Summer Part II

The aloha shirt. It defies fashion. It is what it is and if you're from Hawaii, Southern California or South Florida it is your birthright! We were wearing these long before you could buy one in a mall in the Midwest. They were introduced to us when our dads brought them back from the Pacific theatre of World War II.

Where I come from it is perfectly acceptable to wear this with khakis, boat shoes or flip flops and go out to dinner.

There are subtle designer versions now, but I prefer the traditional patterns with palm trees and hula dancers. Maybe even a seaplane.

If you're going to NY or Europe this summer though, leave this at home and refer to Part I.

Mahalo.

Summer Part I

Summer has a style all it's own. Some places enjoy the ability to dress this way all year long, others do not. Regardless of where you live, the summer months provide the weather for the most comfortable clothing you'll ever wear.

The linen suit. Dress up and dress down at the same time. It's been popular for over a century for good reason. It works with a necktie, t-shirt, open necked shirt, whatever you want. Sandals, loafers or dress shoes are all perfect.

In fact, you'll like it so much that when autumn arrives you may want to, in the immortal words of Jimmy Buffett, "go where the weather suits our clothes".

All Time Cool

If you look this good, then you don't need any advice from me.

If you don't, I'll be back.