There’s a reason it’s a classic: A good long-sleeved linen shirt is light enough for warm days but still offers a bit of comfort after the sun goes down. Wear it to the office, then roll up the sleeves and knot it at your waist to take it out into the sunshine after trading your khakis for a pair of shorts. Add gold sandals and you’re set for almost any summer evening activity. Linen utility shirt, $54.50 at The Gap, multiple locations, gap.com.
The bare essentials
The key to summering with flair: versatility, simplicity — and a touch of attitude Surviving the Vegas heat is one thing. Surviving it in style is another. The trick: exploiting the basics and adding a bit of personal flair — whether it’s a knotted linen shirt, rolled-up khakis or some loud flip-flops. Who said the basics have to be boring? 32
Desert Companion
July//AUGUST 2010