Category / Men’s Style

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Score Stellar Discounts on Menswear in the Todd Snyder Sale Section

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When you need to stock up on the best men’s style essentials, where do you go? Perhaps you’ve got your own set of preferred brands, like Taylor Stitch or Bonobos. As for me, I keep a weather eye out for the best menswear deals, and in the case of today’s Sunday Sale, that means Todd Snyder, long one of the country’s best menswear designers, is a perfectly reliable place to shop, no matter what you need. Snyder’s namesake brand specializes in a little bit of everything, be it the best summer crewneck sweatshirt or, well, the best summer menswear in general. And right now, the Todd Snyder Sale section is packed with the best of the best, from Todd Snyder x Timex watches to Todd Snyder x Champion gear that’s perfectly for laidback lounging.

Many of these picks are at least 20 percent off, and some climb well above 30 percent off. Whether you want a stylish new camp collar shirt or comfortable-as-can-be Todd Snyder x Champion sweat shorts, Snyder has it all, and at standout prices, too. Consider this a ringing endorsement from yours truly, and use the extra time with today’s shortened post to really dive into this incredible, and incredibly well-stocked, sale section. Your wallet and your wardrobe will thank you.

Get up to 60 percent off at Todd Snyder

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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt – Your New Office Shirt

Everyone’s out there looking for something fresh in the menswear world these days, right? Take the best shirt to wear back to the office, for instance. Consider your search a sort of “open-and-shut” case in quick succession, because your new go-to office shirt is the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt. Returning to working life, away from the vestiges of your work-from-home uniform (perhaps featuring the Bonobos WFHQ Pants) is fraught enough as it is, so you’d do well to make getting dressed easy with one of the best shirts for men, period.

It’s got everything you need in a shirt that’s polished enough for the office, yet made to mimic the more comfortable work-from-home wardrobe to which you got accustomed during the past year and change. The Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt is also a fine companion to, say, some nicely tailored Bonobos men’s chinos (or again, the stretchy and easygoing Bonobos WFHQ Pants), but that’s just one of its many fine, perfectly comfortable attributes. It’s built from 100 percent cotton, but the kind that’s got a 2-way (or mechanical) stretch. There’s the comfort you need when heading back to the office. And the classic Oxford shirt design? Essential for days when you need to roll up your sleeves.

SHOP: The Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt

It’s also one of the best Oxford shirts for men because of all the versatility offered up by this seemingly simple and classic silhouette. The fit is designed to be worn untucked or tucked in, with slim blue Bonobos jeans or Bonobos chinos (a personal recommendation). It’s also available in timeless colors, like a nice pale blue or a crisp white, but our NYC-based pals at Bonobos throw in some fun patterns, too. If you want a modern take on the Oxford shirt, here’s your next purchase. To put it simply, the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt isn’t skimping on any of the details, right down to the classic chest pocket.

And as with most Bonobos menswear, you’re not paying an egregious price for this shirt (it retails for $89 at Bonobos). That value only increases when you consider the fact that you can wear it with jeans to the office, with your favorite chino shorts on the weekend, or with chinos underneath one of the best summer blazers. Do yourself a favor and make at least one thing easier on yourself as you head back out there: Pick up the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt and get dressed for work in a snap.

SHOP: The Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Filson New Arrivals, Aether Apparel’s Sale & A Michigan Getaway

My friends, welcome back to another edition of The Friday Read, your guide to the latest and greatest menswear and gear for your weekend. I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly got rugged menswear top of mind this weekend, and for a couple reasons. In dealing with the heat in NYC and Michigan (as part of a family vacation I’m taking Up North!), I’ve been adding some items from the Filson New Arrivals section to my wish list — I’m not sure about you, but I’m definitely coveting some of the best fall menswear right about now. Do you have any favorites from the venerable Pacific Northwest retailer?

