I’ve said it many a time before and I’ll certainly say it again: Whether it’s a Filson work jacket or a classic Filson shirt, the right menswear goes a long way when the going gets tough (and cold, and snowy) this season. And so here we are, rolling into brisk seasonal weather and looking to shore up your rotation of casual rugged shirts, and once again, the Pacific Northwest heritage masters at Filson are the proper place to go.

There’s a Filson men’s flannel shirt for every occasion and at every fabric weight, be it the Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt (a personal favorite of mine) or something a bit more burly, like the Filson Flannel Service Shirt shown here.

It’s made to be a daily workhorse of a shirt — after all, Filson builds all of its men’s shirts to a high standard — and it’s crafted from 7 oz. 100 percent cotton for a nice, midweight feel and finish. Of course, the hits keep on rolling from there.

In fact, the famed outdoor brand modeled this particular shirt after old-school military shirts, right down to the simple patch chest pocket and the spread collar sans buttons. It’s a shirt that’s stylish enough to wear with your favorite pair of blue jeans, but particularly rugged enough to wear beneath a Filson waxed jacket alongside Filson work pants when duty calls.

Helpfully, it comes in both an earthy green plaid option and a red-and-blue version that’s a bit lighter in color and more vivid than other variations on that color scheme. The Filson Flannel Service Shirt lives up to its name, with a classic fit that should offer room to layer a thermal shirt or your favorite henley underneath, too.

You should also note the dual rear shoulder pleats, which provide ease of movement when you wear this shirt for rough-and-tumble workwear situations.

It’s got a Filson limited lifetime guarantee of quality, never a bad thing to have in your closet alongside other Filson menswear essentials. And while it’s not the fanciest shirt you’re apt to own, I’d say the Filson Flannel Service Shirt gets the job done in terms of casually rugged style and performance. If all that looks great on paper to you, then consider your next flannel shirt purchase sorted.

If you’ve kept up with the blog on the regular, you’re more than aware of the excellent, all-American style being put out seemingly every week (and certainly every season) by the good folks at Buck Mason.

They’re one of my personal favorite brands — and they’re one of the best menswear brands around — thanks to an emphasis on rugged, timeless staples, be it Eddie Bauer x Buck Mason bomber jackets or the best crewneck shirts on the market.

But what about those times when duty calls and you need a more refined look? Yes, Buck Mason can assuredly help you there: Just dive into Buck Mason casual suiting (as we will very shortly!) and update your shopping list accordingly. Let’s start things off with a more specific look at the Buck Mason Italian Wool Flannel Blazer, a new launch from a brand that takes an easygoing-yet-utterly classic approach to tailoring.

In this case, that means pieces like the Buck Mason Italian Wool Flannel Blazer aren’t stuffy, uncomfortable or overly padded or structured at the shoulders or through the body of the jacket. Translation: If you feel uncomfortable wearing a more traditional blazer, I’d wager you won’t feel that uncomfortable in the slightest wearing the pleasingly casual-leaning Buck Mason Italian Wool Flannel Blazer.

Even more specifically, the brand drew inspiration from the effortlessly cool Ivy Leage stylings — blazers, Oxford shirting, chinos — that was filtered through Hollywood’s golden age by everyone from Fred Astaire to Steve McQueen.

Not bad for a blazer that can be yours for under $500, right? Heck, team the Buck Mason Italian Wool Flannel Blazer with the brand’s Graduate Pant, and you’re looking at a seriously cool, comfortable suit for men in a seasonally friendly, rich Italian fabric. Note that this suit does feature full-canvas construction for more shape, but it shouldn’t prove restrictive in the slightest.

It’s also designed with a classic 3-roll-2 look — three buttons grace the front of the jacket, but the lapels roll down to the second button. It’s an old-school, classy touch I certainly appreciate (and I hope you feel the same!).

It’s a huge added bonus that the brand that makes your favorite henley can also make your new favorite casual suit — one you can even style with the brand’s Oxford shirting and dark blue denim or chinos for an expert business casual look. Take a chance on the laidback style of the Buck Mason Italian Wool Flannel Blazer, then be prepared to wear it through fall and well into winter.

My friends, let’s roll right into Friday in fine fall fashion. If you keep up with my many freelance writing pursuits (in addition to putting out daily stories on this blog!), then perhaps you’re well aware of my growing interest in the world of Scotch (and bourbon).

I started as a fan years ago, then wrote for sites like GearMoose, and discovered it’s a great field in which you learn by doing (in this case, tasting). It’s one that nicely complements my passion for all things menswear, too. After all, nothing goes together quite like a dram of campfire bourbon and a waxed trucker jacket, or a finely crafted Oxford shirt and a sip of Scotch.

It was the “Oxford shirt and sip of Scotch” combination that I enjoyed these past few days, as I trekked down to tropical Miami — a change of pace from the fall confines of Brooklyn! — to enjoy a series of Scotch releases from The Glen Grant. We also tried an exclusive Scotch releasing next month, one which you can read all about in the weeks ahead from yours truly.

But that trip was a change of pace for another reason: I had to put away my rugged leather jacket and my favorite henley, and dress instead in light and breezy menswear. That meant I reached for a new knit polo from New York’s own SER.O.YA, an upstart brand blending the aesthetics of streetwear, sportswear and a touch of prep. My pick? The Axel Fitted Polo, which proved a nice move in the heat of Miami.

They’re favored by celebs and athletes alike, so keep a weather eye out for that pre-tunnel footage of your favorite ballplayer rocking SER.O.YA.

The result of that intersection of style and sportier tastes is a series of classically inspired pieces, like the sweater polo I tried out above, plus edgier staples like distressed denim, slouchy T-shirts and graphic tees and hoodies. It all spoke of big city style, making that polo perfect to wear in Miami (perhaps you saw mine on my Instagram Stories!).

I’d urge you to give the brand a look for yourself, and in the meantime, check back tomorrow for the first of two fall weekend style dispatches, as per tradition. Cheers and stay stylish!