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Eres Swimsuit
If you’ve got the nerve and/or the body, the Palmeraie print is super sexy ($305 to $322 at Eres; 212-223-3550 or 212-431-7300).

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Levi’s Straw Hat
Hats on men are cool, period. This one channels fifties Cubano style in exactly the right way ($22 at the Levi’s Store; 212-826-5957 or 646-613-1847).

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DKNY Peasant Skirt
That white peasant skirt will be relegated to the closet after Labor Day, but muted orange lasts through fall ($395 at DKNY; 646-613-1100 or 212-223-3569).

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Bally Slides
For the anti-flip-flop guy, with striped webbing that dresses up or down ($250 at Bally; 212-751-9082).

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Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals
It’s a season of glamorous flats, accessorized with crystals, beads, or semi-precious stones ($405 at Giuseppe Zanotti; 212-650-0455).

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T. Anthony Duffel Bag
Big enough for a weekend at the beach, and stylish enough for a weekend in Paris ($290 at T. Anthony; 212-750-9797).

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Roberta Freymann Tunic
Egyptian-inspired, hand-sequined and embroidered, and a great way to hop on the tunic trend ($175 at Roberta Freymann; 212-585-3767).

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