by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Bespoke Post & Schott NYC Teamed Up on the Perfect Leather Jacket for Fall

Bespoke Post x Schott NYC leather jacket.

If you’ve been feeling like menswear these days isn’t quite as well-made as in years past, you might want to pay close attention to what Bespoke Post and Schott NYC have been dreaming up, because it just might knock your socks off. In short, it’s a revamped take on an old-school classic, and yes, it’s one of the best leather jackets for fall.

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I know that’s a bold proclamation, but you can certainly trust what Bespoke Post is working on and standing by proudly as one of the best online menswear brands out there. Still with me? Let’s dive on into one of the best jackets for fall, period.

The Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket distills the famed Schott brand’s heritage expertly into one truly standout fall and winter jacket. It might seem too good to be true (and sadly, it’s only up for pre-order right now!), but the specs and handsome, rugged design are indeed more than up to par.

Bespoke Post x Schott NYC leather jacket

It’s almost hard to keep track of all of the standout specs that make up the Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket, but it starts with soft yet hard-wearing roughout leather that molds to your body with each wear (according to Bespoke Post and Schott, that is). They’ve topped off this rugged jacket with handsome Tobacco leather on the collar for an eye-catching finishing touch, and a zip chest pocket adds some utility (as do hip handwarmer pockets).

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Best of all is the fact that the frankly incredible Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket is inspired by classic 1930s Schott service jackets, which is the kind of history most brands can’t quite lean on, to say the least.

The Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket, although an investment at a pre-order price of $749 right now, is made to handle business, get better with wear and deliver expert fall style — and it’ll ship out to you early next month. That’s a jacket worth securing, at least in my book. Go forth in style, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30 Percent on This Rugged Taylor Stitch Vest for Expert Fall Layering

Best vests for men this fall.

I’m willing to bet you’ve already got a great idea of the best fall style essentials you need to keep close at hand this season (in your wardrobe and at the ready, specifically).

That likely includes one of the best waxed trucker jackets or your favorite henley, but what about in-between layers that deliver just as much variety and utility? We’re talking, in this case, about one of the best vests for men, delivered with durability, rugged style and savings by my good friends at Taylor Stitch.

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The Taylor Stitch Able Vest certainly lives up to its name, and it arrives on sale for 30 percent off via the Taylor Stitch Last Call Section. Now, that selection is packed with summer style essentials, but this stylish quilted vest is a very apt layer for right this very moment, indeed.

You see, the Taylor Stitch Able Vest boasts a lightweight yet strong recycled nylon shell that’s then filled with recycled polyester for added warmth atop, say, a Taylor Stitch henley or one of the best men’s shirts from Taylor Stitch.

It’s also designed with a vertical quilted construction for a more streamlined look and feel, the kind that you can wear with ease for outdoor fall weekend pursuits aplenty (don’t forget your Taylor Stitch work pants or denim, my friends). The handsome Army Green colorway of the Taylor Stitch Able Vest is a versatile touch that wears well with everything from dark blue jeans to tobacco chinos or grey jogger pants.

Thick collar ribbing should keep your neck warm on brisk fall days. The Taylor Stitch Able Vest might not be the very first layer that springs to mind in cold weather, but it’s one of the best options to snag on sale right now. Act accordingly, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Free Fly Apparel Bamboo Flex Henley – A Perfect Base Layer for Fall

Best fall henley for men.

Among the best men’s style essentials for fall and winter to wear right now, there’s perhaps one I find myself reaching for more than any other, at least as far as the best base layers are concerned. I’m talking, of course, about one of the best men’s henleys, the kind you can wear under your favorite trucker jacket, beneath a cozy flannel shirt or as a standalone piece for casual weekend outings (you’re on your own for coffee or beer picks for the weekend this time, though).

Part tailored jacket, part sweater, all versatility.

