by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 40 Percent On This Expertly Crafted Taylor Stitch Chambray Shirt

Best chambray shirts for men.

While some trends come and go, there’s a reliable nature to the classics, be it in matters of form or function. The durability of blue denim, the polished yet easygoing nature of the cotton pique polo or the timeless appeal of the classic stretch chino:

They all have their place, and as we always tend to say, if you can score some covetable savings on style essentials, you’ve hit the sweet spot. It’s high time you looked to a brand that specializes in fresh takes on those tried-and-true pieces, and for me — at least in today’s post — that brand is San Francisco’s own Taylor Stitch.

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They’re a treasured part of my own wardrobe (and one of the best places for guys to shop online, at least in my opinion), and durable yet stylish selections like one of the best chambray shirts play a big part in that loyalty to the brand.

Today, the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Crew Shirt checks the proper boxes when it comes to standout style, affordability and that ever-so-essential mix of rugged good looks and seasonally friendly style. And in fact, you can add all of that and more to your wardrobe for 40 percent off today — how about that, ehh? It joins an already-stellar lineup of Taylor Stitch shirting, driving home the point that the brand’s original focus — the best men’s shirts on the market, especially Oxford shirts — remains as strong and stylish as ever.

Featuring the brand’s signature tailored fit and higher armholes, plus useful chest sizing to get your selection just right, the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Crew Shirt is also helpfully designed to be worn untucked. Preferably styled alongside everything from black jeans to tan stretch chinos or even breezy lounge shorts, you’ve got casually rugged and yet easygoing style options aplenty for the taking with the new and highly discounted Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Crew Shirt .

Classic workwear details like front chest flap pockets stand out stylishly thanks to contrast stitching, while a sturdy organic cotton weave lends structure and durability should you choose to wear this shirt for adventurous, moreso than laidback, pursuits in the weeks ahead. As the company says, the lived-in fabric has a nature that allows you to “watch it age with grace as the months turn to years.”

And to get all of that in one well-fitting, rugged package for 40 percent off is about as good as it gets on this fine Sunday. Your summer style roster just gained a new member, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: VAER Watches x Huckberry G2 Pacific Steel GMT Watch – A Rugged, Functional Wrist Game Move

Best GMT watches for men.

At least in my experience, the right upgrades in terms of accessories can deliver a major difference in matters of style, utility and even confidence. There’s something intentional and yes, also fashionable about wearing the right type of watch, even if you don’t consider yourself a “watch guy.”

And while there are plentiful levels to the watch enthusiast world, it helps when a retailer you know and trust — like Huckberry, one of the best online shops for guys — can offer up a style solution in terms of the best men’s watches that just makes perfect sense for your lifestyle.

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Enter the stainless steel watch, as wearable with a navy polo and stretch chinos as lounge shorts and a pocket tee. The one shown hre is fashioned from marine-grade 316L stainless steel, in fact (more on that in a moment). And the more useful bells and whistles in said watch, the farther you can go — take the new, ultra-exclusive yet fairly affordable VAER Watches x Huckberry G2 Pacific Steel GMT Watch.

Could it be one of the best men’s watches for the adventurous man on the go? Very possible indeed, and it’s built with all the tools needed for outdoor adventures and global jet-setting all year ’round.

The GMT watch, unlike other watches with standard quartz or automatic movements, adds a fourth hand that can be set to track another time zone at a glance — perfect for keeping an eye on the time overseas or as you pass time zones. With its sunray-style black dial and durable, useful bi-directional rotating 24-hour bezel, this watch hits the right notes for true, hard-working wearability.

In fact, as you might have seen on my Instagram, the GMT watch is one of my favorite styles of watch, and the good folks at Huckberry and VAER Watches have perfected the style.

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VAER Watches makes a perfect partner for Huckberry, focusing on USA-made watches inspired by old-school military, pilot’s and field watches — much like Huckberry makes perfectly Americana-inspired gear, from the Western shirt to the trucker Jacket.

Throw on this handsome GMT watch, and you’ve got an ensemble set for just about anything that leans more casually rugged. As Huckberry notes, “Vaer’s G2 channels the spirit of the iconic 1971 Rolex Explorer II,” which was originally built for cave diving.

