by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Go Off-Grid and Into the Great Outdoors with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt This Season

Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt review.

When faced with the great beyond — the great beyond that is a new season or the promise of adventure far afield (or simply, the promise of a new addition to your wardrobe), it helps to retool ever so slightly and think back to the staples you trust in other seasons.

Take the humble, hard-wearing workshirt, often found in a thick and sturdy fabrication for fall and winter. And then, think of one of the best workshirts for spring and summer, one that’s been revamped with much lighter fabric to suit the demands of a warmer climate.

Put it all together, and there you have it: The Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, a newly reimagined take (at least, new in terms of colors and patterns) that’s ready for spring in the same way one of the best flannel shirts is ready for fall and winter, my friends. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what makes the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt so positively essential and utterly compelling for your menswear wardrobe in hotter temperatures, ehh?

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This handsome, durable and rugged shirt for men features the same hallmarks of the historically classic Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt, built for the great outdoors in every way possible.

And yet, with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, the famed Pacific Northwest outfitter says this old-school-minded staple “is made for year-round comfort and practical functionality in the field,” with a design that actually only dates back to 1986 but feels more in line with Filson’s roster of turn-of-the-century 1900s favorites.

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With the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, that means the use of a 5oz. brushed cotton-flannel fabric — it’s surely no breezy linen shirt or even a chambray-style shirt, but it’s considerably lighter than the beefy fabric Filson brings to the table (and your wardrobe) in the colder months.

Details like oversized gusseted chest pockets offer workshirt utility with storage space for your everyday carry essentials, while the fit of your new favorite workshirt — at least in my experience — leans a touch more relaxed for layering atop a pocket tee or your most trusted henley on cool summer evenings or brisk spring mornings.

There’s even a touch of throwback-cool, effortless style to the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, whether paired with light wash jeans and moc toe boots or drawstring shorts and white canvas sneakers. Five classic colors and patterns, plus four on-sale style options, should give you all the variety you need as you pack up your weekender bag with dreams of outdoor adventure and casually rugged style in mind — the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt has you covered on both fronts, so go forth (and add to cart) accordingly.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt is an All-Time Modern Style Classic

There’s something to be said for knowing when to play the hits as you build out (and select from) your menswear wardrobe, and there are ways to know when you’ve struck the right chord, each and every time.

While you’ll no doubt be wearing breezy polos and camp collar shirts aplenty this season, when the occasion calls for a stylish men’s shirt with a touch of crisp polish and yet a versatile business casual sense of dressing, one of the best Oxford shirts for men is a serious must-buy. Toss in an option from Buck Mason, California-based purveyors of ever-iconic, easygoing, prep-meets-devil-may-care style, and you’ve got yourself a winner as far as the best shirts for men, period, are concerned.

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The shirt in question today is perhaps one you’ve no doubt heard of, bought and perhaps worn (or at least thought about buying) over the years vis a vis my Buck Mason reviews at this Brooklyn style blog. It’s the Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt, and if you want to talk about playing the hits, it certainly does strike a proper chord.

The Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt harkens back to old-school prep-school or collegiate Oxford shirts, with a pleasing rolled collar, end-on-end fabrication (at least when it comes to the version of the shirt shown here), and a dash of modern material with the use of tencel for stretch. You could say this stylish men’s Oxford shirt falls in between the best of both worlds, with a length that wears fairly well untucked or tucked in. As Buck Mason sagely says, this crisply designed Oxford shirt represents an “eased-up lightweight take on the classic American oxford cloth button-down.”

Take a close look at the Buck Mason site (among the four variations of shirt styles and fabric weights currently on offer), and you’ll find that the Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt also comes in a series of tasteful, earthy striped options, while mother of pearl buttons and a chest scallop pocket ensure the details are taken care of in expert fashion. It’s even garment washed for easy wearability right out of the box, while other varieties of men’s Oxford shirts (like traditional options from brands like Brooks Brothers) can sometimes prove too stiff.

