As far as summer shirts go, printed or pattern versions aren’t strictly necessary. You could get by with simple, plain coloured Cuban collar versions or ultra-simple linen takes, both of which are easy to wear and guarantee top style points every year.
But for times when you want to make more of a statement, or if you just fancy adding a bit of colour to proceedings, patterns are where it’s at. There are of course more minimal motifs that are considered perennials (think stripes or embroidered designs), but for something louder,