Month / April 2022

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Invest in a Premium Men’s Henley for Under $100 at Billy Reid

Best affordable henley for men.

There’s something to be said for shopping affordable style essentials, sure, but what about when you want to amp things up a notch in an uncommon category, like the best men’s henleys? That’s where a premium American menswear designer comes into play: The new Billy Reid Melange Stripe Henley delivers on all fronts, and in a way that’s more affordable than you might think. Sure, $88 is quite a bit to spend on a henley, but trust your humble Brooklyn style writer when I say it does indeed pay off. That makes it a mighty fine Tuesday Steal in my opinion.

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You already know Billy Reid as a brand that makes ramped-up, tailored style essentials like the best men’s blazer for spring and summer, not to mention tried-and-true, much-loved picks like the famed Billy Reid Bond Peacoat. That’s quality and design integrity and style you can trust, which carries over to even the most seemingly simple basics. The henley is a solid menswear go-to in its own right, and the Billy Reid Melange Stripe Henley is another perfect example of how the Alabama-based Reid truly levels things up.

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The fabric is a cotton-poly blend, made in Peru in some nicely textured colors like a dusty Burnt Orange, as well as classics like straightforward Grey. $88 certainly is quite a bit to pay for your seemingly standard henley, but it’s an investment that pays off in the end. You’ll want to wear this one all summer long.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Pick up the Best Spring and Summer Sunglasses from Sunksi at Huckberry

Best sunglasses for men.

How many boxes have you checked off as of yet in your never-ending search for the best gear for men? Especially gear that can help with warm weather style and adventure pursuits? If you still feel you’re missing a few of the best spring and summer style picks, well, I’m here to help. Let’s keep it simple by starting with your everyday carry, and notably, the best men’s sunglasses. After all, you’ve probably already shopped Huckberry — our featured retailer of choice today — for one of the best waxed jackets, and the most rugged boots. But you still need a pair of the best sunglasses for men, and that’s where the Sunksi Ventana are worthy of your consideration.

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Like Huckberry, Sunski was founded in San Francisco, which gives them a unique eye (pun intended) towards gear that’s polished enough for the city, ready to be worn on the coast and durable enough to handle just about anything in between. Over the years, the results they’ve yielded have been pretty impressive — like the Sunksi Ventana, for instance. Let’s get one thing out of the way first: These stylish sunglasses are insanely affordable, retailing for just $58. The Sunksi Ventana only get better the closer you look, though.

They feature a square frame, the sort of timeless look between a pair of Aviators and a pair of Wayfarers, which gives them enough versatility to sit comfortably among the best sunglasses for men. The Sunksi Ventana also feature plenty of craftsmanship-focused touches not normally found in sunglasses that sell for under $60. Try polarized lenses, for starters, finished off with what the company calls a “scratch-proof thermal hardcoat for maximum durability.” Your average pair of shades, these are not. The Sunksi Ventana also double down on the style points, thanks to the rich caramel amber polycarbonate frames.

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Stainless steel hinges add durability at that most crucial of stress points, turning the Sunksi Ventana into a pair of frames that look and feel much more expensive than they are. Because of the neutral nature of that square frame design, you could wear the Sunksi Ventana with everyone from the best lightweight jeans and a merino T-shirt, or else with your favorite spring blazer and off-white denim for a nice change of pace. Above all else, you should want to wear the Sunksi Ventana just about every single day this spring and summer, because they’re too well-made (and too affordable!) not to get the most out of them.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save $100 on the Best New Spring Boots from Bespoke Post

The best spring boots for men.
Has there ever been a better time to shop Bespoke Post in search of the best on-sale menswear? And specifically, in search of the best men’s boots for spring? I’d say certainly not, and that’s never been more clear than right now — when you take a spin through the well-stocked yet fast-selling Bespoke Post Sale section, that is. I’ve certainly sung the praises of saving on the best new menswear through Bespoke Post, but if this is your first rodeo shopping the NYC E-commerce retailer, I’d suggest you saddle up, get that credit card and prepare to save on stylish new boots (and plenty more!).

