by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Marine Layer’s Saturday Shorts Are More Than 30 Percent Off at Huckberry

If there’s one thing we’ve talked about as of late here on the blog, it’s the importance of using a keen eye to stock up and save on the best deals on menswear — menswear that happens to fit the current season, that is. It’s a tricky proposition at times to find a deal on, say, the best men’s shorts, but that’s where the ever-well-curated Huckberry Sale section comes back into play once more. The deal in question today is a standout offering: Marine Layer’s Saturday Shorts are nearly 40 percent off, with plenty of sizes and two versatile colors up for grabs. If you ask me, that’s a deal worth diving into — but let’s find out why, shall we?

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The best men’s shorts are within your reach

What’s the catch with the Marine Layer Saturday Shorts, and why are they on sale? Well, as I’ve said in the past, there’s no catch, folks: These are simply some of the best shorts for men — especially if laidback, easygoing style is your M.O., and the deal is one not to be missed.

The Marine Layer Saturday Shorts use a blend of cotton and elastane, plus a drawstring elastic waistband, for a look that’s at once polished and easygoing. The side hip slant pockets offer a clean finish, while the 7-inch inseam should work well on most guys while hitting above the knee.

As an added bonus, colors like Asphalt and the breezy blue of Faded Denim should work nicely no matter what essentials you wear alongside the Marine Layer Saturday Shorts. For now, just know that your new favorite summer shorts are a whopping 36 percent off — shop accordingly, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Alex Mill Double Twill Blazer – The Best Summer Blazer for Men

There will come a time this summer when you’re going to have to step up and look sharp, even in the heat — this is where one of the best men’s blazers can save the day, so to speak. But not just any old blazer will do: Try the Alex Mill Mill Blazer on for size and see the kind of versatility and sharp style that one of the best summer blazers for men can deliver when you need it the most, be it at a summer outdoor wedding, a big-time meeting or a rooftop patio date night. You can rest assured you’re getting quality in the mix — plenty of quality, at that — as this is one of the many casual blazers for men up for grabs this very moment at Huckberry right now.

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Tailored style is yours for the taking

And the specs on the Alex Mill Mill Blazer absolutely pass muster, as one might expect when shopping for menswear essentials at Huckberry. The garment-dyed 100 percent cotton should prove soft, flexible and summer-friendly, while the design details on the Alex Mill Mill Blazer also check all the right boxes this season, from the casual flap patch pockets to the fact that the Alex Mill Mill Blazer features a classic “three-roll-two” design (a three button-front, rolled to look like the jacket only has two buttons).

Pair it up with light wash jeans and stylish leather loafers for a more casual office look, style it with olive chinos for a tonal date night #OOTD, or else team it with dark blue denim and a white Oxford shirt as we move from summer into fall. But starting right now, the Alex Mill Mill Blazer is the one you need in your corner as the warmer months roll on.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Pure Michigan Wedding & A Hometown Trip

My friends, the photo at the top of the page really says it all. I’m back in Michigan in the summer for the first time since, well, last summer, and it’s prime Pure Michigan time. If you follow me on Instagram, you’re well aware that I’m back in my hometown of Mason, Michigan (population: 8,000) to visit with family and old family friends before heading down the coast to the lovely shores of Lake Michigan for a dear college friend’s wedding — two outstanding reasons to make the Fourth of July trek home!

I’ve stayed busy this week, of course, writing about the best travel pants and covering topics like the best Irish whiskey over at Men’s Journal, but moreso than that, it’s been a joy to be back in Mason for the first time since 2018! There’s been plenty of quality family time, a tour of the old sights and sounds of the town, and of course, a Pure Michigan craft beer or two. And hey: In the spirit of making it count and making the most of my time here, I’m signing off today — but you can expect two weekend posts per usual, so be sure to swing on by (and drop me a line if you have any Benton Harbor picks!). Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: DUER’s Adventure Pants Are the Best Summer Travel Pants for Men

Best summer travel pants for men.

So, you’ve got your next set of summer travel all booked, you’ve got your stylish weekender bag packed, and you’re now simply looking to get the rest of your summer style essentials on lock. Let’s start with your bottom half: For getting around in comfort and style, whether by plane, train or automobile, you’re going to need a pair of the best travel pants. Scratch that: Let’s get even more specific, because you’re going to need the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants. They’re sold by Huckberry, purveyors of rugged gear aplenty, so you know they’re up to snuff in terms of functionality and style points. Let’s keep digging in, shall we?

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We’ll see you out on the road

Perhaps you’ve got your other summer travel gear sorted, like one of the best travel watches, but there’s something even more essential about scoring a pair of the best summer travel pants, like the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants. What’s the scoop on this pair in particular? Reader, I’m glad you asked. They’re a hybrid between joggers and regular old five-pocket pants, with a sleek, tailored fit and a DWR coating to fight back against spills and rain (perfect for a long day on the road.

Best travel pants for men.

