Month / March 2022

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Darn Tough Socks, A New Buck Mason Promo & the Best Chambray Shirt for Spring

Best everyday socks for men.

It’s a bit of a different Friday than usual here at The Style Guide — for one, I’m not in Brooklyn, prepping for a weekend rock show or brewery visit, but I’m en route as we speak to the lovely, wooded north of Vermont, where I’m spending the weekend visiting Darn Tough Socks. Yes, that’s right: I’ll be getting an inside look — factory tour and all — at some of the best USA-made socks on the market (if not the best). I’ve worn Darn Tough socks myself for years, and I’d encourage you to check the brand out if you need new socks to wear with your favorite boots, for instance. In the meantime, be sure to follow along with all of the sock-making, Vermont beer-sipping fun on my Instagram.

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I’ve stayed plenty busy this week in the days leading up to my trip, be it writing about the best work jackets at SPY.com or covering a seriously cool new Bushmills x Peaky Blinders partnership at Maxim. Of course, there are also a few more blog posts coming your way at this site in the days ahead, but for now, I’ll get your weekend going with a few choice shopping picks from some of my favorite brands. Cheers, folks!

Best weekend sweats for men.
  • Here’s a deal you’d do well not to miss if you want to upgrade your weekend sweatpants for spring. Over at Buck Mason, you’ll find an exceedingly rare Buck Mason promo running this weekend only: Get 20 percent off a men’s sweat set when buying a hoodie and sweatpant combination. The brand takes great care to make some of the best sweatpants for men, and now is a truly solid time to save some hard-earned cash while upgrading your laidback loungewear game.
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  • Denim lovers, this one’s for you. Now through March 12th — that’s tomorrow, my friends — head online to L.A.-based denim brand DSTLD, makers of the best men’s jeans and more (as you’ve hopefully read on the blog, of course). While there, use the code WOW50 to take 50 percent off everything from the best chambray shirting to essential denim and more. It’s not going to be around the entire weekend, so do yourself a favor and start shopping ASAP.
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  • I mentioned that you should know DSTLD if you read the blog, right? Well, here’s as good a way as any to get properly acquainted — just yesterday, I covered one of the best chambray shirts to buy now and wear all spring, especially with a pair of well-made DSTLD men’s jeans. Oh, and that discount? You should make good use of it starting in 3…2…1.

Before we head into the weekend, and before I bundle up to enjoy Vermont, here’s one more helpful style suggestion for you. The place to go this season, starting right now, to upgrade your spring jacket rotation? That’s Huckberry, makers of some of the best waxed jackets and a whole lot more. In that vein, I wrote about the best waxed jackets at Huckberry earlier this week — get ready to add to your wish list ASAP. Cheers and thanks for reading!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Todd Snyder Italian Snap Dylan Jacket is Your Spring Jacket Refresh

Best suede jacket for spring.

It seems like just yesterday that we were talking about the best winter menswear deals at Todd Snyder, and now here we are, moving right into a new season with a look at one of the best men’s jackets for spring. It comes courtesy of one of the best menswear designers in America, a name you’ve long been familiar with if you read this blog: That’d be Todd Snyder, the Iowa-born, NYC-based designer that takes rugged menswear staples, like the trucker jacket, and amps them up with premium materials and a refined, surprisingly elegant approach. Which brings us to one of the best spring jackets for men today — we’ve talked previously about the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in its fall-friendly waxed design, but today’s iteration is a perfect jacket for the season, done up in rich, soft suede in an striking Medium Blue color.

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Of course, there are several options you’ve got when it comes to the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Suede, but why not embrace the pending return of spring? It’s part of a slate of Todd Snyder New Arrivals in premium materials and vivid colors, be it rugged henleys, on-trend rugby shirts or soft indigo denim — yes, it’s all worth a look, and the Dylan Jacket in Suede leads the way.

The best men's jacket for spring.

It’s no surprise that the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Suede, especially in a rich and seasonally minded color like Indigo, is a best seller of Snyder’s brand for a reason. It’s made in Italy, with extremely soft and smooth suede. This is a jacket to be worn on breezy days, but not overly rainy days, as suede doesn’t fare well in a downpour. The rest of the time though, the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Suede is well worth its price tag ($998 at Todd Snyder). Handsome silver snap hardware contrasts nicely with the Medium Blue color in particular, and the trucker jacket fit hits on the hip (and runs slightly slim).

