August 24, 2023August 23, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Rugged Buck Mason Crew is the Perfect Layer to End Summer

There’s going to come a time in your search for men’s style essentials where you need a piece or two that the line between “too much” and “just right.” Allow me to explain, folks.

In the same way that you need a lightweight blazer and lightweight men’s jeans for summer, rather than something cut for fall or winter, a transitional T-shirt to carry you from late summer into early fall can prove quite handy in a multitude of situations — even more than you might think, in fact.

And this, my friends, is where Buck Mason comes into play with the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Crew. If you follow along with the blog, you know it’s easier than ever to find what you’re looking for at the rugged, all-American retailer, and the ante is upped even further.

Shop Buck Mason T-shirts now

You see, the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Crew is neither as lightweight as the brand’s perfectly breezy, expertly crafted USA-made tees, nor is it as heavy as some Buck Mason sweaters for the fall and winter months — in short, it’s the perfect T-shirt to close out summer and look towards fall.

And as its name would imply, the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Crew is a rough-and-tumble piece you can wear casually (beneath a chambray shirt or your favorite zip hoodie at a late summer bonfire) or for pursuits far afield (layered over a waxed jacket on a camping trip). It’s made from a cotton jersey fabric that’s twice as heavy as Buck Mason T-shirts, so it should drape nicely and layer easily.

Note that the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Crew also features a side-split hem and reinforced stitching at the elbows, not unlike some traditional rugby polo shirts (minus the somewhat dressier collar).

And the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Crew features a tailored fit with room to move (likely similar to other Buck Mason tees, in my experience). It’s the kind of rugged layer every guy can use, particularly if you want a stylish tee to wear with jeans, yet not one that’s as light as the option you’d reach for in the high heat of summer.

You see? The Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Crew is neither too heavy nor too light: It’s just right, and in my experience, that’s what your wardrobe needs now. Go to it, my friends.

August 23, 2023August 21, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The American Giant Roughneck Pants are Rugged and Ready for Anything

Being ready for just about anything in the menswear world (and in your late summer and early fall pursuits) means having the right tools for the job in your wardrobe before it’s too late. Now, I don’t literally mean tools, but I mean rugged menswear essentials you can wear on a weekend adventure, on a Sunday park stroll, to a brewery or even to a casual office.

In fact, I mean the American Giant Roughneck Pants, a certified modern style classic ready to work as hard as you do. And if you scan the pages of The Style Guide regularly, you know that American Giant certainly works hard to make some of the best USA-made menswear season after season — these hard-wearing work pants are no exception.

In my personal experience, they’re as suited for play (brewery beers, anyone?) as they are for work in the field, day hikes and beyond, and there’s plenty that makes the American Giant Roughneck Pants as exceptional as they are.

In my personal experience with the very well-reviewed American Giant Roughneck Pants (which garnered an average rating of 4.5 stars over nearly 800 reviews!), they’re about everything you could want in a durable, versatile pair of pants. Sure, they’re more casual than your favorite pair of stretch chinos, but no less wearable with, say, an Oxford shirt or a classic chambray shirt (of course).

Shop USA-made menswear at American Giant

The American Giant Roughneck Pants feature all the hallmarks of the brand’s sturdy, USA-made production, including durable stretch cotton canvas fabric that’s woven in Georgia. These five-pocket pants, modeled after classic jeans, are then finished in Texas with custom metal hardware. And for good measure, your new favorite pair of pants come six colors and in both Slim and Straight fits.

Either option would be a fine fit worn right now with classic canvas sneakers, and the American Giant Roughneck Pants will certainly prove plenty wearable come fall and winter with rugged Red Wing boots (among other treasured style picks). Do yourself a favor and invest in the best now.

August 22, 2023August 21, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get Up to 50 Percent Off at the Western Rise Labor Day Sale

If it seems jarring to already be talking about one of the best Labor Day sales, well, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, just think of the Western Rise Labor Day Sale as a brief introduction to early fall, as it’s packed with gear you can start wearing right now — and then continue wearing in the months ahead.

Learn more now at Western Rise

Western Rise is one of my favorite outdoor adventure brands, but they’re really a brand that’s simply perfect for the modern man on the go. They specialize in rugged, durable yet stylish performance pants and T-shirts, including the Western Rise Evolution Pants (which I’ve reviewed in the past), not to mention the perfect performance shirt and much more.

