WeatherHot & Dry

Stripe and Sand

A blue-and-white striped shirt with sand chinos and loafers, for a workday that wants a stripe.

Why it works

A fine stripe and sand chinos keep a hot workday light and put together.

When to wear it

hot workdays

summer offices

client lunches

The look

WorkSmart CasualPreppyStraightPastelConfident

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