Alright gals, listen up! Summer's here, and with it comes a whole new fashion rodeo. Don't get me wrong, trends are fun, but let's be honest, some of them fizzle out faster than a gas station romance. This year, I'm taking a different approach. Let's sift through the hype and find those summer staples that'll stick around longer than our summer tan.

Many people are interested in dressing well but feel overwhelmed by where to begin. This guide will introduce you to menswear basics and building a summer capsule wardrobe.

Our personal style is a form of self-expression that has the power to make us feel confident and reflect our personality. It is a language we use to communicate who we are without saying a word.

Once we get into the routine of how we dress, it can be hard to escape that mindset.

In the following I will present a framework to look at this routine from a different perspective.

If you know this feeling, then this should be a clear indicator that you need more basic pieces in your wardrobe.

Over the past few years, I've learned a few clever tricks to enhance my look with minimal effort. These are simple techniques that I follow in every look I create.