Pulling the blue straight out of the check keeps the shorts from feeling like an afterthought — it's the same trick as tonal pants, just shorter. This is a weekend outfit built for actual heat: a barbecue, a walk that turns into an errand run, standing around outside longer than planned. The check adds enough texture that the outfit doesn't read as plain navy shorts and a shirt, even though that's basically what it is. An easy tonal men's weekend outfit for the hottest part of the season.

Finish with white leather sneakers and a canvas belt.