Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [Joe’s Style Corner: May](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/300) ![Joe’s Style Corner: May](https://media.slman.com/ISkl9vzrUump2BQ75vIOYzjWS5Y=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fjoe-thumb-large-final.png) [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 18 May 2021 # Joe’s Style Corner: May As always, our columnist Joe Ottaway knows what’s hot this month. From the stylish man to follow to the reasons why it’s time to consider a Hawaiian shirt, here’s his style guide for May… All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. May in the UK is a far cry from the Med and its sun-dappled glades, terraces with balmy breezes and blue skies. The temperamental English weather also makes looking stylish that bit more challenging. But not to worry, I’m here to help. Let’s start with my top five recommendations to help you look good, while staying warm and dry, over the coming weeks… ![](https://media.slman.com/6ROUSKifDei2h63LEHkEQw0bF3o=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Flightweightwoolscopy.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/OOwrnj0J79aCwThkCErI-4bUWRk=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Funstructuredtailoringcopy.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/bVWgbVWfLb42EQ7S2oXbC-hqIh8=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fhardworkingbombercopy.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/yPQ5ZlCk6EoPbagi8MmiC4_q6GM=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fclassicwhitescopy.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/dmA8GkkRsZt3DtRCANRg_ciwfhs=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Futilityjacketcopy.jpg) [ ![](https://media.slman.com/Vh1e_4xx_CoH59jvyOC2Huj_1uk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fjoehottrend.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/aleksandarjason/) INSTAGRAM.COM/ALEKSANDARJASON F[loral patterns and prints](https://www.mrporter.com/mens/search/floral) have long divided opinion, and rightly so because they’re easy to get wrong. Recently, though, florals have become more popular as menswear has evolved. In particular, the revitalisation of the Hawaiian-style shirt is one of the greatest things to happen to men’s warm-weather dressing. Whether you are inspired by Tom Selleck as the iconic *Magnum P.I.* or more recently by Mr Beckham channelling a Miami vibe in his campaign for Maserati, there are plenty of stylish men to draw inspo from. Pair the bold look with some refined tailoring or a separate, sharply tailored summer blazer – or reserve for holidays teamed with plain swim shorts or tailored [chinos](https://www.mrporter.com/mens/clothing/pants/chinos). There’s no better place to start your Hawaiian shirt crusade than at a shirt-making dynasty like [Cordone 1956.](https://www.ottawaystyle.com/brand/the-rake/?srch=CORDONE) ![1956 Red Kaleidoscope Cotton Limited Edition Shirt from Cordone](https://media.slman.com/9ubp7ivz2UG3R8JXjwDijHyIclI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fconrdone1956cordone1956-tailoredshirtmodkaleidoscopered-madeby-machine-type-casual-madeinitaly.png) [#### 1956 Red Kaleidoscope Cotton Limited Edition Shirt](https://finaest.com/cordone-1956-red-kaleidoscope-cotton-limited-edition-shirt.html) ##### Cordone €139 ![Cuban-Collar Floral-Print Linen-Blend Shirt from Officine Générale](https://media.slman.com/jTN_lLYiO1Pf1f-HlIdTY_rVxDM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fmenmatchescuban-collarfloral-printlinen-blendshirt.png) [#### Cuban-Collar Floral-Print Linen-Blend Shirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fen-fr%2Fproducts%2FOfficine-G%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9rale-Cuban-collar-floral-print-linen-blend-shirt-1393739) ##### Officine Générale 3193 ![Roberto Shirt Jacquard Linear Tile Print from Frescobol Carioca](https://media.slman.com/gYfuY4Fifm2l-6sa35QI8KJAcDQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Ffrescobolrobertoshirtjacquardlineartileprint.png) [#### Roberto Shirt Jacquard Linear Tile Print](https://frescobolcarioca.co.uk/products/roberto-shirt-jacquard-linear-tile-print-aegean-green) ##### Frescobol Carioca £195 ![Slim-Fit Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Shirt from Paul Smith ](https://media.slman.com/_ThiQ5ofZxMoHMQbBTk6xH0InjU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fmrpslim-fitfloral-printcotton-poplinshirt.png) [#### Slim-Fit Floral-Print Cotton-Poplin Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fpaul-smith%2Fclothing%2Fprinted-shirts%2Fslim-fit-floral-print-cotton-poplin-shirt%2F46353151655133092) ##### Paul Smith £230 [ ![](https://media.slman.com/WRQrOLbHVEQeZqroyjmeLFZmofE=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fjoebestdressedcopy.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/conradssonphilip/) INSTAGRAM.COM/CONRADSSONPHILIP ## Shop Joe's edit.... ![Cotton Stripped Long Sleeved T-Shirt from Anderson & Sheppard](https://media.slman.com/8Fb6RtY3uSDwRodt2JNt63KaO2M=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fandersonsheppard-cottonstrippedlongsleevedt-shirt.png) [#### Cotton Stripped Long Sleeved T-Shirt ](https://www.ottawaystyle.com/shop/p/anderson-sheppard-cotton-stripped-long-sleeved-t-shirt/) ##### Anderson & Sheppard £235 ![Woven Leather Belt from Anderson & Sheppard](https://media.slman.com/AWtLOzt1Khh9QS3WgCq5mjxJxWc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fandersonsheppard-wovenleatherbelt.png) [#### Woven Leather Belt](https://www.ottawaystyle.com/shop/p/anderson-sheppard-woven-leather-belt-2/) ##### Anderson & Sheppard £215 ![Travel Blazer from Hamilton Hare](https://media.slman.com/zDsfb6q69r0tvlH3toY5r2MTWbE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F05%2Fhamiltonhare-travelblazer.png) [#### Travel Blazer](https://www.ottawaystyle.com/shop/p/hamilton-hare-travel-blazer-2/) ##### Hamilton Hare £250 ![Pampelonne - 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