J Crew Factory 7 inch Reade Linen-Cotton Short Review

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Weekly Theme: Beach Party

If you’re going to a beach party, temperature control is going to be key. That’s where the shorter length and the inclusion of linen comes into play. These 7 inch shorts are made from a linen-cotton blend fabric that has some great color texture with very little weight. This gets you the looks you want and the breathability you need for the beach. Feel free to wear these to a rooftop, out to dinner near the shore, and backyard hangouts with your friends.

Available on factory.jcrew.com for $16

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Beckett Simonon Morgen Classic Leather/Suede Sneaker Review

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Weekly Theme: Beach Party

A clean white sneaker is a closet staple for warm weather parties and outings and a beach party is a perfect spot to rock these should you not want to sport sandals. Beckett Simonon, as you’ve probably heard from us previously, are all handmade shoes offered at a price point that is affordable for most folks. These Morgen Classics are great casual shoes that work with shorts and pants, black and brown color schemes, and with the gum sole, you won’t have to clean them every time you wear them. Which for us makes them a home run. Also, Beckett Simonon is have a huge sale! Two pairs of Shoes for $299, which is a steal should you go for a pair of their boots for Fall when you grab these sneaks. Just use the Beckett Simonon promo code FOURTH at checkout.

Available on BeckettSimonon.com for $149

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Bonobos Relaxed Fit Camp Collar Shirt Review

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Weekly Theme: Beach Party

Camp shirts are huge right now. Join in on the trend during your next beach-style party with a lightweight, all-cotton, wide-collared button down. The sleeves are nice and short and there is a straight hem across the bottom, letting you rock some shorter shorts without it looking like you’re wearing a dress. Rock this camp shirt with some casual navy shorts, or even some dark green chinos and some white sneaks.

Available on bonobos.com for $98

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Converse Americana High Tops Review

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Weekly Theme: 4th of July Prep

If you are into more subtle America representation on a more daily basis then these are the shoes for you. Their slightly off white so they’ll look good even when they get dirty. Th stars and the USA embossment is the perfect touch to show off your country and not make it tacky. pair these with some navy shorts and a white short-sleeve button-down for a patriotic that doesn’t overdue it.

Available on Converse.com for $75

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Chubbies The 'Mericas Review

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Weekly Theme: 4th of July Prep

How can you celebrate 4th of July without some clothes that show some country pride? Trick question, you can’t. Chubbies are considered the OGs of the American flag shorts, which means you can’t go wrong. Sport the good ol’ U S of A and get your thighs some sun all at the same time. We suggest pairing these with some blue slip on shoes and a plain white button down.

Available on ChubbiesShorts.com for $60

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Barbell Apparel Ultralight Tech Tee Review

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Weekly Theme: Summer Workouts

If you are going to work out when the temps are hitting higher than 85 you’ll need some serious ventilation to stay cool during your workout. Enter the Ultralight Tech Tee from Barbell Apparel. This tee is made of a super light poly mesh material laced with a healthy dose of spandex, meaning it’s likely more airy and stretchy than anything else in your closet. If you’re the guy that can ring out the sweat out of his shirt at the end of a workout, we suggest giving this tee a try.

Available on BarbellApparel.com for $58

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No Bull Trainers Review

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Weekly Theme: Summer Workouts

A big part of getting through a workout safely is having good footing under weight, traction at high speed, and support throughout the whole session. No Bull Project workout shoes are a great summer trainer due to their extremely breathable uppers, and have everything you need in a cross-training shoe: a flat heel giving you a solid weightlifting base, a wider toe box for stability, and a fairly flexible outsole that will move with you during your stepping, jumping, running, cutting, and landing. If you’re still in your original Reebok Nano 3.0s it’s time to upgrade. A note on fit: these tend to run a little small and narrow, so consider ordering a half size up.

