by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans are Some of the Best Jeans to Buy Now

Best fall jeans for men.

There are certain foundational building blocks every guy’s wardrobe needs to cover, and you can certainly count the best men’s jeans as a building block of any well-curated set of menswear essentials. So, what’s a guy to do if he needs to upgrade his denim — all the while rolling through fall? To me, that’s easy: Head to Huckberry, routinely one of the best online shops for men and a reliable source for everything from on-sale men’s sneakers to the best workshirt for men.

It only seems to get better from there with each passing season, and that’s especially true if you shop the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans, some of the most versatile, comfortable men’s jeans out there. Hopefully, you recognize Flint and Tinder from this blog: The in-house brand at Huckberry makes the sort of rugged gear that looks great on every guy, particularly in casual style situation.

That’s true whether you’re considering the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans or something as classic as the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. Let’s keep it rolling, shall we?

Best classic blue jeans for men.

Notably, the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans check all the right boxes, including the use of one percent stretch in the fabric, plus a soft-washed finish in a variety of shades of pleasing, wear-with-anything blue. You’ve also got your pick between three fits and plenty of size options with the Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans, and details like antique metal hardware and herringbone pocketing are nice touches that could make these your new favorite pair of jeans. Pick up a pair and see for yourself.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 20 Percent on this Warm Fall and Winter Jacket from Free Fly Apparel

The time is nearly upon us: That is, the time to layer up properly with one of the best casual jackets for fall, the type of cozy, durable, stylish jacket you can wear just about anywhere you please. Where to go to find said jacket? At least when it comes to today’s Sunday Sale, the answer is easy: Shop Free Fly Apparel, makers of sustainable, soft, stylish outerwear, hoodies and outdoor gear, of course. Better still is the fact that something as reliable as the Free Fly Bamboo Sherpa-Lined Elements Jacket can now be found for more than 20 percent off in the Free Fly Sale section.

Part tailored jacket, part sweater, all versatility.

Hopefully, you’re familiar with the Free Fly Apparel Final Sale section but if not, consider this your lucky day. Specifically, the Free Fly Bamboo Sherpa-Lined Elements Jacket falls right in line with the brand’s entire approach: Make gear using eco-conscious materials like bamboo fibers, beef things up with sun-ready protection, and then offer discounts on Free Fly Sale products to help you save some cash while getting out into the great outdoors.

Best casual fall jacket for men.

Crucially, the Free Fly Bamboo Sherpa-Lined Elements Jacket goes big on the sort of winning details any guy can appreciate, from the sherpa-lined hood (and jacket lining) to the full-zip design. That full-zip design on the Free Fly Bamboo Sherpa-Lined Elements Jacket makes it easy to customize your fit — zip it up for more coverage, or leave it unzipped with a couple other layers (like a Free Fly long-sleeve tee) on underneath.

Details like upper panels — finished off with DWR coating — drive home the durability of this jacket, and it’s also worth noting that you’ve got access to plenty of sizes and versatile color options with the on-sale Free Fly Bamboo Sherpa-Lined Elements Jacket. Be sure to shop right now, save 20 percent and then layer up for cool fall mornings, brisk day hikes and plenty more this fall. Cheers, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt – Best Fall Flannel Shirt for Guys

Best flannel shirt for men this fall

What’s sitting at the top of your list right now as you shop for the best men’s fall essentials? I’ve got plenty of the best fall style gear picks on my mind at the moment as well, but I’d say that for right now, as we move into the season, it’s best to start with a tried-and-true selection: One of the best flannel shirts for men. As with any good seasonal style selection, there’s also a tried-and-true resource you can visit to stock up accordingly, and that resource just so happens to be NYC-based Bespoke Post.

You recognize the brand (I should hope!) for selling everything from affordable Timex watches to the best winter sweaters, and the seriously cool, rugged and affordable Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is but the latest and greatest must-have from them. Seriously, snag this one before it sells out.

Flannel is, naturally, a classic fall fabric, providing warmth, comfort and plenty of throwback appeal on many a casual day this season, and the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt hits all the right notes as you shop for your new favorite shirt (starting with price — it clocks in at just $65 at Bespoke Post).