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And now, back on dry land, this watch acts as an expert blend of utility and style, whether you wear it on its custom-fit stainless steel bracelet or a NATO strap (NATO straps are prized for their performance in water and their quick-drying nylon build). With 495 feet of water resistance, this is a timepiece truly built to go the distance, and it even features luminescent numerals for visibility in low-light conditions.

Beyond that, it’s a handsome watch made with outdoor pursuits in mind — would you expect anything less from Huckberry and VAER Watches? Make it yours today and take the plunge into the finely crafted world of watches, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Huckberry Smart Casual Shop Has Everything You Need to Head Back to The Office

There are times when you need to keep your menswear wardrobe casual and efficient, there are times you need to step up to the plate in utterly tailored fashion, and there are times when you can mee the moment halfway in matters of the best style for men.

Luckily, there are a few quick and easy (relatively easy) hacks at your disposal, like finding the perfect pair of blue denim or the right soft-shouldered blazer, or else a carefully crafted knit polo. It’s back to school, or rather, back to the office, with the proper wardrobe in mind.

It’s a formula that works wonders when it, well, works, and the Huckberry Smart Casual Shop could be your guiding light to head into the rest of summer and early (early!) fall. The key is keeping it smart but simple, relaxed and leisurely yet polished — and yet again, our friends at Huckberry deliver in utterly remarkable fashion, whether it be a cotton-blend long-sleeve polo from in-house Huckberry brand Wills, or else the company’s fan favorite Flint and Tinder 365 Pants.

Best business casual clothing for men.

Put both together, and you’re off the races when it comes to office-ready style with some memorable distinction at hand.

In my experience, the light-as-air yet plenty durable Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer is also a wardrobe workhorse and part of the core of the Huckberry Smart Casual Shop, among other staple pieces. With just one blazer, for instance, you gain the ability to be style a single piece over a merino T-shirt, a cotton pique polo or else a crisply cut Oxford shirt.

Make no mistake, the mix and match nature of the smartly curated Huckberry Smart Casual Shop is a new secret weapon when it comes to your ever-evolving personal style, my friends.

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In fact, as Huckberry very smartly says, the collection defines the idea that “smart casual means dressing for the way life actually works,” with pieces that are flexible in matters of form and function — an idea that fits in quite well with Huckberry’s main home base of Austin. For lightweight blazers, super-soft polos, dependable chino pants and the perfect pair of jeans for the office, checking out and checking into the Huckberry Smart Casual Shop should certainly get the job done, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Toss On This Dependable Filson Short-Sleeve Shirt Every Time You Leave The House This Season

As ever when it comes to dependable, durable menswear, the adage holds true that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or perhaps, when the going gets tough, the tough turn to Filson.

As much as that might sound like an old cliche, the legendary Pacific Northwest outfitter delivers the goods season after season with rugged appeal in mind, and with an emphasis on remarkable quality, hard-working fabrication and a dash of good old-fashioned outdoor-focsed style. I myself have trusted shirts like the Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt for about eight years (just check my Instagram!), and I’d wager you’d do very well taking the same course of action.

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As you know if you’ve read this site from time to time, the accomplished Seattle company (which still makes a few reliable pieces of gear in the United States) delivers the kind of gear your grandfather and perhaps your great-grandfather wore.

That means thick but incredibly soft flannel shirts, burly overshirts from a proprietary cotton- blend, even top-of-the-line waxed canvas pants and a tough-as-nails set of work pants. In the spring and summer, its beefed-up tees complement fly-fishing-ready pieces like the short-sleeve shirt seen here.

That’s certainly not all that Filson does, and its lightweight and impeccably designed line of short-sleeve shirts in light-as-air cloth represent Exhibit A, in this regard.

The Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt delivers on its workwear promise with two gusseted chest pockets for critical everyday storage of odds and ends in your everyday carry, while the relaxed-but-tailored fit provides ease of movement and indeed, layering potential if you’d prefer to wear the likes of a short-sleeve henley or a classic pocket tee.

Without a doubt, the ease of wearability of the hard-working Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt carries on its legacy today in a way that the iconic outfitter says has “been a warm-weather staple for decades.” Available now in five total colors (two of which are on sale!), this handsome men’s style solution delivers plentiful appeal in matters of hotter locales and dependable workwear style — your new favorite summertime buttondown shirt has arrived, folks.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Rugged RRL Duffle Bag Is the Perfect Everyday Carry Solution for Your Next Seasonal Getaway

RRL canvas duffle bag review.

