The Camp Collar Isn’t Going Anywhere

Best camp collar shirts for men in 2024

The Camp Collar Isn’t Going Anywhere

But it has re-invented itself in 2024

It’s the unofficial uniform of cool guys during the summer months. A shirt with many names, the camp collar shirt is sometimes called a Cuban collar shirt, a cabana shirt or simply a “vacation shirt”. Laidback and a bit louche, there's a rakish yet refined charm to these shirts—which is why they're not only easy to wear but also look good on just about everyone. It's that signature collar that lays flat against your upper chest to create a V-shaped neckline—just how deep is determined by how many buttons you fasten.

And while the breezy tropical prints of the classic Hawaiian shirt have reigned supreme for the last few years—and they're not really going anywhere—the latest batch from brands big and small offers a fresh perspective. They're a touch wilder and more graphic, with some throwback appeal to them. The fabric is drapey and the silhouette a little boxy, giving them an even more relaxed fit and feel.

As you probably already know, there's really no wrong way to wear them. Layer it over a T-shirt and wear it open with some washed jeans or your favorite shorts. Toss one on with your swim trunks. Some fresh ways to wear it this summer include tucking it into some high-waisted, wide-leg pants or with your lightweight summer suit (with that collar out over the jacket's lapels). Whatever you decide, just make sure you've got one or more of these shirts in your wardrobe rotation.

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Best Camp Collar
Shirts
for Men
in 2024

Officine Generale Eren printed poplin camp collar shirt

Cut from a lightweight cotton poplin fabric with a trippy swirling, wood-inspired print.

Eren printed poplin
camp collar shirt,
$335 by Officine Générale

Todd Snyder Rayon Hollywood shirt

Rayon Hollywood shirt,
$158 by Todd Snyder

The breezy Tencel and cotton fabric is highly breathable with a distinctly vintage vibe thanks to the contrast piping.

Tipped camp collar shirt,
$98 by Flint and Tinder

Abercrombie & Fitch Linen-blend camp collar shirt

Linen-blend
camp collar shirt,
$60 by Abercrombie & Fitch

Buck Mason Breeze cotton-linen camp collar shirt

Breeze cotton-linen
camp collar shirt,
$138 by Buck Mason

Mr P. Printed poplin camp collar shirt

Printed poplin
camp collar shirt,
$180 by Mr P.

J.Crew Textured cotton camp collar shirt
J.Crew Textured cotton camp collar shirt

Textured cotton
camp collar shirt,
$89.50 / $44.50 by J.Crew

Corridor Tie-dye linen camp collar shirt

Tie-dye linen
camp collar shirt,
$225 by Corridor

H&M Linen-blend camp collar shirt

Linen-blend
camp collar shirt,
$29.99 by H&M

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Richter Goods Salado woven camp collar shirt

Salado woven
camp collar shirt,
$150 by Richter Goods

OAS Rippling viscose camp collar shirt

Rippling viscose
camp collar shirt,
$130 by OAS

The nubby texture of the cotton jacquard gives this shirt a little more heft.

Jacquard camp collar shirt,
$69.50 by Madewell

Stockholm Surfboard Club Seersucker overshirt

Seersucker overshirt,
$290 by Stockholm Surfboard Club

COS Oversized camp collar shirt

Oversized camp collar shirt,
$120 by COS

This shirt has a breathable gauze-y texture and is finished with vintage details like a pointed patch pocket and collar button loop.

Beach cabin
camp collar shirt,
$138 by Portuguese Flannel

A Kind of Guise Embroidered Goia camp collar shirt

Embroidered Goia
camp collar shirt,
$288 by A Kind of Guise

Samuel Zelig High dive camp collar shirt

High dive
camp collar shirt,
$375 by Samuel Zelig

Kardo Embroidered Chintan camp collar shirt

Embroidered Chintan
camp collar shirt,
$220 by Kardo

Story Mfg. Block-printed cotton camp collar shirt

Block-printed cotton
camp collar shirt,
$287 by Story Mfg.

Percival Linen Cuban shirt
Percival Linen Cuban shirt

Linen Cuban shirt,
$180 by Percival

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