The Thursday Buy: The Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck is the Coziest Sweater for Casual Holiday Style

From point A to point B (or rather, from the top of your wardrobe to the bottom), Mack Weldon has a knack for making some of the best men’s style essentials for a wide variety of situations (any style situation you can dream up, in fact). And for the next few weeks, I’d imagine your style scenarios will certainly involve quite the mix of holiday gatherings, laidback days at home and perhaps some time spent hustling at the office. So, what are you going to wear for each of those vastly different scenarios? At least on your top half, the answer should prove relatively simple: The Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck delivers the efficient, effective, subtle but reliable style (and winter warmth!) that you need right now. It’s both one of the best sweatshirts for men and yet so much more than an average crewneck sweatshirt in terms of fit, fabric and feel. If that sounds like it checks all the proper boxes for you, you’re in luck: Keep reading, my friends.

Mack Weldon, of course, already makes some of the most comfortable pants to wear back to the office, and they’ve gone a step further in recent months with one of the best men’s travel jackets. Tie it all together, then, with a sweatshirt you can wear just about anywhere, and then be thankful you’ve got it handy on chilly days, for welcoming winter evenings and a bit of everything in between. Here’s where the Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck really sets itself apart from the pack. It’s got all of the very same trappings (and then some) as the rest of the Mack Weldon Ace Collection, yet with even more cleaned-up, classic and go-anywhere style points.

The sweatshirt itself uses soft micro-brushed French terry for an incredibly smooth feel and finish — the Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck, to put it lightly, doesn’t pull any punches in terms of high-quality fabrication. It retails for the highly agreeable price of $78, a downright bargain when you consider that you can wear this surprisingly stylish crew neck sweatshirt with everything from tailored Mack Weldon sweatpants to your favorite pair of jeans or even tan chinos (especially the Total Eclipse color shown above). The Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck goes well layered up atop a white Oxford shirt at the office or over a chambray shirt — at the office or picking up a growler of your favorite beer pre-party.

And if you simply feel like throwing on the Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck to wear with sweatshorts on a laidback day at home, then you’ve got a sweatshirt that rise to the (comparatively laidback) occasion. When you want to class things up just a bit, the Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck wears nicely underneath, say, a tan herringbone or unstructured charcoal wool blazer with dark jeans for a high-low style mash-up. With three versatile color options up for grabs, the versatility of the Mack Weldon Ace Crew Neck can go as far as you want it to go right now. Scoop one up now as the holiday season picks up in earnest.

See Now, Buy Now: This Waxed Work Jacket from Flint and Tinder Is a Seasonal Wardrobe Essential

When the going gets tough, the tough get one of the best waxed jackets from Huckberry. OK, maybe there’s more to it than that, but ensuring you’re outfitted properly through the worst weather is but one crucial step on the path towards tackling your to-do list (or even a few fun fall and winter adventures). When you’re in need of an outerwear upgrade, there’s one place you can go, and that’s Huckberry — at least, this writer thinks they’re one of the best places to buy one of the best men’s jackets, and that’s just a simple fact these days. And the Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket is one of the hardest-working, hardest-wearing options on the market at this point. You’re in luck if you’ve been searching for a rugged piece of outerwear fit for work or play, to say the least.

The Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket has been in the Huckberry rotation for some time now, and offers a change of pace compared to the slightly shorter, trimmer cut of the legendary and much-loved Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. If you’re feeling like one of the best waxed jackets is precisely what you need, consider picking up both. In the meantime though, if you need a workwear-inspired jacket that pulls out all the stops (and does more than just look great), then the Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket takes the cake (and earns its rightful spot in your wardrobe).

The Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket is a reliable outerwear pick-up, without a doubt, from the way it’s built right down to the small details (like custom F and T hardware, of course). The waxed and weather-resistant canvas of the Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket should prove beefy but pliable, and relatively comfortable out of the box. Of course, it’s also going to break in over time and become even more flexible and yet still hard-wearing in its fight against the elements. This is the kind of jacket built for chilly, windy mornings tackling yard work or perhaps just taking down another cup of coffee on a blustery back. Whatever your intended use for the durable Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket, it can stand and deliver.

