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What You’ll Wear This Summer

Summer. It’s here. Officially. The calendar says so. Which means, sure, you could hop the next plane to Canada. But that seems a bit drastic. Especially when there’s so much summer-appropriate dapperness to go around. Below: some summer-appropriate dapperness.

FOR LOOKING GOOD WET

These Gingham Swim Trunks

What it is: Gingham seersucker swim trunks. So... pretty much the sartorial poster child for summer.
When you’ll wear it: Anytime you’re within 100 yards of a pool. Anytime you’re holding a mojito.

FOR WHEN A JACKET’S REQUIRED

This Lightweight Blazer

What it is: A breathable cotton Zanerobe blazer that can be dressed up or down. Whatever your weekend cocktailing requires.
When you’ll wear it: Your boss’s barbecue seems the proper time to break this out. Which reminds you: RSVP to your boss’s barbecue.

FOR SUMMER FRIDAYS

This Handsome Linen Tie

What it is: A linen-silk hybrid tie from Billy Reid that’ll make you look dashing/like you just got back from four days in Greece.
When you’ll wear it: On those rare summer occasions that call for ties. Could be an outdoor wedding. Or a work function. Or a linen-silk tie gala.

FOR STEPPING ON/OFF A DOCK

These Glorious Suede Loafers

What it is: Suede slip-on loafers that were made for summer. And you know this because they have navy tassels. And tassels = summer.
When you’ll wear it: To a rooftop party at the Joule. To a classic car show. To brunch. To the horse track. (Notice we didn’t say “while playing pickup basketball.”)

FOR SEEING IN THE SUN

These Effortlessly Cool Shades

What it is: Oh, just some silver, square-cut Paul Smith aviators for looking better than you have to.
When you’ll wear it: When the sun is out. When you’re chewing on a toothpick. When you’re not indoors. No, seriously, when you’re not indoors.