
August is here and it’s time to consider your wardrobe. Navigating endless arrivals as stores approach the transition between season, we revisit a number of current style must-haves. Whether you’re looking to stay cool or ready to build up your layers for fall, there’s plenty of irresistible pieces.
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Considering the time of year, keep in mind relaxed separates and a neutral color palette. Building upon that, we propose key items such as the reworked sweatshirt. You can find short-sleeve options which are great to wear now or pair with a medium-weight jacket in the fall. Also, you can never go wrong with skinny ripped denim or a smart polo.
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Key Men’s Essentials

As summer winds down, embrace the classic denim jacket in white.

Transition floral prints from summer to fall with this patterned Reiss shirt.

Ready to layer or wear alone, the sweatshirt is fresh with H&M’s short-sleeved version.

Block these sun with these fun two-tone Illesteva sunglasses.

Take a step on the wild side with this fun printed shirt by Burberry.

Prep style reigns with this color-blocked rugby polo from J.Crew.

Update your denim lineup with these skinny jeans by Saint Laurent.

Make a sound impression with the iconic Stan Smith sneaker, which receives a knit update.

Enjoy a the transition from one season to the next with this sleeveless hoodie by Fear of God.

Looking to incorporate knitwear into your wardrobe? Embrace light colors.

Take a page from Tommy Hilfiger’s style book and look your best.

Gain an inch with these all-white Maison Margiela high-top sneakers.

Get into the ripped details of these white Rag & Bone jeans.

Discover Abercrombie & Fitch’s revamped denim jeans.

Go utilitarian with this flannel top by YEEZY.

Laid-back style is back in the forefront with the timeless band t-shirt.