Before you can properly take care of business and tackle your next outdoor adventure this season, you’re going to need one of the best duffle bags to get you where you need to go, yes? It’s easier said than done, but as a frequent traveler (check my Instagram!), the need to hit the road in style with both form and function in mind is often my top priority.

Much like Indiana Jones, finding a dependable bag and the right set of outerwear takes top priority — naturally, Huckberry is here to help, as is the handsome and reliable RRL Cotton-Canvas Leather Duffle Bag shown above and below.

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RRL, of course, is the even more hard-wearing, hard-working offshoot of the classically preppy Ralph Lauren brand, delivering a suitable dash of Western style and rugged appeal to anyone’s wardrobe. And for a limited time only, you can find the best RRL menswear and gear up for an eye-catching discount at Huckberry, one of the very best online menswear shops for guys.

And in that regard, it’s about high time you hit the road this season, right? Some trips require a garment bag (or a garment bag disguised as a duffle bag!) and others require a stylish carry-on suitcase — and others call for a bag with some rugged, hard-working heft, one that can stand up to being tossed in the back seat of a car and hauled around a lakeside retreat or an upstate cabin — in that case, then yes indeed, the handsome RRL Cotton-Canvas Leather Duffle Bag gets the job done nicely, indeed.

Fashioned with a buckled leather shoulder strap and finishing touches like full-grain leather handles and leather trim, this investment-level duffle bag is also built with a padded leather laptop sleeve and the sort of build RRL calls a “hard-working garment bag inspired by the rugged satchels of the American West.”

The iconic American brand is precisely correct in that regard, making this one of the very best duffle bags you can sling over your shoulder or toss in an overhead compartment the next time adventure beckons — score the RRL Cotton-Canvas Leather Duffle Bag on sale now at Huckberry, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Save More than 20 Percent On the Sustainable, Stylish Outerknown Blanket Shirt Right Now

When it comes to your indispensable seasonal wardrobe, the kind that’s built for nearly anything across any style situation, a guy has to have options — that’s the name of the game after all, from breezy beach mornings to cooler-than-expected bonfires, rugged outdoor adventures and a dash of everything in between.

And when the time comes to layer up with a versatile, dependable shirt, the kind you can trust as a lightweight shirt jacket or a cool-as-can-be layer all its own, it’s hard to find a better mix of style and savings — a covetable blend we love to talk about here — than the durable-as-ever Outerknown Blanket Shirt.

The style, typically available in a rich range of colors and plaid patterns, features two front-button chest pockets, and easy-to-layer fit and more flexible ease of movement (thanks to its cotton twill construction) than ultra-heavy, thick cotton flannel shirts — among other reasons this handsome men’s shirt should be on your shopping list, my friends.

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And while fall and winter is normally the purview of one of the best flannel shirts for men, the rigorously tested 100 percent organic cotton Outerknown Blanket Shirt provides the right mix of texture, durability and distinctive good looks, particularly when you scoop up an option in an eye-catching plaid pattern from the Outerknown Pre-Owned section.

There’s a mix of essential gear fit for this season and the next on display there, and it’s all up for grabs at about 20 percent off (sometimes more, sometimes less!) from the Kelly Slater-founded brand. The champion surfer looked to solve problems with sustainability in menswear, and has without a doubt succeeded in matters of quality, durable appeal and adventure-ready good looks — at least, that’s the case when it comes to my own time wearing selections like the Outerknown Blanket Shirt.

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In fact, the pursuit in developing the Outerknown Pre-Owned section certainly is an admirable one, as the company rounds into its 5th year of running the program.

“Our goal is to make excellent-quality, sustainable products that last a lifetime, keeping our garments out of landfills and in circulation forever,” Outerknown notes — it’s a cause this writer can get behind, and if you feel the same when it comes to effortlessly cool, highly useful seasonal layers, then it might just be time to start with the Outerknown Blanket Shirt for a standout, on-sale price this weekend.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Line of Trade Breakers Beach Shorts – Pick Your Pair Up Now at UNCRATE

Best lounge shorts for men.

The dog days of summer are indeed creeping up on us, at least in my neck of the woods — times when it feels almost too hot to do most anything, and yet, the summe social calendar beckons.

