Colour, nautical themes and shirts instead of jackets are all big trends for the summer of 2011. Apparently, real men do wear pink! And also lilac, blue and lavender. Team pastel coloured shirts with a dark tie for an up to date and masculine look for work, then soften it with an open collar and your favourite jeans for a cool and casual weekend style.

The current craze for printed t-shirts is going strong, with comic book inspired pictures such as Superman, Batman and the Joker; for the inner child the retro cartoon character shirt (Danger Mouse, Mighty Mouse, Mickey Mouse), logos that will express any and every mood (stay away from the disgusting ones), tattoo influenced designs for those wary of the needle or even Japanese prints for a casual yet elegant air. Team with a fitted jacket for a smart, trendy look.

The polo shirt is very versatile and is a bang up to date trend for 2011. Coming in a variety of colours, there is something that will suit everyone’s taste. Wear with a cardigan or blazer for the preppy fashion.

Nautical colours and styles have been seen everywhere with stripes and sailor detail being added to shirts and t-shirts, polo shirts in naval red, white and blue and even a comeback of the boat shoe.

A light linen shirt can be used in a number of ways and should be top of the list for fashion conscious guys. Wear over a v-neck t-shirt instead of a jacket for a cool and trendy effect or roll up the sleeves and button up for a smarter air. Short sleeve print shirts in various checks can be worn the same way and are good for less formal occasions where you still want to look a bit smarter. To see a full range of this seasons mens fashion including mens jeans and summer shirts visit visit Ellos clothes online at  www.ellos.co.uk, check the site for the full range