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Khakis, penny loafers (or moccasins) and matching blazers make this look, but its those 80s patterned short sleeve button downs on the inside that take it to the next level

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The sweetness simply lends a hand, offering a slight contrast to an otherwise incredibly rich and more savory-leaning dressing