And while your own to-do list might be packed with weddings and cocktail shindigs aplenty, what to wear when the occasion is much more laidback? And where to go to find the best summer style essentials for easygoing, leisurely fashion? I’d wager that the good folks at UNCRATE Supply have a knack for knowing what you need.

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The long-running retailer and editorial site has been compared to the sort of online community that James Bond would love to shop from time to time — that sentiment certainly holds true in my experience. And there’s that keen eye for detail and for some of the coolest gear for guys across the board, which brings us novelties like the Line Of Trade Breakers Beach Shorts, here just in time for balmy coastal days and post-beach patio beers aplenty.

Fear not: These aren’t merely any old pair of lounge shorts, as the details have been thoughtfully considered, the materials have been put through the ringer in terms of testing, and the quality should certainly appeal to anyone on the hunt for a pair of the best lounge shorts for men (among other offerings you can find at UNCRATE Supply, of course).

Crafted from a textured, soft cotton pique fabric that UNCRATE says is fashioned for “beach days, summer nights, and everything between,” these leisurely yet luxe lounge shorts hail from the Bespoke Post in-house brand Line of Trade, which is well-known for its rugged, Americana-inspired takes on the best style for guys, like the classic henley or the camp collar shirt.

Toss the Line Of Trade Breakers Beach Shorts into the mix, and you’ve practically got essential, easygoing coastal weekend style sorted out.

With an elastic waistband and a relatively relaxed fit plus breathable construction, opt for your new go-to pair of weekend shorts in shades like a versatile Navy or Heather Grey.

Rest easy knowing that if you’ve tried fan favorites like the Line of Trade Breakers Hoodie, the Line Of Trade Breakers Beach Shorts come in the same ultra-soft cotton pique fabric for lounge-worthy weekend style that simply can’t be beat. As UNCRATE sagely notes, “the best summer shorts are the ones you forget you’re wearing,” and that seems to ring perfectly true with the affordable and highly easy-to-wear Line Of Trade Breakers Beach Shorts — you’ve just found a new off-duty pair of shorts for the rest of summer, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Grant Stone Is Making Some of the Finest Loafers for Men on the Market Now

Best loafers for men.

Excellence is both hard to come by and yet instantly noticeable in the realm of men’s footwear, especially when it comes to crafting shoes with proper care, standout construction and luxe materials. The utmost in quality delivers a difference you really can feel in every step — when you try on a poorly made pair of shoes, you tend to recognize it right away, which is what helps Grant Stone stand out in such stellar fashion these days, and for all the right reasons.

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Based in idyllic St. Joseph, Michigan (my home state!), Grant Stone has built a stylish, handsome business centered around Goodyear welted footwear across the past decade-plus, with a strong commitment to expert craft in both Michigan and Xiamen, China.

Across its eye-catching line of richly crafted boots, dress shoes and loafers, Grant Stone is offering relatively accessible luxury with exceptional construction and quality, at least in my experience wearing products like the Grant Stone Traveler Penny Loafer (I opted for a lovely Crimson Chromexcel leather option).

Yes, my friends, if the difference is in the details when it comes to essential summer footwear like a pair of the best loafers for men, then Grant Stone delivers precisely what your footwear rotation needs — especially for summer weddings and refined days at the office, for instance.

With its remarkably soft insole and soft, supple outsole, these loafers are plenty comfortable right out of the box, no break-in time required on my end.

Featuring handsewn moc-toe stitching on the Grant Stone Traveler Penny Loafer in particular, these shoes are distinctive and elegant, built on the company’s Alexander last — I found the Standard width in size 10.5 easily wearable for my feet, and the construction and fabrication only get better from there.

Grant Stone is offering next-level quality and comfort plus reliable construction in every stitch, and one can only imagine that Grant Stone boots will be as easily wearable in the fall as the Grant Stone Traveler Penny Loafers are at this very moment. Cheers to a stylish summer with the proper footwear, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Huckberry Selvedge Jeans Just Might Be the Best Pair of Summer Denim for Men

A style conundrum of sorts tends to present itself around the dog days of summer– of course, beating the heat while looking utterly stylish is top of mind, but what’s a guy to do if he simply loves wearing some of the best jeans for men consistently?

