Category / Men’s Style

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Wolverine Floorhand Moc Toe Boots are a Durable Addition to Your Seasonal Footwear Rotation

If rugged durability is the name of the game, then the right pair of the best boots for men goes a long way in cementing your outfit as both functional and even a touch fashionable (at least, when it comes to dependable fall style, something we love here on this Brooklyn menswear blog).

And while you’ve perhaps got seasonal style options aplenty these days as far as the best men’s boots are concerned, you’d do well to opt for a pair from a bootmaker you can trust — a bootmaker like Wolverine, legendary makers of some of the most reliable footwear for the job site, the dive bar, the rock concert and beyond.

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In fact, Wolverine men’s boots are a personal favorite of this writer, blending ultra-comfortable footwear technology with rugged good looks for the season at hand. I’m willing to bet you know boot styles like the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots quite well — this writer has been wearing that style and writing Wolverine boot reviews for more than a decade.

But let’s dive a little deeper and explore an unheralded but no less sturdy, reliable and stylish set of shoes for fall, winter and beyond via the Wolverine Floorhand Boots (available in both a moc toe and plain toe variety, each as dependable and hard-working as the last).

In my book, the Wolverine Floorhand Boots are an expertly crafted change of pace from the ordinary, fusing four-eyelet construction with speed hook lacing and a reinforced upper and heel collar. They’re crafted from premium full-grain leather throughout, while a mesh lining within offers comfort and job site-ready breathability.

Wolverine men's boots review.

Wolverine’s technology is excellent as far as comfort and support is concerned, from the EVA midsole to full-cushioned footbeds that mold to your feet over time.

If you ask me, it seems that the famed Michigan bootmaker designed these boots to function as well in the garage as they might when worn more casually (say, with black jeans and a waxed cotton jacket as you visit your favorite dive bar for a cold can of beer — save one for me, will ya?).

The Wolverine Floorhand Boots also manage not to skimp on style points: Classic Black is part of the Wolverine lineup, as is a steely Grey and even a rich shade of Olive, each as ready to wear with tobacco-hued chinos as with brown corduroy trousers for a refined-yet-rugged change of pace.

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But if you ask me, the handsome and highly performance-minded Wolverine Floorhand Boots are perhaps most at home with expertly faded denim or canvas work pants — when on the clock and in the garage, or else when paired up with a cozy flannel shirt, cold beer in hand. Cheers to the season and cheers to your new favorite pair of boots, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Flint and Tinder Selvedge Jeans are Your New Go-To Pair, And they’re On Sale Now

Best selvedge jeans for men.

In your toolbox of menswear essentials, there are statement pieces fit for special occasions, there are rugged daily drivers of sorts you can wear often, and there are style essentials you should simply have on hand for any and all seasons.

The best selvedge jeans for men are a bit more of an investment than a standard pair of blue jeans, but in my book, they’re every bit as essential when it comes to a menswear staple you can wear season after season.

And if you can find a pair made from fine fabric, with durability and quality in mind, plus a range of reliable fits and sizes available, then that’s all the better. Yes indeed, that’s plenty of boxes to check, but the good folks at Huckberry manage to get the job done once again.

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And your new favorite pair of selvedge jeans can now be found for a discount within the ever-well-stocked Huckberry Sale section, complete with the kind of specs and performance that have made them a Huckberry fan favorite and a best-seller, to boot.

The thing that elevates the Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans above both more expensive (and less expensive!) pairs? It starts with the use of year-round-quality 11.7 oz. selvedge denim that’s then finished with 1 percent stretch.

That should give the Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans some nice heft and durability as you wear them from season to season, starting — of course — with autumnal layering alongside a famously rugged Flint and Tinder henley and flannel shirt combination. And in a blue mid-wash, they’ll prove a touch more laidback than deep indigo selvedge denim, but with more versatility in every stitch than that most casual of jeans, the summer-friendly light wash or stonewashed pair.

