Month / May 2022

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Hawthorne Shirt – The Best New Summer Shirt

Best short-sleeve shirt for men to buy now.

The building blocks of a guy’s summer wardrobe should include reliable staples, no doubt about it, and some welcome changes of pace, too — take the best men’s short-sleeve shirts, for instance. Think of your classic polo or a short-sleeve buttondown, and then think of some slight variations to those tried-and-true staples — that’s where the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Hawthorne Shirt comes into play. Taylor Stitch has a way of taking the classics and switching things up, and that’s certainly what they’ve done with this organic cotton camp-collar shirt.

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The camp-collar style is a throwback that’s quickly turned into both a modern trend and still a classic, with a lay-flat collar that’s easygoing and definitely laidback. The organic cotton is washed for a textured look and feel, and this stylish short-sleeve shirt also boasts a textured striped design. The real kicker, though, is the tailored fit, which lends it a polished air (unlike some more relaxed Hawaiian shirts).

The Sand color of this Taylor Stitch shirt wears well with just about anything (including your favorite light wash jeans or even off-white chinos), and the quality is second-to-none — as you’d expect from Taylor Stitch. It’s a stylish short-sleeve men’s shirt for summer that you can count on, and there’s no denying you need more than a few of those right now.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Recuerdo Mezcal, The Strokes & The Best Double-Breasted Suits

My friends, it might be hard to believe, but if you follow me on Instagram, you know it’s the case — I’m on the road once again, and on my second jaunt to Mexico in just about six months! It’s a far cry from the pandemic times of last year and the year prior, and it’s every bit as exciting as my November trip to Tequila with Jose Cuervo. In fact, it’s different and yet the same, in some ways — I’m on the road to Oaxaca to experience the delight that is Recuerdo Mezcal, and I’m excited to take a deep dive into the brand for Maxim.com. That’s worthy of a toast, is it not??

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Prior to this trip though, I simply had to add in another dash of Mexico-centric fun, and it had everything to do with one of my favorite bands: That’d be The Strokes, as I wrote about for Esquire last fall. As luck would have it, the famed NYC rockers just so happened to play in Mexico City last nite, the absolute perfect way to kick off a momentous Mexico trip. Suffice to say, it’s a show I’ll never forget. And again, that’s worthy of a toast, is it not?? With that being said: I’ve got some mezcal to taste and plenty of fun on the horizon. Cheers and thanks for reading!

  • Well, my friends: Do you have a summer wedding on your radar in the months ahead? Are you looking to make a major splash? I’ve got just the style move up for your consideration today. Over at SPY, I dove into the history of the double-breasted suit, including my picks for the best double-breasted suits. Shop carefully and shake up your menswear wardrobe in a major way.
  • Let’s go a bit more casual, shall we? If you’re less worried about how to dress for a summer wedding and more concerned about how to dress for your 9-to-5 grind, fear not: The good folks at Huckberry have come up with the perfect lineup of the best smart-casual essentials to shop now, and I wrote all about it here on the blog.
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  • Here’s one more unique spring and summer style tip to consider embracing right now. Have you ever given white jeans a try? While they’re quite the bold style move, they just might work for you if you snag the right pair — with that being said, give my latest for AskMen a read if you feel like upgrading your style in a major way with a pair of the best white jeans. How about it, ehh??

Alright, my friends. I hope those three style tips and reads above were helpful — to say the very least. Let’s gear up for summer in style, and here’s to a fun-filled weekend in Mexico — be sure to follow me on Instagram to keep up with each step of the journey!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Line of Trade’s Churchill Seersucker Shirt is A New Summer Classic

Best men's short-sleeve shirt for summer

A guy’s summer wardrobe requires versatile options aplenty, the kind of menswear essentials that function like a Swiss Army Knife while taking you from the office to happy hour to the open road and back again. And among many sources you can go to as you search for the best men’s short-sleeve shirts, Bespoke Post is as fine a source as any. You perhaps already saw my guide to the best new denim shirt from Bespoke Post and the site’s Line of Trade in-house brand, which brings us to today’s must-buy pick: The Line of Trade Churchill Seersucker Shirt, a breezy option that’s a bit more cleaned-up than a denim shirt.