Best men's flannel shirt

It’s tough to know where to begin with the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, because it does so many things well — and it does ’em all at a low, sub-$70 price, no less. The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is crafted from a brushed flannel fabric that just so happens to be a nice, midweight cotton material.

That means the go-anywhere Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is warm enough to layer atop your favorite henley and easy enough to wear on its own (perhaps beneath the best fall blazer, for good measure).

In addition to that easy-to-layer weight, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt hits the right notes when it comes to fall style (note the four utterly classic plaid color combos) and sizing (it’s available in sizes up to 3XL). And again, it’s certainly worth repeating that the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is a downright steal at just $65. With fall rolling in quickly, you might want to go ahead and pick up more than one of this trusty fall flannel shirt. Good luck out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Bowmore and Aston Martin, The Best Oktoberfest Beers & New Mott and Bow Jeans

My friends, we’re closing out another momentous week here at The Style Guide and rolling into the weekend the right way. We’ll get to my first style recommendation in just one second, but for now, I’m reflecting on a lifetime day trip I took the other day — a cruise up to the iconic Glass House museum in Connecticut for a tasting of an exclusive, rare Bowmore Scotch, crafted in collaboration with British automaker Aston Martin. The setting, as you can see above, was exceptionally beautiful and tranquil — a perfect locale for such a great Scotch tasting and gourmet luch! And the ride itself from NYC northward? An incredibly stylish, well-designed Aston Martin DBX. It was a thrilling, instantly memorable journey in one of the coolest cars on the planet (for my money’s worth!).

Yes, you’re reading this all correctly: The luxury automaker and the famed Scotch brand teamed up on a striking new Scotch whisky, one I had the privilege of covering for none other than Maxim as part of my freelance writing pursuits. We tasted both that exceptional Scotch — and were treated to an incredible meal and a selection of tastings from the entire Bowmore portfolio, which isn’t something you get to do every single day!

Hopefully, you’ve kept up with all the festivities on my Instagram, but for now, just know that the Scotch in question is definitely worth the price tag (and the illustrious hype!). Now, onward to business and menswear, starting with a true Friday highlight: My pick for some of the best jeans for men from Mott and Bow. Let’s get right to it!

Mott and Bow eco-friendly jeans
  • The right pair of jeans certainly ranks high among any list of the most versatile, best menswear essentials you own, able to be worn in business casual settings or during laidback weekend days. What if I told you Mott and Bow was keeping that same approach, yet making its stylish men’s jeans all the more eco-friendly? Yes indeed, NYC-based Mott and Bow just launched an eco-friendly denim collection made with sustainable recycled fibers and far less water production than other pairs of jeans. Check out these new Mott and Bow jeans here, my friends.
  • My friends: Prost! It’s the most wonderful time of the year — or the most wonderful time for a beer, more likely, as famed beer celebration Oktoberfest is back and going on as we speak in Munich. If you can’t make it across the pond, you’re in luck: You can still sip on some of the best Oktoberfest beers if you shop beer for delivery at Drizly. And to get you started? Head to my SPY guide to the best beers for Oktoberfest, folks. Cheers to that!
  • We talked just shortly ago about some of the best jeans for men, but what’s every bit as crucial as finding the right pair of jeans? Finding one of the best belts for men, which is precisely what I focused on in my latest style roundup for Men’s Journal. Stay stylish out there!
Let’s close the book on this week’s Friday Read — again, to keep up with all the goings-on in my neck of the woods, be sure to catch up on my Instagram. Oh, and be sure to swing by the blog tomorrow for my weekly Style Pick. Thanks, as always, for reading!
by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket is the Warmest Jacket You Can Buy This Fall

When the going gets tough this fall — or at least, when temperatures start to finally drop in earnest — the tough, and the stylish, shop Filson’s New Arrivals for one of the best fall jackets for men (and the best rugged menswear on the market, period).

Sometimes, it’s just that simple, and that’s why I’m keeping today’s Thursday Buy (relatively) short and (relatively) sweet. Hopefully, you’re well-acquainted with Filson and the company’s penchant for producing tough-as-nails gear for more than a century, including iconic picks like the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Cruiser.