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Rugged fall gear awaits you

That brings me to another point, and one that’s especially fitting given the Filson heritage of making durable outdoor gear. I’ve got some essentials packed with me this weekend to head “Up North,” as we call the northern Lower Peninsula of my home state of Michigan. It’s my first time back in a year, and quite a bit has changed since on, well, all fronts. I can’t wait to see family (and some college friends prior to that!), and I’ll be outfitted the right way all the while (head to Filson to outfit yourself for the season ahead, while we’re here). Beyond that, I’ll highlight a few of my favorite seasonal picks below. And one last word to the wise: If you prefer your menswear shopping with a side of music and craft beer, as I do, then I’d head over to my music-menswear-craft beer newsletter, The Style Guide In Brief, which features a bit of all three (and Saturday’s will take a look at the new album from The Killers. one of my favorite bands, in particular). The choice is all yours, but I don’t think you can go wrong. In the meantime, here’s the rest of your Friday Read. Cheers!

The List: Shop for the Best New Spring Style Essentials from Aether Apparel | The Style Guide
  • Now, it’s not every day that one of the best menswear sales comes around. And it’s not every single day that Aether Apparel, makers of some of the best rugged performance menswear out there, drops a sale that’ll make you sit up and take notice. The brand, which I talked about here in a piece on the best men’s gear for spring, is offering up to 60 percent off jackets, sweaters, vests, tees, pants, bags, and more for men (and women), now through August 15th. It’s a sale packed with quality essentials that’s truly not to be missed. Start shopping!

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Score great deals on the best menswear
  • Speaking of great deals on great gear, how’s this for one of the best new menswear collections around? Just as we talked about earlier with Filson, it’s high time to start planning, slowly but surely, for early fall. Head over to Grayers, makers of classic chinos, tailored Oxford shirts and super-soft flannel shirts, to get some of the best early fall gear right now. It’s hard to pass up rugged henleys, easy-to-layer shirting and timeless chinos, right? There’s no wrong way to go with Grayers New Arrivals, in my opinion.
  • Speaking of rugged henleys, here’s yet another way to outfit yourself in style this season. Over at Fatherly, a really great parenting and lifestyle site for new dads and guys of any age, I wrote all about the best henleys for early fall from some of my favorite brands, including Buck Mason and seven other standout favorites. Shop accordingly, my friends.

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Add a prime fall layer to your closet

So, that’s where we’ll leave things in today’s Friday Read — that gives you more than enough time to shop for the weekend, does it not? I’ll give you one last recommendation before Friday kicks off in earnest. You’re going to want to keep your grooming on-point from summer into fall, and you should do that by checking out my guide to the best natural deodorant from American Provenance over in this blog post. Keep it classy and sharp, folks. Thanks for reading, and be sure to check out tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Try American Provenance Natural Deodorant for a Refreshed Grooming Routine

There are crucial decisions a guy has to make every day, like the kind of deodorant you’re wearing (and yes, let’s be honest, you’ve got to be wearing deodorant as we re-enter the world). In that case, go with one of the best natural deodorants from American-made, aptly named American Provenance. We talked about the brand last week in our Style Pick of the Week series, and it’s always worth revisiting a brand that makes some of the best men’s grooming essentials, especially Stateside. Think of American Provenance like you might think of the brand that makes your favorite USA-made boots, for instance. Extra care and attention to detail, plus ethical working conditions, lend themselves to some pretty stylish results (and in this case, effective) results, particularly if you want to upgrade your grooming essentials. That’s where American Provenance Natural Deodorant enters the fray (and of course, your medicine cabinet). Any American Provenance review has lots to praise, and I say this as someone who’s been testing the brand consistently (thanks to AP for providing a full lineup of products for testing!).

Take your pick from 13 scents, including personal favorites like Wintergreen and Cedar Natural Deodorant, and rest assured knowing that American Provenance is doing more than just coming up with a range of clean, crisp, masculine and yet versatile scents. The best part is, you can either try out one stick for just $10 or get a three-pack of natural deodorant for $25.

SHOP: The American Provenance Natural Deodorant

As luck would have it, American Provenance Natural Deodorant‘s real power lies in its unique formulation (made in America, of course). It’s made without harmful parabens or sulfates, and it also forgoes aluminum and preservatives. Your typical drugstore deodorants are packed with all sorts of these ingredients, but again, the American Provenance Natural Deodorant is just built different, no matter which of the 13 scents you pick up. The jury is still out on the effectiveness of natural deodorants, according to some reviewers, but overall, most customers seem mighty pleased with this handy, useful and USA-made American Provenance Natural Deodorant (consider this an endorsement from me, and a positive American Provenance review). Try it out, let me know in the comments if you dig it, and be prepared to shed light on a new addition to your grooming routine.

