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Seersucker Pulse

A pale blue seersucker shirt with navy shorts and loafers for sticky heat.

Why it works

Puckered seersucker lifts off the skin, which is why it still works when the air does not move.

When to wear it

humid afternoons

harbourside lunches

summer parties

The look

Smart CasualPreppyStraightPastelRefined

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