The henley in question today is the Free Fly Apparel Bamboo Flex Henley, and it’s high time you acquainted yourself with the brand for the season ahead. It’s one of the best henleys for men, period, for several reasons, but as with other Free Fly menswear, it all starts with the sustainable, soft and ultra-comfortable fabric.

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The key with the Free Fly Apparel Bamboo Flex Henley is the soft stretch knit fabric, which is actually viscose made from bamboo that’s also blended with polyester for durability and a bounce-back sort of factor. In my experience, this Free Fly bamboo henley is incredibly soft to the touch, moisture-wicking and perfectly comfortable as a standalone shirt or worn beneath one of my favorite hoodies for long travel days.

Best henleys for men for layering.

Plus, the Free Fly Apparel Bamboo Flex Henley is fairly priced for its technical fabric — granted, it’s more expensive than a more traditional cotton or thermal henley, but you’ll reap the benefits in terms of functionality. I’ve personally worn my Free Fly Apparel Bamboo Flex Henley as a base layer with a field jacket for a Brooklyn park stroll, and I’ve also kept it at the ready beneath a chore coat for days upstate.

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Beyond that, I also wear the Free Fly Apparel Bamboo Flex Henley as weekend loungewear. There’s hardly a time I don’t find myself reaching for a layer like this — and that’s a worthy addition to your own wardrobe. It’s versatile enough to do it all, it’s available in a series of easy-to-style colors, and the Free Fly Apparel Bamboo Flex Henley will certainly prove wearable season after season. Layer up accordingly now, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Vermont Getaway with Darn Tough Socks

Best men's socks for fall.

My friends, my question today on this fine fall Friday (say that five times fast) is a simple one: What’s in your sock drawer? Hopefully, more than a pair or two of the best socks for men to wear with, well everything else in your footwear rotation, be it a pair of rugged men’s boots or streamlined leather sneakers.

For me, the answer as to which pair of the best men’s socks I’m wearing just got a whole lot more simple. How so? Well, I’m coming off yet another media trip, a trek to lovely Vermont with the one and only Darn Tough Socks.

Darn Tough socks for men.

Perhaps you’re already familiar with Darn Tough Socks, which is due to celebrate 20 years next year and currently makes some of the very best men’s socks across three facilities in Northfield, Vermont. I trekked north to see the entire process and meet the team, of which there are plenty of dedicated people making sure your socks are made precisely (using machines with 168 needles and guaranteed for life).

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Yes, that’s right: Darn Tough Socks guarantees its products for life, and that includes everything from its comfortable hiking socks to stylish lifestyle socks that I’d say you’ll love. Of course, I had the time to stroll the lovely shores of Lake Champlain back in Burlington, and I enjoyed sipping on famed The Alchemist Heady Topper and visiting Foam Brewers in my spare time.

But for rugged, stylish men’s socks, I found there’s hardly anything better than a pair of Darn Tough Socks. I’ll have much more to say as part of my freelance writing pursuits, but for now, you’ve just set your sights on a new favorite pair (or pairs!) of Darn Tough Socks. Cheers and thanks for reading!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy The Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket

Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket review.

If I’ve said it before, I’ve said it plenty of times: Huckberry just knows how to make darn fine gear, some of the best fall style essentials day in and day out. If you read the blog, you assuredly know this, but every so often, it’s a treat to realize we’re still only now rolling into the best time of year, or rather, the best time of year to layer up with your new favorite jacket.

Or perhaps the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is already in your rotation, but the thing is… this Huckberry classic gets better with age, it gets better by the year and it comes in a wide array of rugged seasonal colors. It’s also made in the U.S. of A, and things only get even cooler and more reliable from there.

Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket.

The specs are as reliable as ever on one of the best fall jackets for men, from the custom hardware to the waxed Martexin sailcloth to fight back against fall breezes and rain. The trucker jacket style (in a wide array of fits for every body type) also has the proper build for fall adventures, including an interior media pocket, a front-button chest pocket and handy hip pockets.

