According to Bradley, the best material for men’s short-sleeve shirts is cotton or cotton blend. “Cotton is breathable, comfortable and perfect for layering with other pieces,” she says.

What the expert says: “Bonobos makes great men’s short sleeve button down shirts in gorgeous prints and color options that really pop,” says George Brescia, style expert and author of Change ...

Below, our editors at Men’s Health have tested and tried over 40 short sleeve button-ups to find the 18 best short sleeve shirts for men that’ll add comfort, style, and performance to your fits.

Stylish men on the best short-sleeve button-downs, button-ups, and popovers, including shirts from Uniqlo, Todd Snyder, and Buck Mason.

We've rounded up the best men's camp shirts and short-sleeved button-downs from Bonobos, Prada, J. Crew, Columbia, Wales Bonner, Amazon and more.

This breezy style looks—and feels—cool as hell. Inside, the best short-sleeve shirts for men, from brands including Abercrombie, Prada, Lululemon, and more.

The Coolest Short-Sleeve Shirts for Men: Summer 2025 Edition. From crisp button-ups to airy linens and knits, we rolled up our sleeves so you won't have to. By Ben Kriz. May 29, 2025.

The highest-rated men’s short sleeve Henleys in 2024 are a wardrobe staple no matter what decade we’re in. This guide covers our top picks.

OPINION: MALE CALL. Colorful patterned short-sleeve shirts in style for men March 30, 2025 by Lois Fenton ...