Shopping Guide: 10 Summer Button-Downs for Now

Around this time of year, our thoughts momentarily turn away from perfect chinos and nice, unstructured sport coats and toward shirts, those foundational blocks of a man’s wardrobe. For summer, let things be a bit looser: Washed cottons help give a somewhat rumpled vibe that can still be work-appropriate, especially on Fridays. And other details — whether button-down collars, contrasting stitching, or even somewhat bold color or pattern — help these more casual shirts seem like anything but an afterthought. With that in mind, here are our ten picks to help you take on the season in the most stylish way possible

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