It’s not hard to see why it’s a tried-and-true Huckberry bestseller, all to the tune of more than 3,000 positive reviews. Yes, a whopping 3,000-plus — are you one of them yet?

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I personally can’t wait to wear mine in casually rugged style situations aplenty, and I plan to get a lot of use out of it this fall and winter. In fact, it nearly goes without saying, but we’re big on reminders and consistency in style here at The Style Guide.

And if you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger one of the best men’s waxed jackets, period, well, it’s like I said above: There’s never been a better time to buy it. Go forth and prosper in rugged fall style, my friends. Huckberry will see you out there.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc Toe Boots Are a Certified Fall Classic

Red Wing Heritage moc toe boots review.

When the going gets tough, the tough lace up a pair of the best boots for men from Huckberry. Or at least, that’s what I say. And the tough (and stylish, like yourself!) more specifically lace up a pair of impossibly rugged Red Wing Heritage men’s boots. Let’s go beyond that, though.

The legendary Minnesota brand has been making some of the finest boots on the market, right here in the States, for decades, with an emphasis on rich leather, the finest materials and the best construction around. Of course, if you read the blog, you already know that, but a reminder is always savvy, no?

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That makes the Red Wing Heritage 6-Inch Moc Toe Boots a certified classic in every regard (as the headline notes), complete with sturdy contrast moc toe stitching, a handsome, rich Alpine Portage leather build, and the durability to stand up to just about anything this season. This pair of the best boots for men nearly speak for themselves, which is why I’m wrapping up this post in due time right about… now. Lace ’em up and get out there this season, folks.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Layer Up And Save 50 Percent On This Stylish Bespoke Post Bomber Jacket

Best bomber jacket for fall.

There comes a time in every guy’s life when he’s got to make a choice: The choice to layer up and save some cash in the process is ideal, but it doesn’t come around all that often. Or at least, it doesn’t come around all that often if you’re not already on the lookout for one of the best bomber jackets, like the Line of Trade Outfield Bomber Jacket from my friends at Bespoke Post.

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The famed NYC brand bridges the gap with this in-house-designed jacket, and between seasons, quite handsomely. The result is a cotton poplin bomber with classic, sporting-inspired touches built right in, down to the striped collar and timeless design. Plus, it’s finished with a two-way zipper, and the Line of Trade Outfield Bomber Jacket is casually cool enough to wear with everything from classic blue jeans and a henley to an Oxford shirt and chinos. Add it to your outerwear rotation ASAP, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Mott and Bow Mercer Jeans Are Your New Everyday Jeans This Fall (And Beyond)

Mott and Bow men's denim review.

In my personal experience, there are few things that go together exceptionally quite like the brisk climes of fall and the right pair of your favorite denim. Let’s take that a step further: While the best blue jeans for men are a certified classic in any season and practically any weather, finding the best jeans for fall in a seasonally fitting shade is an even bigger win for your wardrobe.

That’s how I like to go about my shopping, at any rate, and I think you’ll find similar success when you shop Mott and Bow men’s jeans.

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Assuredly, you’re no stranger to the brand if you’ve perused the pages of this blog or any one of my Mott and Bow reviews over the years. The NYC-based direct-to-consumer company excels at making fairly priced, quality denim from quality fabrics (often using Italian or Turkish denim), then using just enough stretch for a comfortable fit.

That all holds true with the Mott and Bow Mercer Jeans, which feature a medium-weight 10oz. twill denim that wears nicely on brisk fall days (at least, that’s what I’ve found with Mott and Bow jeans). As I like to say though, the hits keep rolling from there.

The Mott and Bow Mercer Jeans helpfully come in a range of fall-friendly shades, a series of rich, earthy colors that perfectly complement various shades of the season.

Whether you’re wearing a crisp white Oxford shirt on a business casual day at the office or teaming a navy shawl cardigan with dusty, earth-toned jeans, the Mott and Bow Mercer Jeans should be the pair you reach for (at least, in my humble opinion).

