11 Best Camp Collar Shirts for Spring and Summer

Nothing screams the arrival of warm weather quite like the camp collar shirt. It’s an absolute classic, and should be staple in every man’s spring and summer capsule wardrobe. It’s relaxed and fluid, comes in a range of materials and colours, and can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. Pair it with some bermudas for a day at the pub or some chinos for a summer night dinner.

We’ve answered some common camp collar shirt questions at the bottom of this article, but before we get there, let’s give you what you really came for: Here are some of the Man of Many team’s favourite camp collar shirts.

Best Camp Collar Shirts at a Glance

Highlights from our list include the following:

• Best overall: Portuguese Flannel Camp-Collar Linen Shirt
• Best for high-end luxury: Auralee Camp-Collar Checked Cotton Shirt
• Best for resort wear: Venroy Fuji Silk Camp Collar Shirt
• Best budget option: Runaway The Label Henry Short Sleeve Shirt

Now that we’ve looked at our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.

The Best Camp Collar Shirts for Men

1. Portuguese Flannel Camp-Collar Linen Shirt

If you’re looking for the absolute best camp collar shirt while also being on-trend with the colour of the season (yellow, FYI), Portuguese Flannel has the look completely nailed. Crafted in northern Portugal by family-owned mills, it’s made from pure linen that feels soft from day dot and carries that perfectly rumpled texture that says you’re on holiday (even if, unfortunately, you’re just at your local).

• Price: ~$210 
• Material: 100% linen
• Colours: Yellow, white, green, blue, black, brick 
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: Pair it with linen shorts and open-toed sandals. If it’s pushing 30-plus degrees, leave it completely unbuttoned over a white tank.

2. Reiss Percy Textured-Stripe Cuban-Collar Shirt

If you want something with a bit more structure, the Percy Cuban-collar shirt from Reiss brings an elevated look to the camp collar shape. It’s cut from a soft cotton blend with a raised two-tone stripe that can be worn for a picnic in the park or dressed up for a dinner date. 

• Price: $115 
• Material: 69% cotton, 30% polyester, 1% elastane
• Colours: Brown/ecru, green/brown multi
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: Balance the textured stripe with tailored off-white trousers and brown leather slides when you’re transitioning straight from afternoon beers to dinner.

3. Rag & Bone Zuma Ottoman Camp Shirt

The Zuma Ottoman Camp Shirt from Rag & Bone is built for coastal getaways and low-key weekends. Made from a soft, textured cotton knit, it has a slightly roomier cut that keeps air moving when the weather gets sticky.

• Price: $440
• Material: 74% cotton, 22% polyamide, 4% viscose
• Colours: Chalk
• Sizes Available: S to XL
• Styling Tip: Keep the rest of the outfit simple. Throw it over dark green swim trunks for the beach, or team it with relaxed denim shorts and Birkenstocks for a quick pub run.

4. Venroy Fuji Silk Camp Collar Shirt

Sydney resort-wear legends Venroy know a thing or two about surviving an Aussie summer in style. Cut from pure Fuji silk, this shirt features a custom warped check pattern and is designed to feel virtually weightless on hot days.

• Price: $220 
• Material: 100% silk
• Colours: 2 x multi coloured shirts 
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: Since the check pattern is most of the work, keep your bottom half clean. Pair it with relaxed black linen trousers and leather mule sandals.

5. Auralee Camp-Collar Checked Cotton Shirt

Japanese label Auralee is famously obsessed with fabric development, and this checked cotton shirt is proof. They’ve used custom-woven, high-gauge cotton yarn to make something that’s ridiculously light, crisp, and cut with a generous boxy shape that drapes off the shoulders. 

• Price: ~$662
• Material: 100% cotton
• Colours: Brown
• Sizes Available: 3 to 5 (S to L equivalent)
• Styling Tip: The wider, boxy cut needs balanced proportions on the bottom. Wear it open over a fitted white tee with wide-leg pleated trousers, and finish the look with low-profile canvas sneakers.

6. Venroy Silk Camp Collar Shirt 

Another belter from Venroy, this pure silk shirt pairs a subtle monogram pattern with contrast Cuban collar detailing. It gives off serious 1950s Riviera vibes – perfect for boat parties or any event where you want to up the ante with your fit. 

• Price: $240 AUD
• Material: 100% Silk
• Colours: Multi-colour 
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: The navy and cement palette is super easy to work with. Match it with navy drawstring resort shorts for a sleek monochrome look, or wear it open with tailored chinos and white low-tops.

7. Bassike Stripe Vacation Shirt

If you want to add colour to your wardrobe, start with this pink stripe camp collar shirt from Aussie brand Bassike. Crafted from lightweight cotton with a soft pink drop-stripe, it’s cut wide through the body with dropped shoulders. Perfect for pool days and cocktail nights on holiday. 

