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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Rugged Filson Jac Shirt is the Perfect Layer for Cool Summer Nights

Even as we work our way through another summer heat wave, it pays to be prepared for every possible scenario as far as your men’s style essentials are concerned. That’s especially true if you plan to trek into the great outdoors, whether it be a cabin getaway, a day hike or a coastal getaway — throw a bonfire in the mix, and it gets even better when things finally do cool off, am I right?

And while it might seem difficult to think about in the heat of the moment (literally!), well, one of the best shirt jackets for men will assuredly come in handy as the temperature drops — and the Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt meets the moment in rugged fashion in every way possible.

The legendary Pacific Northwest outdoor retailer delivers gear fit for situations far afield and closer to home, and with the pleasingly durable and well-designed Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt, it’s as if a taste of the Pacific Northwest and its brisk summer evenings landed right on your doorstep.

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The just-released Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt is built with cotton-like Bedford cord, a densely woven, twill-like fabric that takes its cues from British military fatigues. And unlike Filson’s heavyweight, supremely warm shirt jackets made out of wool, the Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt lightens things up considerably while still delivering some needed warmth on cool summer nights.

The handsome, classically designed Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt wears as well over a classic pocket tee as it does a thermal henley on particularly breezy nights, while its straight hem design offers more coverage and a classic shirt jacket fit.

Details like oversized front button flap pockets offer crucial space for everyday carry essentials — of which Filson also excels at producing, mind you. The straight collar can be turned up against the cold, while chip-resistant buttons are an ideal feature for a hard-wearing shirt that manages to deliver for work or play (especially when styled with Filson blue jeans or canvas pants).

The Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt comes in two classic colorways: A deep Labrador Brown or else a timeless Surplus Green, both easy to style alongside hard-working blue denim or light wash jeans — at the bonfire or the brewery in equal measure. With construction that’s made to last and timeless style details only Filson can deliver, the expertly crafted, all-new Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt is the lightweight yet hard-working outer layer the rest of your summer needs ASAP.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Classic Flint and Tinder Wool Jacket is On Sale Right Now at the Huckberry Year-End Sale

Best shirt jackets for men this winter.

It’s not all that often that you find exactly what you’re looking for, exactly when you need it, at exactly the right price when it comes to the best menswear essentials for winter. And yet, today, that’s all about to change.

Of course, if you read this blog on the regular, you’re surely well accustomed to scouring the market for the best deals and steals on gear, but the Huckberry See You Out There Sale is a different animal entirely.

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In fact, it’s through the Huckberry See You Out There Sale that we get a great look at one of the best shirt jackets for men, courtesy of a discount on the standout Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket. It’s built with all the bells and whistles you need in a winter work jacket for men, and then some.

Of course, the Flint and Tinder lineup has long encompassed some of the very best jackets for men, period, as you know if you’ve read my Flint and Tinder reviews here on the blog. But when a jacket in question gets a rare markdown — at properly the precise time to wear said jacket in the bitter cold of winter — it’s a real treat, to say the least.

Yessir, the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket hits all the right notes when it comes to heritage style, savings (it’s marked down to $150 from $188) and plain ole dependability. A snap closure front and sturdy shirt collar gives the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket the layering ability of a classic shacket.

Further useful touches like front button chest pockets — and an additional left-side interior chest stash pocket — turn the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket from a display piece into a truly hard-working layering staple. A soft lining and an exterior fabric blend of wool and polyester should also deliver warmth and stretch when you need it the most.

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Whether layered over a thermal henley or worn casually atop a merino T-shirt with slippers on a brisk weekend morning, the Flint and Tinder Heritage Wool Jacket is your newfound winter layering solution — and of course, it’s on sale through January 1st right now at Huckberry.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Shirt Jacket is a Tough Yet Refined Outer Layer for Winter

I don’t know about you, but the best menswear essentials in my rotation tend to strike the right balance between refined and rugged, with historical and functional roots as well as modern-day good looks. It sounds like a high bar to clear, but that’s where designers like Billy Reid enter the equation.

The Alabama-based designer has a healthy respect for utilitarian classics, like the seafaring peacoat — the same peacoat worn by James Bond, mind you — as well as the denim shirt and the henley.

