer, and you may be wondering what book to pack for your upcoming trip. Any of the recommendations on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/tag\/books\/\">our many book lists<\/a> could fit the bill, but as people are often looking for something lighter (with action, excitement, and a compelling-but-not-too-complicated plot) or travel\/adventure-related for their vacation reads, the lists below may be particularly apropos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/50-non-fiction-adventure-books\/\">The 50 Best Adventure Books (Non-Fiction)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/reading\/the-essential-mans-library-adventure-edition-part-one-fiction\/\">The 50 Best Adventure Books (Fiction)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/the-5-best-james-bond-books\/\">The 5 Best James Bond Books<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/the-5-best-hardboiled-detective-novels\/\">The 5 Best Hardboiled Detective Novels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/living\/5-must-read-travel-books\/\">5 Must-Read Travel Books by Authors Famous for Their Fiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/featured\/21-western-novels-every-man-should-read\/\">21 Western Novels Every Man Should Read<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The summer months are here, and with them, a change in mood, expectations, and itineraries. 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