The Tuesday Steal: Save 30 Percent on this Stylish, Wedding-Ready Taylor Stitch Sportcoat

Best lightweight blazer for men.

If you thought you were out of the woods when it comes to tailored summer style, I’d say you should think again. Perhaps you’ve got a coastal getaway on the horizon, or a final summer wedding — or simply, the need to dress up and put your best foot forward at the office.

That’s where Taylor Stitch has long come into play within the pages of this here style blog, and there’s a stellar deal in the mix if you’ve been on the hunt for your new favorite sportcoat. You’ll have to dig through the Taylor Stitch Last Call section today to track this one down, and beware.

Why’s that? Well, the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Linen Sportcoat is selling quickly. It’s not hard to see why, though: I’ve worn the brand’s Sheffield Sportcoat in the past and been very pleased with the drape of the jacket, the fit and the fabrication.

Stylish linen blazer for men.

This particular number dials in all those same details, and it does so using a breathable 6 oz. 100 percent linen fabric: Ideal for hot summer days and yet just as wearable on breezy summer nights. You can even layer the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Linen Sportcoat atop a lightweight sweater as summer turns into fall, but that’s another discussion for another time.

Patch pockets at the hip and chest keep this jacket firmly in casual territory (it’s ideal for wearing with olive or natural chinos, for instance. It also boasts a half-lined back (as seen above) for added structure. Note that the lapels on this stylish sportcoat are a modern 2.5″ width (slightly wider than the lapels on the J. Crew Ludlow Suit Jacket, for instance).

The Taylor Stitch Sheffield Linen Sportcoat also features lined sleeves, so this jacket slides on and off with ease, while dark horn buttons contrast nicely with that rich Cocoa color.

The one catch? If you check out the product page for the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Linen Sportcoat, you’ll see that sizes are moving very, very quickly (a reminder always helps). Do yourself a favor and ugprade your tailored wardrobe to end summer: You won’t regret it.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Knit Jacket is a Perfect Layer for Cool Summer Nights

Best lightweight shirt jacket for men.

Part of bulking up your wardrobe of menswear essentials (at a proper pace, not too suddenly!) is all about preparation, and about building a rotation that’s got you ready for just about anything. That holds true for the dog days of summer, and especially if you find yourself squeezing in one last beach vacation, for instance.

Here’s the rub: While it might be blazing during the day, it’ll cool off at night, and whether you’re on your back patio or sipping a cold beer around a bonfire, you’ll need the right gear for the job at hand. Enter one of the best shirt jackets for men, a crucial piece you can wear with ease now and on into fall.

Best shirt jackets for men.

And of course, you can trust one of your favorite menswear brands to deliver a reliable option. That’s where the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is going to exceed expectations in terms of comfort and rugged style.

Part tailored jacket, part sweater, all versatility.

It doesn’t hurt that one of the best men’s shirt jackets can pull double-duty at home or on the road, particularly one made from a soft, sweatshirt-like cotton fleece. It’s also constructed similar to a handsome Billy Reid shirt, with geometric flap pockets, elbow patches and antique brass snaps — assuredly, the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is a major upgrade from a beach shop hoodie.

Wear it over a breezy cotton T-shirt or your favorite henley, but just make sure the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is close at hand in the next few weeks ahead. Oh, and did I mention it’s on sale? Sounds like a deal worth shopping right now.

The Sunday Sale: Save Up to 70 Percent At the Todd Snyder End of Summer Sale

Todd Snyder Summer Sale 2023

As hard as it might be to believe, that headline is no joke: The end of summer is on the horizon (if a bit far off, admittedly), but that’s not the real reason we’re here today. That headline is true in another way: Todd Snyder really is running a standout summer sale filled with some of the best menswear deals on the market, and the award-winning designer is making it easier than ever to get in on the fun.

What’s the catch? Well, when it comes to this particular sale, there really doesn’t seem to be one (take it from me). The Todd Snyder End of Summer Sale is giving you the chance to get up to 70 percent off some of the designer’s most essential pieces, be it one of the best Oxford shirts or an expertly cut pair of chinos.

