June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Vintage Rolexes, The Best New Huckberry Shirt & The Best Summer Suits

It’s been a busy week in the menswear world and in my neck of the woods in Brooklyn, so let’s get right into it with today’s Friday Read, shall we? And on that note: What’s on your style wish list these days? Perhaps, a vintage Rolex or two? As costly as those watches tend to get, it’s easy to dream — and it’s easy to scour a site like Fog City Vintage to find an option to turn into your “grail watch.” That being said, I did just that — I spent time poring over the Fog City site — to write all about some of the best vintage Rolex watches for Maxim recently, one of many writing pursuits that’s kept me plenty busy as of late.

The Thursday Buy: This Flint and Tinder Shirt is a New-Yet-Classic Summer Style Move

As we roll through another fine Thursday here at The Style Guide, it’s high time we took stock of one of the most critical parts of your summer style rotation: The short-sleeve buttondown shirt. We’ve talked a lot in recent weeks about the best short-sleeve shirts to wear all summer, the kind of shirt that adds polish to more casual looks (Think: Stretch chino shorts and canvas sneakers) or a bit of an easygoing air to looks that are just a touch more formal (like linen trousers and leather loafers). And for my money’s worth, the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Shirt takes the cake and checks all the right boxes when it comes to one of the best shirts for summer.

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It’s sold, of course, by the fine folks at Huckberry, who’ve nailed the right balance between classic and modern with the company’s fan favorite Flint and Tinder in-house brand. The Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Shirt is the kind of shirt that just works and works.

In a color like crisp Navy, it’s dressy and polished enough to wear with linen trousers for a night out on the town, and in a shade like the natural Salt colorway, the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Shirt pairs up nicely with olive stretch chino shorts and white sneakers. It’s also the right balance of sturdy and soft (thanks to the 90 percent cotton construction), and because it’s Huckberry, the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Shirt is the kind of shirt you can trust to stand the test of time. Make it yours for under $80, then get ready to wear it the rest of summer.

June 8, 2022June 6, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo Is Your New Must-Buy Summer Shirt

The best casual summer style moves are the ones you almost always make without thinking: Reaching for comfortable stretch shorts, throwing on your favorite summer T-shirt, lacing up some of the best summer sneakers… right? What if you could get that same sense of easygoing, “throw it on and forget it” style, even when wearing one of the best polos for summer? It sounds too good to be true, right? That’s not the case, though, with the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo, a polo that’s, well, as comfortable as a T-shirt and yet as polished as a polo can be.

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You very well might know Mack Weldon for its ultra-comfortable boxer briefs, or the fact that the brand makes one of the best casual jackets on the market, too. Yet, they’ve taken all that knowledge — the proper blend of fabric, fit and quality — and translated it into a supremely easygoing yet cool polo via the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo.

The trick, of course, is the 100 percent Pima cotton construction, all the better for breathable summer style. The fit is relaxed, but shouldn’t prove too baggy, and the two-button placket on the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo is also a more casual touch than dressy polos. Think of it like a polo that wears like a T-shirt, yet looks like… yep, you guessed it… a polished polo. Then, pair up the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo — in any number of vibrant or classic colors — with everything from stretch chinos and leather loafers to your favorite hybrid shorts and white sneakers. There’s not a whole lot that the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo can’t do, which is why it’s one of the best polos for men to buy right now. Act accordingly, my friends.

June 7, 2022June 6, 2022 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get Your Go-to Summer Shorts for Under $40 at Myles Apparel

From time to time, a guy just needs a pair of casual, stylish yet performance-minded shorts. It’s not rocket science, right? Shorts you can move around in easily, shorts you can wear on a hike or even to the track, shorts you can throw on at a moment’s notice and dash out to grab a weekend coffee. That’s where today’s Tuesday Steal enters the equation, my friends: The Myles Apparel Momentum Shorts are yours for the taking, with all the versatility and go-anywhere performance you could hope to enjoy. The best part? Your new favorite casual shorts are now 50 percent off at the Myles Apparel Surplus Sale.

Perhaps you know Myles Apparel from its penchant for making the best performance pants on the market, and the Myles Apparel Momentum Shorts live up to that billing, too. They’re some of the best hybrid shorts around, and while they’re not quite dressy enough to wear with more formal-leaning summer style staples (like a white polo and leather loafers), they’re versatile enough to wear with your favorite T-shirt and canvas sneakers, for instance.

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The key is the four-way-stretch, lightweight and water-repellent fabric, and of course, it doesn’t hurt that you can select from either 6-inch or 8-inch inseam options. When a guy just needs a pair of simple yet ready-for-anything shorts, you know exactly the pair to buy from Myles Apparel.