Unlike the flannel-lined Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, the Mill Jacket boasts a more substantial, slightly warmer quilted interior lining, with a slightly roomier cut for layering with, say, a thermal henley and a flannel shirt. The lined soft cotton corduroy collar is a standout detail normally found on traditional British waxed jackets, so flip it up to protect against the chill. Store your phone or other EDC essentials in the interior media pocket or the exterior chest zip pocket, and keep warmer with welt hand warmer pockets. The Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket is built about as tough as it gets, and it’s going to perform like it, as it should for the price (an agreeable $240 at Huckberry). Your new favorite jacket for work — and perhaps a cold beer at the end of the day — is the Flint and Tinder Waxed Mill Jacket.

The Tuesday Steal: These Wolverine BLVD Chelsea Boots are 30 Percent Off Right Now

When offered the chance to score a deal on some of the best men’s boots for fall and well beyond, starting right now — especially if said boots are a refined pair of Chelsea boots from a brand that knows how to make ’em — it’s crucial that you jump on the opportunity. This is certainly the case with winter weather bearing down upon us all slowly but surely, too.

Now, you might have noticed that the elegant yet hard-wearing Wolverine BLVD Chelsea Boots as showcased above aren’t exactly snow boots, but that’s not such a bad thing at all. When it comes down to it, every guy needs a pair of stylish leather dress boots, and there’s probably no better brand to shop for said boots at the moment than the legendary, craftsmanship-minded offerings from Wolverine. The brand has proven they’re so much more than just the much-loved Wolverine 1000 Mile line (although you’d do well to check that out, too), and the Wolverine BLVD Collection available here for 30 percent off — proves that quite nicely.

When you don’t want to sacrifice style on slick city streets, especially heading to holiday parties or out on a date night or winter bar crawl, the Wolverine BLVD Chelsea Boots are probably your best bet. They’re built with all the specs you need in a pair of dependable boots (including a rubber lug outsole) and yet, they look as handsome and refined as dress shoes when the occasion calls for it. To keep it simple, the Wolverine BLVD Chelsea Boots (again, on sale here at 30 percent off & well under $200) fill that void nicely. Keep on scrolling though, because Wolverine’s not done yet.

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Note that it’s the rich dark brown leather here that’s on sale at the moment as you shop the functional yet sharp Wolverine BLVD Chelsea Boots, and it’s ideal that the color goes with just about anything in your winter style rotation. Be it crisp dark blue indigo jeans, your favorite pair of tan chinos or even a dressy tailored, wool suit, the Wolverine BLVD Chelsea Boots should deliver the expert seasonal style you need now. \

And unlike snow boots or more bulky work boots, these sleek Chelsea boots are slimmed-down in profile and build all the better when it comes to understated, yet still slick, style. With stretch side panels for easy access, plus sheepskin leather lining, these handsome leather Chelsea boots for men should also prove comfortable right out of the box.

It’s not every day or every season that you can score a deal on boots to take you from the office out on the town without missing a beat, but folks, the Wolverine BLVD Chelsea Boots are your best best these days. Oh, and the fact that you can buy ’em right now for 30 percent off at Wolverine? That’s what we like to see and hear. Happy shopping and stay stylish, my friends!

See Now, Buy Now: This Shinola Weekender Bag is the Perfect Everyday Carry for Holiday Travel

You’re no doubt familiar with Detroit-based Shinola as the brand behind some of the best men’s watches on the market, from the perfect watch for dressy occasions to one of the best men’s everyday watches, period. But if you’ve kept a close eye on the brand in recent years, you’ll know they’re so much more than that: They’ve grown into a brand that makes the best everyday carry goods, leather accessories and more, including one of the coolest weekender bags for holiday getaways (and of course, more occasions beyond just this season). Without a doubt, the Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall shakes up the traditional weekender bag formula in a way that only Shinola can, and this is a very, very good thing indeed. Named for the West Detroit neighborhood lined with stylish Victorian homes, the Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall is a bag you don’t have to think too much about buying, or about packing up when the occasion calls for hitting the road in style. It delivers in much the same way as a stylish Shinola men’s watch — reliable, refined-yet-versatile, and rugged at the same time.

The Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall is at its best in the edition featuring durable canvas and handsome Italian Vachetta leather trim, all the better to blend durability and style points. It retails for $895 at Shinola, certainly an investment but one that’ll pay off from the very first time you pack up this bag to hit the road this holiday season. After all, if the Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall becomes the only weekender bag you use, then opportunities are plentiful to get your money’s worth, right? No doubt about it.

Because it’s Shinola we’re talking about, all the details of this stylish men’s weekender bag have been taken care of, so you needn’t worry about them. Take the brass hardware, delivered with a matte nickel finish that’s not too loud or ostentatious. Then, consider the interior zip pocket (perfect for holding a classic, crisp Shinola men’s watch), not to mention the fact that the pocket itself within the Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall features space for up to a 15-inch laptop. The durable canvas can withstand long days of travel, and the Italian leather is actually going to get better and more supple the more you use this handsome weekender bag.

Now, this weekender bag might not work all that well if you’ve planned out a ton of outfits — remember though, versatility is king — or if need to pack up a suit or a blazer. Shinola has you covered there with a garment bag-duffel hybrid, but for traveling on the fly in style, the Shinola Canfield Classic Holdall delivers the goods and looks great doing it. Like any Shinola product, it’ll stand the test of time and look great all the while. If that sounds like the sort of bag to bring with you throughout holiday travel, then act accordingly now — and book tickets for that next trip! Happy shopping and safe travels, folks.

The Sunday Sale: Shop the Grayers Last Call Section to Get the Best Deals on Menswear

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Believe it or not, sometimes, finding the best deals on the best menswear just involves a one-stop shop of sorts. And today, that one-stop shop for the best fall menswear (and the best gear for this season and beyond) comes from Grayers. Let’s get more specific, though: It’s the Grayers Last Call section that’s got all the gear you need right now, from easy-to-layer shirting to lightweight sweaters, shawl cardigans, cotton blazers and plenty more. The best part? Most of these Grayers men’s style picks are now marked down under $100. It’s nearly as easy as closing your eyes, moving your mouse around the page and then determining if you like what you see. Alright, so perhaps that’s a bit dramatic, but if you haven’t checked out the modern-meets-prep takes on menswear as delivered by Texas-based Grayers, it’s worth a look.

Beyond that, a selection of goods like the Grayers Last Call section is actually a great place to find deals on some out-of-season items, be it stylish chino shorts or printed short-sleeve shirts. That way, when it comes time to plan out that tropical getaway this winter, you’ve already got some fresh gear close at hand. Now make no mistake: Since plenty of these deals are so stellar, sizes are moving quickly. It’s understandable: When some of the best fall style essentials (and spring and summer essentials for that matter) go on sale, you’d do very well to snap up these discounts right now. If you like what you end up finding, let me know on Twitter. Happy shopping!

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket – The Best Men’s Jacket for Fall and Winter Weather

When you find a jacket that looks on paper to be well-suited for adventures and for fall and winter weather, it’s of the essence that you jump right on it. It sounds simple on paper, but it’s worth a reminder that the best chance to get one of the best men’s jackets for fall and winter weather is actually right here, right now. The jacket in question as today’s Style Pick of the Week is the Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket, an amped-up offering that pushes the retailer’s rugged, classic Americana menswear into more technical, yet no less stylish, territory. If you read the blog on the regular, you’ve likely come across a Buck Mason review or two (to say the least). And as we head into chilly winter weather, it’s worth going back to the brand and picking up what could be one of the best men’s jackets for fall and winter weather. That’s a bold claim, but remember: It’s Buck Mason we’re talking about here, and the brand certainly delivers. For starters, it’s certainly the perfect jacket if you want to blend the bold and rugged with the functional and technical.

The Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket takes what you love about the brand (modern updates to classic silhouettes, among other key attributes) and goes a step further, using vintage design inspiration and materials that fit right in with 2021. Crucially, those modern design touches include durable water resistant coating and the use of warm, responsible 650 fill-power traceable duck down. In short, that means the versatile-as-can-be Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket is ready to layer up every day, either atop your business casual attire or out on the trail or a cabin getaway. And there’s a lot more where that came from.

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This jacket takes its cues from cold-weather expedition jackets, hence the name – and hence additional design moves like a slimmer waist and yet a relaxed fit through the chest and sleeves (all the better for layering up during intense fall and winter weather). The Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket delivers just about everything you could ask for in an adventure-minded jacket, including fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets, a draw cord hood and waist — for added protection against chilly winds — and small touches like leather adjusters on the hood itself. If you thought the American-inspired brand might have foregone the details in favor of a more technical focus, well, think again, my friends. The Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket delivers both style and functionality in spades.

Just because inclement weather hits doesn’t mean that style falls by the wayside, and the Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket takes care of that quite handily. The Coyote color is rich and versatile, able to play nicely alongside black or blue jeans, grey canvas work pants and brown or black leather work boots. Throw it on atop a Buck Mason sweater, then team that combination with some classic Buck Mason jeans, and you’ve got an #OOTD ready for both adventures on and off the trail — or just around town. Yes indeed, the Buck Mason Down Expedition Jacket will get the job done, keep you mighty warm and look positively great through it all.

The Friday Read: The Best Long-Sleeve Shirts, Rugged Fall Gear from Outerknown & the Best Pomades

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Folks, if you caught last Friday’s weekly recap, perhaps you’re familiar with the brand featured above. That’d be sustainable menswear brand Outerknown, always a reliable company to shop if you want eco-conscious menswear at agreeable prices. They’re my recommended brand to send you into the weekend, of course, and although its Warehouse Sale ended earlier this week, there’s really not a bad time to shop the Kelly Slater-founded brand. Consider that my first recommendation in a weekly recap post that’s positively packed with ’em. As you’ll see below (and as you know if you follow me on Instagram), I’ve been staying busy with menswear bylines aplenty at some of my favorite sites — hopefully, these picks will guide you when it comes to your dressing and grooming routines.

As for me, I’m going to enjoy a Brooklyn weekend with hot coffee and cold beer at the ready, with some stops lined up at a few of my favorite haunts. What’s on your weekend to-do list? To get things rolling the right way, how about some shopping and reading? Yes, indeed. Take a look and let’s get to it.

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  • Here’s a very apt style and shopping suggestion for you with a laidback weekend on the horizon. Earlier this week, I wrote all about the best sweatpants for fall and winter here on the blog, and they come from a brand that makes your favorite jeans — that’d be Mott and Bow. Get your new sweats for this weekend right here.
  • Have you started to head back to the office yet? Every now and again? When you do, even if your office leans more casual, it pays off to look and feel your best. That starts with your routine, which can get quite the nice upgrade if you check out my guide to the best pomades for men these days. Head to AskMen for the latest, folks.
  • Layering is of the essence in the fall and winter months, particularly when the thermostat starts to drop. That’s where another menswear guide of mine comes into play. Over at The Manual, I’m offering up my top picks for the best long-sleeve shirts for men, with something in every category and price point.

Before you roll into the weekend, I’ll point you in the right direction — in terms of the best new boots for men, that is. I wrote all about the latest iteration of the Huckberry x Danner Vertigo 917 Gold Rush Boots, a pair of boots that simply can’t be topped in terms of comfort, quality and style points. You won’t want to take these off – trust me, folks. With all that being said, here’s to the weekend, an upcoming Style Pick of the Week and cold, fresh beer. Cheers!

