Austin Butler Excels in Layered Summer Style
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Austin Butler, known for his ability to make traditional suits and casual wear stylish, is turning heads once again, this time with his unique approach to wearing tank tops.
In a recent shift in men's fashion trends, the wearing style of the tank top paired with a translucent Henley has evolved to emphasize layering and texture contrast. Butler has contributed to this change by popularizing this layered look, often seen wearing a tank top under a translucent or lightweight Henley shirt in public appearances and fashion spreads.
Butler's style has helped make this combination trendy, bringing attention to how simple staples like tank tops can be elevated by pairing them with textured, semi-transparent Henleys to add depth and sartorial interest without sacrificing effortless cool. His influence lies in making this layering a fashionable statement rather than just casualwear, inspiring wider adoption among men seeking a fresh take on warm-weather outfits.
This evolution fits into broader 2025 men's fashion trends that focus on comfortable yet refined layering techniques and play with transparency and colours, reflecting an ongoing shift towards versatile clothing that bridges gym wear and street style seamlessly.
At a recent screening, Butler wore a tank top under a linen Henley T-Shirt, pairing it with a Vinnie Cotton Stretch Vest. The vest, priced at £22 from Next, adds a casual yet refined touch to the outfit. The linen Henley T-Shirt, available on Mr Porter for £235, provides a semi-sheer dimension over the classic athletic tank top, creating a stylish, contemporary look.
Butler's tank top wearing is a little more family-friendly on a red carpet. His approach to wearing a tank top is more of a bubbling under than a boiling over, providing a confident look without fully exposing his arms or solely committing to a piece that clings to his body.
In this age, there is a trend towards slutty, steamy menswear. However, Butler's tank top allusion is sexier than actual sexiness, offering a refreshing change in the world of men's fashion.
This article originally appeared on British GQ. It's clear that Austin Butler has a knack for making classic menswear more fashionable, and his innovative approach to tank tops is just one more example of his style influencing the fashion world.
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