Short Sleeve Chambray Shirt by Buck Mason, $106.
Heat waves and humidity make it nearly impossible to keep cool and look cool. Wearing a t-shirt can be gruesome, but trying to dress for the job is even worse. Finding a balance between lightweight materials and work appropriate attire can easily be solved with a chambray shirt.
Chambray is essential for combating those hot sweaty days. The material uses a plain weave pattern than denim and comes in a variety of washes that makes the shirt appropriate to wear in all scenarios.
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During office hours, chambray shirts with a solid wash and very little detail blend perfectly with a suit and tie. During after hours, heavier washes and small embellishments, like buttons and pockets, pair nicely with chinos or the classic denim-on-denim look.

For those few after hours, Buck Mason’s short sleeve chambray shirt is the new go-to. Proudly made in America, co-founder Erik Schnakenberg, says the material is “a beautiful, 100% cotton chambray fabric that only gets better with age.” The fit is “’tailored in all the right places,” adds co-founder Sasha Koehn.
Along with Buck Mason, brands like Stüssy, Gitman Brothers, and Officine Générale will help keep your style on fleek for the summer.
All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Short Sleeve Chambray Shirt by Buck Mason, $106.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Rugger Short-Sleeved Chambray Shirt in Light Indigo by GANT, $58.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Chambray Short-Sleeve Shirt in Whitewater by Ralph Lauren, $69.50.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Ludlow Japanese Chambray Shirt in Indigo by J. Crew, $98.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Stanley Chambray Denim in Grey by Nudie Jeans Co., $93.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Japanese Chambray Selvedge Button Down by Officine Générale, ~$265.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Short Sleeve Standard Issue Shirt in Black by Rag & Bone, $175.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Short Sleeve Sunset One Pocket Shirt in Indigo by Levi's, $48.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Spring Chambray Shirt in Black by Stüssy, $75.
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All About M.E. | Chambray Shirts
Chambray Shirt in Blue by Uniqlo, $29.90.