These picks are often made with stretch fabric that repels water and stains while breathing easily, and those factors are key whether hitting the trail or hitting the road for a long day of travel. And as I said, the savings are paramount — head to the Western Rise Labor Day Sale to take a look right now at savings of as much as 50 percent off.

Shop and save at Western Rise

And what do I have my eye on in particular at one of the best men’s style sales of the moment? Well, you can start off your next travel or outdoors #OOTD with the Western Rise Evolution Chino, made from a lightweight, four-way stretch fabric that can do just about anything you’ve got in mind.

There’s also the durable Western Rise Spectrum Jogger, which boasts a more sporty design that’s no less travel-friendly. Of course, most of the rest of the Western Rise Men’s Collection is on stock at full price, so those are also some selections worth checking out. To close out summer the right way and roll into fall stylishly, the Western Rise Labor Day Sale is the place to go.

August 21, 2023August 20, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Rugged Relwen Chinos from Huckberry are An All-Season Style Move

If durability and versatility is the name of the game when it comes to your wardrobe rotation of the best menswear essentials, then a pair of the best men’s chinos is the way to go. Well, one of the ways to go, at least, as you shop a fan-favorite menswear retailer like Huckberry.

More polished than jeans, more comfortable than dress trousers and able to be dressed up or dressed down with ease, the right pair of stylish men’s chinos can go a long, long way. Of course, that’s where the new Relwen Dura-Flex Chinos are going to prove that thesis correct in fine fashion.

Shop now at Huckberry

Huckberry calls them a “vital addition to your closet,” and this Brooklyn menswear writer certainly agrees. The Relwen Dura-Flex Chinos are a revamped take on the chino from the Ohio menswear brand, which focuses on rugged men’s style essentials often inspired by old-school classics, and this pair of pants is no different.

With the Relwen Dura-Flex Chinos, it all starts with the fabric, of course. That fabric is a blend of cotton, spandex and twill for comfort, stretch and dependability. In my personal experience with Relwen chinos, the Huckberry-approved company makes pants that move well with you, feel super-soft to the touch and have a nice amount of stretch. Naturally, I’m willing to bet that the Relwen Dura-Flex Chinos have those same characteristics.

And in terms of style points, the Relwen Dura-Flex Chinos also get the job done: Whether you pick them up in classic Drill Khaki or Dark Navy, they can be worn easily with everything from a Relwen pocket tee to your favorite chambray shirt.

Add a rugged Huckberry dive watch, and you’re all set for versatile day-to-night style. See what the right pair of chinos can do for you, and make use of them as often as you can when it comes to your daily menswear favorites.

August 20, 2023August 19, 2023 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop and Save on Sustainable Menswear with the Outerknown Outerworn Collection

If ever you’ve perused this men’s style blog on the regular, you know I’m all about the power of some of the best menswear deals. And if the deal in question merges style, form, function and savings — plus sustainability? Well, that’s all the better. You can’t ask for much more than that, after all, and this is where Outerknown comes into play with deals on the best men’s jeans, shirting and more.

Learn more at Outerknown

The modern menswear brand, founded by Kelly Slater and featuring a full lineup of personal favorites (from a rugged chambray shirt to the famed Outerknown Blanket Shirt) just gets it as far as sustainable menswear is concerned. And again, this is where we’ll go a step further with the Outerknown Outerworn Collection.

Shop Outerknown’s Outerworn Collection

It’s pre-owned Outerknown gear verified by the brand, sold to you for some serious savings — and it falls right in line with the company’s sustainably focused menswear mission. Think of it like circular fashion, with style points you can feel great about. Cheers to that, and on that note, I’ll bring the curtain down on today’s post, because that’s about as simple a mission as it gets: Yours today is to add to your wardrobe in an eco-friendly manner, my friends.

August 19, 2023August 15, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Outerknown Chambray Utility Shirt – A Rugged Everyday Shirt for Any Situation

If your wardrobe — or your quest to build the perfect #OOTD — is anything like mine, then there are staples you tend to turn toward time and again, as we talk about so often here on the blog. For this Brooklyn style writer, one of those moves has long been one of the best chambray shirts — and as of late, that also includes a search for the best sustainable menswear, too. Luckily for you, dear reader, Outerknown has both in spades, particularly today.

