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COOL DAD: SPRING VACATION TRENDS

The Colorist's guide on vacation trends and how to wear them in real life.

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The Colorist
Mar 15, 2026
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Warm weather dressing always resets a wardrobe.

Suddenly it’s pool days, beach walks, outdoor dinners, and long afternoons outside. And for a lot of dads, summer and vacation style tends to default to the same uniform: long baggy shorts and old graphic tees or old polos. But modern vacation style has shifted.

Instead of oversized shorts and loud prints, the trend is toward cleaner silhouettes, lighter fabrics, and relaxed tailoring that still feels comfortable in the heat.

We’re going to discuss these 4 key trends:

  1. Shorter shorts (linen, cotton and twill)

  2. Linen tops and the secret to making multiple outfits out of 1 piece

  3. Easy Vacation pants

  4. The perfect essential T-shirt and different ways to style it

You can also shop my cool dads vacation edit here.

Let’s get into it.

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