Category / Men’s Style

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Merino V-Neck Sweater – A Useful Everyday Style Staple

Best V-neck sweaters for men.

There comes a time in a guy’s life, be it heading to the office or searching for a subtle style upgrade, that simple is sometimes the best course of action. Simple yet versatile, and far from boring is what the Bonobos Merino V-neck Sweater (in its various colors!) brings to the table — and your wardrobe.

In my book, the best V-neck sweaters hit the nail on the head in that regard, with the ability to dress up a chambray shirt, add a crisp look to an Oxford shirt or neatly frame a knit tie and a polished dress shirt. They can stand in underneath a blazer, they’re a wise choice as a mid-layer beneath a traditional field jacket, and an option like the Bonobos Merino V-neck Sweater makes perfect sense, at least in my experience.

Best merino sweaters for men.

After all, merino fabric regulates your temperature and is neither too burly nor too flimsy. And again, that V-neck collar is a wise choice in terms of style points — I’d say every guy can use a rotation of V-neck sweaters in crisp, classic colors. Not a bad option to have in a wardrobe of fall style essentials, right?

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Another benefit to picking up the Bonobos Merino V-neck Sweater? It’s a sweater you can safely wash (provided you follow instructions from Bonobos) without worrying about shrinkage — and if you tend to rely on sweaters frequently as a mid-layer or the centerpiece of a business-casual outfit, then that’s a major plus.

Bonobos V-neck Sweater.

Whether you score the Bonobos Merino V-neck Sweater in Charcoal Grey, Maroon or Heather Forest Green, it can bring plenty to the table — witness its wearability with tan chinos or blue jeans, for instance. And if you know where and when to look, you might even be able to score the Bonobos Merino V-neck Sweater at a discount ahead of late fall and early winter. For my money’s worth, this is one of the best sweaters a guy can buy — try one out and let me know your thoughts.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Fall Weekend in New Orleans with 1800 Tequila

My friends and fans of The Style Guide, welcome back and let’s embark on another jam-packed fall weekend, shall we? If you’ve been following along on my Instagram, consider this a nice supplement (with a few shopping tips thrown in the mix).

You see, in addition to the usual slate of must-buy fall menswear essentials covered on your favorite Brooklyn style blog, I’ve certainly been keeping busy these past few days and weeks with my many freelance writing pursuits — spirits, menswear and music chief among them. In fact, lately, I wrote about a new gin from Monkey ’47 over at InsideHook — it’s curious, it’s delicious and it’s worth tracking down.

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And of course, a big part of the job involves getting out in the field and going to work with my favorite gear close at hand. Just this month, I’ve had the chance to test out some of my favorite rugged fall menswear during a Pennsylvania cabin weekend, I had the rare opportunity to put my Scotch sipping & fly fishing to the test in Wisconsin, and I’m once again off on another adventure as we speak.

That adventure? A visit to parts unknown, or at least, a city I’ve — rather shockingly — never visited… the Big Easy, New Orleans! A city of culinary delights, intrigue, mystery and a series of jam-packed, arts-focused celebrations for 1800 Tequila’s latest Artist Series offering (debuting next month). I also had the chance to stroll the city, grab a cold one on Bourbon Street and enjoy a muffaletta and Zapp’s chips (bingo!).

If you’ve been keeping score at home, I was fortunate enough to travel to Mexico with 1800 Tequila earlier this year, as I wrote about at Maxim. So when this invite came across my inbox, I could scarcely say no.

These past few days have brought a group of writers, myself included across the city to sip on 1800 Tequila expressions — like the Reposado shown above — as well as a series of imaginative fall-centric cocktails that reinvent what you think tequila can become. Along the way, we were immersed in the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and stayed at the lovely Hotel Henrietta.

The weekend was framed around both a new release from 1800 Tequila (again, more to come soon!) as well as the New Orleans’ contemporary art triennial, Prospect.6 — a fitting meeting of the minds celebrating the art and craft of both pursuits.

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Of course, you can view past examples of the 1800 Tequila Artist Series above. Tequila that drinks (and looks) like a work of art? Sign me up, and I’ll be there wearing my favorite Huckberry menswear. A black tie gala awaits tonight — time to break out my best suit — and of course, more 1800 Tequila sips and spirits are on the horizon.

My freelance life takes many twists and turns (as you can see by the wide scope of my writing at Maxim), but I’m filled with gratitude along the way — and ready for a weekend of rest afterwards! As always, thanks for reading, thanks for shopping via The Style Guide and thanks for tuning into a duo of weekend style posts! Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Is Your New Everyday Flannel Shirt from Huckberry and Flint and Tinder

Flint and Tinder flannel shirt review.

