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Don't Wish Away Linen
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Don't Wish Away Linen

Style Memo #247

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O.W. Root
Jun 30, 2025
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Good morning, everyone.

One of the tough things about summer for us guys who enjoy our clothes is the lack of layers. Of course, you can layer when you are working with thin fabrics. Poplin, linen, madras, hopsack etc… Throw on a crunchy knit tie to complement a fine poplin shirt and linen sport coat and everything is just right. So right. It feels so good to pull off a layered summer fit of the thinnest fabrics you own.

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