Available on amazon.com for $129

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HydroFlask 32 oz Wide-Mouth Water Bottle Review

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Weekly Theme: Summer Workouts

Water is essential to have with you for any workout, but it’s especially critical in the summer. The more you sweat the more water you need, it’s basic workout knowledge. Make sure you can carry around enough of it to get you through the grueling hot days when the runs are long and the lifts are heavy. This larger-than-normal Hydroflask holds 32oz of water, just enough to get you through an hour-long workout and the recovery time without having to worry about filling it back up. It’s vacuum insulated, meaning it will keep your water cooler longer for the times you feel like you’re overheating and it’s been 2 hours since you filled it up.

Available on DicksSportingGoods.com for $40

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Nike Dri-Fit Yoga Training Shorts Review

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Weekly Theme: Summer Workouts

If yoga is more your speed, then you know how much a good pair of short can make a difference in your practice. You don’t want shorts that with constrict, catch, or squeeze anything while you’re in the middle of a position transition. These men’s yoga shorts from Nike are super stretchy and made mostly from their dri-fit polyester, meaning they wick moisture away rather than showing dark sweat stains in areas where people definitely see them based on your positioning. Get some shorts that will move with you without being so loose you show off what kind of boxer briefs you’re rocking.

Available on nike.com for $50

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Junk Headband in OD Green Review

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Weekly Theme: Summer Workouts

Summer workouts can be the best and the worst. They’re the best because it’s easy to warm up, and running outside is way better when it’s warm out. They’re the worst because when it’s too hot, it’s easy to over heat, get sweat in your eyes, and it can take a lot longer to cool down afterwards. So to help with the pitfalls of working out in the summer heat, we have items this week that will relieve some of the issues. To start off, let’s keep the sweat out of your eyes. Hats can be too hot and get in the way during overhead workouts, but headbands, like this one from Junk (an industry standard), is a perfect way to keep your hair and sweat out of your eyes and face. Don’t stop mid-workout to wipe your face every 30 seconds, keep the sweat above your brow with a high-performance headband.

Available on junkbrands.com for $16

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SaturdaysNYC Lotus Grid T-Shirt Review

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Weekly Theme: Rooftop Chillin

If you are crushing the rooftop game on the weekend and you want to take it casual, why not add some floral in a new way. This SaturdaysNYC Lotus Grid T-shirt is the perfect streetwear-influenced graphic T that shows you just want to hang out and have fun in the sun. Keep it light in color and weight when pair it with shorts or lightweight chinos for a simple look that is great for just chillin’.

Available on saturdaysnyc.com for $48

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Club Monaco Sutton Houndstooth Dress Pant Review

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Weekly Theme: Rooftop Chillin

For the times you need to ooze class on a rooftop with clients, a charity event, or a date night, these are the pants you want to rock. They have a cotton-linen-elastane blend meaning the breathe, they move, and aren’t too heavy- perfect for a rooftop chilling session. Impress your clients, your coworkers, or your date with these trousers when you pair it with a white or navy button-down and some nicer loafers.

Available on CLubMonaco.com for $99

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Boden Linen Cotton Shirt Review

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Weekly Theme: Rooftop Chillin

As we mentioned on Monday, we want to give you some lightweight items that also breathe so you can withstand cooler winds while also not overheating. Ths Boden Linen-Cotton button down is lightweight, but has a formality that lets you get away with wearing it in a nicer setting. It’s designed to straddle the casual beach vibe with the coworker’s summer party- meaning its comfy but looks semi professional. Pair it with some lightweight chinos and some sneaks or loafers for the perfect summer smart casual aesthetic.

Available on Bodenusa.com for $75

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Great Knit Royale Sneaker Review

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Weekly Theme: Rooftop Chillin

When you’re hanging out up high, you have to keep things light. Enter a knit sneaker that is lighter than its leather counterpart. Greats have nailed the classic sneaker silhouette and now they offer a more summery version that breathes. The Knit Royale is minimal in terms of design, but has the texture to make them interesting. The only thing you need to worry about is keeping them clean. A note on size: they run about a half size bigger than your usual.