Meet the Classic Full Zip Hoodie: pictured in both men's and women's. Available in an array of colors.

I also appreciate the custom back leather patch and custom rivets to drive home their durability. And helpfully, the Mott and Bow Mercer Jeans provide designer quality at a price that’s not too absurd (they’ll set you back $129). Various pairs of Mott and Bow men’s denim come in Slim and Straight fits, so you might want to opt for a different style from the company if a Slim fit isn’t what your wardrobe needs.

But if you’re on the hunt for the best men’s jeans in a variety of cool fall colors, the Mott and Bow Mercer Jeans are the end result of a winning formula. Happy shopping, folks.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save More Than 30 Percent On This Timex Watch Today at UNCRATE

Timex M79 Watch at UNCRATE.

If you read this blog on the regular or cruise through my Instagram, you’ll see that I certainly appreciate the power of one of the best men’s watches, both in terms of style and utility. And if you can find that addition to your watch rotation while saving a few bucks, that’s all the better, is it not?

Now, Timex watches (whether bought at Todd Snyder, for instance or online through the American watch brand) are already an affordable, stylish steal to begin with — but what today’s post proposes is, what if one of the best watches for men was an even better deal?

Timex M79 Watch in Chocolate Brown.

And that deal in question is a stellar one on this fine Sunday: You can now save more than 35 percent on the Timex M79 Chocolate Brown Watch at UNCRATE, which is a discount not to be missed if you prize having one of the best vintage-style watches for men at your disposal.

As UNCRATE notes, the watch already features a design inspired by the Timex archives from the 1970s, complete with a chocolate brown dial meant to mimic “tropical” watches that have a faded dial from years of wear.

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The crisp dial is accented with a 3′-o-clock day-and-date window, while the Timex M79 boasts an understated woven stainless steel bracelet for a dressy finish. Better still is the fact that price drops well below $200 when on sale, and that’s why it’s worth shopping this retro-style watch ASAP at UNCRATE.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Indianola Chukka – A New Classic Pair of Fall Boots

Best fall chukka boots for men.

I’d guess that, if you read the blog on the regular, your wardrobe has more than a few of the best men’s style essentials, particularly on the footwear front when it comes to, say, the best chukka boots for men. But what about when things get shaken up a bit and your favorite menswear designer re-enters the men’s footwear space in a big way, just in time for fall?

That’s what Alabama-based Billy Reid is doing with the reintroduction of Billy Reid footwear, which should provide plenty more competition for your rotation of the best men’s boots. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Best leather moto boots for men.

Now, I already wrote about new boots from Billy Reid yesterday on the blog, but let’s talk about a highly versatile pair in particular. After all, the collection includes just two new pairs for now: First up, we’ve got the Billy Reid Paglia Moto Boots, made in Italy from overdyed pebbled leather with a slight edge to it.

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Those boots are sleek and dressy yet road-ready, but we’re here today to talk about the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots. They’ve certainly got the pedigree you’d expect from a designer known for making one of the best pea coats and the best dress shirts on the market,

The Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots are very nearly what you’d precisely expect from a designer with a commitment to timeless style and craftsmanship. Light brown kudu leather gives these a bit of texture right out of the box, but these stylish men’s chukka boots will develop their own distinctive patina over time.

Best men's chukka boots.

Comfort flex soles provide ease of movement out of the box — these shouldn’t feel overly stiff or uncomfortable. The famed menswear brand has even burnished the toe cap for a bit of a rugged-meets refined feel when it comes to the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots.

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The profile on these should prove streamlined enough to dress up with the best corduroy pants or your favorite pair of chinos, yet classic brown leather chukka boots also wear very well with timeless dark blue denim.

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Keep in mind that although the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots are an investment (they’ll set you back $448), you’re getting a truly classic pair of men’s boots that can be dressed up or down, a pair that’s made in Italy from the finest materials on the market. It sounds to me like your new favorite pair of chukka boots could be just a few clicks away.