We're officially in the dog days of summer. I've been on the hunt for a pair of linen blend pants for work. Finding ones that work for the beach is easy; Finding ones I could wear to work has been more difficult. But last week I saw (thanks to dappered.com) that Banana Republic had some and they were on sale for $48 (normally $120). I decided to roll the dice and order them. They're getting their inaugural wearing today. The heat index is currently 104 (F), so a good day to try them out. First off, I was surprised by how incredibly light they are compared to regular chinos. A huge difference right off the bat. They're 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton. I just went out for a quick walk and they made a huge difference. I didn't come back feeling like my bottom half was an oven. Plus, I don't see any real difference, wrinkle wise, between these and regular chinos. I'm declaring them a huge win and will be looking to get more colors to mix into my summer rotation. BTW, taking pants selfies is not easy.

Arriving early September! Some watches are built for the summit. The Highball is built for the hour after. This is your Friday watch. Your rooftop watch. Your "one more round" watch. The Highball doesn't take itself too seriously — and that's exactly the point. Bold enough to get noticed across the bar, relaxed enough to wear all weekend without a second thought. Because not every adventure involves crampons and altitude. Sometimes it's just good company, a cold drink, and nowhere to be until Monday. Wear it well. Drink responsibly. Technical Specifications: Movement: Seagull ST-3600 manual-wind mechanical Case: 42mm diameter Lug Width: 22mm Crystal: Domed sapphire Caseback: Display caseback Special Swag with order when using RMRS member code: Monterey Watch Co. All leather jewelry tray courtesy of Tim Hermes, Monterey Watch co-founder. (DM me for RMRS code)

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Do any of you guys use a cravat? And if so, when and where?

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