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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Field Shirt is as Versatile a Layer As It Gets for Winter

As we step into a new year, dressing well and dressing well as often as possible are still top of mind here at your favorite Brooklyn style blog. And versatility is often the name of the game among my favorite men’s style essentials, and I hope that sentiment holds true in your neck of the woods, as well.

And in terms of versatility and a healthy respect for both the classic and current, Buck Mason quite simply, well, delivers.

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So, when I stumble across a piece that exudes reliability, rugged appeal and functionality, I tend to jump at the chance to add it to my menswear wardrobe. If you agree, then the Buck Mason Felted Field Shirt might be just the ticket as far as casually cool layering is concerned to start 2025.

There are a lot of boxes being checked by the Buck Mason Felted Field Shirt, believe it or not, which also holds true for other staples from the SoCal brand, like its preppy-yet-modern blazers, expertly cut Oxford shirting and perfectly faded blue jeans. But the rugged-meets-slightly refined Buck Mason Felted Field Shirt takes on a different air altogether, something familiar but different.

Cut from thick, soft, temperature-regulating felted merino wool, this durable field shirt takes on a useful appeal thanks to the large front chest flap patch pockets — just like military field shirts from back in the day. The Buck Mason Felted Field Shirt is cut to hit slightly below the hip, just like a field jacket might, but with the shirt collar construction of a traditional overshirt.

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Large buttons give this handsome shirt all the makings of a prime overshirt, whether worn atop one of the brand’s faded chambray shirts or else styled with a classic Buck Mason henley.

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Buck Mason reviews, at least in my experience, note that the brand makes Americana clothing with a modern twist, and the fact that you can get the Buck Mason Felted Field Shirt in a range of fresh, earthy color options speaks to the brand’s timeless-yet-modern appeal.

The next time you prize a layering piece with a bit more flair than a classic field jacket or a bomber jacket, opt for a durable, casual-yet-useful selection like the Buck Mason Felted Field Shirt — 2025 is already off to a rip-roaring start, is it not?

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Huckberry See You Out There Sale Features the Best Gear Deals of the Year

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It often feels, as we close the books on the current year and look towards a new one, that it’s a sprint to the finish, right? That goes for planning out what to wear on New Year’s Eve just as much as it does for curating the rest of your wardrobe of winter menswear essentials, my friends. Well, you’ve come to the right place on this, the final day of a very momentous 2024.

While bundling up against brisk winter winds remains top of mind, I’m also willing to bet that you’ve (perhaps) got some holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket, something you might want to use for a slight splurge. And with an eye towards outfitting you in style right now and on into the new year, let’s dive into the truly excellent Huckberry See You Out There Sale.

I’d wager you’re no stranger to the famed retailer, with its massive selection of rugged outdoor gear, Americana classics and casual favorites like ultra-soft loungewear. That doesn’t even begin to cover Huckberry’s standout array of bar cart picks, home essentials, everyday carry must-haves and plenty more — surprisingly, that’s even an understatement.

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There’s no time like the present to ready yourself for a stellar, stylish 2025, and why not save a few bucks in the process, right? You’ll certainly find a bit of everything up for grabs at the Huckberry See You Out There Sale, which is packed with pages and pages of must-have selections.

We’re talking gear for your next winter getaway, for your next cozy night in, for your next stylish night on the town, bundled up in a Relwen shawl sweater and Flint and Tinder chinos. Through tomorrow, savings of up to 45 percent await you at the can’t-miss Huckberry See You Out There Sale.

Heck, even if you don’t have a full wish list of gear on your mind after the holidays, perhaps there’s something that’s a “nice to have” addition to your wardrobe or gear rotation, ehh? Shop in style and thank you as always for reading! And one more thing: Stay safe heading into the new year and enjoy a fine dram of whisky for me — until 2025, we’ll see you out there.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Classic Flint and Tinder Wool Jacket is On Sale Right Now at the Huckberry Year-End Sale

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It’s not all that often that you find exactly what you’re looking for, exactly when you need it, at exactly the right price when it comes to the best menswear essentials for winter. And yet, today, that’s all about to change.

Of course, if you read this blog on the regular, you’re surely well accustomed to scouring the market for the best deals and steals on gear, but the Huckberry See You Out There Sale is a different animal entirely.

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In fact, it’s through the Huckberry See You Out There Sale that we get a great look at one of the best shirt jackets for men, courtesy of a discount on the standout Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket. It’s built with all the bells and whistles you need in a winter work jacket for men, and then some.

