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Summer basics: Seven ways to wear the white polo

Great ideas on how to sport this summer staple item from casual boho-chic to peppy office prep

By Photography by Alvaro Goveia; Hair and makeup by David Goveia

Updated November 2, 2012

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The white polo

Polo, $17, Oldnavy.ca. Michael Michael Kors vest, $165, Michaelkors.com. Jeans, $205, Fidelitydenim.com. Shoes, $30, Oldnavy.ca. Bracelets, $25 each, Bananarepublic.ca. Bracelet, $36, Foxyoriginals.com. Ring, $198, Thomassabo.com. Bag, $30, Oldnavy.ca.

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Lacy skirt

Skirt, $110, Mango.com. Expression necklace, $20, Thebay.com. Bag, $695, Michaelkors.com. Bracelet, $30, Lechateau.com.

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City short

Vest, $124, Bananarepublic.ca. Shorts, $30, Oldnavy.ca. Kors Michael Kors shoes, $250, Michaelkors.com. Bangles, $56 to $75, Colehaan.com. Belt, $90, Braveleather.com.

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Slouchy pant

Pants, $60, Hm.com. Shoes, $85, Fredperry.com. Hat, $35, Gapcanada.ca. Bracelet, $50, Bananarepublic.ca. Watch, $110, Timex.ca. Michael Michael Kors belt, $65, Michaelkors.com.

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Prep-school blazer

Blazer, $110, Mango.com. Pants, $70, Gapcanada.ca. Shoes, $140, Lacoste.com. Belt, $29, Danier.com. bracelet, $18, Aldoshoes.com. Bag, $27, Oldnavy.ca.

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Colourful scarf

Skirt, $298, Pringlescotland.com. Scarf, $40, Echodesign.com. Watch, $55, Swatch.ca.

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Boho bag

Michael Michael Kors skirt, $145, Michaelkors.com. Shoes, $90, Lacoste.com. Bag, $75, Fredperry.com. Belt, $11, Americanapparel.net.

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