Available on Greats.com for $119

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Everlane Air Chino Review

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Weekly Theme: Rooftop Chillin

If you’re going to be chillin on the rooftop it’s important to stay cool in the sun but protected from the wind. So we will giving you some lightweight and longer clothing options this week with an elevated style to match your elevated drinking. These are the Everlane Air Chinos, they are super lightweight cotton pants, have a bit of room through the leg to allow some airflow, and plenty of stretch so you can move freely in them. If you are looking for skinny pants, these are not them, these are the more casual chinos that are perfect for hanging out with friends on any rooftop that will transition easily from afternoon to night.

Available on Everlane.com for $58

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Rio 5-position Beach Chair Review

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Weekly Theme: Gettin’ Sandy

What else is left to make sure you make the best out of a beach trip? Where you’ll sit for the majority of your venture- your sandy throne. This 5 position beach chair from Rio Brands (the company that makes Tommy Bahama and Margaritaville furniture) is the ultimate beach companion. Not only does it have backpack straps for carrying it to the beach (which is critical), it has an arm rest pouch for your phone and drink, a cooler pack attached to the back for your beachy brews and snacks, and an extra pocket for your speaker, sunscreen and sunglass case, so you don’t have to bring a beach bag with you. We also like this one because you can throw the back of this bad boy all the way down for a nap without worrying about the coming tides. Be the king of your patch of sand this summer with the throne that helps you get there with the least amount of hassle and makes beach life the most convenient.

Available on bedbathandbeyond.com for $40

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Sun Bum Sunscreen Review

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Weekly Theme: Gettin’ Sandy

Of course if you’re going to be one the beach, in the sun, looking cool, and feeling warm, you need to protect your skin from the sun. More than that, you don’t want to dry out your skin in that intense summer heat. Sun Bum helps with both of these, it is a moisturizer and a sunscreen. You will need both to keep the burn away, and the peeling at bay. An added bonus is that Sun Bum doesn’t have that classic Coppertone chemical lotion smell, but a summer scent with a hint of coconut and pineapple.

Available on ulta.com for $15

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Bonobos Banzai Boardies in Blue Doodlerama Review

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Weekly Theme: Gettin’ Sandy

Remember when we said the 90’s are coming back? Well here it is in swim trunk form. These 7 inch board shorts are interesting, a good color for both pale and baked skin tones, and have a simple enough pattern to pair with almost any tank of your choice. It’s got pockets, a classic drawstring closure, and plenty of spandex to allow lots of movement for when you go from chair-chilling to volleyball spiking. These are a super safe bet if you are just realizing all of your trunks don’t fit or are too tattered to wear proudly.

Available on Bonobos.com for $68

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Blue Crown Pocket Tank Top Review

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Weekly Theme: Gettin’ Sandy

When it’s hot, you gotta let the shoulders out, 1. to avoid the dreaded t-shirt tan, 2. for temperature control, and 3. to show off all of the Winter and Spring gains you collected at the gym. If you are going to rock the beach-day tank anywhere but on the beach, make sure that it fits well, isn’t too busy with a wild graphic, and is in a color that won’t make too much noise because your newly jacked delts and triceps should be doing all of the talking. In addition, the pocket and the contrast hemming add just a little bit of character for the tank not to be boring in the case your upper limbs aren’t saying what you want them to.

Available on Tillys.com for $15 (There is also a BOGO-50% going on right now)

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Rainbow 301 Alts Flip Flops Review

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Weekly Theme: Gettin’ Sandy

How else do we start a week about getting sandy than with some killer sandals. You’ve likely heard of Rainbows back when you were in high school, they were the cool kid flip flops. Well, they are coming back to the forefront, and are just as comfortable as ever. They don’t have any bells and whistles, but they offer great arch support (which is rare in a sandal) and are one of the few sandals you can wear all day that don’t mess up your feet or your back. Save the $1 old navy flip flops for the communal showers at camp grounds, and grab these for your days and nights near the beach or out in the park.

Available on Nordstrom.com for $53

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