Between the thoughtfully considered details, a quartet of versatile color options and patterns, and an overall attention to classic looks with modern fabrication, the Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt could very well prove your ace in the hole as far as a reliable everyday shirt this season. Whether paired with black jeans or stretch chinos and leather loafers, there’s only one way to find out.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Find Your New Favorite Rugged Field Watch Right Now at the VERO Floor Model Sale

A deal can be a curious thing to come by these days in the watch world, except if you know where to look. There’s a balance to be had between affordability and rugged performance, especially if you value time in the field and the great outdoors — and even if you’re only looking for a tougher watch to wear in your yard or to pair with your favorite chambray shirt.

A watch that stands up in matters of style and dependable appeal more than passes muster in my opinion, and that’s where you should start your journey with VERO Watches, my friends.

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Yes indeed, if you ask me, the right watch is a jack of all trades (just check out some of my favorites on my Instagram Stories), and it’s more possible than ever to find your new favorite field watch (or perhaps, “beater watch,” as some call it — VERO Watches can take a beating while looking better than the rest, at least in my book).

And where to look these days? I’d say you said head to the very cleverly named VERO Floor Model Sale, where some of the most rugged watches for men are up for grabs between 35 and 55 percent off now through Friday, May 8th.

VERO, for those who need a debriefing, does plenty of clever things in addition to crafting hard-wearing watches made for action, like partnering with Smokey Bear on an 80th anniversary special edition (as seen at the top of the page) or offering up a reliable series of collaborative watches with Realtree for an even further point of distinction on your wrist.

The key here with the newly launched VERO Floor Model Sale is reading the fine print, so to speak, as the dedicated field watch maker says “this sale features a curated selection of floor models, including previous returns and media samples.” And yet, here’s the good stuff as VERO stands by its word indeed: “All pieces are in new or excellent condition and will be fully covered by VERO’s 10-year warranty.” How’s that for a wearable bargain you can trust, ehh?

Last but not least, VERO Watches throws another log on the fire for some serious heat in the wrist game world: At the VERO Floor Model Sale, “products will also be eligible for returns, making this an easy and low-risk opportunity for customers.” As my past VERO reviews have noted, stylish performance and plenty of transparency is at the core of the VERO model — now’s your chance to get in on the VERO Floor Model Sale, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses are Some of the Best, Most Affordable Men’s Sunglasses You Can Buy Right Now

Have you been keeping an eye on things at Huckberry lately? The do-it-all men’s retailer offers up some of the best gear for guys across the board, as we so often talk about, from stylish shirting to dependable overshirts, one of the best waxed trucker jackets on the market and a mix of rugged, hard-working EDC gear. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, my friends, as we so often say on this blog.

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And although the fan-favorite retailer has a new logo and a bit of a new, fresher look, the best menswear on the market can still be found at Huckberry — at least, that’s the case in my experience. Naturally, that sentiment applies to the best-selling, still-as-great-as-ever Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses shown at the top of the page — more on your new favorite sunglasses in a second. What holds true is that reliable performance and great looks are what your spring and summer gear lineup need, and that’s what my good friends at Huckberry deliver.

When it comes time to stock up for summer with affordability and performance in mind, it’s best not to overthink it all that much — for instance, you’re going to need a pair of the most affordable sunglasses, but it’s high time you stepped things up from a bargain-bin pair. That’s where Huckberry excels — taking old favorites and giving them a fresh coat of paint at a highly agreeable price.

It certainly feels that way (and wears that way) as far as the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses, which take their cues from classic sunglass silhouettes while using hard-wearing scratch-resistant lenses and heavy-duty plastic — these are the kind of sunglasses you needn’t worry about kicking around a bit or putting to the test on the beach, on the water or on the road.

The great thing is, the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses come in a range of crisp color combinations suited for every guy, while design is neither oversized nor undersized — simply classic and perfectly at home with summer staples like stretch chino shorts and a camp collar shirt. These are also ideal for wearing on the water with tailored Huckberry swim trunks (note the use of 100 percent UVA/UVB resistance in their design).