Now, you can add the seriously durable, stylish-yet-warm Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket to that list (and to your wardrobe). Brisk fall weather doesn’t stand a chance with this burly, effective work jacket, done up in an eye-catching multi-color plaid (perfect for wearing with Filson blue jeans, for instance). The hefty Mackinaw wool is the stuff of legend, meaning you can wear this jacket on into winter, too.

Best fall jacket for men.

Front button snap pockets offer room for your everyday carry, while the hip-length fit allows you to move around easily when wearing this jacket — during work or during a happy hour beer-sipping session. For my money’s worth, it doesn’t get more rugged or essential than a Filson work jacket for fall. Go forth accordingly, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt is One of the Best Men’s Shirts for Fall

Best fall shirts for men.

If you’ve been keeping up with the happenings here at your Brooklyn style blog, you know that fall menswear essentials are the name of the game through and through right now, and you certainly (hopefully?) know that Bonobos is one of the best places to shop for fall menswear. In fact, we just talked on Monday about how the famed menswear E-commerce brand is making some of the best men’s jeans, so let’s take another deep dive into something they do so well.

I’m talking, of course, about the fact that Bonobos makes one of the best men’s shirts for fall, that pleasingly rugged and durable denim shirt you see at the top of the page. Yes indeed, the Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt is an unexpected pick from a company best known for making some of the best chinos for men, but it’s going to serve you very well as the thermostat drops (I guarantee it).

With the well-made Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt, it all comes down to fit and fabric, as you’d expect from a company that was founded on those very principles. Here, the versatile Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt in a pleasingly faded shade of blue is made from a blend of 98 percent cotton and 2 percent elastane. That stretch makes the aptly named Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt comfortable to wear, easy to move around in and easy to layer, of course.

The contrast stitching adds some nice visual appeal, while the buttondown collar gives it a bit of casual polish. Ifyou ask me, you could wear the Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt with your favorite fall blazer as readily as you could style it atop one of the best henleys for men for more rugged style. Of course, the sub-$100 Bonobos Stretch Denim Shirt also wears exceptionally well with a pair of the best chinos for men from the famed brand, so make sure you shop accordingly this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big on the Best Men’s Basics with the Goodlife Clothing Vault

Best men's casual basics.

It turns out that sometimes, you can indeed get the best of both worlds when shopping for the best basics for men. Yes, that means you can save on shopping for things like the best T-shirts for men while also getting the premium quality every guy’s wardrobe needs. Take it from this Brooklyn writer: Once you discover what it’s like to upgrade your T-shirt with, say, a brand like Goodlife Clothing, you’ll never want to go back to the old way. It’s the crux of today’s Tuesday Steal, so let’s keep on scrolling, shall we?

I’ve had plenty of chances over the past few weeks and months to try out Goodlife’s super-soft T-shirts and basics. With that in mind, I can confidently tell you that if you dive into the Goodlife Vault, you’re going to enjoy the process just as much. Helpfully, the Goodlife Vault has all of the best basics for men you could possibly want, from hoodies to pocket T-shirts to one of the best men’s henleys.

Best T-shirts for men.

Plenty of popular Goodlife Clothing styles are marked down beyond 50 percent, a huge positive if your basics rotation could use a refresh. That includes expertly sunfaded crew neck and pocket T-shirts, for instance.

The Goodlife Vault also features jogger pants, bomber jackets and a long-sleeve T-shirt or two. Yessir, the Goodlife Vault has some stellar markdowns on stellar styles, although these picks are selling quickly — so you should act quickly in return, right? You’re absolutely correct. Happy shopping!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Bonobos All-Season Jeans are Some of the Best-Fitting Jeans for Men

Best blue jeans for men

As you search high and low for the best men’s style essentials on the market, you should know that reliability is key. At least, that’s what we think here at The Style Guide. That is to say, if you find a brand — like Bonobos — that consistently gets things right when it comes to details, fabric and fit, then they’re worthy of your continued support.