You’ll find that the easily wearable Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans are an utterly classic style move updated in a modern fabric and fit, with three inseam sizes and plenty of waist sizes available at the moment.

And with details like a custom back leather logo patch and contrast stitching throughout, Huckberry has naturally taken care of all the details that naturally go into one of the best pairs of jeans for men. Opt for both savings and style when you score a pair of highly durable Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater – An Impeccable Seasonal Style Classic Retursn

The slow but sure return of fall brings a sense of comfort, at least to this Brooklyn style writer. Old favorites return to your rotation, rugged and versatile, comfortable layers take center stage, outerwear takes on the brisk climes of the season, and some pieces — particularly the best fall menswear from Taylor Stitch — take center stage once more.

If it looks like something your grandfather might have trusted on a cold autumn morning, there’s a good chance it belongs in the classic men’s style rotation of your own today.

The San Francisco brand puts its own spin on Americana with an eye toward modern updates to the classics, like one of the best shawl cardigans for men — the piece at the heart of today’s weekend style highlight, of course.

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It’s hard not to love what the brand does, including a series of the best chore coats for men, richly crafted indigo denim, classic Oxford shirts and of course, some of the best men’s sweaters — often inspired by hard-working sweaters worn on the coast and on the water.

The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater, a longtime fan favorite, makes a much-heralded return — having tried this sweater over the years, including this year’s utterly classic edition — I can tell you that this sweater is nearly destined to become a tried-and-true favorite of your own this season.

The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is built out with 100 percent seed-stitched BCI cotton for plenty of texture and depth, giving it a rugged appeal that’s hard to pass up as you look to layer for cozy weekends at home and cabin getaways this season.

Ribbing at the cuffs and bottom hem offers distinction and a secure snug fit, whether you layer over one of the best cardigans for men atop a chambray shirt, an Oxford shirt or one of the brand’s soft-but-sturdy long-sleeve T-shirts for an easygoing sense of weekend style.

The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater comes in the brand’s signature tailored chest sizing for a flattering fit that should still prove easy to layer, while the shawl collar frames the face handsomely and can even be turned up at the neck against the cold.

It doesn’t hurt that the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is finished with dark horn buttons in a flattering style detail, while colors like Charcoal and Navy should prove remarkably classic and versatile. It also makes a fine addition to the brand’s rotation of fisherman sweaters, sturdy crewneck sweaters and even sporty jersey cotton hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts.

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Fatigue Olive and even a pleasing shade of Natural add variety to your seasonal layering rotation, and this sweater should prove at ease over everything from a stretch dress shirt and knit tie to your favorite chambray shirt alongside expertly crafted Taylor Stitch chinos. The next time the opportunity strikes to layer up in style, the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is the proper way to go, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Warren Barnard Shirt Coat Is a Fresh Twist on the Classic Chore Coat

The quest continues apace as we roll into another fine fall weekend — the quest for some of the best fall menswear, that is, and for rare finds that might have flown under your radar previously (that’s what the Friday Find series is all about, after all).

With its rugged durability, its hybrid nature as both as a work jacket and an adventure layer, and its ability to be dressed up ever so slightly — or dressed down in rugged fashion — the best chore coats for men (like the Warren Barnard Shirt Coat as shown above) are a reliable fall style option we talk about frequently here on this Brooklyn style blog.

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But finding one of those ever-useful chore coats being made in the U.S. of A is a difficult task these days, made less so by the good folks at New England upstart Warren. We’ve talked on the blog before about American-made menswear, plus Warren founder Peter Holbien’s commitment to quality, craft and New England-made production, fabrication and design.

It’s enticing stuff, especially if you value high-quality, American-made menswear on all fronts, and the Warren Barnard Shirt Coat just might be the best of the bunch, at least in this writer’s humble opinion. Modeled after classic barn jackets and made with sturdy yet supple fabric from American Woolen, the 21-ounce wool blend should prove durable, warm and yet ready to layer, perhaps over a Warren flannel shirt or one of the brand’s ultra-soft long-sleeve T-shirts.