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The use of monochromatic seersucker, as opposed to contrasting stripes, gives it more of a polished look and feel, turning it into an office-ready shirt on casual days. The fit is tailored, the cotton seersucker is lightweight and breezy, and the fact that it’s garment-washed means it’s extra-soft and comfortable. And crucially, the Line of Trade Churchill Seersucker Shirt retails for under $70. It’s a new must-buy summer style move, no doubt about it.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Vans 44 DX Sneakers Are The Best Classic Sneakers To Shop Today

Best summer sneakers for men.

When the time comes to spin the wheel and select from your favorite summer style essentials as you dress for a heat wave, you know what to do: Stick with a brand you can trust. Stick with, for instance, Huckberry, as you shop for the best summer sneakers. Beyond that, go with a tried-and-true retailer that’ll stand the test of time, at least for as long as your seasonal adventures last. My best advice? Get the Vans 44 DX Sneakers to wear in all times casual for the months ahead.

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Naturally, the San Fran-based retailer and perennial blog favorite has plenty of options to peruse as you plan out your next purchase to amp up your sneaker rotation, but there’s something to be said for the classic wearability of the Vans 44 DX Sneakers (not to mention the sub-$80 price tag). That means these sneakers tend to sell out fast, but it’s no surprise to see why — especially as you dig into the specs that just so happen to make these some of the best summer sneakers for men.

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These sneakers are an homage to the first Vans factory in Anaheim, a cool touch that makes them as authentic and old-school as it gets. The Vans 44 DX Sneakers also are subtle and simple — contrast stitching and eyelets, a simple design with a sturdy waffle tread rubber outsole, and again, that agreeable, low price tag. The textile upper on the Vans 44 DX Sneakers — in any number of eye-catching or neutral colors — is also quite the winner. They even look a bit better beat up, especially if you want casual sneakers to wear with shorts, but cleaning your canvas kicks is a wise move at times, too.

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Of course, the Vans 44 DX Sneakers are useful if you’re a skateboarder (their intended purpose, or at least, the purpose for which they were first used), but they’re equally helpful if you want classic sneakers you can throw on and forget about. In a manner of speaking: Throw on the Vans 44 DX Sneakers with your favorite jeans and a classic black tee or henley, and then don’t worry about ’em too much. For $75, you very well might want to get two pairs of the Vans 44 DX Sneakers — they’re just that essential for summer. Lace ’em up, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Shop and Save on New Active Shorts from Proof at Huckberry

Best casual shorts for men.

Anytime you find yourself in the thick of a new season — like the impending start of summer — it can be tricky to actually save on the best menswear essentials, like the best shorts for men, yes? What if I told you there was a better way to do just that, though? My friends, that’s why we’re here, and that’s why you’re going to love the Proof Caldera Shorts. Part of the exceptionally well-stocked yet fast-selling Huckberry Sale Apparel section, they’re the perfect blend of active shorts and casual shorts — and they can be yours for under $60 today.

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In these ever-more casual times, you sometimes need shorts that are polished enough for a coffee run, comfortable enough for a day on the road, and pleasing enough to wear at home. Make the Proof Caldera Shorts your pick for all those times (and again, know that they’re selling fast, so we’ll keep it fairly brief today). These shorts come from the same Huckberry in-house brand that makes the Proof Rover Pants — arguably your favorite pants, right? — and they feature temperature-regulating, four-way stretch fabric.