In my experience, a guy’s wardrobe of men’s style essentials needs rugged, cozy yet versatile options aplenty across the brisk months of autumn, and that certainly holds true even if you find yourself splitting time between home and the office.

For fall weekends galore, for those casual days at home and for nearly every time in between (See: Weekend coffee outings and whiskey bar visits), a reliable flannel shirt can work wonders when it comes to classic, flattering style. The even better news, as you might expect, is that Flint and Tinder has just the one you need now.

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Heck, depending on the sort of office you work in, you might even be able to get away with wearing one of the best flannel shirts from Huckberry, like the ever-reliable Flint and Tinder Midweight Flannel Shirt shown above (I’m wearing one right now as I type this).

We’ve talked lately about versatile buttondown shirts from Flint and Tinder, the sort that more closely resemble an Oxford shirt (like the F&T Architect Shirt), but this particular number is a bit more casually rugged — and no less essential when it comes to your wardrobe.

In my book, the Flint and Tinder Midweight Flannel Shirt checks the proper boxes as far as a modern update to the traditional flannel shirt is concerned. Those boxes include the right fabric, which in this case is a 7.6oz., custom-developed 100 percent cotton flannel — not as dressy as an Oxford shirt, not as heavy as a burly Flint and Tinder shirt jacket.

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Raglan-stitched sleeves give you room to move and room to layer — useful as you gear up for fall road trips, and even more useful if you’d like to rock the Flint and Tinder Midweight Flannel Shirt atop a base layer, like a henley. Crucially, this handsome flannel shirt comes in an oversized-yet-timeless, bold plaid in three distinct variations, and the brushed flannel exterior should prove ultra-soft and supremely comfortable.

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It’s the kind of rugged, hard-wearing choice that makes every guy look casually cool in laidback style situations — even if your office for the day happens to be your favorite coffee shop. Join the club and join me in wearing one of the best men’s flannel shirts for fall — the season is upon us, after all.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get This Durable Waxed Jacket from Tecovas at a Discount This Week

In my personal experience, one of the best things about scouring the market for fall style essentials tends to come up when a brand you know and love for one category — say, Tecovas and its work crafting some of the best Western boots for men — switches things up a bit.

Or rather, builds off what they do so well, which in this case is a modern take on the best Western-style men’s boots — now accented by a lineup of stylish, versatile men’s apparel.

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Take the Tecovas Stormchaser Jacket as seen above. It’s a Western-inspired change of pace from a brand known for its perfectly designed, expertly curated approach to men’s boots, and it’s going to take your fall style rotation from good to great (or better to best, you might say).

Tecovas jackets for men.

The style falls right in line with the brand’s Western-style design cues and inspiration, serving a purpose that’s as functional as it is formidably stylish. The Tecovas Stormchaser Jacket starts things off on the right foot with its hard-working waxed exterior, fashioned from iconic Halley Stevensons waxed fabric.

It’s built like a Western-style trench-meets-ranch jacket, with a fit that hits at mid-thigh and useful touches like an adjustable hood.

Tecovas Stormchaser Jacket review.

For good measure when it comes to all your seasonal pursuits — whether or not you find yourself on a ranch — the Tecovas Stormchaser Jacket features side snap pockets and an adjustable waist for a more secure fit. And in an even cooler touch, the Tecovas Stormchaser Jacket reminds me of the sort of jacket worn rather famously by the titular character in last year’s “Oppenheimer” epic — never a bad bit of style inspiration to have on your side.

Tecovas men's jackets review.

The crisp navy color is a personal favorite in terms of easy wearability with everything from blue jeans to tan chinos, and contrasting hardware makes it all the better. One more thing to love about the Tecovas Stormchaser Jacket? It’s finished off with an eye-catching inner lining, and before I forget: It just so happens to be nearly 50 percent off right now via the Tecovas Last Call section.

Yes, 50 percent off. For Western-inspired style and utility in spades, the Tecovas Stormchaser Jacket is a fine addition to any seasonal outerwear rotation.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save on these Dependable Blundstone Boots Right Now Through Todd Snyder

Blundstone men's boots review.

I don’t know about you, but I frequently find myself reaching for men’s style essentials I can count on in the clutch, the sort of pieces I can reliably wear over and over — especially in casually rugged situations, as with my Blundstone boots. The same can be said for American designer Todd Snyder’s collections, and the two come together nicely today on this fine Tuesday.

As wearable with dark blue or mid-wash blue jeans as they are with the right pair of canvas work pants or even stretch five-pocket pants, my Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots might just be my go-to pair of footwear, the pair I wear more than any other.

