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Waist: 30 inches

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Their rich and vibrant color can be coordinated with a variety of looks and their versatile cut and fit can be used for both business and casual wear

Add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce for subtle heat

Admittedly, its far from the most exciting item hanging in my summer wardrobe, but what it lacks in novelty it more than makes up for in versatility not to mention a certain effortless ease that proves especially invaluable during the UKs ever-more-frequent heatwaves