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Think patterns aren't manly? Well, think of it this way -- making it manly is up to you, and you might as well give it a shot as patterns of all kinds (and we're not just talking your run of the mill plaids) are big for summer, in everything from shoes to shirts to shorts to bags. We like these Old Navy flip flops for $5, for example, because what's more masculine, really, than a skull . . . er, …

Okay, we know what you're thinking -- how do the words "dress" and "sandal" possibly go together? Well, clearly you won't be wearing sandals with your work suits but that doesn't mean it's exactly tricky either. Sandals don't have to be just flip flops -- you can actually dress up that summer casual look just a bit (and, let's face it, sometimes we need to) without having to sacrifice cool and comfortable footwear. Here are some dressier sandal options for …