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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.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30 Percent on these Rugged Everyday Men’s Pants from Line of Trade

Finding the best deals on the best men’s gear, and then passing those savings onto customers who appreciate small craft brands and the work they do, is something of a specialty for the good folks at Bespoke Post. And it’s that passion for craft that led them to start Line of Trade — it’s a brand rooted in Americana and classically rugged styles, like the best work pants for men.

But here’s the catch: Although Line of Trade is its own brand entirely now (as you’ve seen from Line of Trade reviews here on this Brooklyn style blog), you can still score some standout savings back at its old parent company: Bespoke Post, of course.

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And that brings us to the Line of Trade Foundry Pants, a durable and tough-as-nails pair of canvas pants that just so happen to be, well, highly stylish. Add in the fact that the Line of Trade Foundry Pants are on sale now at Bespoke Post for 30 percent off, and we’re in business.

That sense of style merged with craftsmanship is always nice to have in a pair of the best everyday pants, which boast the same five-pocket construction as your favorite jeans — yet with the sturdiness of a pair of 9oz. canvas work pants.

Yes, they’re likely more fit for work than play, so to speak, but the hard-working nature of the Line of Trade Foundry Pants extends far past brisk mornings in the garage or out in the field. Double-needle stitching at key stress points gives them true workwear appeal, while its pockets are built for utility and ample storage space.

The Line of Trade Foundry Pants also happen to be heavily garment-washed — that gives them a broken-in feel and easy wearability right out of the box, unlike other pairs of canvas work pants, which can come off as stiff and uncomfortable until worn repeatedly. Helpfully, the bottom hem can be rolled up for added mobility and a more secure fit, further bolstering the “everything-but-the-kitchen-sink” nature of these trusty work pants.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Easy Pants are Your Perfect Pants for Spring & Summer

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Staying stylish in the spring and summer months, the high heat of the season, doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or taxing. And when you find warm-weather menswear essentials that help you bridge the gap between comfort and style, all the while staying cool as can be, that’s what I like to call the sweet spot.

So it goes with Taylor Stitch, a brand that delivers refined, polished essentials with easygoing appeal all the same. And in my experience, the Taylor Stitch Easy Pants embody that mindset perfectly — your new favorite pants are here just in time for spring and summer, and it only gets better from there.

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Made from a 5.5oz. 100 percent linen build, they embody the classic, breezy fit of lounge pants or straight-leg chinos. But here’s the kicker: They use supremely comfortable details like an internal drawcord waist for added comfort, all the while topping the waistband off with belt loops (if you feel so inclined).

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And naturally, some of the best lightweight pants for summer get the all-important details like fit absolutely correct. The Taylor Stitch Easy Pants feature a classic mid-rise and a tailored fit with a slight taper down to the ankle.

In my experience, this design is the sort of reliable fit that looks as polished with your favorite chukka boots as it does with some of the best loafers for summer. They’re also a touch more refined than some other more rugged Taylor Stitch menswear pieces, like a canvas shirt jacket or a garment-dyed hoodie.

That gives them versatility as well as a dash of refinement, in my opinion. In my experience, you can throw on your new favorite linen pants (available in two dusty, versatile colors) with everything from a knit polo and those trusty loafers to a pocket tee and canvas sneakers.

When breezy, comfortable and casually cool style is the name of the game, the Taylor Stitch Easy Pants heed the call, and then some. Don’t let them pass you by as you build out your rotation of the best menswear essentials.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Take An Extra 30 Percent off Stylish Menswear at Bonobos Right Now

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When opportunity knocks to add to your rotation of menswear essentials while saving some cash, you know what we say here at The Style Guide: Heed the call, answer the door and add, well, whatever you might need to your rotation.

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With my good friends at Bonobos, for instance, that could be one of the best merino sweaters for daily wear, or it could be a pair of the best pants for men, something for which Bonobos is quite well-known (it almost goes without saying). Things get even better today though, as the famed menswear brand is offering an extra 30 percent off sale styles with the code EXTRADAY.

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And while that doesn’t quite include some of the best new spring menswear from the just-released Bonobos Spring 2024 Collection, it does include a slew of essential daily and seasonal offerings. Among those offerings via the Bonobos Sale section, you’ll find textured Italian cotton pants, some of the best chinos for men and even sale styles from $10.

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Sounds too good to be true, right? From faded jeans to office and date-ready night shirts and beyond, this Bonobos “sale-on-sale” is indeed too good to pass up (but it’s certainly not too good to be true). Shop accordingly today, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Todd Snyder Corduroy Pants are the Perfect Winter Dress Pants

Best corduroy pants for men.

There comes a time during the winter months in particular when it’s easy to fall into a rut — maybe you feel you’ve run out of holiday style ensembles, or could use a change of pace, all the while keeping comfort and style top of mind? Enter some of the best corduroy pants for men, but not just any pair of corduroy pants.

