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Searching for Summer Whites

Whether you follow those old skool rules concerning acceptable times of the year to wear white, there is no doubt that wearing it during the dog days of summer can really help with the heat. We still can’t figure out how hipsters wear black all year round.

We admit, it’s a bitch to clean (be sure to carry one of these with you at all times) but you got serious game when your picture ends up on Instagram in white pants on the waterfront. Here are six items we will be wearing this season:

Aether’s White Poplin Shorts

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These brushed cotton shorts are the perfect length and weight for a beach walk or BBQ (actually, please don’t wear white to a BBQ)

Club Monaco’s Made in the USA Shirt

We love it when big brands work hard to bring us what we want. This is from the Made in the USA collection at Club Monaco and it is indeed tailored in Pennsylvania with a slim fit, front pocket and a limited edition so get to gettin’.

Michael Kors’ All Cotton Blazer

Tired of that navy blazer? So is your girlfriend. Spice it up with a white cotton one and be easily spotted amongst the crowds. This one from Kors is a great price to boot.

Saturdays Bro T Shirt

It’s definitely ‘Bro’ season at the beach, on the bike, in the pool.

Huf Scout Volley call cap with mesh crown

And you thought we would be putting you in a fedora… Although we do approve of a good straw hat, this mesh cap can weather summer sports a bit better.

Rivieras mesh and canvas slip ons

Speaking of mesh, these great slip ons from Spain are perfect to air out your feet without dealing with flip flops. They also just really look awesome.

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