There’s also a sense of classic style to the Warren Barnard Shirt Coat, which is also outfitted with large patch pockets to store your everyday carry.

The Warren Barnard Shirt Coat also features a grandad collar to finish things off in eye-catching, crisp fashion — this chore jacket/barn coat hybrid should wear more than well with everything from a chambray shirt and tobacco-hued chinos to dark blue jeans and a rugged thermal henley. If expertly made American menswear is your focus as you layer up this season, there’s nothing finer than this chore cjat.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Upgrade Your Space with this Tasteful Ranger Station Candle This Season

In the same way that you put careful thought into your ensemble, the way you dress from the ground up with the best boots for men or the right Oxford shirt or pair of jeans, you can (and should!) put the same care and thought into your living space. That can be something as simple as opting in when it comes to a seasonal scent upgrade with one of the best candles for men, a move that makes your space all the more richly crafted, fragrant and even stylish.

And in my experience, there are few fragrance companies doing it better than Ranger Station, the Nashville-based fragrance house with an emphasis on scents that are at once rugged and refined, complete with collaborations with the likes of rising star Noah Kahan and other guitar-driven luminaries.

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It’s an altogether wonderful approach that includes everything from candles to a line of excellent colognes, and selections like the Ranger Station Balsam Fir Candle can certainly bring a heck of a lot to your living room or den this season. A word to the wise: Don’t sleep on the company’s excellent lineup of colognes, with notes of leather, pine an even a whiskey-forward Old Fashioned fragrance on the menu.

What’s more, the Nashville-based company lives up to its rugged roots aplenty, with Ranger Station also offering a mighty useful fragrance quiz to expertly find and curate your signature scent.

The Ranger Station Balsam Fir Candle touches on seasonal classics in its scent notes, including balsam, pine sap and juniper, making for a truly elevated fragrance experience designed to make any room smell like a Christmas tree (or at least, it’ll have things smelling like the heart of the season itself, and that’s never a bad thing, is it?).

It doesn’t hurt that candle selections (and more!) from Ranger Station feature more than 30 hours of burn time, plus a hand-poured production process — and each Ranger Station candle comes complete with a stylish storage box and a crisp, often-playful logo on the side. To light up a candle from Ranger Station is a highly pleasing experience, one you should enjoy early and often this holiday season.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Billy Reid Dover Sweater is a Luxe Take on a Sportswear Classic

Some things just feel absolutely right when it comes to the season at hand, like reaching for pieces with a touch more texture and style than what you’d wear in warmer weather.

So while a lightweight crewneck sweater might prove an apt layering move on the beach in the summer, you’re going to want something with more heft, character and style for the brisk climes of autumn and winter — the best fall style essentials from someone like iconic Alabama designer Billy Reid go a long way in that regard. Keep reading, and I think you just might agree.

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Billy Reid has a knack for bringing a touch of rugged edge to refined classics, like his ability to class up the legendary Western shirt (as we talked about on this blog earlier this month, of course). And the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater falls in much the same category, elevating the sportswear fabric of the original Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt in pleasing fashion.

While the OG version of the Dover Sweatshirt was made from soft cotton, the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater uses a textured blend of wool and cotton for some added character. The luxurious spin on the sportswear nature of the crewneck sweatshirt only gets even cooler and more premium from there: The Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater is fitted out with handsome suede elbow patches for a truly professorial, old-school touch.

Having tried past versions of the Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt, the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater is a true testament to what Billy Reid does so well: Elevating the familiar into an elegant realm, which in this case involves using merino wool for the ideal blend of form and function that we love so much here at The Style Guide.

The ever-versatile Grey colorway of the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater wears stylishly with just about anything else in your wardrobe, be it olive chinos and tan leather Chelsea boots, luxe corduroy trousers and a navy peacoat, or expertly cut blue jeans alongside a casually rugged chambray shirt.

