Pros

Looks great with shorts, trousers, and swim trunks

Can be worn open or closed

Breathable in hot temps

Able to go in the washer

Affordable enough to stock up on a few colors

Cons

Not ideal if you want something cut slimmer

Over the last three years, I’ve tested more than 25 different short-sleeve button-downs, but Uniqlo’s offering stays in rotation. The camp-collar design is clean and minimal, so it’s versatile enough to wear with various bottoms—linen shorts , trousers, or even swim trunks for a beach day. Since the fabrication blends a lightweight cotton-linen, it kept me cool in hot, summer temps. I wore it on vacation in Costa Rica where the weather was as hot as 90 degrees, and the material stayed breathable the whole time. Instead of sticking to my skin or soaking up any sweat like a sponge, the fabric just had that loose, flowy vibe.

The two-way collar can be worn open or closed, depending on your vibe. You can wear it solo or layered over a tank top when the temps fluctuate.…