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Pattern Mixing

There’s nothing that will multiply your outfit choices faster than mixing patterns. And the summer, when you can get away with brighter, bolder patterns, is the perfect time to try it out. The easiest? Stripes and florals. Once you get the hang of it, try using other prints, too—like paisley, polka dots, and tribal prints.

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Light Layers

The office AC can be a lifesaver from hot summer temperatures—until you notice it’s 65 degrees and your sleeveless shift dress just isn’t cutting it. Use light, airy layers to cover up—without the weight of a heavy blazer or cardigan.

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Back to Basics

Of course, there are days when you’ll need to dress a bit more conservatively—but you can still infuse some summertime lightness into your outfit choices. Try cropped pants, loose blouses, and sleeveless silhouettes.

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Florals

Florals are a summertime staple, and with options ranging from super subtle to bright and bold, they’re incredibly easy to work into your office attire. To err on the more conservative side, keep the rest of your outfit relatively neutral.

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Pastels and Neutrals

It may be summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to default to your brightest brights every day. Layering neutrals (think ivory, blush, and gray) can be chic and—perhaps most importantly when it comes to that sweltering commute—cool.


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Backpacks you can take to the boardroom

The backpack revolution has been happening for a while now, however this season saw a slew of designers playing with the shapes, sizes and materials - boosting the genre to all-new heights of sleekness. While we saw them at Louis Vuitton and Wooyoungmi, our personal favourite was the slim iteration above from Hermes, cut from navy leather and finished with sparkling chrome hardware, it's more than smart enough to wear with a suit to the office.

Latest Summer Wears for men

Jeans are more distressed than ever

Good news for guys who get through their jeans at a rate of knots: next season's denim is ripped, patched, bleached - all but destroyed, basically. And while ones that are slashed to pieces might only be for the boldest among us, the key takeaway is that your jeans should look lived in - whether that's through a lighter wash or a repair or two.

Summer Wear

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Apart from your more traditional sunglasses and baseball caps, neckerchiefs are the most important accessory for men the season. These were more prevalent at the Paris shows (naturellement), but were also a noticeable feature in Milan and London - especially tied or folded underneath a lightweight, cotton, crew-necked jumper.