SHOP: The American Provenance Natural Deodorant

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Satchel & Page is Making the Best Men’s Weekender Bag for Seasonal Getaways

If you’re anything like me, perhaps your travel plans are starting to ramp up slowly but surely. And perhaps you’re realizing that you’re overdue to upgrade your everyday carry essentials, not to mention your much-needed, reliable weekender bag. Enter the remarkably refined, rugged Satchel & Page Carryall Bag, a one-of-a-kind and heritage quality piece that’s got the potential to become your new favorite getaway bag, easily. It’s the perfect addition to our ongoing See Now, Buy Now series, which has hopefully helped outfit you for the many pursuits on your summer to-do list. Chief among them, however, just might be hitting the road in style again, and that’s where you’re very much in luck.

I’ve previously reviewed Satchel & Page on the blog, but it’s always worth diving into what makes the brand so essential for the well-dressed man these days. The Satchel & Page Carryall Bag is as fine an example as any if you’re in search of next-level quality, durability and construction, and that’s an understatement. The brand has been making exceptionally well-crafted bags inspired by an heirloom leather map case from the founder’s grandfather, and that same respect for history and process carries through to staple pieces like the Satchel & Page Carryall Bag. It all starts with French Cowhide leather tanned and finished in Italy, and it only gets better from there.

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It’s the best men’s weekender bag for a reason, and incredible attention to detail is only half the story. The soft oiled leather will show variations in color over time the more you use this bag, which — trust me — is going to be quite often, if I had to guess. Solid copper rivets add a durable finishing touch to the Satchel & Page Carryall Bag, which is further reinforced by antique brass hardware. Every little detail has been considered in its construction, including the lovely Tobacco Suede lining. That lining makes it a reliable and safe choice to share those crucial, aforementioned everyday carry essentials, too.

Interior zipper pockets, a laptop storage pocket and a quick-grab pocket for your phone are all thoughtful design touches, and two D-ring additions give you more carrying capacity on the exterior of the bag, too. The small notes have been carefully curated, and the big-ticket items, like the design, the rich leather and the excellent carrying capacity, are all accounted for, too. Better still is the fact that the Satchel & Page Carryall Bag comes with a lifetime warranty, a detail you’re not going to find all that often as you shop around for the best weekender bag for men. If you want a weekender bag that’ll get better with age, one that’ll grow with you and allow you to hit the road again in style, you want the classic, heritage-worthy Satchel & Page Carryall Bag. It won’t let you down, and that’s an understatement.

SHOP: The Satchel & Page Carryall Bag

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Taylor Stitch Is Making the Best Classic Men’s T-Shirt on the Market

The Cotton Hemp Tee in Natural - Classic Men's Clothing…

From the best men’s leather jacket to the best classic T-shirt for men, is there anything Taylor Stitch can’t do? Well, if you read the blog, I’d wager you know that, well, there really isn’t all that much that the lauded San Francisco retailer can’t get right. I’ve long been a fan of Taylor Stitch, as you very well know if you’ve checked out the blog this summer (or in the years prior to that!), but it’s always worth revisiting what a favorite brand does as the years progress. In the case of Taylor Stitch, that means they continue to make essential classics, like the Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee, to go along with the consistently stellar Taylor Stitch Workshop. It’s a great place to get, say, the coolest leather jacket on the market, but we’re here today to talk about something a little more basic.

Now, I don’t mean basic in a bad way, because this Taylor Stitch T-shirt is about as well-made as it gets when it comes to summer knitwear (another consistent theme on the blog as of late). The specs on the Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee are what really separate it from the pack, which is why it’s worth spending a bit more ($36 at Taylor Stitch) compared to your run-of-the-mill pack of T-shirts at your local chain store (trust me on this!). If you’re a fan of Taylor Stitch Oxford shirts or outerwear, know that every bit as much quality has gone into this sustainable T-shirt as those staple, big-ticket pieces.

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee

The Cotton Hemp Tee in Natural - Classic Men's Clothing…

This might seem like an overly simple T-shirt on the surface, but rest assured that it’s anything but that. The blend of 4oz. organic cotton (70 percent) and hemp (30 percent) should prove breezy and comfortable, and of course, highly sustainable. When it comes to even the most subtle style moves, Taylor Stitch has thought of every detail, right down to the fact that the Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee is also garment-washed for a soft feel and every more breathability. That sort of breathability is key if you want to continue wearing, say, Taylor Stitch jeans with your tee on hot summer days.