Of course, the Flint and Tinder lineup has long encompassed some of the very best jackets for men, period, as you know if you’ve read my Flint and Tinder reviews here on the blog. But when a jacket in question gets a rare markdown — at properly the precise time to wear said jacket in the bitter cold of winter — it’s a real treat, to say the least.

Yessir, the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket hits all the right notes when it comes to heritage style, savings (it’s marked down to $150 from $188) and plain ole dependability. A snap closure front and sturdy shirt collar gives the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket the layering ability of a classic shacket.

Further useful touches like front button chest pockets — and an additional left-side interior chest stash pocket — turn the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket from a display piece into a truly hard-working layering staple. A soft lining and an exterior fabric blend of wool and polyester should also deliver warmth and stretch when you need it the most.

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Whether layered over a thermal henley or worn casually atop a merino T-shirt with slippers on a brisk weekend morning, the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket is your newfound winter layering solution — and of course, it’s on sale through January 1st right now at Huckberry.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Gear Up for Winter with this Discounted Filson Mackinaw Cruiser at Bespoke Post

Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser review.

On the heels of a happy holiday, how about some more savings on the best rugged outdoor menswear to carry us through this in-between time of sorts? That sounds in order to me, and if I were you — and if I had some extra holiday cash to burn — I’d say the Bespoke Post Sale section is as great a place to start your shopping as any.

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Although the NYC E-commerce retailer works with plenty of small brands and craftspeople, you can still find some hidden gems from some of the best menswear companies on the market, including heritage-minded makers like Filson.

That leads us to today’s standout Sunday Sale, a solid series of savings — say that five times fast — on a rugged layering must-have, the Filson Mackinaw Cruiser.

Right now, you’re scoring savings of 25 percent on this impossibly classic, hard-wearing wool jacket, built for frigid winters and billed by Bespoke Post themselves as “the ‘one jacket for all occasions’,” with classic roots that stretch back to Filson’s original 1914 patent.

Tightly woven 100 percent virgin wool both insulates you from the cold and repels foul weather, while large front button chest pockets and a fold-over collar further protect you (and your valuables) from the elements. The plaid color is richly crafted and certainly stylish, whether worn with dark blue jeans, olive chinos or something in between.

They truly just don’t make ’em quite like the Filson Mackinaw Cruiser anymore, and when you’re able to find one on sale in a solid range of sizes — particularly from a trusted retailer like Bespoke Post — I’d say it’s a worthy style move indeed. Happy holidays, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Y. Chroma Apparel Classic Long-Sleeve Henley – A Modern Twist on a Timeless Staple

Y. Chroma Apparel review.

As I scour the market for the best menswear around, I’m often struck by companies that subvert the norm and do things a little differently — or in the case of Y. Chroma Apparel, a lot differently, in the best way possible.

The brand, which is just about two years old, was founded by entrepreneur Max Israel to give guys a better way of dressing at any age, but especially in mid-life.

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That means a focus on giving guys more confidence, a selection of more bold and tasteful styles, rich colors and above all else, a true “system” approach to dressing. That means you can mix and match Y. Chroma Apparel menswear according to color, according to collections — like Urban, Field and Athleisure — and according to category, including classic staples like knitwear (henleys and T-shirts, for instance).

Y. Chroma menswear even includes a range of tasteful and ultra-stylish, NYFW-approved outerwear, pants and more. Y. Chroma even provides helpful video tutorials to aid you in building out your wardrobe, and they also offer backstories on each of its key styles, like cozy, textured shirt jackets and chino-style pants with military-style pockets and more eye-catching design touches.

Still not sold on Y. Chroma Apparel? Read on, my friends.

To say Y. Chroma Apparel is one of my new favorite menswear brands is an understatement, and that also takes into account the fact that the company makes one of the best henleys for men in a way that’s pleasingly different.

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The Y. Chroma Apparel Classic Henley lives up to its name in every sense of the word, with a super-soft build of cotton and elastane. Touches like a curved hem and a design meant to broaden your shoulders — note the position of the top shoulder seam — are also design details I positively love, while it happens to come in a whopping 10 vibrant colors.

A better-made henley, from fabric to fit and style, is just what the doctor ordered this time of year, and now that you know all about the Y. Chroma Apparel Classic Henley — and the brand itself — I’d wager you’ll come back time and time again.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Shirt Jacket is a Tough Yet Refined Outer Layer for Winter

I don’t know about you, but the best menswear essentials in my rotation tend to strike the right balance between refined and rugged, with historical and functional roots as well as modern-day good looks. It sounds like a high bar to clear, but that’s where designers like Billy Reid enter the equation.

