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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Mott and Bow Is Now Making One of the Best Men’s Polos On the Market

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There are some menswear releases that catch you by surprise at first, but make a ton of sense when you get right down to it – like the idea behind the brand that makes your favorite jeans releasing one of the best men’s polo shirts. That’s precisely what Mott and Bow has set its mind to as of late, and the NYC-based, direct-to-consumer denim brand continues to build off its high-quality jeans — all in an effort to slowly take over your wardrobe, of course.

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Perhaps you’re well-acquainted with the fact that the brand already makes some of the best lightweight jeans and the best classic blue jeans on the market, but the new Mott and Bow Jersey Polo goes above and beyond what you might expect. It’s made from a soft 100 percent cotton that’s been brushed for extra softness, not unlike how Mott and Bow T-shirts are also ultra-soft and comfortable.

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Helpfully, the Mott and Bow Jersey Polo features some unique touches that separate it from a crowded and competitive market for the best men’s polo. It’s made using a fit that’s neither too tight nor too loose, but the best feature on the Mott and Bow Jersey Polo might be the curved hem — it’s a flattering touch that helps this stylish new polo look great on every body type.

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Plus, this polo is available in sizes up to XXL, and the Mott and Bow Jersey Polo comes in a range of timeless, wear-with-anything colors, including Navy, Dark Grey and a crisp White. Best of all is the combination of quality and price.

The Mott and Bow Jersey Polo will set you back $75, a fair price to pay for a stylish men’s polo you can wear with everything from Mott and Bow denim to stylish stretch chino shorts and, of course, Mott and Bow men’s chinos. Consider picking it up to round out your end-of-summer wardrobe, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 30 Percent on the Best Chukka Boots from HELM Boots Right Now

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If you’ve been keeping up with the blog as of late, you know that it’s more crucial than ever to start gearing up for early fall with the best men’s style essentials — like the best boots for men, of course. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If you can find those style essentials on sale, that’s all the better, and that brings us to the pair of rugged leather chukka boots available today at a nice discount.

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They hail from Austin’s own HELM Boots, a company you’re hopefully familiar with for its versatility and craftsmanship — they make everything from a pair of the best leather sneakers for men to some of the most rugged lace-up boots, of course.

You can add the HELM Declan Boots to that list, and you can rest even easier knowing they’re 30 percent off right now. Yes, that’s right: That discount takes these stylish leather chukka boots down below $200, a whale of deal — and a good reason to act quickly, since your new favorite chukka boots are selling fast.

Why go all in right now on the HELM Declan Boots? It’s simple, really. They’ve got all the hallmarks of dependable, durable style through and through, from a profile that’s sleek yet rugged — and wearable with slim chinos or more casual blue jeans — to the quality construction. The HELM Declan Boots are made with resoleable Blake construction (less expensive than Goodyear welting, but no less functional), and my favorite pair in particular uses handsome brown Balthazar leather that’ll get better with age.

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Of course, you can also find the HELM Declan Boots in the HELM Boots Sale section in sharp Tan suede, a style that fits right in with other seasonal looks (like olive chinos, for instance). Now, sizes of the HELM Declan Boots are moving plenty quickly given that agreeable sale price of $175, so if you want a new pair of the best men’s chukka boots to call your own this fall, act now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Shop the Timex Marlin Watch at Bespoke Post Today

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When it comes to the best places for guys to shop online, I’m all about the nature of the “one-stop shop,” so to speak. Think of the brands and retailers that stock all the menswear essentials you love, from the most affordable sunglasses to a stylish Western shirt, and then realize that you can go even deeper than that — all thanks to companies like NYC’s own Bespoke Post.

The essential in question today is but one way to round out your next summer style ensemble — or really, any style ensemble any time of year: It’s the classic, crisply designed Timex Marlin Watch, and it’s one of the coolest watches for men to buy now. You can find it, of course, within Bespoke Post’s well-stocked section of Everyday Carry Essentials, a fitting location to score accessories that elevate any outfit.

The real key here with the Timex Marlin Watch is the blend of accessibility (it’s priced to sell at $259), plus sharp style (note the contrasting deep blue dial and dressy tan leather strap). Plus, the Timex Marlin Watch clocks in at an agreeable 40mm in terms of the stainless steel case, and the day and date window detailing on the dial is a nice touch, too.

