This is what my tastes run to for an everyday look during July and August:
Classic pale blue, white or u.s. Brooks OCBD
Navy v-neck or cardigan. Wool or cashmere. Brooks, Alan Paine or Pendleton.
Levis flat-fronted chinos or L.L. Bean jeans with a turn-up.
No socks.
Wine Weejuns.
Now what's wrong with that?
Slip on a McGregor Drizzler or Grenfell if it's wet or windy.
No messing.
Nothing, clean lines, strong and simple silhouette.