What’s more, the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants are actually a streamlined set of cargo pants, with useful pockets for your EDC — they manage to look sleek, not bulky or baggy. The blend of fabric (incorporating everything from cotton to spandex to durable TENCEL and polyester) is comfortable against the skin and yet durable enough for repeat wear, while neutral (and fast-selling!) color options make the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants as great a pair of summer travel pants for men as any. The next time you need to hit the road in style, make sure the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants are part of your ensemble — and the rest of your trip.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Easy Pants Are Your New Go-To Casual Summer Pants

Checking all the right boxes when it comes to the best summer style picks — like the best summer pants, for instance — isn’t always easy. In fact, it rarely is, but the Taylor Stitch Easy Pants make things just a bit less difficult (or rather, quite a bit less difficult). Taylor Stitch, if you keep up with the blog on the regular, does a standout job making gear for all seasons, be it basics like durable T-shirts or one of the best lightweight jackets for summer, and you can assuredly add the Taylor Stitch Easy Pants to that list. What boxes do they check, exactly? My friends, keep scrolling for more.

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For starters, the Taylor Stitch Easy Pants toe the line rather nicely between casual and polished, a sort of nice hybrid between breezy linen trousers and more cleaned-up chinos (a category in which Taylor Stitch also excels!). The Taylor Stitch Easy Pants blend linen, cotton and silk for a lightweight feel and yet some nice substance, and the Charcoal Herringbone fabric is a visually interesting, neutral change of pace you can team with everything from Taylor Stitch shirts to a laidback pocket tee.

Front slash pockets give the lightweight Taylor Stitch Easy Pants some dressy appeal, and the tailored-but-not-too-tight fit also lend themselves nicely to all-day versatility and wearability. Another bonus with the breezy Taylor Stitch Easy Pants? They blend a polished flat-front waistband with an elastic back waistband, all the better to make you feel like you’re wearing lounge pants and not trousers. Taken all at once, the Taylor Stitch Easy Pants could be your new favorite summer pants. Shop away, folks.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get Your New Favorite Jeans for Under $50 from Bonobos Right Now

Best summer jeans for men.

Searching for classic men’s style essentials at low prices can be a taxing affair at times, but when you find a proper deal — like a deal on the best men’s jeans — it’s worth acting quickly and striking while the iron is hot, so to speak. That’s the case with today’s Tuesday Steal, brought to you by way of the E-commerce giants at Bonobos — they already excel at making everything from the best men’s chinos to your favorite shirt jacket, and now, the Bonobos Downtime Jeans are aptly named, highly stylish and highly affordable.

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The Bonobos Sale section offers something for everyone

The catch with the Bonobos Downtime Jeans? Well, at first glance, it’d appear there’s no catch at all: They’re on sale right now through the well-stocked and fast-moving Bonobos Sale section, and the price is a sight to behold. Get the Bonobos Downtime Jeans for just $49, a major markdown from the original price of $119 — yes, you read that correctly. You’re also getting quite the run of summer-friendly specs here, from the pleasing and versatile, casual River Medium Wash to the blend of cotton, polyester and elastane.

Those features just so happen to make the Bonobos Downtime Jeans some of the best jeans for men in my book, with two fits (Slim and Athletic) up for grabs, not to mention waist sizes up to 40 and inseam lengths up to 36 available. The next time you want to snag a pair of affordable jeans that don’t cut corners on quality, be sure the Bonobos Downtime Jeans are in your cart — perhaps starting as soon as today.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola Traveler Subsecond Watch is the Coolest New Timepiece For Men

Best new men's watch

If the above watch looks ever-so-slightly familiar, that’s because, well, it is indeed slightly familiar. Or rather, the new Shinola Traveler Subseconds Watch is an update to a highly stylish, functional watch we’ve talked about on the blog in the past — that’d be the Shinola Traveler Watch itself, the best watch for your next road trip.

It’s fitting, of course, that we’re talking about Shinola men’s watches on the Fourth of July — the all-American brand uses finely crafted Swiss parts and a meticulous assembly process in Detroit, and the stunning Shinola Traveler Subseconds Watch takes everything you know and love about the brand’s timepieces and ups the ante even further.

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For starters, the handsome, elegant and versatile Shinola Traveler Subseconds Watch perfectly straddles the line between work and play — the crisp textured dial is both retro and yet modern, the sort of timepiece you can wear with something as simple as stretch chino shorts and your favorite T-shirt, or else a chambray shirt and dark blue denim. The durable canvas strap leans more casual, but you can also switch up the look of the Shinola Traveler Subseconds Watch by swapping in a Shinola watch strap with ease.

But perhaps the best update to the Shinola Traveler Subseconds Watch is, well, that cool subseconds dial so you can keep track of your time on the road. If you’re looking for a watch that can practically do it all, from day to night in the season ahead — and at an agreeable price of $650 — then the Shinola Traveler Subseconds Watch is the timepiece for you. Happy shopping, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get The Perfect Seersucker Shirt for Summer for Nearly 40 Percent Off at Huckberry

Now, we’ve talked plenty here on the blog about having a keen eye for shopping the best menswear deals, especially when the deals in question align perfectly with the summer style essentials you need close at hand. It can sometimes be tough to find the right seasonal picks within, well, the season itself, but today’s selection is a prime candidate to become one of the best men’s shirts you own: As sold by the good folks at Huckberry in its always well-stocked Huckberry Sale section, the Relwen Exploded Seersucker Shirt is a stylish summer shirt done only the way Relwen can get the job done.

