Men’s Summer Fashion Made Simple

Fashion and men don't always mesh. But all that could change, starting this summer. We've taken tips from Tom Julian, author of the fabulously functioonal "Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style," and applied them to men's summer staples to get you started on the basics.

According to Julian, most men fall into one of four style categories: luxury, classic, contemporary or trend. Once a style is determined, the rest should come naturally. "I talked to over 30 top sales people around the country and realized we needed to go after a lifestyle, not an age or demographic, and then marry the clothes to that."

Here's a peek at what he came up with.