Reid makes all manner of refined menswear, mind you, but there are times where Billy Reid style staples veer ever so slightly from the norm — like the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket, a tough piece as fit for the field as it is for a round of beers at your local watering hole.

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In every single stitch and every single detail, the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket is a step up from your typical puffer jacket and even some of the best shirt jackets on the market. For one thing, baffle fabric (a nylon -spandex blend for comfort and stretch) gives this hard-wearing shacket a water-resistant finish, while channel weaving gives it more durability and a more streamlined look than traditional puffer jackets.

Plus, the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket comes in a signature Billy’s Brown color — a perfectly versatile shade meant to be styled with shades of olive, indigo, black, charcoal and even darker shades of brown.

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Like signature Billy Reid denim shirts and outerwear, antique brass snaps finish off the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket in rugged fashion, whether layered over a simple off-white tee or paired with a thermal henley on chilly winter days.

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Make note of carefully crafted details like a matchbox pocket, along with its flattering slim-straight fit — layer with care, wear the Billy Reid Baffle Shirt Jacket as often as possible, and use it when you want a more casually rugged outer layer than your traditional peacoat, for instance. Billy Reid is on a mission to take over your wardrobe, and it looks like the brand is certainly succeeding.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Outerknown Cloud Weave Shirt – A Sustainable, Stylish Wardrobe Upgrade

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In my experience, if you know a brand for one standout item, like one of the best men’s shirt jackets, a terrific-fitting pair of jeans or some of the best leather boots, well, it’s always worth it to pay close attention when said brand doubles down on that category.

Take Outerknown, for instance. One of the most sustainable menswear brands on the market, the company (founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater) has built a devout following for its commitment to eco-friendly production. Oh, and beyond that, the company makes one of the best shirt jackets for men, the famed and fan-favorite Outerknown Blanket Shirt.

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Here’s where that doubling down comes into play: The company’s lineup of shirt jackets for men just got even better for spring, particularly when you consider the new Outerknown Cloud Weave Shirt. What’s the difference between the Outerknown Blanket Shirt and the Cloud Weave Shirt? Reader, I’m glad you asked.

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The Outerknown Cloud Weave Shirt boasts what the brand calls a loftier and looser weave then the Blanket Shirt — the Blanket Shirt features a denser and thicker knit that makes it more apt for layering on brisk fall and winter days, while this option should prove a touch lighter.

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That weave comes through in matters of both form and function, as your new favorite shirt jacket is crafted with an eye-catching, multi-dimensional plaid pattern of sorts. The end result is heavyweight twill organic cotton, meaning you can layer the Outerknown Cloud Weave Shirt atop a soft cotton tee or a heavier slub henley.

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Eco-friendly nut buttons keep in line with Outerknown’s commitment to more sustainable production, while oversized front flap patch pockets deliver utility for your everyday carry. While the Outerknown Cloud Weave Shirt isn’t as abrasion-resistant or as tough as a canvas workshirt, it’s a reliable layer for spring and summer bonfire evenings, camping trips and yes, brewery patio hangs.

Plus, you can feel good about rocking the Outerknown Cloud Weave Shirt, what with its eco-friendly production — and style points in spades, of course.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt is One of the Best Shirt Jackets for Spring

Best spring shirt jackets for men.

Trust me when I say that if you read the blog, you know this well: Spring is no time to skimp on proper layers, especially spring style essentials like one of the best shirt jackets. Blustery weather, breezy mornings, unexpectedly chilly nights and days on the road (or nights at your favorite bar) all call for pieces with rugged appeal, utility and yes, style points.

And of course, your good friends (and mine) at Taylor Stitch have the right tools for the job — quite literally in this case when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt.

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You’ll find it among the San Francisco retailer’s expertly curated rotation of spring offerings, which includes pieces like one of the best denim jackets and perfectly cut shirting as well as faded denim and dependable boots. And luckily for both of us, the Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt fuses the best qualities of each of those pieces, blending utility, effortless cool and reliability in one of the best men’s shirt jackets.

The impossibly rugged, hard-wearing Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt starts, of course, with a hefty 12.5oz. 100 percent organic cotton build that’s also stone-washed, giving it a supple quality right out of the box. Yet, it’s still plenty burly to wear over a Taylor Stitch T-shirt or henley without feeling the impact of a chillier-than-average spring day.