The answer lies in how you pull together your ensemble (lightweight layers on the top, from linen buttondowns to merino polos and garment-dyed T-shirts), and of course, it comes down to the right pair of jeans you’re selecting, too.

On that note, Huckberry has the answer to your style prayers with its own in-house design, the Flint and Tinder Strech Selvedge Jeans in a dependable, versatile fabrication and a rich range of washes fit for the season at hand. It really is that simple, but let’s dive into how you can make some of the best selvedge jeans work for you, even in the high heat of summer.

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Now, we might have just talked about Huckberry’s covetable Annual Summer Sale on this style blog, so if you missed your chance to score some savings on the Flint and Tinder Strech Selvedge Jeans, now’s as good a time as any to pick ’em up at full price. The key with these stylish selvedge jeans for men?

The use of year-round-approved 11.7 oz selvedge denim with a touch of stretch, making them as fit to wear now with a breezy short-sleeve henley as with a flannel shirt come early fall.

Add in the fact that these hard-working jeans come in five standout, Huckberry-approved fits (including HB Classic, HB Slim and HB Athletic Tapered), and you can purchase with confidence, knowing that Huckberry has everything figured out in matters of design and construction when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Strech Selvedge Jeans.

Huckberry certainly took its time with its latest Stretch Selvedge masterpiece, which comes in five rich, vintage-inspired wash options for the modern man. Huckberry notes that the fabric “is the result of years of research and thoughtful design work by our in-house denim obsessive, Nick Kemp,” and that’s music to my ears, no doubt.

For the summer months, either the Light Wash or Medium Wash finish might suit you best when paired with canvas sneakers and a camp collar shirt, or else with a classic pocket tee and leather chukka boots. The reliability of the Flint and Tinder Strech Selvedge Jeans appears unmatched, especially given the range of waist sizes, plus three inseam options.

The even better news is that when you buy two pairs of the Flint and Tinder Strech Selvedge Jeans, you can save 15 percent — even if you missed Huckberry’s stellar summer sale, the blend of savings and style remains impeccable, does it not? Denim lovers, rejoice — add another pair to your menswear wardrobe ASAP.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is One of the Best, Most Stylish Ways to Beat the Heat

Stepping out this summer — at the lake, at the bonfire, at a casual afternoon brewery beer session and just about everywhere in between — can feel like, well, stepping into a sauna. It doesn’t have to be distressing in matters of both style and comfort though, as the best summer style essentials should nail that tricky balance between performance and classic good looks fit for any situation.

And that, my friends, is where Poncho Outdoors and its well-reviewed lineup of the best performance shirts for men can work wonders for your wardrobe, as you’re perhaps familiar with if you’ve read this site on the regular.

I’ve been a fan of Poncho Outdoors men’s shirts since my introduction to the company last fall, and it’s high time we dove into another set of Poncho Outdoors reviews, is it not?

The field-inspired modern outfitter does a little bit of everything in casually rugged yet versatile fashion, from buttery soft yet rugged denim shirts to performance Western shirts, a clever lineup of Western-style Field Polos and tried-and-true stretch buttondown shirts that call to mind the classic Oxford buttondown, Poncho Outdoors delivers the goods, at least in my experience.

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The details are also carefully considered, from handy hidden buttondown collars to magnetic closure buttons, flap chest pockets and designs cut with added room through the chest while still feeling tailor-made for you. Able to be worn tucked in or untucked, these shirts are versatile everyday, outdoor style personified, which also rings true when it comes to the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite shirting lineup.

Available in the summer-friendly short-sleeve cut shown here as well as long-sleeve options, the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is positively the answer to your prayers as far as extremely comfortable, moisture-wicking and performance-minded seasonal good looks are concerned.

Made from a breathable and ultra-quick drying performance nylon fabric, the Ultra-Lite Shirt in its short-sleeve edition also boasts UPF 50+ protection and plenty of built-in stretch, plus a back mesh neck lining for added breathability.

As the brand says it, “this shirt is for those who want the ultimate in lightweight comfort,” and in my experience wearing the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt, that claim holds true — and then some.

A single chest pocket adds a dash of utility and clean, simple good looks, while handy details like a bottom hem lens cloth are ingenious and utterly useful. When you crave the right mix of breathable performance and dashing good looks out in the field (or back in town at the bar), the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is a fine lead-off hitter in your style starting lineup.