If you feel the same way, and if your particular pair could use a refresh this fall, then you’re going to want to keep scrolling: The Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots are now up for a rather rare discount via Todd Snyder. It makes perfect sense that the famed American designer would stock and sell the brand, since he tends to lean on classic, heritage-minded designs with pedigree of their own.

That holds true for his collaborations with Timex and P.F. Flyers over the years, as well as his penchant for selling brands he knows and loves — like Blundstone, of course.

Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots review.

You need only dive into the selection of Todd Snyder shoes found online right now to see that it makes perfect sense for Snyder to stock and sell the Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots in a rich black colorway. Made from water-resistant leather and featuring a tough, grippy TPU outsole, they’re ready to stand up to days in the yard tackling housework as easily as they can take you to a brewery or a rock concert.

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I’ve also found that my Blundstone boots get better and more supple with age, and that’s quite the benefit when it comes to the best boots for men. If that sounds like utility your footwear rotation could use, then the Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots are the pair for you — find ’em in select sizes on sale at Todd Snyder now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get This Rugged Heritage Jacket from Flint and Tinder As Soon as Possible

Flint and Tinder wool jacket review.

These days, as brisk weather persists and leaves crunch underfoot, rugged style remains the name of the game. And folks, that’s where Huckberry continues to deliver with yet another standout style from its Flint and Tinder line.

We’ve talked plenty as of late about the best men’s jackets and boots for fall (and beyond) from the famed retailer, and the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket is a return to form in every way possible.

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Or rather, it carries on the brand’s legacy of bringing forward classic styles — like the time-honored heavyweight wool jacket — into the present. The Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket takes its cues from old-school work jackets, the kind your grandfather might have worn on a frigid fall or winter day, and boasts all the design cues needed to really get down to business.

Those touches include wool snap chest pockets (including a double pocket on the left side), along with sturdy double stitch construction at key stress points. Yes indeed, the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket is everything you need in a warmer wool jacket — it’s a durable step up from the famed Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, no doubt about it.

And with its handsome plaid colorway and classic good looks, it’s a timeless piece that wouldn’t look out of place on, say, Robert Redford decades ago. If that’s the kind of style and utility your wardrobe could use, you’re certainly in luck when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket. Cheers, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Taylor Stitch Oxford Shirt is Now 40 Percent Off in Time for Classic Fall Style

When one of my favorite brands — and yours — ends up delivering a standout deal on a tried-and-true style staple, I tend to pay close attention (and clear some space in my closet, too). If you feel the same way, then today’s standout Sunday Sale (say that five times fast) is one worth watching and shopping, all thanks to my friends at Taylor Stitch.

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The Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt is a personal favorite, a shirt that channels the classic style of an Oxford buttondown in some unexpected ways when it comes to color and pattern — like the dusty Baked Clay Plaid option shown above right now.

It’s but one stylish men’s shirt you can now find at a discount in the Taylor Stitch Last Call section, and it’s marked down not a moment too soon for versatile, dependable autumnal style.

When it comes to the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, the details make the difference, particularly in terms of a wear-with-anything, anytime 100 percent organic cotton Oxford fabric build. That fabric is also garment-washed for a lived-in look and feel, and the sort of comfort I value right out of the box.

Details like a crisp buttondown collar — the kind that nicely frames your face — make the difference, and touches like a chest pocket really drive home the classic Oxford shirt styling potential. And as with every edition of the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, it’s cut in the brand’s chest sizing options, all the better for a nicely tailored fit with a high armhole.

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And no matter which edition of the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt you end up selecting at a discount via this Taylor Stitch sale offering, you’re getting the type of shirt that simply looks great tucked in or untucked, paired up with soft-washed chinos or hard-wearing selvedge denim.

At under $80 right now, you might not find a better everyday buttondown shirt than the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Rhodes Footwear Nash Chukka Boots -A Perfect Pair of Fall Boots

At certain times of year, there are utterly classic men’s style essentials that tend to fit the mold so well, it’s a wonder they’ve haven’t been part of your seasonal wardrobe all along. Take a pair of the best chukka boots for men, for instance, particularly a pair sold by Huckberry.

They just so happen to be an utterly exceptional addition to a fall menswear wardrobe, and your luck just got even better: The Rhodes Footwear Nash Chukka Boots have just hit Huckberry’s digital shelves, and they’re assuredly some of the best new men’s boots on the market.

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Now, the chukka boot already has a long heritage of menswear excellence, from humble roots as a military and exploration boot to its standing as the boots of choice for style icons like Steve McQueen and Daniel Craig.

And while the Rhodes Footwear Nash Chukka Boots might not boast a 007-approved price tag, they’ve got all the rugged versatility and style points in spades that you can ask for this season.