Learn more now at Outerknown

That’s because we’re shining the spotlight on the Outerknown Chambray Utility Shirt, an ingenious, rugged and yet versatile move from the company that brought you the Outerknown Blanket Shirt (read a review of the Outerknown Blanket Shirt at that link).

Kelly Slater’s famed brand, founded by the surfing legend with a major focus on sustainable fashion and making some of the most eco-friendly menswear on the market, gets plenty right with this chambray shirt, which just so happens to be part of the Outerknown New Arrivals section. Thankfully, there’s plenty worth shopping among that selection — this shirt very much included. Let’s count the ways, shall we?

Crucially, the Outerknown Chambray Utility Shirt gets a lot of the details right, and then some, starting with that recognizable light blue, warp-and-weft weave and color you know and love from some of the best men’s chambray shirts. Organic cotton gives this shirt a highly sustainable touch, while its corozo buttons are made from palm nuts collected from the forest (yes, seriously).

Shop Outerknown’s New Arrivals now

The Outerknown Chambray Utility Shirt also features contrast triple-needle stitching for durability and a stylish touch, while its double chest pockets are plenty useful for your everyday carry. You’ll also notice a tab collar closure, another timeless detail among the best chambray shirts. Taken altogether, this shirt is remarkably stylish and sustainable all at once, and that’s a wardrobe upgrade worth making.

August 18, 2023August 21, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Nashville Trip & Monterey Car Week with The Macallan

My friends, thanks as ever for joining me as we close out another week here at The Style Guide and look ahead to the weekend, to another Style Pick of the Week and to choice menswear purchases from some of the best online menswear shops, like Huckberry (of course).

Shop your favorite online retailer now

But first, let’s start with a quick departure from the usual. Now, if you follow me on Instagram, you’re well aware I’ve been jetting across the country once more as part of my many freelance writing pursuits — that includes writing about spirits for Maxim, naturally, among many other topics.

And this week in particular, it included a little bit of everything, in very memorable fashion. First, I took a pre-planned jaunt down to Nashville to A) Stay at the excellent Hutton Hotel and B) See my very favorite band, The National (a rather frequent occurrence this summer!). I’ve become an even bigger fan of the Music City in recent years, with so much more to see and do beyond just Broadway (although that’s a trip in and of itself!).

When opportunities such as these present themselves, I’m of the mind that it’s a wise bet to buy the ticket, take the ride: Roll with the punches, make it happen, get to the show and get on the road! And I certainly did that this week (all the while staying busy with this blog!).

My quick Nashville picks: Get the incredible focaccia pizza at the newly opened St. Vito Foccaceria (they live up to their name!),and be sure to grab a cold pint afterwards at Marble Fox Brewery nearby. And beyond that? Well, I had the exceptional privilege and good fortune to hop a surprisingly smooth flight out to San Francisco, followed by a ride through rolling hills and rugged dunes to Monterey Car Week.

It’s there that perhaps my favorite Scotch distillery on the planet, The Macallan, launched an epic Monterey Car Week activation (the stunning House of Macallan, among other highlights)). Now, I can’t share any details about what I tasted as of yet, but if you watch my work for Maxim.com (and follow me on Instagram!) in the months ahead, you’ll get a better idea. In the meantime, you can certainly add The Macallan to your collection from the comfort of your home.

Shop The Macallan Scotch now

As to menswear and other pursuits: Be sure to watch this space (as they say), check out yesterday’s guide to the best men’s jeans from Todd Snyder, and then stick around for tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week. Slàinte Mhath, as The Macallan says!

August 17, 2023August 15, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Todd Snyder Is Now Making the Perfect Casual Pair of Men’s Jeans

In my experience, there’s not a whole lot that a designer like Todd Snyder (one of the best menswear designers in the country) can’t do when it comes to designing menswear essentials that work well in a variety of situations. That’s likely an understatement, as the famed designer and J. Crew alum makes everything from the rugged (like his Todd Snyder x Champion collab) to the refined (like his stylish suiting), plus pieces in between — like your new favorite pair of blue jeans.

Learn more now at Todd Snyder

And that brings us to today’s spotlight, which is worth checking out if you’ve never taken a closer look at Todd Snyder denim. There’s plenty to love about Todd Snyder’s denim offering, which expanded in 2019.

That lineup now includes everything from rich selvedge denim to the Todd Snyder Straight Fit Stretch Jean — between the stretch fabric and the agreeable straight-leg cut, they could be the perfect everyday jeans for most guys.

