Summer 2007 has gotten off to a hot start! But the heat isn’t the only thing that these sweltering days have brought in; this season has seen more new styles for guys than the entire past year. Here is a quick run-down of the newest trends in men’s fashion.

You can’t get away with those long, baggy shorts anymore! The newest trends have men’s shorts ending at the knee, and many including funky patterns like plaids, or cool materials like seersucker. And the best part is they are easy on the wallet! These plaid cotton shorts by Chaps are lightweight for a cool fit, and ring up at a low $29.70 on Kohls.com

This year we’ve seen 70’s style polos come back in strong, but this summer these cool shirts are in with a new trend â€" short and bright. These great polos from St. Johns Bay come in colorful shades of red and blue, but are made to be worn untucked for that extra cooling that’s much more comfy during the hot summer months. These even include wicking technology to pull moisture away from the body, and are treated to resist shrinkage on that first wash. Check them out on JCPenney.com at a cool $16.99.

So what’s new for your iPod? How about a new pair of jeans? That’s right, Levi’s has came out with the new RedWire line, that is made exclusively to hold your iPod in a lower right utility pocket, and even includes a threading area and clip for your headphone wires. No sticker shock here; these up and coming jeans are on sale right now on Levisstore.com for a low $19.98, regularly $68.

For those of you who have been resisting… now is the time to give in. Flip-flops are a summer must for men. Don’t get frustrated though; the demand has been met with a large selection of styles that are very masculine. These great sandals by Fossil are made of genuine leather, with a canvas/leather foot strap. Coming in at a nice $30 on Fossil’s website, these cool flip flops will leave you much less disgruntled about joining the trend.

This year’s swim trunks are taking on a new style â€" slim! These great shorts by Speedo are made to look like boardshorts with a drawstring and Velcro in the front, and a strip of elastic in the back. Coming in at a cool $42 on Speedo’s website, these awesome shorts not only having a great slimming effect, but will bring out the surfer dude in you this summer.

And let’s not forget some style for the office! Summer suits from Brooks Brothers are perfect for bringing in warm weather fashion. The blue striped seersucker suit is the ultimate in stylish comfort for the season, and comes in at a great $246. While the grey wrinkle-resistant suit will not only give you a stylish look at the Monday meeting, but with a fabric mix of wool, polyester, and Spandex, you’re sure to stay cool all day.

And for the ultimate in easy-care comfort, you have to check out Docker’s new line of “No Iron� clothing. Button-ups, khaki’s, and even blazers and washable wool pants (that’s right, washable!), this new collection is perfect for the guy who hates those stops by the dry cleaners or the hassle of getting the perfectly ironed pleat. And with prices ranging from $48 for the shirt to $160 for the blazer, the prices will be worth every penny to wash and wear. www.dockers.com

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