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The Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Suede is rugged enough to pair with deep blue indigo jeans and a classic men’s henley, but it’s also an interesting change of pace to wear with tailored Todd Snyder chinos and your favorite Oxford shirt. Best of all, you can wear the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Suede as a statement piece if you pick up a brighter or more bold color, or you can go more subdued in a crisp color like Olive or Dark Charcoal. Above all else, I’d look to get as much wear as possible out of the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Suede, no matter what the color or wearing occasion. If you end up picking up this jacket, let me know in the comments. Here’s to spring layering, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get One of The Best Chambray Shirts for the Season at DSTLD

The best chambray shirt for men.

Never underestimate the power of one of the best chambray shirts for men, right? Yes indeed, I’d say that’s correct — no doubt about it. Chambray is a hard-working cotton denim fabric originally used as a workwear staple, and today, it’s been redone in all the proper, modern ways as one of the best men’s shirts, period. That’s what makes the DSTLD Chambray Shirt so special — it’s the perfect blend of classic and modern, with rugged good looks, plenty of versatility and an agreeable, sub-$100 price tag, to boot. I’ve written quite a bit on the blog here over the years about the classic chambray shirt, which looks great on every guy and offers more character, depth and rugged style than the Oxford shirt, for instance (although an American-made Oxford shirt is still a great style pick). It also doesn’t hurt that this particular chambray shirt pairs nicely with some of the best jeans for men, for instance.

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The DSTLD Chambray Shirt carries on the Los Angeles-based brand’s focus on minimal, crisp and high-quality denim (and T-shirts, and some of the best cashmere sweaters), all at prices that geared to help you save a few bucks. Right now, you can snag this shirt for under $90, and that’s quite the steal when you realize what you’re getting.

The best workwear shirt for men.

The DSTLD Chambray Shirt in a fittingly versatile dark blue is crafted from a textured mid-weight 100 percent organic cotton, the kind of shirt that won’t feel out of place when worn with a waxed trucker jacket in early spring, or when paired up with one of the best T-shirts for men as temperatures climb. Of course, the workwear roots of the hard-wearing DSTLD Chambray Shirt (and the best chambray shirts for men in general) also make it a natural pairing with your favorite henley, not to mention other equally versatile picks — like slim DSTLD blue jeans for men, for instance. And it’s the DSTLD Chambray Shirt that makes it all go, with the kind of straightforward style you can wear to the office with tailored chinos or out on the town with black jeans. The DSTLD Chambray Shirt also features traditional chambray shirt touches, like front-button chest pockets and white contrasting button. If you ask me, it’s a winner all around, and that’s as good as it gets if you need one of the best shirts for men, period.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Now is the Best Time to Buy a Waxed Jacket at Huckberry

The best waxed jackets for men.

If you’ve kicked off your search for one of the best men’s jackets for spring this week — and right on time as we roll into March — hopefully, you’ve scouted out the right resource. Sure, there are certainly many places you can go to find one of the best waxed jackets, but if you know what’s good for yourself and your wardrobe, you’d do well to save on your next waxed jacket at Huckberry. Of course, you hopefully already know the lauded San Francisco retailer for essentials like the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, a Huckberry bestseller that also tends to show up on sale from time to time.

You need a new waxed jacket this spring

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But beyond that, it makes perfect sense that Huckberry would offer rugged waxed jackets from the likes of Barbour, Schott and naturally, Flint and Tinder. This is an assortment that includes durable waxed cotton field jackets, vests and shirt jackets, most of which are on sale right now as we move into a new season. And even if there aren’t a ton of deals to be had at this very moment, the best men’s waxed jackets at Huckberry aren’t a bad score in their own right, clocking in at under $300 for durable options from Flint and Tinder (that’d be the iconic waxed trucker jacket). A waxed cotton jacket, often lined with cotton flannel and made to be layered with other rugged early spring style staples, is going to help you move into a new season with ease. Don’t miss out on today’s offerings from Huckberry — I’ll leave you to it. Here’s to shopping and saving, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is the Best Early Spring Jacket for Men

The best early spring jacket for men.