There are also picks like linen suit jackets, breezy camp collar shirts, corduroy shorts and classic polos and striped tees. All you need to do to unlock these savings? Use the code ENDOFSUMMER20 to unlock some serious savings. My friends, go forth and stock up at the Todd Snyder End of Summer Sale while it’s still around.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Garment-Dyed Favorite Oxford Shirt – The Perfect Everyday Oxford Shirt

Best Oxford shirt for men.

When a designer as acclaimed as American menswear expert Todd Snyder puts his own stamp of approval on an item (in this case, the “Favorite” tag), there’s a very good chance it more than lives up to the hype. I’d say that certainly holds true with this shirt in question, which is as reliable an everyday Oxford shirt as you’re apt to find (more on that in a moment).

It’s all the better that it’s a stylish Oxford shirt you can wear now in the high heat of summer, and then reliably all through fall. What really makes the Todd Snyder Garment-Dyed Favorite Oxford Shirt so essential? There’s plenty of premium quality and thoughtful design that elevates this particular number, from the garment-dyed Portuguese 100 percent cotton (made by a family-owned factory), to distinctive details like a button chest pocket.

Todd Snyder Oxford shirt.

The Todd Snyder Garment-Dyed Favorite Oxford Shirt also hits on other hallmarks of the designer, like a logo tag at the bottom hem and a locker loop for ease of hanging (and display, perhaps). What really turns this handsome Oxford shirt into a winning four-season buttondown shirt has to be the Tent Green color (although it also comes in rich colorways like Hickory).

The Todd Snyder Garment-Dyed Favorite Oxford Shirt comes in an array of timeless colors, all the while boasting Snyder’s consistently flattering fit. And for the price tag, it’s reassuring that it hits on all of those details.

At $168, the Todd Snyder Garment-Dyed Favorite Oxford Shirt doesn’t come cheap, but it’s one shirt you can style easily with everything from expertly faded denim to natural linen trousers (or tobacco corduroy pants this coming fall). Invest in the very best and wear it with pride, as Mr. Snyder himself would do.

The Friday Read: A Doubleheader with The National & The Best Summer Weekend Menswear

Best summer weekend menswear.

My friends, thanks for joining me today for another Friday Read. It’s been a whirlwind of a week, as the headline implies, as I’ve trotted out my best summer menswear from brands like Buck Mason (as seen at the top of the page). I also hit the road for two quick train rides to see my favorite band: Yes, of course, The National.

Naturally, if you happen to follow me on Instagram, you’re well aware of my admiration for this longimte favorite, inspirational band (and perhaps, you followed along with my travels this week).

I’ve talked about them a fair amount here on the blog over the years, from their elegant indie rock to their poetic lyricism and the band’s knack for dressing very well (chambray shirting and dark trousers at the ready). In fact, I’ve got a feeling the band very well might be fans of one of my favorite menswear brands — Buck Mason, naturally. But onward we go today.

It all comes together for me when the band hits the road to debut a new album — which I just so happened to review over at Atwood Magazine earlier this spring.

The album is a stunning achievement, and the band’s vaunted and ever-improving live shows are an ideal chance for me to explore favorite East Coast cities like Philadelphia (Victory Brewing is a must-visit). That also goes for well locales I’ve only visited once (like the stately university town of New Haven, home to classic New Haven-style pizza and the nearly brand-new Westville Music Bowl).

And from summer stretch denim to the aforementioned chambray shirting, I think you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your own summer road trip (and your next outdoor concert!) in the pages of this blog. For now, I’m off to catch my train home, so join me for tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week — thanks for reading, thanks for listening and stay stylish!

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Chambray Shirt is an All-Season Style Classic

Best chambray shirt for men.

If your wardrobe looks anything like mine, perhaps it’s stocked with a healthy dose of menswear classics, pieces you can turn towards day in and day out. For me, that means — at least on the shirting front — more than one of the best chambray shirts for men.

I wear mine to my favorite breweries in Brooklyn, I style it with dark denim for a high-low look, and I’ve found that the Buck Mason Chambray One-Pocket Shirt just gets the job done. Let’s take a closer look at this style classic from one of the best online menswear shops, shall we?

