There are some menswear essentials that in my book, are almost a no-brainer to keep handy in your wardrobe of casual style picks. That goes for staples like a well-made T-shirt and durable blue jeans, as well as pieces with more sporty appeal and heritage — enter one of the best crewneck sweatshirts for men.

The grey crewneck sweatshirt has athletic roots and modern appeal, the kind that goes well with everything from the aforementioned stylish blue jeans to crisp tan chinos, particularly when worn atop an Oxford shirt (as shown above from our friends at Everlane — more on them in just a second).

It also looks great when worn in more laidback fashion, as with tapered joggers. And for my money’s worth, there’s not a better deal on the market in terms of one of the best men’s crewneck sweatshirts than the Everlane Off-Duty Terry Crew. In fact, you can score this icon of men’s style right now at Everlane for 25 percent off, savings that are tough to pass up as we roll into prime fall layering season.

As with other Everlane men’s style essentials, it all comes down to fabric and fit: In this case, French Terry cotton makes the difference, as does a classic fit that still leaves room for layering. It doesn’t hurt that the French Terry cotton of the Everlane Off-Duty Terry Crew is, in this case, organic and finished off with classic details like a grey V-stitch detail at the neck.

For layering now atop a classic tee and for layering later underneath your favorite waxed trucker jacket — and for savings of 25 percent off this very instant — turn towards the Everlane Off-Duty Terry Crew, my friend.