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Summer Capsule Wardrobe: Men

Summer menswear built on structure means choosing breathable fabrics that still hold shape—linen-cotton blends in trousers and unlined jackets outperform pure linen when you need clean lines in heat. Boots become strategic: leather breathes better than synthetics, and ankle height prevents the heavy look of full boots while maintaining the formality that grounds fewer-piece outfits. With limited separates doing all the work, each trouser and jacket must earn its place through genuine warm-weather performance, not just seasonal marketing.

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