The boots in question are the Shoe The Bear Cosmos High Lace Boots, a suitably lightweight and springy pair of lace-ups that represent the best of the best when it comes to both easygoing wearability and seasonally ready functionality.
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What makes the Shoe The Bear Cosmos High Lace Boots so essential? For starters, they’re a downright steal at their current price — $95 versus $195 at retail. You’ll find the Shoe The Bear Cosmos High Lace Boots in both Golden Suede and Black Leather, set atop a rubber outsole for spring-friendly traction on slick city streets.

The Black Leather edition of the Shoe The Bear Cosmos High Lace Boots leans edgy and dressy, while the Golden Brown version of these stylish new men’s boots is more than ready to pair up with light wash jeans and your favorite henley. Either way, you absolutely can’t go wrong when you shop and save a cool $100 on the best men’s spring boots. If you end up picking them up, let me know in the comments. Cheers and stay stylish!

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Storm Stopper Driver’s Jacket – The Best New Spring Jacket

Best new spring jacket for men.

Time is of the essence when shopping for the best spring style essentials, and that’s no more true than when it comes down to picking up one of the best jackets for men. The time to do that, as it were, is right now, which brings us to today’s Style Pick of the Week from a brand you really can trust: Buck Mason. You surely know all about the USA-focused style purveyors, inspired by old-school classics made fresh and modern, be it one of the best USA-made T-shirts or your new go-to denim shirt. You can assuredly add another spring style move to that list though, as the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Ghia Driver’s Jacket is — quite simply — one of the coolest spring jackets to buy right now.

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The Buck Mason Storm Stopper Ghia Driver’s Jacket is a revamped take on the Harrington jacket, a classically British style move that was first developed in the 1930s as a lightweight cotton windbreaker with a stand-up collar (in fact, I wrote all about the best Harrington jackets over at Fatherly!). The key with this rugged Buck Mason jacket revolves around the fact that it’s made from the brand’s famed water-repellent Storm Stopper Twill, a touch that makes it easily one of the best men’s jackets for spring.

Best men's spring jacket.

The Buck Mason Storm Stopper Ghia Driver’s Jacket is made from a durable cotton-poly-twill blend, finished with hand warmer hip pockets and a simple zip-up design, plus that stand-up, two-button collar for an iconic look and feel. Vintage-style back shoulder detailing adds reinforcement at key stress points, while the fit should prove nicely tailored, but with room to layer a Buck Mason denim shirt or one of the best men’s henleys (or both!). The Buck Mason Storm Stopper Ghia Driver’s Jacket also stands out nicely in terms of style points: The dusty Stone-meets-Sand color is distinctive and easy to pair with the best light wash jeans, for instance.

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At the end of the day, the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Ghia Driver’s Jacket is simply a mighty fine, highly versatile and durable jacket you can wear with plenty of casual style staples. The lightweight design, accented with a DWR finish for weather-ready performance, also means it’s the sort of jacket you can wear for polished road trip style from day to night. Best of all, it’s fairly priced at under $200 (the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Ghia Driver’s Jacket will set you back $195 at Buck Mason), and it’s built to last. Sounds to me like your new favorite spring jacket checks all the right boxes. Shop accordingly.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Spring Gear from Huckberry, A New Jacket from Buck Mason & The Best Slim Wallets

Best spring shorts for men.

Here’s to lounging all the way into a nice Easter weekend, right, my friends? And here’s to doing it in style with a pair of shorts like the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts, which you can get right now at Huckberry. It’s not the last time you’ll be seeing these shorts on the blog, and it’s mighty fitting that they’re available in time for what’s shaping up to be quite the warm spring (at least in my neck of the woods). Do yourself a favor and go on: Get your new favorite shorts.