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The elastic waistband is nothing but comfortable and snug (so you can actually wear them to work out), while the fit itself is streamlined and tailored (so they don’t look like baggy gym shorts). The next time you need shorts that toe the line between casual and active — and the next time you want to save on your new favorite shorts — go for the Proof Caldera Shorts. Get right to it, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Line of Trade’s Denim Shirt Is Your New Summer Go-To

When you land on a summer style essential that grips you right away, it’s wise to invest in that piece at the drop of a hat, so to speak, is it not? That’s where Bespoke Post comes into play with one of the best men’s shirts, the right way to shake up your casually rugged summer style in an eye-catching, unique way.

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You already know Bespoke Post for selling some of the best subscription boxes for men, and for offering up — among other gear picks — one of the most affordable men’s watches on the market at the moment. Now, you can add to your arsenal of Bespoke Post essentials with the Line of Trade Sierra Embroidered Shirt, an effortlessly cool summer wardrobe upgrade made to be worn weekend after weekend. It’s got all the trappings of your new favorite summer shirt, from the cotton-polyester chambray fabric — for breezy seasonal style — to the seriously cool embroidered shoulder detailing, as the name would suggest.

Yes indeed, the Line of Trade Sierra Shirt carries on Bespoke Post’s mission of helping guys look great even when dressed casually — Line of Trade is the NYC-based E-commerce brand’s in-house apparel line, so it only makes sense. The Line of Trade Sierra Shirt also manages to be classic yet on-trend — it’s got the timeless appeal of a rugged chambray shirt, the visually engaging Western detailing that’s all the rage at the moment, and the chops to be worn on its own or layered underneath a black denim jacket.

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Even the patch chest pockets on the Line of Trade Sierra Shirt add a dash of Western style, as do the imitation pearl snap buttons. Wear it on its own buttoned up or layer it over your favorite T-shirt unbuttoned — there’s practically no wrong way to wear the Line of Trade Sierra Shirt in my book. Bespoke Post perhaps says it best when it comes to the Line of Trade Sierra Shirt : They note that this “durable western shirt is an American workwear staple. That sounds to me like a piece you need in your summer wardrobe. Happy shopping, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get These Astorflex Sneakers On Sale at Huckberry Right Now

Best on-sale sneakers for men.

When it comes down to it, saving while shopping is simply the name of the game sometimes: It’s better to find an on-sale deal from a brand you can trust — when you’re in a bind, that is — than it is to spend hours scouring and searching high and low, right? That’s the idea behind today’s Sunday Sale: An inside look at some of the best men’s on-sale sneakers over at Huckberry this very instant. The SF retailer is a trusted resource for all things dependable, rugged style, as is Astorflex — the brand behind some of the best fall chukka boots, as it were. But we’re all sneakers, all the time today on the blog.

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Through this blog (and over at Huckberry!), you’ve seen Astorflex and the brand’s family factory approach to making chukka boots in Europe, using sustainable tanning processes and materials to craft some much-loved boots.

The same holds true for the Astorflex Softflex Sneakers, some of the best sneakers for men you can step into right now. These low-cut lace-up sneakers on a soft rubber sole should prove springy, comfortable and best of all, affordable — although sizing is going quickly, you can snag these stylish men’s sneakers for a shade over $100 right now. If Huckberry doesn’t quite have your size at the ready in the Astorflex Softflex Sneakers, then be sure to take a look at the best of the rest among the full set of best men’s on-sale sneakers over at one of my favorite retailers — happy shopping, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Pique Pocket Tee – The Best Pocket Tee on the Market Right Now

Best pocket T-shirt for men

When is an item so seemingly simple on the surface actually so essential to your spring and summer wardrobe? When it’s one of the best T-shirts for men, that’s when. It’s a go-to in times casual and in times more rugged, be it on day hikes or brewery visits or days in the sun, and you needn’t cut corners when finding one of the best men’s T-shirts to add to your rotation. Who’s with me on that? In that case, allow me to introduce you to one of the coolest tees you can snag right now, a premium option from Huckberry: The Relwen Pique Pocket Tee has precisely the makings of your next casual wardrobe upgrade.