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Billy Reid says this ever-fashionable sweater is “the perfect sweater to wear solo, or to use as a bottom base layer,” and I tend to agree. If you feel like your crewneck sweater game could use a helpful upgrade this season, you’ve come to the right place with the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: You’ll Want to Wear These (Discounted) Utility Pants from Line of Trade All Season Long

Has there ever been a better time to step out wearing rugged, utilitarian pants that meet the mantle of form and function? Fall’s many pursuits, which we love so dearly here at this Brooklyn style blog — from whiskey bar visits to park strolls and leaf-peeping — call for gear that’s fit for the season, with a touch more texture, rugged appeal and sturdy style than what you’d wear in the spring and summer.

Of course, the good folks at Bespoke Post and Line of Trade know all about the best menswear for fall (and beyond), with Line of Trade’s hearty focus on Americana style proving utterly perfect for the season at hand (at least, in my experience).

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The Line of Trade Utility Pants, which you can now find online discounted via the famed New York City retailer, are well-suited for autumnal pursuits and then some — all of the above very much included. The fact that you can score a pair of the Line of Trade Utility Pants on sale now is a heck of an added bonus, but the dependable specs make ’em a downright steal no matter the full price.

The Line of Trade Utility Pants, you see, feature durable fabrication you can count on to resist wind, rain, abrasions, dirt and debris (and spilled beer or whiskey, mind you). The 12 oz heavy grain cotton twill offers what Bespoke Post calls “uncompromising longevity and classic workwear looks,” and I’d have to agree with that sentiment.

The company went so far as to reinforce the knee patches for extra durability, while the classic (but not baggy!) fit offers plenty of room to move.

The Line of Trade Utility Pants are bolstered by carefully considered design touches meant to hold tools or your everyday carry, including front slash pockets, two large back pockets and a utility tool pocket. And since the details make the difference when it comes to the best work pants for men, the Line of Trade Utility Pants are fashioned with a custom leather back patch.

Color options like the handsome Raven pair up well with burnished brown Chelsea boots, dependable pull-on leather work boots or perhaps even chunky olive green high-top sneakers for off-duty pursuits.

And while sizes are selling quickly when it comes to the Line of Trade Utility Pants, there are still some options available online at Bespoke Post as far as the best men’s work pants are concerned. Act wisely and swiftly to amp up your seasonal wardrobe in highly reliable fashion, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Relwen Superfleece Jacket Upgrades a Cold-Weather Closet Staple

Best puffer jackets for men.

There’s something to be said for finding a closet staple like one of the best winter jackets, and then taking that a step further with updated, modern fabrication and standout style.

Take the puffer jacket, made with quilted construction and down filling. It’s a sportswear staple, as fit for the slopes as it is for apres-ski drinks in a more casual setting — call it an adventure jacket with some travel-ready wearability, which just so happens to be a Huckberry specialty (my favorite retailer is, of course, the focus of today’s spotlight). Keep scrolling for more!

But some puffer jackets are overly technical and come in vivid colors without versatility — that’s where the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket enters your casually rugged technical outerwear rotation and changes the game quite handily.

It’s based off another Relwen outerwear staple, the Relwen Windzip Jacket, which is a more minimal and streamlined take on the classic puffer jacket — with a dash of military style inspiration thrown in, to boot.

So, you could certainly say that the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket from the Ohio-based, Huckberry-approved outfitter is as good as it gets, blending the best of both worlds in a technical yet eye-catching, casually fashionable way. It starts with a wildly durable water-resistant, breathable stretch shell that easily repels wind and rain (at least, in my experience wearing pieces like the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket).

From there, cozy and warm high-pile fleece gives the handsome Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket superior performance in cold temperatures (you should still opt for a heavier parka during a blizzard, all that being said). The Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket boasts technical features aplenty, including ripstop-lined sleeves that should offer an easy-on, easy-off layering experience, plus brushed tricot pockets for warmth (and a dash of softness as you carry your EDC on adventures far afield).

This Huckberry-approved jacket also features mix-and-match zipper and durable snap-front button closures, and it comes in five easily wearable colors that can be paired seamlessly with expertly faded jeans, stretch chinos or jogger pants as you hop from point A to point B.