So while you might know Bonobos for making some of the best chinos for men, they’re also quite adept at delivering some of the best pants for men — across all categories, including denim. Yes indeed, that means the new Bonobos All-Season Jeans could just become your new favorite pair of denim.

The idea behind the Bonobos All-Season Jeans is simple: Craft a pair of classic men’s blue jeans you can wear reliably (there’s that word again!) across all four seasons, with plenty of fit, color and wash combinations available. That’s just like the famed Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos, for instance. The best-fitting pants on the market are a big part of the Bonobos DNA, and the Bonobos All-Season Jeans don’t skimp on that promise.

Bonobos blue jeans for men.

Take your pick from four fit options (ranging from Slim to Athletic), and rest easy knowing that there are also plenty of sizes available in virtually every color and wash of the Bonobos All-Season Jeans. They’re also made from a blend of cotton, TENCEL and elastane — think durability and stretch in spades. Note that you can also find the Bonobos All-Season Jeans in plenty of rich shades of indigo for distinctive fades and aging.

And for good measure, premium metal hardware also helps elevate the Bonobos All-Season Jeans — wear them in a biz casual setting with your favorite fall blazer, or use them as a weekend style move alongside one of the best men’s henleys. When it comes to fit and fabric, Bonobos always seems to win out.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 50 Percent On these New Chukka Sneakers at Huckberry

If you’re the type of guy who never feels like he has enough stylish sneakers in his rotation — especially some of the best on-sale sneakers — then today’s post is going to be right up your alley. We’re heading over to Huckberry to shop the always-excellent Huckberry Sale section, and I’d say you’re going to love the results. The sneakers in question are the durable, rugged and fall-ready OBRA Heavy Suede Chukkas, the sort of sneaker hybrid that blends a high-top and a chukka, and here’s the catch: Your new favorite sneakers are 50 percent off right now. Yes, that’s right: You’re saving 50 percent on some durable, sustainable sneakers.

Best men's sneakers for fall.

What’s the catch? Well, these sneakers are final sale, so you’ll have to shop carefully, but because they’re coming from Huckberry, care and attention to detail is the name of the game. The OBRA Heavy Suede Chukkas use soft Brazilian suede set atop a sturdy Brazilian rubber outsole for traction and grip, while the rubber-wrapped toe offers even more durability.

The chukka design wears well in place of regular high-top sneakers, so feel free to rock these with your favorite fall style essentials, including hard-working blue indigo denim and timeless light grey chinos. For under $80 via the Huckberry Sale section, you won’t find a better pair of men’s sneakers to shop this fall — trust me on that.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater – Fall’s Most Rugged Cardigan

Best men's cardigan for fall

My friends, it’s like I keep saying: There’s no time like the present to properly layer up for fall, and it’s easier than ever to get prepared thanks to one of the best men’s cardigans to hit the market in some time. You might recognize the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater from this very blog, because it’s a personal favorite and just one among many of the best men’s style essentials made by the legendary-yet-modern menswear brand out of San Francisco.

Yes indeed, if I had to guess, I’d say the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is going to become an essential, rugged, highly warm and highly stylish menswear move for the rest of the season, and I’d urge you to act quickly to make it yours. It’s the optimal sweater to join other rugged, classic menswear picks from the brand, including some of the best men’s boots for fall and classic Taylor Stitch shirting, and it just gets better from there.

Most rugged fall cardigan for men.

This classic men’s cardigan is just part of what awaits you within the well-stocked Taylor Stitch New Arrivals section, and it’s not hard to see why the company brought back one of the best men’s sweaters for fall and winter. The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is made from sustainable, 100 hundred percent Better Cotton (part of the Better Cotton Initiative), which means it’s both eco-friendly and easy to layer up over everything from a Taylor Stitch henley to a Taylor Stitch shirt.

Plus, the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater features handsome details like horn buttons — which turns this from a house sweater into a rugged-yet-refined cardigan you can wear out and about — plus a rugged, throwback-oriented shawl collar that frames your face.

The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater gets all the details, no matter whether you select the Rust or Charcoal colors. Given that you can rock this at the office, on the road or at home, the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater (at $168) is a worthy fall and winter menswear investment. Shop accordingly today, my friends.