As it turns out, I’d wager the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses are everything you could want in a pair of the most affordable sunglasses for men, and then some — at $60, the hardest part just might be picking more than one pair to add to your everyday carry.

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They even feature Huckberry’s famed (and as-good-as-ever tagline) on the interior temple (that’d be “See You Out There), plus the Huckberry logo at the temple itself — wear these hard-working, stylish sunglasses with pride, and put that extra cash towards more cold beer for your cooler this season. You know what to do next: Get out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Devium USA Short-Sleeve Shirt Is USA-Made Perfection for Your Menswear Rotation

Best USA-made shirts for men.

As I look toward my own spring and summer menswear wardrobe (as you’ll see on my Instagram here!), I find it useful to really dial down when it comes to the classics: Buying less but buying better, focusing on ultra-premium quality and utility, and often turning to brands like Devium USA for some of the best USA-made menswear.

As you well know if you read this Brooklyn style blog, brands like Devium USA are going the extra mile with improved fabrics, dependable style and hard-working construction, often with a process that leans into old-school style — how can you not love that approach, ehh?

As it so often goes, investing in the very best upfront often pays dividends in the end — the right fabrication, fit and durable construction shines through, particularly when it comes to on-sale, discounted style finds like the Devium USA Balboa Striped Short-Sleeve Shirt.

This handsome, rugged and thoroughly old-school shirt has become a true staple in my own rotation, with the right construction to stand up to frequent wear over time — with light wash jeans, with stretch chino shorts, with linen trousers and loafers, and with breezy lounge shorts and broken-in canvas sneakers. It’s also a reliable piece to layer over a pocket tee or a short-sleeve henley for a dash of visual interest, although my favorite short-sleeve shirt wears plenty well on its own.

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When it comes to one of the best short-sleeve shirts for men, after all, can you find much better than one made in the U.S. of A? At least at present, you might say my answer seems to be no — and that holds true even when this exceptional style find is on sale, my friends.

Boasting a classic yet flattering, reliably tailored fit, it helps that the Devium USA Balboa Striped Short-Sleeve Shirt looks great untucked with my prized stretch chino shorts and white leather sneakers, and the 5.5oz. linen-cotton blend of the Devium USA Balboa Striped Short-Sleeve Shirt breathes easily, drapes well and holds up — again and again — to repeat wear.

While it’s harder and harder to come by in terms of inventory these days, if you’re able to score your size of the Devium USA Balboa Striped Short-Sleeve Shirt, I’d say it’s a guarantee this USA-made, California-inspired brand will become a staple in your own rotation.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Proof Performance Lined Swim Trunks – A Must-Have For Your Next Beach Visit

Best men's swim trunks.

When you know, you know: That is, when you step into a pair of the best swim trunks for men, you tend to feel the difference in fabrication, construction, style and performance almost immediately. Take the Proof Performance Swim Trunks shown above, my friends. It’s a high bar to clear, right? Particularly as we move into a time and a season when the best men’s swim suits will serve you well (or at least, one swimsuit worn at a time will serve you well!).

Hit the beach, hit the boardwalk, hit the beach bar, I say — and do it all wearing a pair of swim trunks cut to move and made with style points in mind, especially if you value go-anywhere swim trunks made to look and wear like your favorite pair of men’s shorts.

But not all of the finest swimsuits for men are created equal in matters of inseam length, fabric, quick-drying capability or utility — and indeed, I think you’ll find some of the best swim trunks for men on offer now via my good friends at Huckberry. The Proof Performance Swim Trunks — a pair of best-selling swim trunks made to be paired with the best of the best as far as breezy T-shirts and easygoing, beach-ready slides are concerned — certainly punch above their weight, to the tune of hundreds of well-rated reviews and fashion-minded good looks aplenty. How about it, ehh?

