summer day (or walk) in the park means comfort, of course, so cotton separates are out en masse.

For men, look for little details on basics, like graffiti-like stitching on jeans and roomy shorts worn with attitude. By far, the standard is a no-label white tee bought on a budget or a colorful tee with an obvious Gen Y slant.

For women, this summer's quintesential outfit is the simple sundress, paired with flip-flops or Grecian sandals. By day, the four-inch heel is nowhere to be found, as real New Yorkers turn to flat shoes to get around town. Blisters and band-aids are so not sexy, honey. Hair is simple and often tied back off the face and neck to keep cool and fresh. Manhattan in the summer is a great place to be...fun, sun, and chicness all around. New York, New York, big city of dreams!

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