Oversized front patch pockets give your new favorite shirt jacket plenty of space for your everyday carry, while the double panel front yoke detailing adds durability, reinforcement and a touch of design intrigue — your average canvas workshirt, this is not.

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And in the way of style points: The handsome Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt is available in a washed selvage denim as well as a workwear-inspired Gravel shade of grey, but the Chipped Navy color is perhaps most versatile with everything from olive canvas pants to tobacco-hued chinos.

With a flat hem, it also wears reliably like both a shirt and a jacket, making it the perfect travel or workwear layer in equal measure. When you need one of the toughest yet most stylish shirt jackets on the market, the Taylor Stitch Shop Shirt delivers. Add it to your cart today.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Rugged Todd Snyder Chamois Shirt is Nearly 60 Percent Off

Best shirt jacket for men this fall.

Every so often, your Brooklyn menswear writer stumbles across one of the best menswear deals, a deal that’s too good to be true (nearly) and yet, simply has to be shared here on the blog (and far and wide, of course).

And one of the country’s best menswear designers is to thank for the deal in question today, which gives you instant access to one of the best shirt jackets for men … all at nearly 60 percent. Yessir, that’s right — it’s all part of the always well-stocked Todd Snyder Sale section, of course.

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And within that Todd Snyder Sale section, this particular shirt stands out quite nicely: It’s the Todd Snyder Alaskan Chamois Shirt, a piece that channels Snyder’s trademark rugged-meets-refined sort of energy. It’s both one of the best shirt jackets for men and yet a piece that you can dress up slightly (say, atop a turtleneck for a touch of devil-may-care style).

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And again, this discount brings this carefully crafted chamois flannel shirt down to $84, all the way from $198. With a full fit meant for layering, who’s to say how many different ways you can wear your new favorite shirt jacket this fall. As for me: I’d wear this rich and rugged shirt jacket, or “shacket,” atop my favorite henley or a thermal crewneck sweatshirt for exceptional fall warmth and timeless style.

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Best of all is the fact that it hails from one of the country’s best menswear designers, and is built to last — all in a rich, fall-friendly pattern. It’s a deal worth shopping ASAP on this fine Tuesday, my friends. Go forth, layer up and let’s get after it this fall.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Ease Into Early Fall with a Cozy Relwen Workshirt from Huckberry

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It’s like I often say on this Brooklyn men’s style blog: Sometimes, a proper wardrobe is built well in advance of when you might need it. You don’t know that you need the best menswear from Huckberry until you really need it, I say (more on that in a second).

And in the same way that you sometimes start shopping for summer style essentials in the early spring, the exact same holds true for fall — and for the best fall menswear, at that.

While you might not need one of the best men’s shirt jackets at this very moment as we roll into a balmy Labor Day weekend, the time will soon come where layering up is of the essence. Or, heck, maybe you need to stock up on a rugged shirt jacket right this instant. Either way: In my experience, you should certainly do yourself a favor and snag the excellent Relwen Soft Brushed Utility Workshirt while you’ve got time to spare.

I’ve loved Relwen menswear over the years for its blend of rugged appeal and modern functionality. As you very well might know, the brand takes inspiration from military heritage styles, then uses soft, durable fabrics and more modern cuts. And as it were, you can expect much of the same from the Relwen Utility Workshirt.

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The key here is the use of soft cotton plus spandex for stretch, and then the details carry the day from there. Two front-button chest pockets deliver storage space for your everyday carry essentials, and beyond that, the fit should prove roomy enough to layer atop your go-to henley or a thermal shirt.

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Preparation often makes perfect as you develop a wardrobe filled with the best menswear from Huckberry (or anywhere else, for that matter). And when it comes to this pleasingly rugged, cozy and versatile workshirt, you’ll be more than prepared for what lies ahead.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt – Your New Favorite Shirt Jacket

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In my experience, the building blocks of any good wardrobe (which we tend to talk about time and time again here on the blog!) are the pieces you know you can count on in matters of style, functionality and versatility — season after season. It’s should come as no shock that season after season, Taylor Stitch is one of those brands in my personal array of stylish gear.