June 6, 2022June 2, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get This Short-Sleeve Billy Reid Shirt for Everyday Summer Wear

When you find a style that works for you, the kind of piece you can wear repeatedly throughout a single season, it’s best to stock up on that piece, right? Kind of like one of the best short-sleeve shirts for summer. The short-sleeve shirt — like the seriously cool, subtle but extremely well-made Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt — is an undisputed summer style champion, with the polish of your favorite Oxford shirt but the comfort of a polo shirt given its short-sleeve design. Head over to the well-stocked New Arrivals section at Billy Reid to get started, or else keep it locked right here to get the full scoop.

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You can mix in color and pattern, or go with a more versatile color to wear with everything from tan chinos to light wash jeans to olive-hued cotton shorts. There’s nothing a piece like the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt can’t do — seriously, keep scrolling.

The Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt looks simple enough on the surface, but it’s got all the hallmarks of a premium Billy Reid piece from the Alabama-based, all-American designer. It’s made from subtly textured 100 percent cotton and finished off with horn buttons for a premium look and feel, and it even includes some subtle yet distinguished Billy Reid branding on the bottom placket (as shown above).

The fit on the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt is also on-point: Think standard and nicely tailored, but not too tight. The chest pocket adds both visual interest and serves as a handy spot to store the best summer sunglasses, too. Whether you choose to rock the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt on its own or layered stealthily under a Billy Reid blazer, it’s one of the best men’s shirts to rock now.

June 5, 2022May 31, 2022 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: The Timex + Todd Snyder Marlin Watch is the Best Watch Under $200 On Sale Now

If you’ve kept up with this blog over the years (all the way back to 2013!), then you know that I’ve long sung the praises of designers that consistently do reliable work time and time again — like Todd Snyder, one of the country’s foremost menswear designers. He’s got a way of reinventing the classics and making them modern and fresh, like the Timex + Todd Snyder Marlin Watch shown here — it’s one of the best watches under $200 that you can buy right now, making it a perfect candidate for today’s Sunday Sale entry.

The design details are super clean and crisp, from the classically sized 38mm case diameter to the Horween leather strap — this is a watch you can easily dress up or dress down.

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The designer has worked with Timex since 2016 to breath new life into archival styles, putting his own spin on the classics — as with his ongoing Todd Snyder + Champion partnership, too. The Timex + Todd Snyder Marlin Watch checks all the right boxes if you want an affordable, stylish, subtle, simple and yet truly timeless watch (in terms of looks — it tells the time just fine otherwise!).

The Timex + Todd Snyder partnership has proven fruitful, highly fashionable yet classic, and just simply plain… cool. And the fact that you can snag it right now for just under $200? That’s a watch worth shopping in my book.

June 4, 2022June 1, 2022 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Iron and Resin Revival Jacket – The Coolest Lightweight Summer Jacket

There comes a time in every guy’s life — especially in the summer months — when he’s got to gear up to hit the road with only the essentials in tow, and that’s where one of the best lightweight jackets for summer enters the equation. In fact, it’s coming at you courtesy of a brand that knows all too well how to outfit guys for the road in rugged situations aplenty: That’d be Iron and Resin, and of course, they’re stocked and sold right now by the great folks at Huckberry. I’ve lately sung the praises of Huckberry for selling summer gear like some of the best sunglasses for men, and you should certainly add the durable, very well-made Iron and Resin Revival Jacket to the list.

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It’s part of the latest and greatest crop of Huckberry New Arrivals, the sort of gear that’ll have you ready for the open road in no time. What makes the Iron and Resin Revival Jacket worthy of your hard-earned cash and time this season? Reader, I’m glad you asked. It’s modeled after classic 1950s service station jackets, giving it a sense of old-school cool that you can’t find everywhere these days.

The Iron and Resin Revival Jacket is also made with the kind of durable-yet-lightweight fabric you need on breezy summer days and nights, especially times when a T-shirt simply won’t cut it. Button flap chest pockets make it similar to your favorite trucker jacket, while the cool aloha-print lining on the Iron and Resin Revival Jacket is a nice throwback touch, too. It’s unique, durable and timeless jacket made to be worn on all your summer adventures — act accordingly and add one of the best men’s lightweight jackets to your wardrobe ASAP.

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best Summer Beers, A Classic Summer T-Shirt and Bushmills Whiskey

Folks, about how refreshing does that ice-cold summer beer look above? It’s Friday, after all, and happy hour draws neigh (or perhaps, you’re reading this during happy hour right now). That being said, I’m going to kickstart today’s Friday Read with a recommendation right off the bat: To really get in the spirit of summer, and to upgrade your beer fridge in the process, head over to Maxim to read my guide to the very best summer beers to sip on right now. Consider it but one checklist to get your weekend rolling in the right direction.

