Object | Anderson's - Braided Cotton Belt

Summer is the season for keeping it simple. A pair of shorts, a t-shirt or a buttondown and a nice pair of shoes is usually enough. There's not much room for playing around with layering when it's ninety degrees and the sun is blazing. That's where accesories come in handy. Without increasing the amount of extra heat you need to endure it provides you the opportunity to play around a bit and give your outfits that special edge.

This D-ring braided belt from Anderson's is perfect for adding a splash of color to a palette that usually consists mainly of khaki, white and navy blue. Red can be tricky to pull off, but done right it can work wonders and usually it works great as an accent color. The white complements the red and subdues it just the right amount. This is definitely a strong contender to our previous favorite cotton belt.

Object | Ralph Lauren - Vintage Varsity Shorts

While we're on the subject of great basics, few people does them as good as Ralph Lauren. These vintage varsity shorts are in a classic shape that will never get old or out-of-style and the quality is reliable as always when it comes to Ralph Lauren. The fit is pretty loose and comfortable which is perfect for shorts and the external branding is kept minimal with just the classic polo player embroidered on one of the legs.

Oi Polloi's stock of these is low at the moment, with only the XL available but they will get a re-stock on the 20th, including the khaki version. Consider this a friendly heads-up.

Object | Paraboot - Barth Boat Shoe

The boat shoe is without a doubt one of the most popular style for the summer. To realize that you just need to look at the fact that every brand possible seems to have their own version nowadays. But in my book there's a reason that a classic style is classic and therefore I like to stick with a version that stays more or less true to the original.

When it comes to boat shoes my money has long been on Quoddy, but these ones from french brand Paraboot has got my loyalty faltering. There's no denying that these look great, the brown leather is spot on and contrasts nicely with the white anti-slip boat sole. According to Oi Polloi these are made in Spain, but I believe that Paraboot manufactures all their shoes in France. Either way they're handmade, resulting in a beautiful quality shoe.

Object | Wood Wood - Faema Longsleeve

The striped t-shirt is a summer classic and so is the long-sleeve version of it. Evoking some of that salt-stained fisherman style, it's definitely one of my favorites. The danish brand Wood Wood brings you one of the best versions this season.

The Faema Longsleeve comes in a blue and white breton striped cotton jersey.What I really love about it though, is the chest pocket with a red contrasting button which adds just the right amount of playfulness to the piece.