It’s one heck of a time to be searching for one of the best men’s jackets for early spring, and that’s why we’re gathered here today. In fact, I’d wager you already recognize the brand in question making your new favorite jacket, and that’s the perfectly balanced, rugged-yet-refined style purveyors at San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch. Hopefully, you recognize the brand from the blog over the years, seeing as they’re one of my favorite brands — and seeing as they can do it all in the world of menswear, from one of the best winter blazers for men to the carefully crafted Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket, the durable and hard-wearing coat seen at the top of the page. You also likely know the brand from other layers, including one of the best shawl cardigans, but as we roll through March and you pore over Taylor Stitch reviews, it’s best to lighten things up just a bit.

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It’s just about time you swapped out your sturdy winter parka for something lighter yet no less durable and substantial, and the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket checks all the right boxes in that regard. It starts with the silhouette, modeled off old workwear jackets and yet streamlined for today’s modern man: It’s the right blend of a field jacket and a chore coat, with nicely sized hip pockets and one chest pocket for storing your everyday carry essentials on and off the job. It only gets better from there, of course, when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket.

The best workwear jacket for men.

The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket, crucially, really is made to be worn and lived in this season, crafted from 100 percent organic cotton that’s also been washed for a soft feel right out of the box. The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is almost like the perfect hybrid between a blazer and chore coat, with sturdy front buttons that can be buttoned all the way up or worn more casually (with only two or three buttons done up, for instance), and that versatility also makes it one of the best jackets for men. The Washed Charcoal color is yet another marker of versatility and utility when you consider the rugged appeal of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket — you can wear this jacket with your favorite pair of blue jeans, with Taylor Stitch chinos and perhaps even with the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants for quick, casually polished weekend outings.

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But when you really need a jacket that can get the job done — even if that job happens to involve everything from daily meetings to site visits — the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is the right way to go. Layer it up over an Oxford or chambray shirt to drive home its classic styling potential, or pair it with your favorite henley for a go-to laidback weekend look you can wear from day to night. The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket should prove a hit in matters of style and functionality, and that’s about the best you can ask for from one of the best spring jackets for men.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get Up to 60 Percent Off the Best Menswear at the Everlane Men’s Sale

The best menswear at Everlane.

Finding the best early spring menswear is actually easier than it sounds, although the challenge of sorting through the latest and greatest new releases can be daunting, no doubt. Enter the Everlane Menswear Sale, an ongoing, rotating selection of gear to outfit you for any occasion this season and beyond. It’s March, after all, and spring looms, so versatility is key. That goes for dressing to head back to the office or layering up to fight back against spring rain — Everlane, a favorite brand of mine (and of customers, according to Everlane reviews) is your new go-to. You’ll get up to 60 percent off more stylish menswear than you can shake a stick at, figuratively speaking: All you need to do is shop the Everlane Menswear Sale and add as many picks as you please to your cart, as it were. What exactly should you buy? Reader, I’m glad you asked.

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Everlane has a knack for delivering high-quality staple pieces in neutral, easy-to-wear colors, whether it’s a pair of the best shoes for men or a rugged overshirt for layering on the go. And at the Everlane Menswear Sale , you’ve got the chance to pick up plenty of similarly well-designed, dependable gear. Get performance chinos for under $60, save 60 percent on the best sneakers for men and even get a selection of men’s T-shirts for under $10 — yes, under $10. The Everlane Menswear Sale is one of the better deals I’ve seen in some time, and once you peruse the well-made, well-curated offerings, I think you’ll agree. Let’s get into a new season by saving money in style. Cheers!

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Surplus Waffle Henley – The Rugged Spring Layer You Need Now

The best men's henley for spring.

Cruise through the pages of The Style Guide any day of the week, and you just might find me singing the praises of a rugged menswear must-have: One of the best men’s henleys is the right layer to take you from the depths of winter into spring, starting right now. A rugged thermal henley can work wonders in plenty of different ways in your wardrobe, be it as a base layer with a tough waxed trucker jacket and the best leather boots, or worn on its own with dark indigo jeans as temperatures (slowly) rise. That’s what we’ve got on our hands today with the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley, another A-plus menswear staple to carry you from early March into spring, properly outfitted.

