Whenever I scour the market high and low for the best fall style essentials, I tend to start my search with some old favorites, tried-and-true brands that really deliver. As you very well know if you read the blog, Todd Snyder fits the bill quite nicely as one of the country’s best menswear designers.

That certainly holds true when it comes to both luxurious style essentials as well as everyday favorites (the best Chelsea boots for men come to mind). So today’s pick of choice hits the right notes somewhere in the middle, striking a balance between rugged and luxurious. And that selection just so happens to be a personal favorite, a rugged henley delivered in premium waffle construction.

The Todd Snyder Mini Waffle Henley riffs on a classic — the easily wearable henley, one that functions as both a base layer with flannel shirting and a solo style star underneath your favorite waxed trucker jacket. Available in an array of colors including the crisp, classic Antique White, this stylish henley is soon to become a surefire favorite, at least in my experience with Todd Snyder menswear.

The Todd Snyder Mini Waffle Henley has plenty going for it, with military thermal shirting serving as inspiration. Peruvian cotton makes all the difference in terms of soft yet supple construction, and the half-placket henley is a distinctive detail that gives it some visually stylish appeal.

Plus, the Todd Snyder Mini Waffle Henley boasts a slim fit — it’s truly meant for layering, so shop carefully in terms of sizing. It’s assuredly an investment in terms of price (it retails for $138), but considering its versatility — as well-suited underneath a trucker jacket as with a soft-shouldered wool blazer — this henley should prove worth the price tag.