A pair in a flattering modern cut, made by one of the country’s top menswear designers — and a pair that more closely mimics the design of your favorite blue jeans than dress pants, which can sometimes feel a bit too stuffy. Yes, my friends, those corduroy pants come from Todd Snyder, producer of everything from one of the most classic winter sweaters to one of the best flannel shirts.

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The Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants mimic much of that same style: A bit rustic, a bit refined and versatile as can be — and a perfect way to shake up your winter style from time to time. They also come in Relaxed and Straight fits, so there’s something for everyone here (not to mention the chance to select from one of five versatile, crisp colors.

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And as with most things Todd Snyder (if not the designer’s entire lineup of menswear essentials), the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants get the details right, from the use of soft cotton corduroy (and elastane) to a not-too-wide 14-wale corduroy fabric itself.

The slim fit is flattering in particular (but again, recall those other two fit options!), while the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants also feature a custom back waistband leather logo patch for a dash of refinement.

The best part is, you can style the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants with everything from one of the best winter blazers to a more easygoing, rugged chambray shirt (tucked in or untucked, your call), and the look will be perfectly polished either way.

And yes, the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants are pricier than a standard mass-market pair at $178, but when you consider the fact that they’re a stylish change of pace from jeans, chinos or wool dress pants, that’s an investment worth making in my book. Get out there and get after it, my friends.

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.

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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.

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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.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Chinos Are the Only Pants You Need This Summer

If we’ve talked about it on the blog before, we’ve talked about it, well, plenty of times. There’s going to come a time, once again, this summer when you’ve got to step out in tailored style… wearing a pair of stylish pants, all in spite of the heat. The pants in question you should be wearing? Well, that part, to me, is easy: The Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos are a go-to style move that should keep you looking sharp and staying plenty cool for the rest of summer, and that’s an understatement.

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You’re hopefully well-aware that Bonobos makes some of the best men’s style essentials across each of the four seasons, from one of the best lightweight jackets to the best stretch jeans, but this new pair of breezy pants might be the best of the bunch — for right now, at least. The key with these stylish summer pants really is right in the name: The Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos live up to that billing, and then some.

Crucially, the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos truly are a stretchy blend of polyester, rayon, cotton and spandex for ease of movement and a hand feel that’s a step up from even the brand’s classic Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0 (those might already be one of your favorite pairs of pants, as luck would have it).

Helpfully when it comes to the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos, you can also take your pick from three cool-as-can-be colors, including the ever-versatile Dark Surf as worn above. Beyond that, you can pair up each set with everything from a white short-sleeve henley — for high-low casual style — to a crisp Oxford shirt. To round things out nicely, you can score the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos for under $100. The next time you want to beat the heat in style, this pair might just be your best bet.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Billy Reid’s Moleskin Jeans Are The Coolest Pants for Men to Buy Now

As much as you might have updated your uniform over the last, say, two years to reflect more casual menswear and casual times, there’s still something to be said for getting dressed the right way with a pair of the best men’s pants. Yes, that’s right: I said it, and you’re going to have to get dressed in sharp style again one of these days. Enter Billy Reid and the seriously cool, versatile Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans. They’re a perfect example of the ways in which the Alabama-based namesake brand remains one of the best menswear designers in the country.

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Billy’s focus is on giving the classics a fresh, modern and yet still timeless spin, whether it’s one of the best sweatshirts for men — updated with neat elbow patches — or the classic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat. He really doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to blending the more rugged with the more refined, which is why pieces like the Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans are the perfect way to ease back into wearing more traditional pants (as comfortable as your sweatpants might be, that is). It starts with the Portuguese-made construction and the careful use of just a hint of elastane for comfortable stretch, turning the Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans into a next-level pair of pants, so to speak. It gets better from there, luckily.

As ever with Billy Reid menswear, it’s the details that make the difference, and the Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans are packed with small touches only one of the country’s top style designers can provide. Take the custom hardware on the front center of these stylish slim-fit jeans, not to mention the ultra-soft fabric and the tailored fit throughout. It’s the little things and the big things that Billy Reid gets correct here, turning these into some of the best pants for men. But remember: That touch of stretch makes them more comfortable right out of the box than stiff selvedge jeans, and that’s not a bad thing, either. They’re also available in rich colors like the khaki-esque Rubber and the wear-with-anything Earth Green shown above. Fear not the higher price tag ($228 at Billy Reid), because these are going to provide some nice bang for your buck.