The Thursday Buy: The Rhodes Winslow Boots from Huckberry are the Most Versatile Boots to Wear This Season

Now’s the perfect time to lace up your new favorite pair of boots — if you’ve taken care of shopping for the boots in question, that is to say. If not, well, you’re just in time to stock up on some of the best men’s boots, a pair that’s as stellar, rugged and stylish as they come. That’d be the Rhodes Winslow Boots, one heck of a pair of stylish leather lace-up boots that check all the right boxes this season and well beyond. Checking off the boxes, after all, is something of a Huckberry specialty, and the good folks at the San Francisco-based retailer set out to make a set of workwear-inspired boots with plenty of knowledge and a sturdy vision in mind. You see, the Rhodes Footwear line is a lot like the rest of Huckberry’s standout offerings, including the best waxed trucker jacket on the market.

Rhodes debuted in the fall of 2018 with a focus on making subtly stylish, well-priced and expertly made boots, mostly of the dress and chukka varieties, but the latest and greatest launch is, again, workwear boots that offer something slightly lighter, slightly more casual and still plenty wearable all the same. The Rhodes Winslow Boots are an ideal pair of boots to buy right now if you want to ease into the colder months without reverting right away to snow boots, which is as it should be, after all. These toe the line (literally) between bulky work or snow boots and less substantial (but no less essential) chukka boots. Think of the Rhodes Winslow Boots like an excellent middle ground, and some of the best men’s boots for fall, right down to the small details.

Those small details, naturally, are what Huckberry has worked so hard to get right, and with the Rhodes Winslow Boots, that effort shines through. For under $200, you get a pair of boots made with rich full-grain roughout leather designed to only get better with age (these are some of the best boots for men, after all). The upper totals 5 inches, so they aren’t outrageously high — more like a mid-boot than an ankle or chukka boot, but again, no less useful for the fall and winter months.

The Rhodes Winslow Boots are also built atop a soft and springy Meramec outsole, which gives them less traction in the snow but provides a mighty smooth ride in plenty of other types of weather, or simply on blustery fall days with crunching leaves underfoot. The boots are also handcrafted in the footwear mecca that is Leon, Mexico, another place where plenty of the best boots for men are made, season after season. Because they’re a plain-toe boot with a wedge outsole, you’re going to get plenty of wear out of ’em with all of your favorite casual style essentials, from faded denim, a classic henley and the best waxed trucker jacket to a chambray shirt and tan chinos for a nice blend of high-low style. You can even wear them this holiday season (and they’d be great boots to wear for Thanksgiving) — just add a soft, slim-fit flannel shirt and tailored blue jeans to hit the mark, folks. The next time you need a pair of reliable-as-can-be leather boots, the Rhodes Winslow Boots are going to come through in the clutch.

See Now, Buy Now: This Satchel & Paige Waxed Briefcase Is a New Everyday Carry Must-Have

As we all return slowly but surely to the road, be it through a fall road trip, a stint back in the office or simply a day spent out and about around town, perhaps you’ve realized your everyday carry essentials have been lacking. Particularly when it comes to staying organized in style, it can be a tall order to return to your daily routine without the right gear, and that’s where the remarkable Satchel & Paige Aviator Brief comes into play. It’s a serious upgrade to whatever bag you might be using now (unless of course, that bag is made by the heirloom leather goods purveyors at Satchel & Paige), and it’s one of the best everyday carry essentials for hauling those must-have items to the office or to a day working remotely at your favorite coffee shop (your call these days, folks). Like all bags and leather goods from the Dallas-based brand, its design is rooted in history and its modern look is rooted in functionality, form and some of the best materials you’ve seen put into a lineup of EDC goods.

It’s built with the same approach that Satchel & Paige takes with its full lineup of gear, which was first inspired by a map case used by the founder’s grandfather in World War II. Here, the Satchel & Paige Aviator Brief is also inspired by military bags and is made in Italy from remarkable materials (more on those in a second).