The next time you want one of the best Everyday Carry Essentials to round out an outfit, look no further than one of the best places for guys to shop online — naturally, you’ll find what you need at Bespoke Post.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get 20 Percent Off Your First Stylish Shirt at New York’s Le Alfre

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As we roll through another Sunday, let’s dive into how to get a deal on one of the best new men’s shirts, shall we? Perhaps you recognize today’s featured brand right from the get-go: That’d be NYC-based shirtmaker Le Alfré, an upstart brand founded by former Wall Street man Brandon Snower, as I talked about earlier this month on the blog.

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They’re surely a company worth knowing, seeing as they’re making some of the coolest new shirts for men. Before we go deeper into it, just know one thing: You can save 20 percent on your first purchase of a stylish new shirt from the brand, and all it takes is signing up to receive (relatively infrequent) E-mails from the company. Not bad, right? Now, onto business.

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The company works with some of the finest suppliers and factories across Europe, including a fine shirtmaker in Portugal, to produce its stylish, classic Oxford shirts for men. The shirts themselves are distinct and eye-catching, featuring a white contrast collar in a range of crisp, cool colors — think of Le Alfre Oxford shirts like an updated, more casual take on the classic, contrast-collar banker shirt.

These stylish Oxford shirts are best worn on their own untucked with your favorite pair of chinos (and perhaps a pair of Le Alfre loafers), but you can also team your new go-to shirt with dark denim and timeless chukka boots. Think of it like a happy medium between a traditional Oxford shirt and a more rugged chambray shirt, for example.

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Le Alfre Oxford shirts go above and beyond typical shirting, including the use of Mother of Pearl buttons and 100 percent cotton construction. The next time you want to switch up your shirting rotation — and the next time you want to save 20 percent on your first purchase of a new shirt — head to Le Alfre (and thank me later).

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Trench Boots – The Best Men’s Boots for Early Fall

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It’s hard to believe it, but let me be the first to say: Fall is barreling towards us more quickly than you might expect, and I’ve got a few helpful style tips to set you on the path to menswear greatness. Chief among those tips: Invest in a pair of the best boots for men right now (like the rugged Taylor Stitch Trench Boots as shown at the top of the page), and then thank me later.

Those rugged leather boots are the focus of today’s Style Pick of the Week, and naturally, the brand in question knows a thing or two about making some of the best menswear. We’re talking about San Fran’s own Taylor Stitch, a longstanding favorite of your humble Brooklyn style writer.

Hopefully, you’ve got a closet packed with Taylor Stitch style essentials, be it one of the best men’s sweaters or a pair of stylish everyday pants, but the Taylor Stitch Trench Boots are a next-level style pick-up to sort out your fall footwear rotation. Let’s count the ways, shall we? They’re crafted from a handsome 4oz. Whiskey leather that’ll only get better with age, and they’re built with resoleable construction for longevity and plenty of durability, for starters.

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The Taylor Stitch Trench Boots are also set atop a mini-lug sole from Vibram, which is designed to offer plenty of grip and traction on slick streets this fall and winter. Antique brass eyelets are a simple but durable touch, along with speed hook lacing at the top of the Taylor Stitch Trench Boots — you needn’t worry about the hardware on this pair giving out on you over time.

Better still are the smallest possible details on your new favorite pair of boots, like waxed cotton laces and natural sheepskin leather lining. Dependability and comfort are the name of the game with the impossibly cool, hard-wearing Taylor Stitch Trench Boots, which should also prove plenty versatile when it comes time to get dressed this season. Consider teaming ’em with classic Taylor Stitch chinos and your favorite Taylor Stitch shirt at the office or on the road, to name but one essential fall men’s style look.

And while it might seem a bit early to be thinking about lacing up some of the best men’s boots, it’s never too early to invest in an extremely stylish pair — the Taylor Stitch Trench Boots are just what you need now.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Filson Fall Menswear, The Best Everyday Carry Goods & New Whiskey From FEW Spirits

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My friends, welcome to another Friday — a summer Friday, at that, but a great chance all the same to start thinking about the season ahead. Granted, we’ve not yet reached Labor Day, but is it ever too early to start shopping the best fall menswear from Filson? They’re but one of my favorite and recommended brands to get you ready for what you might call “beanie and waxed jacket” season, so consider checking out a whole host of Filson New Arrivals in the weeks to come. Think of it like an early, menswear insider tip to start your weekend in style.

As for the rest of your weekend (and my weekend!), I’ve got a full slate packed with both menswear writing and of course, a much-anticipated New York City concert. I’ll be trekking tonight to famed, historic Queens concert outpost Forest Hills Stadium to see a longtime favorite band, Michigan-born folk rockers Lord Huron! I’ve been a fan since my days back in college in Pure Michigan, so to see stylish frontman Ben Schneider take the stage in NYC is a true, long-awaited treat.