And the Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee also fits quite well: It’s neither too tight nor too baggy, it’s just right (note that the brand goes by chest sizing – so 38, 40, 42 and so on) for its sizing. It results in a timeless fit that should work well for most guys out there. The Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee is certainly wearable on its own, beneath a Taylor Stitch overshirt or underneath a Taylor Stitch leather jacket. It’s the type of T-shirt you’ve got to try out to believe its quality, and then once you’ve done that, you’ll want to stock your wardrobe with nothing but the Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee. If you do give it a shot, let me know in the comments. Happy shopping!

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Natural Cotton Hemp Tee

by Beau H.

The List: These are the Five Best Style Essentials to Buy at Huckberry This Week

Thanks for joining us on this fine summer Monday as we dive into the latest and greatest from one of my favorite retailers, Huckberry. The San Franciso-based company is so much more than meets the eye, and that’s saying something, seeing as there’s plenty that meets the eye and surely satisfies even the most discerning shopper. Huckberry was founded on a blend of style and adventure, the sort of gear you need for a life very well-lived. Take a look at the Huckberry New Arrivals section, for starters. It’s packed with some of the best men’s gear to wear as you keep on rolling through the summer and start prepping (very slowly) for early fall. And again, that’s an understatement, believe you me. For now, I’ll leave it at that. Check out my picks for the best essentials to shop this week at Huckberry. Get right on it, folks.

The Best Men’s Style Essentials to Buy Right Now at Huckberry

Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket — $268

Huckberry’s Bestsellers are, well, best-selling style picks for a reason. These pieces are rugged, durable and versatile, not to mention ridiculously well-made. And it wouldn’t be a post preparing you for early fall without recommending that you pick up the legendary, highly dependable Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. You can’t go wrong in the slightest.

Proof 72-Hour Merino Tee — $72

Here’s another menswear must-buy that’s well-suited to the demands of summer, yet primed for layering once fall rolls around. The much-loved Proof Merino Tee is worth buying in spades and then wearing for as long as you please, seeing as it’s as it’s anti-microbial, moisture-wicking and available in versatile colors.

Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots — $175

It’s official: You’re going to want a pair of the best men’s chukka boots in your closet this coming fall, and that’s just a fact. The well-made and highly wearable Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots can be teamed effortlessly with denim, chinos or just about any other trousers in your wardrobe, and that’s just the tip of the menswear iceberg.

Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Denim — $128

Complete your essential, transitional fall style look with a pair of the best men’s denim. Flint and Tinder just has a knack for making pieces any guy can wear, including these stylish stretch jeans (available in multiple washes, a wide range of sizes and Slim or Straight fits). Consider them your new favorite jeans.

Schott Waxy Cowhide Trucker Jacket — $745

Now, it might seem very strange to be shopping for one of the best men’s leather jackets at this juncture, seeing as we’re in the middle of the dog days of summer. But here’s the thing: This Schott leather jacket is going to come in more than handy once fall rolls around. Hop on it this instant.

Satchel and Page

Believe it or not, it’s mighty tough to narrow it down to just five of the best new picks at Huckberry, especially when you consider the versatility and durability of, say, Huckberry’s Bestsellers, including the downright essential Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. Which was your favorite of the above picks? And how are you prepping for fall? Be sure to let me know on Twitter. Happy shopping! 

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Subscribe and Save on a Trio of the Best Men’s Grooming Essentials from Caldera + Lab – Caldera + Lab Review

The Good

Some grooming routines are overly complicated, especially if you want a few quick and easy steps to upgrade your daytime and nighttime skincare. Folks, you’re in luck with today’s Sunday Sale. Meet one of the best grooming brands for men, Jackson, Wyo.-based Caldera + Lab. They’re an eco-conscious grooming brand using rigorous testing and research to perfect just three essentials for your daily routine, each designed to work seamlessly alongside each other, and each available for a discount if you start a membership through Caldera + Lab.

Editor’s note: Thank you to Caldera + Lab for providing products for this review. All opinions are my own.