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It’s the kind of style move I’ll be looking to make around Brooklyn myself this weekend, and it’s promising to be a busy one, at that. In addition to my ongoing writing work at SPY — more on that in a second — I’m going to be making the trek out to hip, industrial Brooklyn neighborhood Bushwick to see a show at eclectic venue Elsewhere. The show in question?

A concert by Scottish post-punk rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks, a band that I reviewed this past fall for Atwood Magazine. Give them a listen for a mix of alternately dreamy and sharp post-punk, and be sure to keep up with all the fun on my Instagram. Here’s to the rest of your weekend and your Friday Read below.

Best spring jacket for men.
  • If you’ve been on the hunt for a new spring jacket, I’ve found one of the best spring jackets to buy now, courtesy of the good folks at Buck Mason. It’s the Buck Mason Ghia Storm Stopper Driver Jacket, a play off the classic Harrington jacket that you can rock with just about any other casual spring style staples in your wardrobe. Shop accordingly, my friends.
  • Minimal, sharp and sleek style is the name of the game these days, and that’s no more true than when it comes to your everyday carry. Well, do I have something for you. My writing at SPY is one of the more fun parts of my weekly slate of projects, and I had a great time covering the best slim wallets for men. Upgrade your daily haul by slimming things down today.
  • Here’s a helpful one from this very blog if you need to upgrade your basics game as well as your daily carry: Head over to Arvin Goods — and check out this blog post on sustainable socks — to get the refresh (and the eco-conscious style!) your sock drawer needs.

That’ll bring this suitably spring style read to a close today: Stay safe out there, stay stylish and hey, Happy Easter!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt is the Best Chambray Shirt to Wear Now

Best chambray shirt for men.

The next time you shop for spring style essentials — which you’re hopefully doing in earnest right now — you should be on the lookout for one of the best spring shirts for men. Scratch that: We did the hard work for you today at The Style Guide, so do yourself a favor and head on over to Huckberry. There, you’ll find just about one of the coolest, most essential men’s shirts to buy right now: The Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt, a stylish layer that lives up to its billing as a durable men’s shirt fit for work or play.

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If ever you’ve shopped the well-stocked digital confines of Huckberry, I’d wager you know what you’re getting yourself into — in the best way possible, though. The company doesn’t cut corners with rugged, subtly stylish yet truly real world-ready gear for guys everywhere. The Flint and Tinder line is, naturally, as essential as it gets. These are all-time classics revamped with hard-wearing fabrics, like Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt, which you can wear as a shirt jacket on a chilly spring morning or on its own when the day’s work is done and a bonfire beer calls your name. The specs are impressive, as you’d expect — let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Best chambray shirt for men this spring.

Chambray as a fabric has been trusted by workers for its durability for decades, with interlocking fibers that make it an ideal workshirt to battle dust, dirt and grime. Of course, the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt lives up to those same hallmarks, what with its 100 percent cotton chambray fabric and twill tape placket lining, but it’s also got the effortless cool of an off-duty shirt jacket.

Style it atop one of the best merino T-shirts on spring weekends or for weeknight patio beers, then keep it close at hand when seasonal yard work comes knocking at your door. Naturally, the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt also works wonderfully if you layer it beneath one of the best men’s waxed jackets (another crucial spring menswear move).

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No matter how you wear it, the medium blue of the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt will prove a reliable style move, especially with tan chinos or with stretch five-pocket pants. Two front-button chest pockets offer space for EDC essentials (or perhaps just your trusted bottle opener), turning the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt into perhaps the most versatile shirt in your wardrobe. Heck, if you really want to get the most out of the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt, consider wearing it beneath your favorite lightweight spring blazer with dark blue jeans for a suitable high-low contrast. The chambray shirt is one of the best spring and summer shirts to have around — and now, you’ve got one to call your own.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Todd Snyder Summer Weight “Favorite” Shirt is Your Next Style Must-Buy

Best summer shirts for men.