Naturally, I’ll be covering all the fun on my Instagram, and it’ll be a nice, tranquil way to slide on into a breezy summer weekend. In the meantime, consider checking out those Filson New Arrivals — and consider spinning the music of Lord Huron, too. Cheers and let’s get into the rest of the Friday Read!

  • Whiskey lovers, rejoice — actually, make that whiskey lovers AND lovers of high-voltage rock n’roll (guilty as charged). It was a pleasure to both uncork and write about an excellent new whiskey from FEW Spirits out of the Midwest (Evanston, Illinois). FEW Spirits worked with San Fran rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on a standout new Motor Oil Whiskey, and it was so very cool to be able to write about that launch over at Maxim. Cheers, my friends. Best of all? The fact that you can get FEW Spirits delivered to your door with Drizly. Again, cheers!

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  • Consider this one more style tip to get your weekend rolling before I leave you to the rest of your Friday. The good folks at Huckberry have done it once again — and by “it,” I mean teaming up with Alabama-based Billy Reid on the Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie, and what a piece it is. My latest blog post covers everything you need to know about this supremely stylish hooded sweatshirt. Get to it, folks.

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That’ll bring us to the end of another Friday Read — are you feeling a bit more ready for the weekend? I know I sure am, but first, I’ve got my aforementioned trek up to Queens to see Lord Huron this evening. Be sure to follow along with all the fun on my Instagram, and as always, thanks for reading! 

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Gear Up for Your Next Road Trip With the Satchel & Page Leather Dopp Kit

As you plan out your last summer road trip or gear up for a fall getaway, the right everyday carry essentials can be crucial — crucial, if overlooked all the same. That’s not the case anymore with Satchel & Page, though. A longtime favorite of the blog, the brand specializes in everything from the best waxed briefcase to the most durable everyday carry bag on the market, and you can add the handsome Satchel & Page Leather Dopp Kit to that list, too.

Gone are the days of packing your toiletries in any old kit and calling it a day. The right accessories go a long way in terms of safe storage and easy packing, and the more you upgrade your travel style — say, with one of the best travel watches, for instance — the cooler you’re going to look and feel. If it sounds simple on the surface, that’s because, well, a little goes a long way, and the Satchel & Page Leather Dopp Kit drives home that point quite nicely indeed.

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It’s the kind of everyday carry essential that’s become a specialty for the heirloom-focused brand, made with fine Italian leather and fashioned with a lifetime guarantee. To say the Texas-based company has gone above and beyond with the Satchel & Page Leather Dopp Kit is an understatement. It’s even finished off with a waterproof, navy blue nylon lining for durability and a nice touch of stylish contrast.

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It doesn’t hurt that the Satchel & Page Leather Dopp Kit is perfectly compatible with any one of the best leather bags also made by the small-batch brand — add one of the best dopp kits to your rotation, and you surely won’t need any other EDC essentials for your next weekend getaway or summer vacation. And while the Satchel & Page Leather Dopp Kit is an investment at $175, it’s the sort of upgraded travel essential you can feel very good about owning — and again, that’s an understatement.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Huckberry x Billy Reid Dover Hoodie Is Your Next Wardrobe Upgrade

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There are certain style essentials you might think you’ve got covered in your wardrobe, like one of the best hooded sweatshirts. But what if I told you there’s always a chance to step things up a bit in a way that’s super-premium and super-unexpected in terms of design and quality? Yes indeed, that’s what we’re all about here at The Style Guide, and that’s the very idea behind the standout new Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie, an absurdly cool, extremely well-made and highly stylish hooded sweatshirt for fall.

Sure, we might currently be in the depths of August, but by the time autumn rolls around, you’ll already have your new favorite hooded sweatshirt on lock – and my oh my, what a hooded sweatshirt you’ll have on hand for breezy fall days. It makes perfect sense that the good folks at Huckberry and Billy Reid would team up on a premium update to a laidback style staple.

After all, Huckberry specializes in rugged-yet-versatile menswear for nearly any occasion, and Billy Reid focuses on fresh updates to American classics.

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In that sense, the Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie hits the mark perfectly. Sure, it’s got the same look and feel as your go-to weekend hoodie, but with plenty of design touches that make it so cool, you could even wear it to the office on a casual Friday — yes, seriously. Of course, it goes without saying that the handsome elbow patches and leather pull tab detailing set the Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie apart from the pack in a major way, and it only gets better from there.