As to becoming a member at Caldera + Lab, why wouldn’t you? The benefits of adding a Caldera + Lab trio to your rotation are exceptional. Let’s dig deeper, starting with the fact that the company is ethically certified as a Certified B Corporation and focused on U.S.A.-made production. On that note, any Caldera Lab review certainly has plenty of ground to cover.

Within the aforementioned trio, you get the Base Layer from Caldera + Lab, one of best face moisturizers. You’ve also got the chance to pick up The Good, the Caldera + Lab face serum, and the Clean Slate, a remarkable facial cleanser. Collectively, if you become a member at Caldera + Lab, you’re saving 20 percent on a trio of the best men’s grooming essentials, and that’s an offer that’s too good to pass up. If you haven’t yet tried a facial serum (The Good is the standout product from Caldera + Lab), fear not — each product on its own is essential and high-quality, but the serum is next-level, as they say.

SHOP: Grooming Essentials from Caldera + Lab

The Clean Slate

Caldera + Lab operates with meticulous care and attention to detail, using wild-harvested organic and rigorously certified ingredients to craft a facial serum that moisturizes your skin, soothes and softens your face and reduces wrinkles. Seriously, The Good is something else, and if you’re a member of this organic grooming brand, you save $20 on your purchase (it normally retails for $97). The Clean Slate is a mineral-rich, plant-based cleanser packed with nutrients your skin needs, with the ability to protect and soothe your skin through a diverse array of safe ingredients. And it’s also on sale through a membership through Caldera + Lab, which knocks the price down to $29 from $37.

Last but certainly not least among the carefully curated and expertly crafted array of Caldera + Lab grooming essentials, you’ve got a prime finishing touch: The Base Layer from Caldera + Lab, a moisturizer that targets everything from environmental stress to blue light pollution. And it might sound too good to be true, but you’re picking this one up for $11 off. When you buy all three Caldera + Lab essentials, you are indeed saving 20 percent on some of the best new grooming products for men. If it sounds too good to be true, it certainly isn’t. You’ll see results nearly right away (I know from personal experience), so starting a membership through Caldera + Lab is the best move you’ll make right now.

SHOP: Grooming Essentials from Caldera + Lab

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: American Provenance Beard Oil – The Best Natural Beard Oil

Finding the best beard oil can be tricky enough on its own, no matter if you’ve been bearded for years (as I have!) or if you set out on a quest to grow a beard during quarantine and the pandemic. Any sort of facial hair requires men’s grooming essentials aplenty, as we all know, and I’m here to introduce you in today’s Style Pick of the Week to your new favorite grooming brand: American Provenance. We’ll go deeper into how and why the brand is making the best natural beard oil right here in the States, but embark with me on a brief history lesson first. The Wisconsin-based brand has been making waves in the men’s grooming space in recent years, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re well-known for that hard-to-find, all-natural grooming approach.

American Provenance was founded by former middle school science teacher Kyle LaFond, who realized his students had been using grooming products packed with harmful chemicals. Hence, the all-natural approach to making the best beard oil for men, not to mention the best natural deodorant, lip balm, pomade, hand sanitizer and more. I’ve had the chance to test out the brand in recent months, and have been mighty impressed with the quality and feel of these products, plus the rugged, masculine but not over-the-top range of versatile scents (note the Firepits and Flannels scent at the top of the page). It’s all dialed in nicely with the American Provenance Natural Beard Oil, a perfect remedy to sooth itchy skin and a coarse beard. In fact, it’s become my new favorite beard oil. Why’s that? Read on to find out more.

SHOP: The American Provenance Natural Beard Oil

For starters, the American Provenance Natural Beard Oil gets a lot of things right, including the use of rich natural botanicals that penetrate deep in your hair follicles, softening the skin in the process. Shea butter, coconut oil and almond oil, which all happen to be natural softening ingredients, hydrate and moisturize your beard. Coming from personal experience, it’s an impact you can feel right away, and that’s just one of the reasons it’s quickly become my new favorite beard oil. I also appreciate the range of scents in which you can pick up this highly effective beard oil, including the aforementioned Firepits and Flannels. You can also select from clever names like Shotguns and Shenanigans (that one features peppermint & eucalyptus), plus Fastballs and Fisticuffs (lemongrass and marjorjam).

