Stocking your wardrobe for spring is all about finding the right ingredients, so to speak: Useful pieces that come in handy in situations both casually rugged and slightly more polished. That’s why the Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt is so handy and even downright essential as you consider the proper ingredients that go into making one of the best men’s shirts for spring. Plenty of Buck Mason reviews will tell you that the all-American brand doesn’t cut any corners in matters of style and functionality. That’s the case whether the brand is delivering one of the warmest thermal henleys for the colder months or, in the case of the Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt, crafting a go-anywhere piece you can wear on its own or as a shirt jacket. Call it the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, because again, Buck Mason doesn’t cut any corners.

A denim shirt, much like the workwear roots of the cotton chambray shirt, is well-suited for moving from the depths of winter into spring as you stow away your trusty flannel shirt and search for something a bit more lightweight – and perhaps easier to layer over one of your favorite T-shirts. The Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt knocks things out of the park when it comes to its design, using a not-too-bulky, not-too-light 6.75 oz. indigo yarn-dyed cotton twill.

In addition to the layering-friendly fabric build, the Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt gets plenty of other crucial details right, too. Note the classic pearl snap buttons, a hallmark of any great Western shirt, plus the three-button snap cuffs so you can customize the fit of the sleeves – either rolled or worn fully buttoned. The Western details are on point with the Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt, to say the least — right on down to the gold contrast stitching and Western-style snap chest pockets. The back yoke adds another layer of durability, not to mention on-trend Western detailing, too. And of course, the garment-washed denim fabric on the Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt gives it an extremely comfortable, lived-in feel right out of the box.

It’s easily wearable atop a breezy cotton Buck Mason henley, and that entire combination works well when worn with all manner of spring style essentials, be it lightweight stretch chinos or edgy Buck Mason black denim for a fresh take on double denim. The Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt is a change of pace from the ordinary, especially from more polished spring shirts like a soft-washed Oxford shirt. Given the fact that Buck Mason has come through with a highly durable, classic design, it’s a worthwhile addition to your seasonal wardrobe.