They feature a rich medium indigo wash for a casual look that does well in virtually any season (especially when worn casually with a rugged trucker jacket, I’m of the mind that faded jeans look great even outside of summer). The Todd Snyder Straight Fit Stretch Jeans get all the details right, from the agreeable 12.5oz. denim weight (again, with plenty of stretch via elastane!), plus the vintage-style fading and classic five-pocket construction.

Shop best-selling styles at Todd Snyder

Right down to the antique copper rivets and the chain-stitched coin pocket, the Todd Snyder Straight Fit Stretch Jeans are about as cool as it gets. It’s also hard not to appreciate small touches like a suede-embossed back patch for a premium touch, and these stylish light wash blue jeans can even dress down a lightweight navy blazer as the weather turns chillier.

For $158, the Todd Snyder Straight Fit Stretch Jean is a heck of a deal in terms of casually rugged-yet-refined, perfectly cool style. Try ’em out and see for yourself.

August 16, 2023August 15, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Newest Taylor Stitch California Shirt is a Modern Style Classic

You’re likely well-acquainted with your favorite menswear brands and their place in your wardrobe: Your go-to blue jeans, your favorite pair of leather boots, a perfectly broken-in T-shirt. So when a brand like Taylor Stitch comes up with a rebooted take on a classic, that’s worth celebrating, yes?

Learn more now at Taylor Stitch

The fan favorite San Francisco menswear brand, a personal favorite of mine on this blog for years, already does a little bit of everything, including making rugged fall sweaters and one of the best men’s blazers. And yet, the brand started with a simple focus on making the perfect men’s shirt, which led them to the Taylor Stitch California Shirt — an iconic, modern shirt for the modern man.

And as you might have guessed by the headline at the top of the page, one of the best men’s shirts is back again in time for early fall — and back again in a big way.

You see, the Taylor Stitch California Shirt arrives again in an entirely new colorway just as we close out summer and look (ever so slightly) toward the best fall style essentials. Get ready, folks — the Taylor Stitch California Shirt is here to amp up your wardrobe. Your new favorite men’s shirt already comes in a pleasing array of colors and patterns, and it’s the rich Twilight Plaid shade (in sturdy yet soft brushed cotton twill) that sets this version of the Taylor Stitch California Shirt apart from the pack.

The details remain on point, from the flattering, face-framing and nicely sized collar to the washed fabric for a comfortable feel right out of the box. Beyond that, the Taylor Stitch California Shirt also comes in the brand’s signature chest sizing, with a tailored fit and a high armhole.

The fact that this shirt looks great untucked with a pair of the best men’s chinos from Taylor Stitch is no accident, and again, the Taylor Stitch California Shirt could quickly become your new favorite shirt. Buy it now to wear on cool summer nights, then keep it handy come fall and winter, because it’s a true wardrobe workhorse. Taylor Stitch wouldn’t have it any other (any other) way.

August 15, 2023August 13, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get 25 Percent off Gear in the Filson Last Chance Section

It’s easy to compile a list of the best menswear essentials, the sort of rugged gear you can’t live without. But’s not so easy, at times, to find that same rugged gear on sale, right? Not so fast, my friends. Meet the Filson Last Chance section, which is just about as close as it gets to walking into a Filson store or outfitter and finding some of your most coveted menswear picks on a clearance rack.

Learn more now at Filson

As to be expected, Filson doesn’t run these types of discounts all that often, so if you’ve had your eye on something like the Filson Dryden Briefcase, well, you’re not quite in luck this time around. And yet, if you want access to a bit of everything else, be it Filson’s men’s jeans, a lightweight Filson shirt or a rugged Filson jacket (like one made from soft fleece or warm down), then you’re certainly in luck.

In fact, a personal favorite of mine might be the 25% discount on the heavy-duty Filson Pioneer T-Shirt, a T-shirt I’ve put through the ringer on trips to Minneapolis and beyond this summer.

Think of it like an optimal time to either score a deal on a piece you can wear right now, like a durable tee or a breezy buttondown, or else a chance to get a cold-weather essential just a bit early. That’s what the Filson Last Chance Sale can do for you right now — the only question is, how do you plan to wear your Filson gear what’s it’s in your wardrobe?

The Style Guide

All the best men's style essentials you need, every day.

Category / Men’s Style