Taken all together, the American Provenance Natural Beard Oil is easy to use, easy to stock up on (you can subscribe and save online), and easy to love. It’s highly effective, and that all-natural approach is absolutely critical these days. Do your face, your beard and yourself a favor, and pick up the best beard oil on the market. If you really do love it, let me know in the comments below.

SHOP: The American Provenance Natural Beard Oil

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Mott and Bow Men’s Jeans, Buck Mason Trail Shorts & the Best New Overshirt

Mott & Bow: The best jeans for men and women at a fraction of the price | CNN

There’s no time to waste on a summer Friday, so thanks for joining us for today’s Friday Read. I’ve certainly kept busy on the writing front this week (check out my latest for The Manual and Maxim here), but as ever, that’s no excuse not to dress in style. If you agree, and I think you should, (that’s why we’re here with today’s blog, after all!), then there’s one place to go to stay cool and stylish in the heat this weekend. That’d be with a pair of Mott and Bow men’s jeans, a nicely priced, super-premium way to get jeans in multiple fits (from Slim and Straight to Skinny) and washes for every occasion and wardrobe. Consider this my recommendation to start your weekend, one you’re likely familiar with if you caught my post on the best pocket T-shirt for summer earlier this week. It’s always worth reconsidering a brand that does one thing so well, so think of this endorsement like my own Mott and Bow review. What are you waiting for? The clock is ticking, and so is the time to start planning your own stylish weekend.

Start your weekend with Mott and Bow denim

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Now, onto the next order of business here in my weekly recap. I’ve got another recommendation for you to kick things off, especially if you’re inclined to tune in to some music throughout the weekend. As you very well might know, I author a twice-weekly music-menswear-craft beer newsletter, The Style Guide In Brief, which covers my favorite bands and my favorite menswear in turn (bands like The Strokes, essentials like a stylish denim jacket). It’s worth subscribing if you pull your style inspiration from the stage, or if you just want a listening recommendation and a new beer to try throughout the weekend.

Mack Weldon

I’ll be working on the next edition prior to tomorrow morning, when it’ll hit your inbox. I’m also going to take the rest of the weekend to write, pack and relax (hopefully, in that order) — I’m hitting the road for a family trip to the great “Up North” of Michigan. To see how that trip goes next week, be sure to give me a follow on Instagram! As for now, here’s the rest of today’s recommended Friday reading and shopping. Enjoy and thanks for reading!

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  • No summer adventure, and least of all not in a place like Michigan (or really, anywhere with idyllic lakes and wide-open spaces) is complete without the right pair of shorts. Buck Mason has solved this quite handily, as you’ll see in its New Arrivals Section. The Buck Mason Barstow Trail Roam Shorts are a new step into rugged, sporty and ever-so-slightly outdoorsy territory for the famed American retailer, makers of some of the best men’s jeans. Made from a four-way stretch nylon blend, they’re meant to mimic standard issue Marine Corps shorts. They also feature a hidden zip cord pocket and a mobile-yet-tailored fit. They’re your new favorite pair of shorts, no doubt about it.
  • Here’s another recommendation that works both right now and later on this fall and winter. This certainly won’t be the last time you read about the rugged, durable and seriously cool Filson Denim Work Shirt, which is the type of layer you can wear atop a Filson T-shirt for later summer, then continue wearing with a hard-working Filson thermal shirt when temperatures cool off. I’m excited to get my hands on one for testing soon, and you can be sure the results will be hitting the pages of this blog sooner rather than later.

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It’s the only denim shirt you need this instant
  • I talked above about the importance of finding one of the best pairs of jeans for men, but it can be easier said than done at times. That’s where my latest guide for Fatherly — a really excellent parenting and lifestyle site for guys (and really, anyone!) comes into play. I covered a crucial ensemble, the best jeans and T-shirt combinations for men, with enough picks at every price point and to satisfy every taste and style. Let me know what you think of my picks on Twitter. Cheers!

As I’ve said in the past, covering lots of ground in the menswear world can be daunting. Allow me to help, particularly with my recent guide to the best menswear to buy now at Taylor Stitch. We’re talking versatile, well-made men’s style essentials you can either buy or pre-fund now, and then wear to your heart’s content season after season. Once again, if you take the plunge with menswear from Taylor Stitch, let me know on Twitter. That’ll wrap up today’s’ Friday Read. Enjoy the weekend, my friends!

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