Live Action Getup: Dressing Well in the Super Casual Office

Standing out is great, but dressing UP isn’t dressing well if it’s not appropriate for where you’re going. Especially in a town like Venice, California that’s steeped in casual beach culture, striking the balance of business and casual is tough.

By Shane Martin / Photos By Wil Cohen

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Shirt: Gap, $50 / Chinos: Old Navy, $26 / Sneakers: Old Navy, $21 / Skateboard: Globe, $120

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Shane Martin

Shane Martin is an avid Primer reader and founder of Lean Mean Creative Machine, a design and marketing agency based in Los Angeles.

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