The Alabama-based designer has a healthy respect for utilitarian classics, like the seafaring peacoat — the same peacoat worn by James Bond, mind you — as well as the denim shirt and the henley.

Reid makes all manner of refined menswear, mind you, but there are times where Billy Reid style staples veer ever so slightly from the norm — like the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket, a tough piece as fit for the field as it is for a round of beers at your local watering hole.

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In every single stitch and every single detail, the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket is a step up from your typical puffer jacket and even some of the best shirt jackets on the market. For one thing, baffle fabric (a nylon -spandex blend for comfort and stretch) gives this hard-wearing shacket a water-resistant finish, while channel weaving gives it more durability and a more streamlined look than traditional puffer jackets.

Plus, the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket comes in a signature Billy’s Brown color — a perfectly versatile shade meant to be styled with shades of olive, indigo, black, charcoal and even darker shades of brown.

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Like signature Billy Reid denim shirts and outerwear, antique brass snaps finish off the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket in rugged fashion, whether layered over a simple off-white tee or paired with a thermal henley on chilly winter days.

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Make note of carefully crafted details like a matchbox pocket, along with its flattering slim-straight fit — layer with care, wear the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket as often as possible, and use it when you want a more casually rugged outer layer than your traditional peacoat, for instance. Billy Reid is on a mission to take over your wardrobe, and it looks like the brand is certainly succeeding.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Cashmere Cardigan is a Luxurious Winter Sweater Upgrade

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On today of all days, a luxurious and leisurely Christmas Day (Merry Christmas to all!), it feels right to be talking about as fine a winter style upgrade as you’re apt to find: Stepping into one of the best cashmere sweaters for men, and trusting one of the country’s best menswear designers to deliver a stylish version of the retro classic.

It’s a refined choice, and when it comes to this Todd Snyder Cashmere Cardigan, it’s about as versatile as it gets.

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Yes, that’s right: One of the best cardigans for men is a versatile entry into your winter knitwear rotation. Let’s count the ways, shall we? Your new favorite cardigan works quite well for more than a few pursuits, including lounging at home alongside merino wool joggers.

After all, if you’re going to invest in something as nice (and relatively pricey) as the Todd Snyder Cashmere Cardigan, you might as well make the most of it.

And in my book, this handsome cardigan assuredly qualifies as the ultimate “house sweater,” so to speak, but it goes well beyond that as far as the best men’s cashmere sweaters are concerned. For dressing up slightly for post-holiday affairs alongside dark blue jeans, or for going all-out with charcoal corduroy trousers and a crisp white dress shirt, then yes, the Todd Snyder Cashmere Cardigan works quite nicely, indeed.

Take what Todd Snyder has to say, calling this cardigan an “elevated take on sporty essentials,” with a mid-weight fit that layers easily over Oxford shirting, a chambray buttondown or a performance dress shirt in equal measure.

The Snyder Olive color is another signature of the designer that makes the Todd Snyder Cashmere Cardigan both winter-friendly and yet perfectly well-suited to spring and fall layering — again, you’re going to want to get the most out of this cardigan by rocking it in multiple seasons.

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And of course, starting right this instant — after Christmas and before the New Year — the Todd Snyder Cashmere Cardigan is an elegant, easily wearable choice that feels like a great style “splurge” to make right now. If you agree, then you’re in luck. Happy shopping, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Best-Selling Gloves from Huckberry Can Tackle Any Winter Work Right Now

The best outdoor gear for winter shouldn’t cut any corners, right? That’s an understatement, and that’s why I turn to retailers like Huckberry to outfit me from head to toe in impossibly rugged gear — kind of like a pair of the best gloves for men.

No matter your winter pursuit, from hauling brush to shoveling snow to chopping logs for the fire, a great pair of durable work gloves is a must — enter Huckberry, and enter a pair that’s on sale for a nice discount just ahead of the depths of winter. The Give’r 4-Season Wax Gloves stand up to winter’s worst and get the job done — and then some. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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Since the Give’r 4-Season Wax Gloves are billed as, well, year-round work gloves, perhaps you’ve already got a pair in your rotation. But there’s no time quite like the present, with holiday sales aplenty on the horizon, to outfit yourself in proper, rugged fashion for brisk winter days.