As Huckberry notes, straddle-stitched seams enhance durability at key stress points, while reliably rugged construction throughout should make for a prime wearing experience on the go this season. If you’re on the hunt for a jacket to wear on your next seasonal excursion, the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket might just be the one, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Enter to Win This $10K Vintage Rolex at Bespoke Post With Every Dollar Spent

The concept is simple with today’s stylish, ultra-covetable discount: Spend more, earn more (chances to win, that is). It’s an investment proposition of sorts from the good folks at Bespoke Post, all-around purveyors of some of the coolest gear for guys, period.

That includes a monthly series of the best subscription boxes for men, but the possibilities are nearly limitless if you scour the site long enough — and they make and sell so much of the best gear for guys, that each purchase puts you in the running for something as enviable as it gets.

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Bespoke Post teamed up with luxury watch authenticators and resellers Bezel on a Bespoke Post vintage watch giveaway, and namely, the chance to win a $10K vintage 1997 Rolex Submariner. How’s that for a heck of a deal, with one entry for every $1 spent?

The 1997 ref. 14060, 40mm Oystersteel Submariner is a modern marvel, complete with a black tritium dial with some subtle aging if you look closely. It’s a tantalizing prospect as far as a watch and a giveaway-worthy opportunity is concerned, complete with the chance to also take home $5K in cold, hard cash via the Bespoke Post vintage watch giveaway.

You’ve got until October 31st to enter to win (entry via purchase through Bespoke Post on some of the best gear for guys, that is).

As if that wasn’t cool enough, the watch itself comes with its original box and papers, while it’s billed as coming in excellent condition overall.

Throw in that extra cash for good measure — plus the simple opportunity to score some of your new favorite style picks of the season when you enter the Bespoke Post vintage watch giveaway, and you could make the case it’s one of the coolest, sharpest things the much-loved online retailer has ever done.

Let’s say we take a closer look at the Bespoke Post vintage watch giveaway via your online purchase, and may the best guy or gal win this handsome watch.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots -A Fresh Fall Footwear Staple

Best chukka boots for men.

We’ve been talking a lot lately on this style blog about building outfits with, well, building blocks in mind, or a series of autumn style essentials you can trust to come through in the clutch. I’m talking about the sort of reliable and versatile pieces you can make work for you in just about any style situation. That holds true with the razor-sharp dark blue jean or the charcoal blazer, not to mention the white Oxford shirt, the chambray shirt or the casually rugged henley.

Of course, you can find each of those picks at Huckberry — the site of today’s stylish selection for your weekend reading enjoyment.

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But what about on the footwear front? Laidback high-top sneakers and durable leather lace-up dress boots offer options on opposite ends of the style spectrum, but somewhere in between might be the best chukka boots for men — as wearable with chinos or dark blue jeans, stylish enough to team with tobacco-hued trousers or dark brown corduroy pants.

And from there, you can mix and match a pair of chukka boots like the Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots with just about any #OOTD combination your heart desires.

The highly versatile, crisply designed Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots hail from a family-owned European factory that you perhaps know very well from their production of effortlessly cool crepe rubber sole desert boots from fabrications like suede and leather.

Those boots break in wonderfully over time while retaining their durability and standout build, and the more sturdy, sleek design of the Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots also makes them a more elevated style winner for what Huckberry calls ‘smart casual’ style situations.

They’re fully lined in leather for extreme comfort right out of the box, while the stacked rubber heel is a durable upgrade from the more laidback crepe rubber outsole on other editions of Astorflex chukka boots (the Astorflex Greenflex Boots, to be more specific).

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The two-eyelet construction is sleek and streamlined, and the Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots should develop a handsome patina (or else, they can be polished to a nice shine, depending on how dressy you want your new favorite pair of chukka boots to get).

The Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots are also marked down under $200 right now, and that’s the perfect blend of affordability and dependability you can trust.