Have you started lightening up your wardrobe yet? Slowly but surely, perhaps? We’re in the midst of a blustery spring (most of us, anyway), but that doesn’t mean you can’t still plan ahead by stocking up on one of the best lightweight shirts for spring and summer. It’s high time you started shopping the New Arrivals section at Todd Snyder, an effortlessly cool, well-curated and well-designed selection sure to have you dressing in style for big and small moments aplenty this season. The key is the Todd Snyder Summer Weight Favorite Shirt, a revamped take on the designer’s go-to Oxford shirts that’s been freshened up in a summer-ready look and feel.

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You might still be looking for the perfect spring jacket, for instance, and you might find it tough to invest in a lightweight shirt when you’re still bundled up on chilly mornings wearing one of the best crewneck sweatshirts, but again, the key lies in planning ahead, being prepared, and then reaching for one of the best men’s lightweight shirts when the time comes. And although it’s pricier than your average fast fashion buttondown at $148 at Todd Snyder, the Todd Snyder Summer Weight Favorite Shirt is a purchase that’s worth the investment — as is much of what’s being done right now by one of the country’s best menswear designers.

Best summer shirt for men.

What exactly makes the Todd Snyder Summer Weight Favorite Shirt one of the best lightweight shirts on the market? It all starts with the use of lightweight, substantial yet breathable Portuguese cotton, carefully made in Portugal itself by reputed tailor and shirtmaker Somelos. That’s what elevates the Todd Snyder Summer Weight Favorite Shirt a cut above the rest, in both price and quality. Beyond that, it’s just a mighty fine buttondown shirt, the kind you can wear untucked with your favorite blue jeans or tucked in with chinos and an unlined navy blazer for business casual scenarios. Consider the Todd Snyder Summer Weight Favorite Shirt a nice alternative to a heavier Oxford shirt, especially when it comes to particularly balmy days.

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The buttondown collar on the Todd Snyder Summer Weight Favorite Shirt is a classic shirting touch, and the button chest pocket adds a touch of visual interest without overdoing it. This is a shirt that’s both casual and yet polished, the kind you can wear unbuttoned over a Todd Snyder x Champion graphic tee, or buttoned up with a knit tie and your favorite lightweight blazer. It’s also a nice added touch that the Todd Snyder Summer Weight Favorite Shirt comes in so many warm-weather-friendly colors, including Surf Green and Blue Stripe. This stylish shirt could prove so comfortable that you very well might want to get at least one or two more to round out your wardrobe. And again, as with most things Todd Snyder, it’ll pay off down the line this season. Here’s to prepping for spring and summer in style.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big on the Best Men’s Socks, Sweatpants & USA-Made Basics at American Trench

Best USA-made socks for men.

When you find a company that does one thing well — and when that one thing happens to be making some of the best USA-made menswear on the market — it’s a wise thing to stick to your guns and continue shopping and supporting that brand. When the company in question happens to be American Trench, a decade-plus-old Philadelphia brand making some of the best American-made gear on the market, it gets even easier to keep coming back.

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The rotation of spring style essentials at American Trench includes the best casual sweatshorts and one of the coolest raincoats for men, plus a whole rotationof some of the most comfortable men’s socks. Those are just three reasons you’d do very well indeed to shop the American Trench Clearance right now for outstanding savings on a huge array of the best menswear for spring and beyond.

Best on-sale menswear for guys.

Within the American Trench Clearance, you’ll find plenty of gear picks you can buy right now and wear into summer, or at least, wear in the spring, fall and winter. The lineup includes savings on a seersucker chore, a quilted vest and cozy merino joggers, plus discounts on a famed selection of the best spring jackets for men, the backbone on which American Trench was founded.

The well-stocked yet fast-moving American Trench Clearance also includes lightweight, pigment-dyed sweatshirts and T-shirts, a rugged waxed field jacket marked down well over 50 percent, and cool vintage-style ballcaps also on sale at low, low prices. Long story short: If you’ve been looking for a way to stock up and save on spring style essentials, the American Trench Clearance is the place to shop right now — no doubt about. Stay stylish, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Shop for Your New Favorite Summer Shorts from Buck Mason

Best casual shorts for men.