The Proof Performance Swim Trunks come in two useful inseam lengths (I myself prefer the 5-inch inseam, as it were), as well as 10 colors in a variety of fresh, versatile shades and some more vibrant options for the spring and summer months. Yessir, there’s style aplenty to be had when it comes to the Proof Performance Swim Trunks, but the four-way stretch fabric and useful interior lining cement these as perhaps the perfect pair of swim trunks for men.

Huckberry men's swimsuit review.

It’s worth noting that the construction on these stylish men’s swim trunks comes from recycled poly fabric (crafted from water bottles!) and spandex with UPF 50+ protection for the ultimate in daily style and performance.

Of course, it’s worth mentioning again that the Proof Performance Swim Trunks come in two inseam options, a range of waist sizes, and useful, versatile fit options and colors aplenty. There’s even a hidden phone pocket and a back snap pocket with the ability to hold your keys — it does indeed seem like Huckberry has thought of it all when you really dive into it (pun intended!) when wearing the Proof Performance Swim Trunks — in my experience, I truly can’t recommend a pair of the best swim trunks for men right now from my friends at Huckberry — as ever, we’ll see you out there, folks.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt is a Rugged Style Treasure For (Almost) Any Occasion

Best workshirts for men.

When you get down to it, when it comes time to roll up your sleeves and get down to business. where’s a guy to turn? It seems like one of the best workshirts for men, in matters of both form and function, should get the job done, quite literally — and in this day and age, you also need to know where to turn to layer up with proper utility in mind. Don’t leave anything to chance, as we often say on this style blog, ehh? That’s where my friends at Best Made Co. join your wardrobe.

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Yes indeed, often featuring a blend of iconic good looks, durable fabrication and modern heritage designed in one complete package, my friends at Best Made Co. arrive in formidable style — with utility top of mind, at least where the Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt is concerned.

Indeed, it’s not all that easy to find a blend of breathability, toughness and style in one dependable workshirt for men — even if your focus on dependability extends more towards, say, brewery visits than yard work (at least on a Friday night!).

And as far as rolling up your sleeves is concerrned, hard-working performance is the name of the game via the Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt — as you’ll recall, the iconic modern company went through a relaunch and revamp of sorts in recent years (as the brand says, they were founded in 2009, then refounded in 2024).

It’s all thanks to original co-founder Peter Buchanan-Smith’s dedication to quality, rugged style, quality fabrication and durable performance — all of which might be an understatement when it comes to fashionable yet functional everyday pieces like the Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt.

And as the company says of its own take on the utterly classic workshirt, “the blend is 58% cotton, 42% linen, a ratio that will earn its keep” — I’d say I’d agree with that sentiment wholeheartedly from my friends at Best Made Co., and if you feel the same way, then hard-working, hard-wearing style is yours for the taking this spring and summer.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee is a Casual Style Upgrade in a Major Way

In the world of men’s style, at least if you ask this Brooklyn style writer, there are times when it’s wise to splurge and step up your game, and there are times when an affordable classic gets the job done just fine.

Take your standard T-shirt: As a work-from-home writer, I tend to reach for a T-shirt most days of the week, but wearing a finely crafted option just feels… different. In the best way possible, in a way that makes me look forward to dusting off my T-shirt rotation at home and on the road. And my friends, I think I know just where you’re going to want to go to get your new favorite T-shirt.

That certainly seems to be the case with the best T-shirts for men — investing in a quality option is a quick way to add more flair, class and quality to your off-duty style rotation, even if it feels more like a style splurge. Are you still with me? And are you ready to amp things up with the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee?

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It’s a luxe upgrade to your basics rotation, available in a series of vibrant colors and patterns designed to flatter, fit well and feel like anything but an average, everyday T-shirt. Would you expect anything less from one of the country’s best menswear designers, after all?

At least in my experience, the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee does what the designer (from Iowa but trained in New York City at the likes of Old Navy, Ralph Lauren and J. Crew) really knows how to do best — take a tried-and-true staple, give it a fresh coat of paint in finely crafted fabrication, so to speak, and then offer it in a wide array of fashionable but not ostentatious colors and patterns. Yes indeed, how’s that for ranking the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee as one of the best men’s T-shirts, ehh?

