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      Summer Mix & Match

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      J41 Classic Fit Jeans, Armani Exchange
      bottoms up — 3 pants
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      1) The light pair of jeans

      The denim of this season is more washed out and much lighter. You might not be able to carry over your light jeans come fall, but at least you'll look trendy this summer. Admittedly, darker jeans are a better option for nights out since they're dressier, but lighter jeans have definitely made a comeback and are now acceptable for occasions other than painting the house.

      Cotton Linen Canvas Pants, Banana Republic

      2) The linen flat-front pants

      Linen is appearing in everything from shirts to pants this season; a good thing since it's a breathable fabric, a bad thing since it's delicate and creases easily. If you're getting one pair of pants this summer, opt for a pair that has a hint of linen, preferably in cotton.

      Linen will never go out of style — it's one of those natural fabrics that's always there, only now it's under a brighter spotlight.

      3) The long shorts

      Shaped Knee Short, Armani Exchange
      I know many men are skeptical about this trend, but I say that if it looks good, then by all means go for it. Okay, you may not want to wear capris, but ¾-length pants or long shorts are always a way to compromise. You can't wear them to work (unless your manager wears everything from tank tops to Birkenstocks), but they're a great alternative to chinos or regular shorts if you're bored of either.

      summer fun for all
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      There are several rules where summer fashion is concerned, but if you live in a spot where summer is a rarity and only lasts a few weeks (well, real summer weather that is), then you'll want to take the opportunity to look a little different than you would in the winter. Purchase the articles that will allow you the most usage for the season, while allowing for some originality, especially when dress codes are alleviated.

      That's the beauty of mixing and matching — you can spend a little bit more on your clothes than you normally would, as long as you know that the pieces you're splurging on will yield at least 9 different combinations. Summer is a short season, but that doesn't mean you can't take it to new lengths.

      I'm not suggesting you go crazy with the Hawaiian prints and floral shorts, but with these 6 items, enjoying the summer heat will be a fashionable breeze.
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