I’ve said it before on the blog here and I’ll say it again, but it truly is the most wonderful time of the year when it comes to layering up in some of the very best men’s style essentials on the market.

The holidays bring with them a host of chances to put your best foot forward, to try out something a bit festive (but refined and subtly stylish — no ugly Christmas sweaters, please). And when those instances pop up on my social calendar, I tend to reach for gear from Relwen, the Ohio-based, heritage-inspired brand stocked and sold by Huckberry.

They just so happen to be a favorite of mine — and part of the Huckberry Bestsellers rotation — for doing things just a little differently than the norm. That might be the brand’s military-inspired tanker jackets and one of the best shirt jackets out there, or it very well could be the Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer, a twist on the classic corduroy blazer that stands out handsomely for many a tailored holiday occasion.

Sportcoats were, of course, first worn out in the field — think hunting jackets — using rougher, textured fabrics and designs that made them easy to wear away from a country house. The Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer takes its cues from these classic styles, with a four-button front design that also features a throat latch.

The corduroy fabric also gets an upgrade via a hint of stretch for added comfort — the Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer is a casually rugged blazer able to be paired seamlessly with dark jeans and a chambray shirt for a dash of high-low style.

Richly crafted color options like deep brown and a “Bottle Green” give you variety for pairing with everything from white Oxford shirting to a thermal henley (buttoned up all the way, naturally).

The Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer hits the right mark between overly formal — like a velvet tuxedo jacket — or more standard, everyday dressing (it’s more visually appealing than a navy blazer, if your wardrobe could use a change of pace).

Yes indeed my friends, with a dash of heritage style and outdoor appeal, the Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer could just be your secret weapon when it comes to holiday dressing this season.