It’s like we’ve been talking about here on this style blog as we head swiftly into autumn –it pays off to have a rotation of the classics close at hand as far as your menswear essentials are concerned, pieces that can do a little bit of everything.

From the office to a seasonal road trip to an Oktoberfest brewery visit, yes, the right plaid shirt can work simple yet stylish wonders for your wardrobe, especially one with the details done in an absolutely correct fashion by an iconic menswear designer like Billy Reid.

Although seemingly straightforward on the surface, the Billy Reid Boucle Plaid John Shirt is a slight spin on the classic plaid shirt for fall and winter, and that’s never a bad thing to have handy. On display right now as part of the Billy Reid New Arrivals selection ahead of autumn — perhaps the best season for menswear — this rugged-looking-yet-luxe shirt is a prime example of what the designer does best.

Whether making the peacoat worn by James Bond or updating your favorite pair of jeans, a fresh take on timeless menswear staples is always appreciated and certainly never far from the design inspiration of the Alabama-based menswear luminary.

The subtly done and yet everyday-ready Billy Reid Boucle Plaid John Shirt gets the details right in the best way possible, with a tailored cut you wear untucked with medium-wash blue jeans or tucked in alongside light grey stretch chinos and a tan herringbone blazer (just two among many possible style combinations at hand here).

The Billy Reid Boucle Plaid John Shirt features crisply designed details like a versatile straight collar and the brand’s signature spaid pocket for a stylish change of pace. Crafted from 100 percent boucle cotton with noticeable texture, it’s an upgrade from the traditional Oxford shirt (although one should always have at least one of the best Oxford shirts for men in his rotation, you might say).

The custom plaid is perfectly fall-friendly, especially when worn with tan corduroy trousers, while the classic fit in a range of sizes should suit plenty of guys. For tried-and-true style that just won’t quit, for good looks you can count on day after day, trust one of th best shirts for fall over at Billy Reid — your wardrobe will assuredly thank you.