If you keep up with the blog on the regular, you’ve very likely read Rhodes Footwear reviews, as the brand specializes in modern updates to the classics — from wedge-sole Chelsea boots to the highly versatile leather chukka boots for men you see here.

And the Rhodes Footwear Nash Chukka Boots carry on that same modern legacy of versatility and just enough variety, using supple leather and craftsmanship hailing from Leon, Mexico, birthplace of some of the finest boot brands in the world.

And unlike crepe rubber outsole chukka boots — which still remain a wise addition to your wardrobe — the Rhodes Footwear Nash Chukka Boots Vibram 1716 Oxford Gumlite sole for traction, durability and a lightweight feel.

Add in the fact that they come fresh out of the box with contrasting yellow soles, and you’ve got an eye-catching, dependable pair of chukka boots to rock day in and day out with expertly faded blue jeans or else seasonally colored stretch chinos from Huckberry.

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The leather-lined insole will mold to your foot over time, while the three-eyelet design can be dressed up or dressed down — a very good thing indeed, as these handsome chukka boots will quickly become a new go-to. At least, that’s my experience with Rhodes Footwear — step into a pair starting this weekend and try ’em on for size.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: An Austin Exploration with Bearface Whisky

Bearface Whisky review

In my many freelance writing pursuits — as you’ll see if you keep up with my Instagram — I get to trek across North America and occasionally, the globe in pursuit of all sorts of stories. Think menswear, watches and whiskey — yes, whiskey and more whiskey, indeed. It’s been a big focus of mine as of late, especially this fall as I trekked to Wisconsin with The Macallan (I’ve also written recently about the best American microbrews to try this fall, though!).

And this week, in addition to writing about, say, the best gear to buy from Filson, I also had the chance to put some of those pieces into action as I hopped a flight south to Texas (ATX, more specifically) as a guest of Canada’s Bearface Whisky. Bearface, briefly, ages its whisky in the elements in northern Canada, out among forests and fields and not in traditional rickhouses.

This gives it plenty of character well-suited to the wilds of ranch life outside Austin, and Rambling Rose Ranch was where I found myself this week tasting a suitable number of Bearface expressions (that’s Rambling Rose pictured above here).

Austin, with its downhome character (in certain pockets) and its deep Western roots proved a fitting tie-in for Bearface, hailing from western Canada and making some curious whisky (including one elementally aged using wild Matsutake, which I tried at a tasting dinner in Brooklyn last winter).

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It was yet another journey I’m thankful to get to experience in this freelance writing life, and it also included stops at Bearface-approved spots like the Firehouse Lounge and Midnight Cowboy. Other ATX favorites of mine include Zilker Brewing (as seen below) and Easy Tiger for a plentiful selection of outstanding local and regional beer.

With that being said, there’s more on the way from my Austin experience — horseback riding on a ranch and a longhorn tour (as you might have seen on my Instagram) tend to go nicely with whisky inspired by the wilderness.

On this front here at The Style Guide, it’s back to menswear in Brooklyn this weekend, starting with tomorrow’s very fall-centric Style Pick of the Week. I think you’ll find you could wear it quite easily to enjoy some standout spirits — that’s the M.O. here at your favorite Brooklyn style blog, after all. Cheers and as always, thanks for reading!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater Is an All-Time Classic

If you want proof that sometimes, they do still make menswear essentials like they used to (at least to some degree), then the revamped Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater is proof positive in that regard. It joins an already stacked rotation of Taylor Stitch menswear for the season, which includes burly knitwear, ultra-soft flannel shirting, soft yet sturdy chinos and even canvas work pants.

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In my experience, it’s all made to last and built with quality in mind, and this handsome sweater — which nods to utterly classic menswear — is the cream of the crop, so to speak. Look closely and you’ll see that the rugged Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater has all the hallmarks of iconic knits worn decades ago — down to the oversized, contrasting rib collar and — yet is bolstered with modern materials.

Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater review.

When it comes to the Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater, that means this sweater uses 100 percent merino wool, the kind that’s responsibly sourced. Moss stitch construction gives this sweater both durability and a distinctive look in two versatile colorways: Taupe, as seen above, or Dark Navy for a slightly more tailored, yet still timeless, look.

The Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater is a bold choice as far as autumnal style goes — it wears well with indigo selvedge jeans as it does with canvas work pants during a cold log cabin morning. And it should layer up nicely over an Oxford shirt for a mix of high-and-low, polished-and-rugged style. Granted, the Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater doesn’t come cheap (it clocks in at $238).

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And yet, for the sort of legendary looks and modern materials you’re getting in one package, it’s a new fall knit worth picking up — and wearing as often as possible on brisk fall and winter days.