There are indisputable modern heavyweights in the world of menswear, ones that often take their cues from rugged styles in days gone by — workwear particularly holds some weight, figuratively and literally, as far as the best menswear is concerned.

These are styles that tend to look great on every guy,they tend to serve a purpose in matters of form and function, and they tend to last (and last). Such is the case with the latest from American Trench, or rather, the latest on-sale style steal from the Pennsylvania-based purveyors of standout made-in-America-menswear.

And the latest discounted find (coming from a company that doesn’t put forward too many sales or sale items) is the American Trench Cotton Linen Chambray Shirt, a piece that bridges the gap between the easygoing refinement of the linen shirt and the toughness of the rugged chambray shirt.

Of course, it happens to be on sale (marked down $100, no less) and while sizes of your new favorite go-anwyhere chambray shirt are selling quite quickly, it’s worth using the piece as a benchmark for what American Trench can do.

Of course, my American Trench reviews have dove into the fact that the company does so much more these days than its namesake American Trench Coat, a durable, and dependable take on the iconic mac coat, yet with a made-in-the-U.S.A. twist.

In fact, the inimitable USA-made style purveyor says this handsome piece (which should wear as well underneath a chore coat as with a soft-shouldered linen blazer) remains “true to the originals but upgraded for today,” complete with utility chest pockets for your everyday carry and a straight hem for a shirt jacket-esque appeal.

And with undyed Corozo fisheye buttons to round things out, this stylish shirt jacket for men should prove minimal and crisp while delivernig a workwear edge, whether worn with tobacco-hued chinos, indigo denim or even olive cargo pants (in fact, yesterday’s sneakers featured in the Style Pick of the Week would complement this American Trench favorite nicely). Go forth with durable, essential layering in mind, paying homage to the classics in fresh fashion with American Trench, my friends.