Like some of the other best menswear sales on the market, this one is a stunning deal on a piece you can make use of right away this season — as in, right away. For one thing, the Relwen Seersucker Shirt plays perfectly off the Ohio-based brand’s penchant for taking the classics and breathing new life into them. They frequently do that with a focus on modern updates to military-inspired outerwear, but the breezy Relwen Seersucker Shirt is a different take entirely, in a great way.

Best men's shirts for summer.

The key with the Relwen Seersucker Shirt is, of course, the deal itself: It’s 36 percent off via the Huckberry Sale section — as well as its impressive technical specs. The textured cotton seersucker comes in custom patterns that are breezy and fresh, while the modern fit is tailored but loose enough to allow airflow, as intended with seersucker fabric. The whole deal itself is a sight to behold, with standout savings and style available for the taking. It’s even garment-washed, so you truly can rock the Relwen Seersucker Shirt right away this summer. As I always say, my friends: Shop and save accordingly.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Washed Feather Cloth Shirt – The Best Men’s Shirt for Summer

Best men's shirt for summer.

When you get down to it, your summer wardrobe needs options that both fight the heat and keep you sharp in style while doing so. After all, for as much as a guy needs casual summer style essentials like one of the best men’s T-shirts, he also needs slightly more polished (yet no less rugged and useful) style moves close at hand, too. Enter Filson’s Summer Shop, a standout offering filled to the brim with the best menswear for summer — including the Filson Washed Feather Cloth Shirt. The legendary Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter knows a thing or two about how to outfit you for every season, and that includes when the mercury rises, too.

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Your new favorite style picks are here

The Filson Washed Feather Cloth Shirt is a must-buy for plenty of reasons, chief among them the fact that it’s an ideal option when you want to quite literally look buttoned-up without the stuffy nature of wearing, say, a more thick Oxford shirt in the heat. The Filson Washed Feather Cloth Shirt uses lightweight 100 percent cotton, the kind that’s been washed for softness — and washed plenty of times, at that. Even the dusty, breezy color options in which you can snag the Filson Washed Feather Cloth Shirt are a nice complement to, say, your favorite pair of light wash jeans or even chino shorts and canvas sneakers.

It helps that this shirt also features handy front-button chest pockets, all the better to store your everyday carry essentials. If it seems like the Filson Washed Feather Cloth Shirt really can do just about anything, that’s because, well, for the summer months, it certainly gets the job done in style.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Filson’s Sem-Annual Sale, The Best Summer Colognes & A New Huckberry Watch

Folks, welcome back to another edition of the week-closing Friday Read here at The Style Guide, where we’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Let’s start with the fact that yes, as the headline would imply, the Filson Semi-Annual Sale just kicked off, and it’s got a ton of the best summer style essentials up for grabs. It’s rare that a retailer like the famed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter offers up the best in-season gear (and gear for the seasons ahead!) at a discount, so you’d do very well indeed to check out the Filson Semi-Annual Sale.

The rest of the way forward this weekend, well, I’d recommend you keep things rolling along with a few choice style reads below, of course. As for me? I have stories to write up for SPY.com as well as Effortless Gent, and in the midst of it all — including recovering from my standout trip to London last week! — I’ll be prepping for yet another trip.

The jaunt in question? A return to Michigan for the wedding of a longtime college friend (Go Green!), plus some Fourth of July celebrations. What’s on the docket for you? Besides, of course, checking out my recommended menswear shopping and reading picks? Without further ado, let’s get into it below. Cheers, my friends.

  • If you happen to read the blog on the regular, consider this one a bit of a refresher — there’s a standout new, perfectly rugged, highly stylish watch up for grabs right now at Huckberry, and the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Pro Diver Titanium is well worth the investment. The timepiece, as I wrote about here on the blog, celebrates the Swiss watchmaker’s 140th anniversary, and it does so with both excellent looks and high-performing capabilities in mind. Check it out for yourself ASAP.
  • Summer is high time to refresh plenty of things all around — be it your wardrobe or your travel plans, or your summer scent. Think light and airy, and of course, head on over to Maxim to read about my latest guide to the best summer colognes.
  • I’ll leave you with one more recommended style pick from my neck of the woods. The best shorts for summer are a must-have in these casual, increasingly hot times, so you’d do very well to keep it locked here on the blog and check out the Mack Weldon Maverick Tech Chino Shorts, as written about by yours truly. They’re as good as it gets for summer, my friends.

That’s going to wrap things up for my latest Friday dispatch, my friends — here’s to a great start to the holiday weekend, and here’s to stepping out in style this summer. As always: Thanks for reading!