The rugged, textured yet fairly lightweight fabric works well as a shirt on its own, it adds visual appeal to one of the best men’s henleys, and it can be worn plenty of different ways in these increasingly casual times.

The best men’s chambray shirts tend to look great on every guy, and that’s where the Buck Mason Chambray One-Pocket Shirt can add some all-season appeal to your wardrobe (especially as we roll through the end of summer into early fall).

Buck Mason chambray shirt revi

The great thing about the Buck Mason Chambray One-Pocket Shirt lies in its details and its versatility. The 4.8oz. indigo chambray fabric looks and feels like you’ve had it for years, and should prove soft and wearable right out of the box (and your new favorite chambray shirt should certainly get better with age, too).

And about that versatility: It surely lives up to the hype, at least in my experience. You can wear it like a shirt jacket over your favorite pocket tee, you can roll up the sleeves and style it with Buck Mason chinos, and you can even team it up with a lightweight Buck Mason blazer for a casually rugged yet polished office look.

The pocket and button-down collar also help to give it a similar aesthetic feel as one of the best Oxford shirts, and that’s the sort of wearability I can get behind. Are you considering adding this timeless, easy-to-style chambray shirt to your wardrobe? Drop me a line in the comments if so! Stay stylish out there, folks.

See Now, Buy Now: Upgrade Your Next #OOTD with Flint and Tinder’s Summer Stretch Denim

Best men's jeans for summer.

Folks, take it from me: If you’re the kind of guy who simply can’t give up a stylish pair of men’s jeans, even in the heat of summer (guilty as charged!), then I might have found the perfect solution via my good friends at Huckberry.

Of course, Huckberry stocks and sells just about everything a guy needs for his perfect #OOTD (and beyond), including rugged trucker jackets, breezy T-shirts and now, some of the best men’s jeans for summer via Flint and Tinder.

Now, summer’s not quite over just yet, so the Flint and Tinder Summer Stretch Jeans should come in mighty handy. Of course, every guy can use a pair of expertly faded, soft stretch jeans regardless of season, but this stylish pair of men’s denim is apt for blistering temperatures these days (most temperatures, that is).

Flint and Tinder denim review.

The key with these light wash summer jeans is the lightweight 11 oz. fabric, complemented by a perfectly lived-in, faded medium wash: It’s a two-for-one deal, so to speak.

And as with just about everything on the market from Huckberry, you can be assured of the quality and durability of this pair of denim. In my experience with Huckberry, that holds true right down to the timeless straight-leg fit and the Flint and Tinder antique hardware. My friends, go forth and wear your new favorite pair of Huckberry denim the rest of summer.

The Tuesday Steal: The Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale Gives You An Extra 30% Off

Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale

If your summer has been anything like mine, it feels like it’s positively flown by — and yet, duty calls, as one of the best menswear deals of summer is still rolling right along, beckoning you to come along for the ride and restock your closet in fine fashion.

I’m talking, in this case, about the jam-packed Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale, which offers up some astounding discounts from one of your favorite brands.

Bonobos has grown over the years into a company that makes so much more than just the best chinos for men: They now serve up everything from one of the best linen shirts to the famed Bonobos Off Duty Jogger. It should come as no surprise that the Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale is similarly expansive, with hundreds of deals up for grabs.

For instance: You can look ahead to early fall with the Bonobos Stretch Flannel Shirt, or you can save more than 50 percent on the summer-minded Bonobos Riviera Short-Sleeve Shirt. Similarly, the iconic Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 is also on sale, with a range of colors and fits to meet every style need. Take it from me: The fit of Bonobos men’s chinos is second to none, and the versatility and dependability is unmatched, too.

It might sound very nearly too good to be true, but that’s the thing with Bonobos in my experience. Be it the soft. stretchy fabric, the durable design details or the massive range of silhouettes (from chinos to chore coats to chambray shirting), the brand very nearly always delivers.