The Give’r 4-Season Wax Gloves just so happen to be marked down about 20 percent, and it doesn’t hurt that they come in a handsome, rich all-leather build in a particularly stylish shade of brown — not a bad thing to have if you fancy these more as everyday, casually rugged gloves, too. But let’s get down to business when it comes to the essential specs on the Give’r 4-Season Wax Gloves.

Thinsulate insulation and a waterproof membrane deliver both warm and protection from the elements, while the all-natural wax coating on your new favorite pair of work gloves adds a further layer of durability on tough days outdoors. Ribbed cuffs provide a secure fit, and in my experience, these gloves are thick enough to offer protection in frigid conditions, yet not so thick that you lose range of movement.

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The Give’r 4-Season Wax Gloves are also built with a steel D-ring on each glove, the better to hang, store and attach them (not that you’ll find many reasons to take ’em off once you get into the heart of your next outdoor winter project).

Like all of the best winter outdoor gear picks at Huckberry, these gloves are hard-working and hard-wearing, reliable and built to last — and when you consider the fact that you get all of this at a discount, I’d say they’re a worthy holiday treat of sorts for you and yours. Time to get out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is a Modern Winter Menswear Favorite

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In my experience, there might not be a brand that makes a better, more stylish shirt for men than Taylor Stitch. A bold way to kick off today’s post (and a new, shortened) holiday week? Perhaps, but if ever you’ve tried on or tried out the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt, then you’re aware that it’s a heavy hitter, even among the best flannel shirts for men.

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You might call the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt an instant classic, but it’s been a personal favorite of mine in its many iterations over the years, the latest and greatest very much included. All the hallmarks of one of the best winter shirts for men are present, including soft-yet-sturdy organic cotton twill construction with a garment-washed finish.

That makes the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt as comfortable as any shirt in your rotation, particularly if you frequently love to wear, say, one of the best men’s flannel shirts in the colder months (guilty as charged).

The rich Olive Plaid version of this winter’s take on the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is especially eye-catching, and a nice change of pace for your own shirting wardrobe aside from white Oxford shirts and even indigo denim shirts (again, guilty as charged).

The brand’s signature California collar frames the face nicely and even gives the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt some dressy appeal — at least, beneath a navy blazer with dark blue jeans for a business-casual sort of look.

U-shaped chest pockets give this shirt a sort of overshirt or shirt jacket-type of appeal, although the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt — available in useful chest sizing — is as wearable tucked in with a shawl collar cardigan as it is untucked alongside your favorite pair of black jeans.

For winter-ready versatility and style in spades, opt for a perfectly fitted edition of the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt, then be surprised (or rather, not surprised!) at how much wear you get out of it this season (and beyond).

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: You Can Only Get these Blundstone Boots at Huckberry, and they’re On Sale Right Now

In my experience, it’s often nice to know you can turn to a go-to, essential pair of boots time and again without missing a beat –not unlike my trusty Blundstone boots, which I wear about as often as possible (and which you can conveniently find online with just a few clicks via famed retailer Huckberry).

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You see, when bad weather strikes, when all-day comfort is key and when casually rugged style is of the essence — which it often is here on this Brooklyn style blog — then a pair of Blundstone Chelsea boots just plain old work, at least in my experience.

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And if you haven’t dipped your toes, literally, into an on-trend yet classic pair of Blundstone boots, my friends at Huckberry have precisely what you need: That is to say, they’re now selling the Huckberry-exclusive Blundstone 2406 Suede Chelsea Boots, and it’s your lucky day.

How so, Well, those rugged Chelsea work boots are on sale, and at more than 30 percent off, they’re a downright steal (an understatement, of course).

The Blundstone 2406 Suede Chelsea Boots rethink what you thought you knew about the style — first off, they’re built with water-resistant suede, rather than a suede leather that’s difficult to care for when inclement weather rolls around.

Blundstone 2406 Suede Chelsea Boots review.

They also boast a shock-absorbent, extremely cushioned outsole, the kind that I love for its rebound, support and grip. The Blundstone 2406 Suede Chelsea Boots come in a wear-with-practically-anything shade of dark tan Sepia, while front and back pull tabs make for an easy-on, easy-off wearing experience.

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They’re sturdy enough for work, stylish enough for a night strolling cobblestone streets in search of an Old Fashioned, and certainly worthy of your hard-earned cash given the fact that the Blundstone 2406 Suede Chelsea Boots are on sale right now at Huckberry, just in time for winter, the holidays and well beyond.