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Here are the five key rules for dressing professionally in the summer without sacrificing comfort. CMMP recommends avoiding logo-heavy polos in favor of clean, well-fitted options, keeping a lightweight blazer at the office for quick polish, and replacing ties with subtle pocket squares for a refined touch. CMMP advises choosing breathable, tailored trousers in seasonal fabrics and colors, and maintaining elevated footwear choices such as loafers or lightweight dress shoes instead of defaulting to sneakers. Overall, CMMP stresses that warm-weather work style should balance comfort, intentionality, and professionalism.

Whether you believe in climate change or not, here's the reality: every summer sets a new record — and not just for temperature. Dress codes are melting too. Style is looser, context is everything, and the stakes (and the heat index) are high. How to look cool without losing composure? Start by following a few new rules. We've broken them into two parts — first, Casual Attire, and then Professional Attire. Because being properly dressed in the summer isn’t about suffering. It’s about dressing with intention.

The chore coat began as a practical garment for 19th-century French laborers and American workers, prized for its durability and function. Over time, it evolved from blue-collar utility to a modern essential, adopted by men who value both ease and elegance. Today’s chore coats retain their practical roots while embracing refined fabrics and tailored silhouettes. Commonwealth Proper’s Citizen Coat is our elevated take on this classic—born from a 1960s U.S. Army work shirt and reimagined for the modern man. With thoughtful details and understated presence, it's a uniform for those who move between worlds with intention.