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The Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie is made from soft, super-comfortable terry fabric, complete with herringbone twill detailing for a classic Billy Reid touch. Beyond that, it should prove easy to layer the Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie atop everything from a classic long-sleeve tee to an Oxford shirt for a touch of high-low, office ready style.

To be clear, the Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie is a splurge at just a shade under $250 ($248, to be exact), but either the timeless Dark Midnight or Grey color options will prove endlessly versatile this fall. When you want to shop the best hoodie for men on the market, look no further than the Billy Reid x Huckberry Dover Hoodie — it’s as easy as that.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get These Retro Runners For Under $100 At Huckberry Right Now

If you feel like summer is slipping away from you, and if you feel like you’re still in need of a few of the best menswear picks for summer, you’re in luck today — in fact, consider yourself very lucky indeed. That’s because, as ever, the Huckberry Sale section has precisely everything you need — and then some — for the rest of the season, including a pair of the best men’s sneakers as shown above.

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That’s not all: The stylish men’s sneakers in question retail for under $100, and that’s quite the nice deal for the retro-inspired Shoe The Bear Jansen Sneakers, indeed. Hopefully, you’re well-acquainted with the Huckberry Sale section, a place where you can find, well, everything from the best on-sale shorts to, yes, a set of retro-inspired men’s sneakers like the Shoe The Bear Jansen Sneakers. The Danish brand manages to check all the right boxes, delivering a set of fresh yet throwback-minded kicks in cool colors for a nice deal (35 percent off, to be exact).

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Think of the Shoe The Bear Jansen Sneakers like a well-timed footwear refresh, and the sort of kicks you can wear with everything from your favorite light wash jeans to rolled chinos — at the office or on the weekend, and anywhere at all. That’s because the retro silhouette of the Shoe The Bear Jansen Sneakers is both on-trend and yet timeless, and it’s crisp enough to dress up ever-so-slightly or dress down.

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What more could you want — in terms of both looks and specs — from a pair of sub-$100 sneakers made with a recycled nylon and recycled suede upper, right? Case in point: Take the Shoe The Bear Jansen Sneakers (in a cool-as-can-be Taupe color) and team them with olive chinos and a classic Oxford shirt (untucked, of course) at the office. Then, keep the Shoe The Bear Jansen Sneakers handy on the weekend to wear with stretch chino shorts and your favorite pocket tee. Thanks to these fresh kicks, looking great and saving money just got even easier.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Layer Up for Breezy Nights with the Buck Mason Linen Fatigue Shirt

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As we cruise evermore quickly towards the end of summer and the start of early fall, let’s turn our attention towards your selection of the best early fall menswear, shall we? It’s been a consistent theme as of late here on the blog, and when you find a brand that can help you in the current season — and the one coming up, a brand like Buck Mason — you’d do well to gear up accordingly. Here’s where one of the best men’s lightweight overshirts enters the equation.

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As breezy nights pick up and as you get ready to hit the road for one last getaway, arm yourself accordingly for bonfires and BBQs with the Buck Mason Linen Fatigue Shirt, one of the best overshirts for men and a crucial pick for cooler days and nights.

Of course, this rugged linen overshirt is still lightweight enough to pull double duty both in August and then into September (if layered accordingly). Naturally, you should expect nothing less from a brand that crafts everything from one of the best men’s Oxford shirts to a stylish henley for men.

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Helpfully, the Buck Mason Linen Fatigue Shirt carries on the brand’s tradition of taking tried-and-true, all-American style staples and updating them for today’s modern man. It’s inspired by fatigue shirts and gets the details right, using a point collar, sturdy front-button chest pockets and a full-fitting cut so you can easily layer the rugged, durable Buck Mason Linen Fatigue Shirt over, say, a Buck Mason T-shirt.

It also doesn’t hurt that this dependable overshirt is made from a mid-weight linen, so it’s a bit more substantial than other linen fabrics, yet not too stuffy for late summer (nor too light for early fall).

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The Buck Mason Linen Fatigue Shirt should wear plenty easily over a breezy cotton tee or even your favorite Buck Mason henley, and it doesn’t hurt that this overshirt can work casually (with faded jeans and the aforementioned Buck Mason T-shirt) or a bit more formally (with, naturally, Buck Mason chinos at the office).

Sure, the Buck Mason Linen Fatigue Shirt is pricier than a standard buttondown shirt at $175, but given the fact that you can wear it at home or on the road, as a lightweight jacket or a casual blazer replacement, it’s worth the higher price tag — layer up and see for yourself.