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It’s part of a crop of the best spring style essentials new into the well-stocked digital confines of San Francisco-based Huckberry, and your next spring look is going to better for it when you snag the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley. The Surplus Collection from F&T blends hard-wearing materials like Cordura nylon with cotton for stretch, durability and comfort, and it all comes together in this fittingly military-inspired henley. Note the custom F&T buttons, matching the shade of the henley for a low-key, functional finish. Of course, that’s not all you’ll find with one of the best henleys for men.

The best thermal henley for men.

The mini waffle texture on the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley adds interlocking, insulating warmth without adding bulk, and it still moves with you (not against you) thanks to the interwoven Cordura and cotton fabric blend. Colors like Twill, Olive and classic Black drive home the utilitarian nature of the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley — this is a henley meant for work and action, as well as lounging around the house with your favorite pair of weekend joggers. Huckberry notes this fabric is comfortable enough to sleep in (especially useful if you’re hitting the road this spring to a cabin or campsite), but it’s handy enough to layer up with atop your favorite flannel shirt when you step outside your lodgings.

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Like most other Huckberry gear picks, the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley is priced right for the quality and utility — it’ll run you $68 at Huckberry. That’s certainly more than a bargain henley or a standard cotton undershirt, but this Huckberry henley has more substantial fabric and wearability than something on the cheaper side of the equation. A contrast placket and stitching really lends itself to the military surplus inspiration behind the rugged and durable Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley, which is never a bad thing to have in your wardrobe. Before you throw on your trusty spring chore coat or denim jacket, make sure the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley is your base layer of choice.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New Buck Mason Spring Gear, Sustainable Shirting & The Best GMT Watches

Best new spring shirt for men.

As we launch into Friday, I’ve got my sights set on rugged new spring gear — even if the temperature in NYC leaves a little something to be desired. I’m specifically loving the standout new Buck Mason Western Denim Shirt, made from handsome yarn-dyed indigo cotton in a slim fit, and made to break in over time the more you wear it this season. If you’ve read the blog, you know I love Buck Mason menswear, especially its go-anywhere versatility heading into a very early spring weekend — a new season marks a time for new wardrobe upgrades, wouldn’t you agree? And you can’t go wrong at all with Buck Mason.

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As luck would have it, I’ll be wearing some of my favorite Buck Mason essentials this weekend, seeing as I’m back in Brooklyn from a Florida trip (as you saw on my Instagram) and I need to layer up accordingly. In fact, I’m heading out this evening to indulge one of my other passions — music, of course (perhaps you saw my latest story for SPIN?). I’m seeing the legendary, long-running indie rock band Guided By Voices at NYC’s iconic Irving Plaza — a show that’s been pushed back twice for me since last September! I’m going to outfit myself accordingly, and for your own weekend pursuits, I suggest you do the same — here are a few of my top selections to keep your Friday rolling.

Billy Reid menswear review.
  • I talked in my last Friday Read about needing to shop the new Billy Reid Spring Menswear Collection, and I’m back in full force recommending you check out the famed Alabama designer’s wares. The offering includes breezy cotton tees, a rugged trucker jacket, lightweight sweaters, durable jackets and overall, well, some of the best new spring menswear to amp up your wardrobe. Go to it, folks.
Taylor Stitch x Ron Finley
  • How’s this for making an impact beyond menswear? Known as the “Gangsta Gardener,” Los Angeles legend Ron Finley debuted the Ron Finley Project to bring vibrant nature and healthy, locally grown food to the people of South Central Los Angeles back in 2010. Now, he’s partnering up with San Fran’s Taylor Stitch on the Taylor Stitch x Ron Finley Capsule Collection, updating some of the brand’s most iconic and rugged staples with his own vibrant, nature-filled spin — the collection is up for pre-order right now, folks.
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  • Functional style is the name of the game with a GMT watch — known as Greenwich Mean Time. These watches, seemingly complicated on the surface, offer both bang for your buck and go-anywhere dependability, and they can do an awful lot to upgrade your watch collection. On that note, I wrote for SPY.com on the best GMT watches, so consider adding one to your collection ASAP.
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Here’s one final style move to get your weekend started off the right way. Just yesterday, I wrote about one of the most sustainable shirts on the market from Outerknown — it’s your new go-to spring layer, so read all about it here on the blog. Have a great weekend and as ever, thanks for reading!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt is the Most Sustainable, Stylish Men’s Shirt for Spring

The best sustainable shirt for men.