• Price: $240 
• Material: 100% cotton
• Colours: Pink stripe
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: The subtle stripe plays nice with casual basics. Try it with washed denim shorts or light chinos, and finish with leather sandals. 

8. Calvin Klein Mesh Camp Collar Shirt

You can’t go wrong with a piece from Calvin Klein, and this mesh camp collar shirt is no exception. We love that the roasted cashew colour gives you plenty of flexibility and pairs with almost any colour, while the mesh design lets the summer breeze hit you directly while adding some fun visual interest to your outfit.

• Price: $119
• Material: 87% polyester, 13% viscose
• Colours: Roasted cashew
• Sizes Available: S to XXL
• Styling Tip: Wear it open over a white tank, paired with black Bermuda shorts and leather sandals to anchor the look.

9. Calibre Camp Collar Silk Shirt

If you’re hunting for something sleeker to wear once the sun goes down, Melbourne tailoring house Calibre brings the goods with this luxe camp collar shirt. Made from pure silk crepe de chine, it definitely errs on the dressier side, and we wouldn’t be wearing this one to the beach. The subtle sheen makes it the perfect piece when you need to elevate your look for a night out. 

• Price: $349 
• Material: 100% silk
• Colours: Espresso, black, currant, zinc 
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: Lean into the evening dress code by tucking it loosely into dark, tapered dress trousers and pairing with leather penny loafers

10. Runaway The Label Henry Short Sleeve Shirt

If you want to dabble in retro geometric patterns without dropping too much cash, this chocolate geo print shirt hits the mark. Cut with a relaxed fit and dropped shoulders, it’s a fun statement piece for weekend sessions.

• Price: $89 AUD
• Material: 100% rayon
• Colours: Chocolate geo
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: Let the geometric print do all the talking by pairing it with neutral linen shorts or plain chinos. Or you can pair it with the matching shorts if you’re feeling extra fun. 

11. Assembly Label Watson Short Sleeve Shirt

This camp collar shirt from Australian brand Assembly Label is the perfect everyday shirt, and will easily take you from the beach to lunch to a casual dinner. Featuring a subtle monochrome check on a lightweight cotton-linen base, you can pair it with bermuda shorts, jeans, chinos.. you name it! This is one versatile shirt.

• Price: $120 
• Material: 70% cotton, 30% polyester
• Colours: Cream/burgundy, cream/black 
• Sizes Available: XS to XXL
• Styling Tip: As we said, it works with anything: throw it on over bermudas, denim, or chinos with sandals or sneakers. 

What is a Camp Collar Shirt?

Also called a Cuban shirt, cabana shirt, or vacation shirt, a camp collar shirt has an open, notch-like collar that lays completely flat against your chest rather than standing up like a standard dress shirt. It has no top buttons or collar bands, which is what gives it a soft, wide spread that keeps things casual and airy – perfect for hot days. 

How Should a Camp Collar Shirt Fit?

A camp collar shirt should always lean toward a relaxed, slightly boxy shape. 

• Shoulders: The shoulder seams should sit right at your natural shoulder point or drop slightly past it for a loose, relaxed vibe.
• Body: It should hang straight down from your chest without clinging to your waist or stomach.
• Length: The hem should sit right around mid-fly, which is long enough to look balanced untucked but not so long it looks like pyjamas. 
• Sleeves: Sleeve openings should hit around mid-bicep and be wide enough to let air circulate freely.

Camp Collar Shirt History

The camp collar traces its roots back to 19th-century South America and the Caribbean, where field workers wore lightweight, open-collared shirts called guayaberas to survive the brutal heat and humidity.

By the 1930s and 40s, Cuban immigrants brought the style to North America, where it quickly became a popular casual resort piece. It exploded into mainstream pop culture during the 1950s, worn by everyone from Elvis Presley to Sean Connery’s James Bond, solidifying its place as the go-to warm-weather staple for men ever since.

How We Chose This List of Camp Collar Shirts

Every shirt on this list was selected based on its performance in warm weather, focusing heavily on breathable fabrics like linen, silk, and cotton. We balanced the lineup to cover everyday wardrobe staples, resort-style prints, and premium silk options across a range of budgets.

We evaluated four main criteria for each pick: fabric quality and breathability, shape and fit, versatility across casual and dressier occasions, and overall bang-for-your-buck. Availability, colourways, and sizing were verified in September 2026. This guide is regularly updated as brands drop new seasonal collections.

Ally Burnie is Man of Many’s resident Melbourne writer, covering style, grooming, and food and drink. This list was reviewed and edited by the Man of Many editorial team before publishing.

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