I’ll be on the hunt for some delicious summer beers myself this weekend, especially once I wrap up my writing work for sites like SPY.com and new gear Web site WERD.com. It’s also a momentous weekend for me in other ways, too — I get the opportunity to see one of my very favorite bands, the inimitable synth pop heroes Future Islands, at my favorite venue in the city, steel warehouse turned concert venue Brooklyn Steel! If you don’t yet know Future Islands, consider checking out the soulful song “Peach,” and then consider following me on Instagram to keep track of all the concert-related hijinks along the way. For now though, the rest of your Friday Read (and your weekend!) awaits.

The above T-shirt is just that: A simple T-shirt, right? I’d urge you to look more closely, because it’s a garment-dyed, vintage-style tee up for grabs right now at Bespoke Post, the kind of cool, breezy summer tee every guy can use. And better still is the fact that I wrote all about it on the blog just yesterday, in fact. Give it a read and consider adding it to your cart.

Elsewhere in my “world of writing,” you might say, I poured myself a nice dram of Bushmills Prohibition Recipe Whiskey and sat down to right all about the newest Bushmills x Peaky Blinders launch from the Official Whiskey of the Peaky Blinders. The British gangster drama blends some of my favorite things (fine tailoring, sharp haircuts and whiskey) into some explosive television, and it was such a thrill to cover the latest in this ongoing, seriously cool partnership for Maxim.
I’ll direct you back to my blog one last time before we wrap things up on this fine summer Friday. Finding the right mix of affordability and dependable style is a key idea behind, well, this very blog, so consider checking out the sub-$40 Huckberry Cruisers Sunglasses — they’re a prime weekend style move, and I wrote all about ’em earlier this week.

That’ll close out today’s Friday Read in fine form, I’d say — be sure to keep it tuned to the blog tomorrow for my Saturday Style Pick, then head back on Sunday to read about my latest Sunday Sale pick. Cheers, my friends!

June 2, 2022May 30, 2022 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Rhythm’s Classic Vintage Tee Is the Laidback Summer Style Move You Need Now

Never underestimate the power of a simple style move, like wearing one of the best T-shirts for men. It’s a subtle choice that, when done right, can prove flattering and distinctive. Think of the all-time style greats, guys like Steve McQueen or James Dean, or even modern icons like Daniel Craig, and think of how they can make even the humble T-shirt stand out 100 percent. The point being: If you want to make that style move part of your repertoire, the Rhythm Classic Vintage Tee — as sold by the great folks at NYC-based E-commerce retailer Bespoke Post — is the way to go.

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Sure, it looks laidback and casual on the surface, but it’s got the proper fit and the proper specs to serve as an easygoing summer style pick — either on its own, worn alongside your favorite chinos, or layered up underneath one of the best denim jackets for men. The Rhythm Classic Vintage Tee is made from 100 percent cotton for a soft feel and finish, one that only gets even better when you consider the fact that the cotton is garment-dyed for additional softness.

That gives the Rhythm Classic Vintage Tee a dusty, washed-out look, perfect for summer’s more casual, hazy vibes, and the fact that the fabric is substantial but soft is an added bonus, too. Better still is the fact that the Rhythm Classic Vintage Tee is available in four cool colors, the type to suit every palette, and it retails for just $33. Yes, that’s right: A casually stylish summer tee for under $40? Sounds too good to be true, but it’s a solid seasonal style option you can add to your wardrobe with just a few clicks. Classic summer dressing is well within your reach.

June 1, 2022May 29, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Huckberry Cruisers are the Best, Most Affordable Sunglasses On The Market

When you find a style essential that hits on all the right cylinders, the kind that properly blends affordability, style and functionality, it’s wise to pick up that style essential early and often — yes? And for my money’s worth — and yours — no one does that better at the moment than Huckberry. Known for stocking and selling everything from stylish chinos to the best men’s T-shirts (simply check out this impressive page of Huckberry Bestsellers), they’ve absolutely done it again with the Huckberry Cruisers, the most affordable sunglasses for men on the market — yes, really.

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For starters, they clock in at just $35, an astoundingly low price given the quality and style points you’re getting. They’re also polarized, a very nice touch you’re not normally going to find in many pairs of sunglasses below $40 (if any).

The Huckberry Cruisers are, quite simply, the perfect mix of classic looks and dependable style, available in a durable and lightweight design that goes with just about anything in your summer style rotation. The Huckberry Cruisers are also branded as “one-size-fits-all,” a useful design detail that makes them even more versatile than you might have thought. And again, at that price, they’re a downright steal — consider getting more than one pair of the Huckberry Cruisers when you need stylish new sunglasses in a pinch.

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