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The Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans are going to replace even your most treasured pair of sweatpants, and they also might even replace a pair of your favorite jeans (remember, moleskin is like a brushed cotton, a nice change of pace from classic, much-loved Billy Reid men’s jeans). The Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans are a change of pace from the ordinary, wearable with anything and everything from one of the best henleys for men — which you can also find at Billy Reid — to a tailored shawl cardigan for rugged winter layering. You can even wear the Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans with a classic T-shirt and a trucker jacket for the ideal blend of high-low style. When it’s time to get dressed properly by wearing “real pants,” I’d wager the Billy Reid Moleskin Jeans are going to prove more than essential — they might even become a new favorite.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Filson’s Flannel-Lined Dry Tin Cloth Pants are the Winter Pants You Need Now

As crazy as it might seem, there are times you need to level up your winter menswear even further beyond what you might have previously planned — this is where Filson enters the equation with some of the best men’s pants for winter, of course. Long a trusted heritage gear purveyor (and one of my long-running favorite brands, as many a Filson review indicates), Filson continues to amp things up when you need it the most. This goes for staple pieces like a winter-ready down shirt jacket, and of course, the Filson Flannel-Lined Dry Tin Cloth Pants. It’s practically the perfect point in winter to wear these extremely rugged, hard-working pants, as you very well might be in the throes of a polar vortex right now. Here’s where the remarkable Filson Flannel-Lined Dry Tin Cloth Pants can help you out in a big way, especially if snow shoveling or the rest of your outdoor-centric to-do list just can’t wait.

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Perhaps you’re already well-aware of the durability and hard-wearing benefits of the Filson Dry Tin Pants, which are truly unstoppable in most conditions. The key here is both the 100 percent dry finish Tin Cloth cotton, which is then souped up with 8-ounce Alaskan Guide Flannel fabric on the interior. It’s the best of both worlds, turned into a pair of the best men’s pants for winter.

Now, the Filson Flannel-Lined Dry Tin Cloth Pants have proven a surprisingly hot seller despite a higher price tag than other pairs of Filson men’s pants, including the excellent Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans. They retail for $225 at Filson, a fair price when you consider they’re a durable pair of work pants designed to take on snow and wet conditions. The flannel lining of the aptly named Filson Flannel-Lined Dry Tin Cloth Pants should add another layer of comfort and warmth, especially if you wear them in frigid conditions with, say, a Filson merino base layer. You very well might not need it with these tough Filson work pants, though — they’re just that exceptionally well-made.

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Particularly when the conditions call for it, like a day in the field or the garage, the Filson Flannel-Lined Dry Tin Cloth Pants are going to work exactly as hard as you need them to work. But if you feel like adding a bit of casually rugged style to your off-duty pursuits, you could even team these flannel-lined pants with a thermal henley and a waxed trucker jacket for a casual night out on the town grabbing beers at your local watering hole. And if the day involves everything from a wintry park stroll to an afternoon coffee, then I say you should give the Filson Flannel-Lined Dry Tin Cloth Pants a shot, even moreso if you’re wearing dependable Filson leather boots. Winter days are going to be a whole lot more manageable with your new favorite pair of winter pants — trust me.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos – The Best Men’s Pants for Fall

There are certain brands it pays off to rely on time and time again, especially when it comes to something as critical as the best men’s pants for fall. And chief among those brands you can turn towards when you need a well-fitting, tailored pair of pants for the season ahead? That’d be Bonobos, without a doubt. The brand first developed a cult following well over a decade ago as founder Andy Dunn looked to craft the perfect pair of men’s pants, one with a tailored fit and more room in the waist, a tough task to get right. And that’s led us to the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos, now a staple of the brand and ideally, a staple in your wardrobe. So with that being said, what exactly makes these the perfect men’s pants for fall? It’s simple, really. Bonobos has mastered both the fit and the fabric needed to make some of the best men’s chinos, and that’s saying something.

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Bonobos has mastered the art of the perfect fall pant

It’s also worth noting that the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos come in an impressive range of colors, enough to please every palette. Take the Chestnuts color above — it’s the kind of shade of deep tan-brown that fits right in with fall foliage and much more. That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the best pants for men this fall, though.

It’s the details that really make the difference with Bonobos, from the rich array of color options to the slide front closure for a clean finish. Plus, printed interior pockets and linings are a fun touch, and who said wearing some of the best men’s pants can’t be a little fun at the end of the day, right? The Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos are made from what the brand calls “all-purpose cotton,” finished off with 2 percent spandex for that crucial stretch. The fabric on the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos gets softer the more you wear them, but they’re certainly not stiff out of the box. Any Bonobos review should also note the range of fit and sizing options, with a remarkable four options available (including Tailored and Straight).

Waist sizes run up to 40, and you can snag the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos in more than 25 colors. That’s an incredible variety when it comes to the potential to find your new favorite pants, especially in a rich color for fall. The styling potential for the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos is almost as limitless as the color and fit options. They’ll wear especially well with a Bonobos Oxford shirt at the office, but you can also wear them in more rugged fashion with a Bonobos henley and a Bonobos cardigan. The world is your oyster, so to speak, with the highly versatile Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos, so give them a shot in as many fall-centric colors as you can. They won’t let you down.

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