The difference, at least in my experience wearing Todd Snyder T-shirts, is clear right off the bat when it comes to the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee. In fact, as the brand says of its reliably designed, stylish and high-quality men’s T-shirt, “it’s crafted from an all-cotton fabric we call “Premium Jersey,” and that detail makes all the difference from the jump. The next time you find yourself reaching for a stylish T-shirt, one where you’re wanting for higher-quality fabric and construction, make it this option from Todd Snyder, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Linen-Blend Chinos are The Most Versatile Pants (Potentially) In Your Wardrobe from Huckberry

Whenever that prized question rolls around — as in, what the heck am I going to wear tonight!?… well, it does indeed pay off to have a few answers in mind, least of all a few ideas that dive into some of the best menswear staples, including a pair of the best chinos for men on the market.

These are the sort of crisply designed, carefully considered pants for men you can style in breezy fashion, from camp collar shirting to casual pocket tees, a fresh Oxford shirt or even an artfully faded chambray number — don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to a style solution like the best pants for men, the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos certainly includded.

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Consider that last foundational question solved, at least for now, as a pair of stylish men’s pants like the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos should fit the bill nicely indeed — and then some, at that. If casual, cool, stylish comfort is king — which it indeed is around these parts as the thermostat climbs — then I’d say you’ve got a friend indeed considered as far as a pair of the best men’s pants are considered.

The key here is breezy versatility — as comfortable and yet stylish to wear with a pocket tee fresh off the beach as with a crisply cut buttondown shirt and a lightweight blazer headed to an evening dinner (Old Fashioned very much included).

Especially in breezy, fresh and seasonally light shades — when tempered with vibrant colors or classic styles like a light blue Oxford shirt or a timeless white polo shirt — the ever-useful, versatile nature of the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos should prove both sensible and stylish in every way, shape or form, my friends. Here’s to a new season of easygoing, fashionable and utterly cool looks, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Rugged Yet Versatile Chelsea Boots from Huckberry Are the Hybrid Option You Need Now

Best Chelsea boots for men to buy now.

Spring is a season of in-betweens, of up and down weather, of shifting seasons in real time — your footwear and your next #OOTD should reflect that balance, should they not? And that’s where an on-sale pair of the best Chelsea boots from the good folks at Huckberry (and the brand’s in-house LUCA Footwear line) come into play, of course.

And with enough versatility, variety and style points to meet the shifting seasons, the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots are a durable, dependable play for your footwear lineup, my friends. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

The LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots (part of the ever-growing and ever-useful Huckberry Sale section) meet the moment when it comes to easygoing yet polished, rugged yet casual and casually stylish, good looks are concerned. And as Huckberry rightfully says, “the LUCA Terra Chelsea Sneaker Boot closes the gap between dress boot and sneaker,” which should pair expertly with a dash of everything in your wardrobe, from light wash jeans and a short-sleeve henley to a camp-collar shirt and stretch chinos.

Simply add the soft suede construction of the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots to just about any combination of looks you can dream up, complete with a thick and springy, rebound-oriented Lactae Havea Sole crafted sustainably from raw rubber harvested in France. These aren’t simply any old pair of Chelsea boots — they’re also lined in anti-slip leather and handcrafted in Portugal, while leather pull tabs on the front and back add a point of distinction and make for an easy-on, easy-off wearing experience.

They’re aren’t quite another pair of stylish men’s Chelsea boots on the market like the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots, which come in two rich, earthy shades of suede and a handsome leather option that should develop quite the patina over time.

The next time you want an easy-on, easy-to-wear, all-day footwear option fashioned from sustainable materials and delivered with quality in mind, these on-sale Chelsea boots from Huckberry should deliver plentiful hybrid style and comfort to match, my friends.