Your wardrobe might very well be stocked with a wide array of the best men’s shirts, but I guarantee you don’t have anything quite like the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt, which just so happens to be one of the most sustainable shirts for men on the market. It’s one of Outerknown’s best sellers for a reason, and that’s partially because it’s an update on the brand’s top-selling, incredibly well-reviewed Outerknown Blanket Shirt, which I’ve also written about on the blog. Long story short: If you want to add even more rugged versatility to your ensembles this early spring, you’d do well to look into adding the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt to your rotation ASAP.

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There’s plenty to love about this new and improved update to one of the best shirts for men, starting with the rich and carefully crafted array of garment-dyed colors to suit every occasion. Yes indeed, the brand — founded in part by surfing legend Kelly Slater with the design assistance of fashion industry vet John Moore — has taken the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt to the next level in more ways than one.

The best rugged shirt for men.

Sure, the richly curated color selection when it comes to the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt is just the tip of the iceberg, and the specs elsewhere are every bit as covetable (and worthy of the $148 price tag, no less). The Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt is fashioned from heavyweight cotton twill, the kind that turns this shirt from a standard buttondown into one that can be worn as a shirt jacket atop your favorite henley or one of the best men’s T-shirts, for starters. Corozo buttons finish off the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt in a way that’s sturdy without going too far over the top, and of course, this rugged, sustainable shirt is made with 100 percent organic cotton.

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The Outerknown Blanket Shirt itself already comes in an astounding variety of colors and patterns, but this revamped take is a nice style move if you want to add a distinctive solid color to your wardrobe. Plus, the cotton twill is designed to resist wrinkles, making the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt one of the best shirts for early spring when it comes time to hit the road. If you feel so inclined, you could even wear the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt with a lightweight spring and summer blazer and a pair of sustainable jeans for men from the very same brand, too. When you want options that blend sustainability and style, make sure the Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt — in at least one eye-catching color — is close at hand in your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Western Rise X Cotton Button Down is the Best Men’s Shirt for Early Spring

The best men's shirt for spring.

Does it feel weird to already be thinking about and talking about one of the best men’s shirts for spring? It’s at least a little strange, seeing as you yourself might still be layered up with, say, one of the best cardigans for men, but we’ll get through it together — and it’s never too early to think about new style staples for a new season.

That’s especially the case with Western Rise, the Colorado-based purveyors of performance menswear and makers of layers like one of the most rugged shirt jackets you can buy, not to mention the best stretch pants for men. This is where the Western Rise X Cotton Button Down is going to help you bridge the gap between late winter and early spring, with all the comfort, style and performance you need for the office, weekend getaways and plenty more. The specs on the Western Rise X Cotton Button Down are really what sets it apart from the pack, and in an essential way, no less.

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For starters, it harnesses the right blend of performance and style that you can wear from one season into the next, crucially. In the case of the Western Rise X Cotton Button Down, that means proprietary 4-way stretch Nylon 66 fabric, which also happens to resist stains and wick away moisture. In that sense, it’s truly a day-to-night shirt, with style points to prove it.

The best everyday men's casual shirt.

The Western Rise X Cotton Button Down certainly isn’t your classic Oxford shirt, which can sometimes be hard to wear and rather stuffy — it’s a modern take on an iconic look, and it never hurts to have one of the best shirts for men at your disposal. This shirt is also odor-resistant and made for repeated wear, be it at the office with a stretch wool sportcoat and your favorite chinos, or worn casually, untucked, with a pair of rugged leather boots and classic blue jeans for men. And although the Western Rise X Cotton Button Down looks like your casual, everyday shirt, it’s got other features that make it truly versatile from day to night.

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Notably, the Western Rise X Cotton Button Down is available in crisp, easy-to-style colors like Fog and Cloud, with neat features like hidden buttons at the collar for a clean finish. It’s also heavier than an Oxford shirt, yet still durable and plenty breathable — you won’t need to wear an undershirt with this style. You can comfortably rock it with one of the best waxed trucker jackets or a spring-ready field jacket with ease.

And again, it’s more than suited for repeated wear — at this rate, the Western Rise X Cotton Button Down is more than worth the purchase price of $118, as many Western Rise reviews note. Take advantage of this early spring style move while it’s still around — you won’t regret it.