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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.
Men’s Style Inspiration: Smart Modern Separates
![Massimo Dutti enlists Patrick Kafka for a chic editorial featuring neutral fashions. » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Massimo Dutti enlists Patrick Kafka for a chic editorial featuring neutral fashions.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Massimo-Dutti-2017-Editorial-Patrick-Kafka-003.jpg)
![Embracing the oversize trend, Roberto Sipos wears a shirt with striped Bermuda shorts from Zara Man's Studio collection. » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Embracing the oversize trend, Roberto Sipos wears a shirt with striped Bermuda shorts from Zara Man's Studio collection.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Zara-Man-2017-Studio-Collection-Editorial-006.jpg)
![MISSONI sweater £440; ORLEBAR BROWN shorts £145; OLIVER PEOPLES sunglasses £206 » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide MISSONI sweater £440; ORLEBAR BROWN shorts £145; OLIVER PEOPLES sunglasses £206](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Ben-Hill-2017-Harrods-Magazine-005.jpg)
Key Men’s Essentials
![Mango Man White Denim Jacket $27.99 Nothing quite says summer like a white denim jacket. » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Mango Man White Denim Jacket $27.99 Nothing quite says summer like a white denim jacket.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Mango-Man-White-Denim-Jacket.jpg)
As summer winds down, embrace the classic denim jacket in white.
![Reiss Floral Print Shirt $170 Make a floral impact with this patterned Reiss shirt. » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Reiss Floral Print Shirt $170 Make a floral impact with this patterned Reiss shirt.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Reiss-Floral-Print-Shirt.jpg)
Transition floral prints from summer to fall with this patterned Reiss shirt.
![H&M Short-Sleeved Sweatshirt » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide H&M Short-Sleeved Sweatshirt](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/HM-Short-sleeved-Sweatshirt.jpg)
Ready to layer or wear alone, the sweatshirt is fresh with H&M’s short-sleeved version.
![Illesteva Leonard Round-Frame Two-Tone Acetate Sunglasses » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Illesteva Leonard Round-Frame Two-Tone Acetate Sunglasses](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Illesteva-Leonard-Round-Frame-Two-Tone-Acetate-Sunglasses.jpg)
Block these sun with these fun two-tone Illesteva sunglasses.
![Burberry Beasts Print Cotton Poplin Longline Shirt » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Burberry Beasts Print Cotton Poplin Longline Shirt](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Burberry-Beasts-Print-Cotton-Poplin-Longline-Shirt.jpg)
Take a step on the wild side with this fun printed shirt by Burberry.
![Rugby Polo: Armando Cabral embraces preppy style with a J.Crew short-sleeve rugby polo $49.50 in navy and red. » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Rugby Polo: Armando Cabral embraces preppy style with a J.Crew short-sleeve rugby polo $49.50 in navy and red.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JCrew-2017-Mens-Midsummer-Cheat-Sheet-005.jpg)
Prep style reigns with this color-blocked rugby polo from J.Crew.
![Saint Laurent Distressed Jeans » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Saint Laurent Distressed Jeans](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Saint-Laurnet-Distressed-Jeans.jpg)
Update your denim lineup with these skinny jeans by Saint Laurent.
![Adidas Stan Smith Primeknit Sneaker » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Adidas Stan Smith Primeknit Sneaker](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Adidas-Stan-Smith-Primeknit-Sneaker.jpg)
Make a sound impression with the iconic Stan Smith sneaker, which receives a knit update.
![Fear of God Grey Muscle Hoodie » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Fear of God Grey Muscle Hoodie](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Fear-of-God-Grey-Muscle-Hoodie.jpg)
Enjoy a the transition from one season to the next with this sleeveless hoodie by Fear of God.
![Reiss makes a case for the textured sweater with its Pilot knitted jumper $180. » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Reiss makes a case for the textured sweater with its Pilot knitted jumper $180.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Reiss-2017-Menswear-Essentials-001.jpg)
Looking to incorporate knitwear into your wardrobe? Embrace light colors.
![Fit to Print: Multi-Stripe Tee $49.50 and Micro Flag Club Shorts $99.50 » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Fit to Print: Multi-Stripe Tee $49.50 and Micro Flag Club Shorts $99.50](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Tommy-Hilfiger-Men-2017-New-Arrivals-003.jpg)
Take a page from Tommy Hilfiger’s style book and look your best.
![Maison Margiela White Chunky Sole High-Top Sneakers » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Maison Margiela White Chunky Sole High-Top Sneakers](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Maison-Margiela-White-Chunky-Sole-High-Top-Sneakers.jpg)
Gain an inch with these all-white Maison Margiela high-top sneakers.
![Rag & Bone Standard Issue Fit 1 Skinny Fit White Jeans » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Rag & Bone Standard Issue Fit 1 Skinny Fit White Jeans](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Rag-Bone-Standard-Issue-Fit-1-Skinny-Fit-Jeans.jpg)
Get into the ripped details of these white Rag & Bone jeans.
![Nathan Morgan wears black Abercrombie & Fitch Langdon black slim jeans $49. » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Nathan Morgan wears black Abercrombie & Fitch Langdon black slim jeans $49.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Abercrombie-Fitch-Denim-2017-002.jpg)
Discover Abercrombie & Fitch’s revamped denim jeans.
![YEEZY Season 4 Flannel Top » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide YEEZY Season 4 Flannel Top](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Yeezy-Season-4-Flannel-Top.jpg)
Go utilitarian with this flannel top by YEEZY.
![Dark Grey Pink Floyd Men's T-Shirt » What to Wear Now: August '17 Style Guide Dark Grey Pink Floyd Men's T-Shirt](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/HM-Pink-Floyd-T-Shirt.jpg)
Laid-back style is back in the forefront with the timeless band t-shirt.