Are we out of the woods yet when it comes to dealing with blustery spring weather? Let’s hope so, which is where the best men’s shorts gradually start to come into play in your wardrobe. If you keep up with the blog, perhaps you know where this is going. To upgrade your ensembles for a new season, turn to a brand you can trust — a brand like Buck Mason, makers of some of the coolest old-school-meets-modern menswear on the market. They’ve been one of my favorite brands for a good long while, with a full lineup of the best menswear essentials up for grabs — including today’s featured style pick, the Buck Mason Deck Shorts. There’s never been a time like right now to snag some of the best shorts for men, and since the calendar reads April and not May or June, you’re well ahead of the game.

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What exactly qualifies the Buck Mason Deck Shorts as some of the best men’s shorts? Like other Buck Mason style moves (including your new favorite T-shirt), the key here lies in versatility and high-quality design. Let’s start with the fabric: It’s a stretch cotton-poly blend, making them more comfortable and more quick-drying than most cotton chino shorts on the market. The Buck Mason Deck Shorts are also available in two inseam lengths. a 6-inch inseam and an 8-inch inseam — both should work out for plenty of different guys. The Buck Mason Deck Shorts only get better from there.

Buck Mason men's shorts.

The Buck Mason Deck Shorts are equipped with plenty of helpful features to keep you moving on the go in style this summer. The drawcord waist is plenty comfortable and allows you to go sans belt, which is helpful for many a spring and summer adventure — on the trail, at a campsite or exploring a new favorite watering hole. I mean that literally, because the quick-drying nature of the Buck Mason Deck Shorts means you can wear them like a regular pair of the best men’s shorts, or like stylish swim trunks. I’d most likely wear these shorts as more of a set of beach or boardwalk shorts when you won’t be in the water for hours at a time, but in a pinch, the Buck Mason Deck Shorts can get wet and dry quickly.

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The rest of the time, they wear quite well with plenty of different spring and summer style staples. The Buck Mason Deck Shorts come in four different colors, each of which teams up stylishly with everything from a grey or navy polo to a breezy beige cotton tee or a white Oxford shirt. The Buck Mason Deck Shorts would probably look best with your favorite pocket tee and casual canvas sneakers for seriously easygoing seasonal style. Best of all, these wear-with-anything shorts retail for under $90 and are built to last all spring and summer long. That sounds like a new menswear must-have to me.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop and Save on the Best Sustainable Socks from Arvin Goods

I’m not sure about you, but I’m personally always on the lookout for the best menswear brands in all their various forms, including brands with a deep level of expertise in a specialized area — like Arvin Goods, makers of some of the most sustainable socks on the market. I’ve previously talked about the fact that the brand makes some of the best socks to wear with boots, not to mention an array of more lightweight, casual yet comfortable socks fit for plenty of occasions (especially if you like to rock light socks with sneakers and rolled jeans through the spring and summer).

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Today’s Sunday Sale is an even better way to ensure you add some of the best socks for men to your rotation, because you can get a bundle of Arvin Goods socks while saving a few bucks in the process.

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Sustainable basics are up for grabs

Take your pick from a variety of colorful Arvin Goods sock packs, giving you access to either a 3-pack or a 6-pack of vibrant socks in the brand’s sustainable fabric. You can save $10 on the brand’s no-fuss black crew socks, or you can knock $24 off a six-pack of Arvin Goods‘ performance hemp biofiber socks, and the savings only get better from there.

The company is doing some seriously cool things by turning old fabrics and fibers into new socks, all the while looking out for the environment and selling some of the best socks for men at low prices. And if those savings still sound a bit pricey, rest easy knowing that Arvin Goods socks are built to last and built to take some wear and tear off the environment. That’s an investment you can feel good about making, right? Invest and save in some Arvin Goods sock packs today — your feet will surely thank you.