The Satchel & Paige Aviator Brief simply looks incredible and will only get better over time, thanks to the green 20oz. waxed waterproof canvas, which should prove burly and substantial while aging nicely (and keeping your everyday carry essentials safe, of course). It’s lined in handsome Tobacco suede and finished off on the outside with copper rivets for maximum durability at key stress points. Naturally, the exceptional Satchel & Paige Aviator Brief is certainly built to last. Vegetable-tanned French Cowhide leather should also prove thick and durable yet supple, yet retaining a slim profile that’s key to your commute, your road trip or your next flight as a carry-on.

The Satchel & Paige Aviator Brief doesn’t cut any corners, and that’s reflected in the fact that the laptop pocket in the center is strategically placed to avoid scratching your laptop. How’s that for thoughtful, well-executed design? Two exterior pockets also provide easy access to EDC goods, and the included shoulder strap makes it even easier to haul the Satchel & Paige Aviator Brief around town or across the country. What’s more, it’s polished enough to take to the office as you dress in business casual style, but it’ll look right at home with more rugged ensembles, like a flannel shirt layered over a henley with your favorite pair of jeans. Try doing that with a regular leather briefcase, ehh? Point being, the Satchel & Paige Aviator Brief is unlike anything in your everyday carry rotation, so level up and invest in the best now.

The Tuesday Steal: Get These French Terry Sweats from Mott and Bow, The Brand That Makes Your Favorite Jeans

If that headline initially caught you off-guard, allow me to explain. Mott and Bow, the brand that makes some of your favorite jeans (and perhaps some of the best jeans for men on the market) has branched out into more casual wear in recent years, and if you’ve yet to take the plunge and try out the Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants, the cozy climes of fall are as good a time as any. After all, it actually makes quite a bit of sense that a brand laser-focused on getting things right when it comes to pants is able to successfully branch out into another crucial category, and a category that’s all the more crucial as temperatures drop and warm, casual-yet-polished style is of the utmost importance. And you know what’s even better? You can take the leap on these stylish French Terry sweatpants at a lower price than you might expect. Although these tailored men’s sweatpants retail for $89, you can take 10 percent off your first order at Mott and Bow with the code BEAU10, exclusive to readers of this very blog. Not a bad deal at all if you’ve been looking for the best sweatpants for men and yet waiting to pull the trigger, right?

The process behind developing the Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants isn’t all that different from how the brand makes its much-loved jeans (head here for a full Mott and Bow review), and that’s great news all around. In fact, Mott and Bow takes just as much care with its apparel, like one of the best sweaters for men, as its full line of well-fitting jeans. When it comes to the Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants, it’s all about the fabrication and fit. Here, that means that 100 percent French Terry Peruvian cotton — the kind found in old-school athletic sweats, but much softer and more modern — is the star of the show. See, I told you these were some of the best sweatpants for men, right?

The Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants are designed to be a medium-weight pair of sweatpants, so they’re apt for casual days at home or on the road, a quick coffee run or — especially in a dark, neutral color — a casual weekend outing. Because the fit of the Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants is tapered and not baggy, and because they’re also free from typical logos, they don’t look half-bad with canvas high-top sneakers before snow starts to pile up (and yes, I’ve worn them on the road myself). The Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants are as nice a pair of slim-fit sweatpants as you’ll find, and as luck would have it, you can easily wear ’em with one of Mott and Bow’s cotton T-shirts for plenty of relaxed yet cool weekend comfort.

When it comes to sweatpants, the Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants are sharp, not sloppy, particularly in one of four crisp, neutral colorways. It’s always a solid bet to have a pair of Mott and Bow men’s jeans close at hand, especially for business casual days at the office, but when the time comes to kick back and relax, the Mott and Bow Hooper French Terry Sweatpants are as reliable a laidback style move as any. Remember to take 10 percent off your first order at Mott and Bow with the code BEAU10, then experience the value and quality that is Mott and Bow sweatpants. Happy lounging, my friends.