And there’s not a better way to get an introduction (or reintroduction!) to the brand right now than the Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale. Cheers to that, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase Is Perfect for Your Next Summer Getaway

Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase.

I don’t know about you, but I’m of the opinion that, within reason, every part of your #OOTD should clear a very high bar: Rugged quality, durability, utility and versatility. Those pillars hold true for all kinds of menswear essentials, from a better-quality merino T-shirt to comfortable joggers for WFH days — and of course, it holds true for the travel gear you bring on the road as you get back out into the world.

Over the years, I’ve found that this is where famed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter Filson comes into play. Be it one of the best summer shirts for men or everyday carry gear, I’ve found that Filson always hits those key metrics, and of course, Filson bags and luggage are no slouch, either. That’s why we’re here today, in fact.

You’re probably well-acquainted with Filson if you read the blog, but if not, here’s a great place to start as you gear up to hit the road. In this case, I’m talking about the impossibly rugged, seriously cool Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase, which I took with me on a recent freelance trip to Portland, Oregon.

Filson Dryden Brief review.

I was certainly able to put this bag through its paces as one of my stylish carry-on bags, and believe me when I say it more than lived up to my (admittedly very high) expectations. This dependable travel briefcase is like a souped-up version of your standard laptop bag or messenger brief.

And yet, it’s made with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a brand that’s been making rough-and-tumble gear for more than a century.

Best carry-on bags for men.

For starters, it’s crafted from abrasion-resistant, water-repellent 1,000-denier nylon — that makes it the good stuff. Yet, that material doesn’t weigh down the bag, even with my Dell laptop, a book, a notebook and essentials like stylish sunglasses in tow. That brings me to my next point: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase offers tons of storage space, with deep front zip pockets finished with handsome leather pull tabs.

The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase is also finished with a tough yet comfortable, thick shoulder strap. The hardware is all vintage Filson in terms of design, and I expect it to get better with age. There’s also a back zipper pocket for quick access to other EDC essentials, and two interior slotted pockets.

In my estimation, the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase keeps on going and going in terms of rugged performance, and that should only hold true with age. The next time I hit the road, there’s no doubt I’m bringing the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase with me — you should certainly do the same!

The Sunday Sale: Shop the Final Days of the Huckberry Summer Sale ASAP

Huckberry Summer Sale 2023

Folks, thanks for joining me as we close out another fine (sweltering) summer weekend. Although I spent part of my weekend traveling back from Portland after trekking West with Gerber Gear, I’m excited to be back in the swing of things in New York City — and I’m excited to give you one final reminder about the standout Huckberry Summer Sale, of course.

Perhaps you’ve spent the weekend perusing the always well-stocked Huckberry Sale section or shopping around for one of the best short-sleeve shirts (as I recommended yesterday) but this one is just a bit different. Let’s take a quick closer look at a few discounts you can snap up before the sale ends tomorrow, shall we?

Best suede slip-on sneakers for men.

For starters, check out the ever-versatile LUCA Terra Slip-On Suede Sneakers, which are a whopping 56 percent off at just $74. They’re low-profile, versatile enough for a weekend coffee run or a lazy day at home, and made by the Huckberry team.

Best lightweight jeans for men this summer.

I’m also digging the look of the Flint and Tinder Summer Stretch Denim, a super-lightweight pair of jeans for those among us who just don’t want to give up the good stuff in the heat. There’s also the Relwen Seersucker Short-Sleeve Shirt, a modern update of a classic that retails for more than 40 percent off at the moment.

And if you want to put together a full #OOTD from the famed Huckberry Summer Sale, the right accessories make all the difference: Consider shopping Huckberry’s own in-house line, Walden Eyewear, to get some of your new favorite sunglasses.

Out of the many sales I cover here on the blog, it’s always tough to pass up some standout Huckberry gear, whether it’s from a retailer you know and love (like Faherty, for instance) or from the design minds of the Huckberry crew themselves.

In all, there are more than 700 items to sort through, so hopefully, a few of my picks are enough to get you started during the last couple days of the Huckberry Summer Sale. Happy shopping and of course, we’ll See You Out There, my friends.