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As you might expect with all gear sold by Huckberry — the rugged-meets-refined-meets-versatile gear purveyors based out of San Francisco — it’s a keeper in every sense of the word. The specs on the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee make it so much more than just your average T-shirt, similar to how your new favorite summer sneakers (as sold by Huckberry) are also more than your average set of kicks. Now, you might know Relwen for making one of the best winter jackets — and other hard-wearing winter gear — but the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee lightens things up in a suitably stylish way.

Best pocket T-shirt for men

Although it looks like a standard tee, the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee is anything but that. Witness the use of mid-weight cotton pique fabric that feels good and looks even better (it’ll hold its shape over time). The split-tail bottom hem is also a nice touch that differentiates this tee from others on the market, while the tonal stitching on the ringer collar is a suitably old-school touch you can only expect from Relwen.

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The Relwen Pique Pocket Tee also comes in ever-versatile colors, like Dark Navy or a fun and summer-ready Pale Blue. Note the small logo on the pocket, a nice touch that’s not too gaudy — make no mistake, the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee looks great on its own, layered underneath a denim jacket or worn in breezy fashion underneath, say, a rugged short-sleeve shirt from Filson. Invest in this sub-$80 tee, and wear it plenty of days this summer.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: It’s Always Sunny In Philadephia

My friends, welcome to another edition of The Friday Read as yet another sunny spring weekend rolls on. I’m keeping today’s post light and fun, and Philadelphia-centric — in keeping up with my onslaught of travel over the past month (which you very well might have seen on my Instagram), I’m on the road once more. This time, as you might have guessed, I’m in the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate my great friend Drew’s upcoming nuptials, bachelor-party style. I’m sure we’ll have a cold Philly beer or two, with much to reflect on and appreciate.

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If you’d like to stay busy this weekend — but in a leisurely way — head over to check out my latest writing work over at Maxim, where I’ve lately covered everything from Bluetooth speakers to the coolest sunglasses for summer. I’ve also stayed plenty busy otherwise — I wrote about the best left-handed watches — yes, a watch designed for lefties! — over at SPY, which could be just the upgrade your watch collection needs. Hopefully, you’ll find the style upgrade you need.

For now, I’ve got a train to catch and some much-needed time with lifelong friends on the horizon. Cheers, and Godspeed!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Todd Snyder Nomad Boots are the Best New Chukka Boots for Guys

Best chukka boots for men.

Stepping into mid-May wearing a pair of the best men’s chukka boots might seem a bit unusual at first, but think again, and it all starts to make sense. That’s particularly the case when the boots in question are the newly launched Todd Snyder Nomad Boots, a standout new addition to the all-American menswear designer’s full rotation of the best men’s style essentials for any time of year.

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Perhaps you’ve already shopped one of the most affordable graphic tees or picked up your new favorite summer shirt, but you’re going to need some footwear to round out this style moves, right? Hence, the Todd Snyder take on the classic chukka boot, a style with history that every guy can lace up in modern times. The chukka boot was prized for its soft rubber sole and supple, easy-to-wear upper, and here, the details get even better when you look closely at a new essential pair of Todd Snyder Nomad Boots. Start with the Italian suede, and then look at the durable rubber sole and made-in-Italy construction.

Best suede chukka boots for men.

The Todd Snyder Nomad Boots could quickly become your new go-to pair of boots, especially when paired with anything from the best lightweight jeans for spring to a pair of breezy chinos. The low profile on the Todd Snyder Nomad Boots works especially well in business casual situations, the kind where you can wear an Oxford shirt and a lightweight summer blazer with an aforementioned pair of chinos, for instance.

And another thing about the Todd Snyder Nomad Boots: Any which way you slice it, any color you select — be it Tobacco, Olive, Tan or Grey — is going to pair up with plenty of other neutral style staples in a laidback summer wardrobe. That’s an unexpected menswear move worth making right now.