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There’s always something you can count on, especially as we approach the rugged climes of early fall, in the Taylor Stitch New Arrivals section, and the even better thing is, the brand never really strays too far from what it does best: Timeless, rugged everyday selections in useful designs (like one of the best shirt jackets), updated seasonally in cool colors and fabrics.

And on that note, meet the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt. Or rather, get a reintroduction to this highly wearable shirt jacket as we close out summer.

The latest iteration of the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt retains all the hallmarks of other Taylor Stitch shirts and shirt jackets, like button-through chest pockets and bar-tack stitching at key stress points. Plus, this edition of the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt comes in a soft, garment-washed organic cotton French terry fabric, and the Charcoal color is finished with monochromatic charcoal buttons.

It also comes in a cool, classic Fatigue Olive color, but the real benefit to the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt is, well, its utility. It’s heavier than the brand’s Oxford shirts, but made from organic cotton French terry fabric, unlike the brushed flannel quality of the famed Taylor Stitch Yosemite Shirt.

You should be able to wear your new favorite shirt jacket reliably right now — on cool late summer nights and breezy mornings — with a classic pocket tee, and then I’d suggest layering up this durable shirt jacket over your favorite henley as fall rolls on. You can count on Taylor Stitch, and you can assuredly count on the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt to sort out your layering game from now through the season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get More than 30 Percent Off the Classic Outerknown Blanket Shirt

Outerknown Blanket Shirt.

It’s lofty praise to label a piece of modern menswear a “classic” when there aren’t all that many pieces truly deserving of that honor, but in my experience, the Outerknown Blanket Shirt is more than worthy of that praise.

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It sprang from the mind of surfing legend and famed menswear designer John Moore and has been a mainstay of the Outerknown line for years now, with the sort of soft, supple design made to be worn on its own, and the rugged appeal to make it one of the best shirt jackets on the market, too.

You’ll find the Outerknown Blanket Shirt in a classically rich array of colors and patterns, with useful details like front-button chest pockets for your everyday carry, and it only gets better from there.

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And the even better news is that yes, through the Outerknown Summer Sale, you can save more than 30 percent on the timeless, rugged-yet-versatile Outerknown Blanket Shirt. In fact, it’s hopefully not the first time you’re hearing about the Outerknown Semi-Annual Sale, since it’s the best spot at the moment to get stellar savings on the most sustainable menswear on the market.

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You see, from using less water-focused denim production practices to a heavy emphasis on materials like organic cotton and hemp, Outerknown is, at least in my experience, changing the game when it comes to the best eco-friendly menswear, and that’s something we can all believe in (and shop).

But for now, perhaps consider starting off your journey to a sustainable wardrobe by saving a few bucks on the dependable fan favorite that is the Outerknown Blanket Shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Utility Shirt is the Ideal Overshirt for Breezy Spring Days

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There are times where, perhaps when you least expect it, the tides turn, the weather shifts and you need to shift gears in your wardrobe. That tends to happen pretty frequently during spring, when sunny days unexpectedly give way to blustery breezes — so, what’s a guy to do? Layer up accordingly for spring with one of the best men’s overshirts, of course.

For all those days when it’s not quite T-shirt weather, yet not quite breezy enough to wear, say, a stylish puffer jacket, that’s where your new favorite overshirt comes into play. Of course, you can leave it to one of America’s best menswear designers to come up with a rugged-meets-refined take on the stylish men’s shirt jacket, and that approach is fully on display with the Todd Snyder Two-Pocket Utility Shirt.

As with most things Todd Snyder, the inspiration is simple and classic — old-school overshirts — yet the final product is an upgrade in every way, especially in terms of fabric, durability and a crisp, utilitarian design.

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The Todd Snyder Two-Pocket Utility Shirt has some helpful bells and whistles, as its name implies, including two large front flap patch chest pockets. Those pockets turn the Todd Snyder Two-Pocket Utility Shirt into a handy layer for storing your everyday carry, and the double-needle construction ensures durability at key stress points.

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But again, this isn’t quite your average workshirt. You see, the Todd Snyder Two-Pocket Utility Shirt is made with 100 percent Italian cotton — and it’s made in Portugal, which makes this a casually rugged shirt jacket made for more leisurely pursuits than long days in the yard.

It’s the kind of versatile layer every guy needs, one that can be worn unbuttoned over your favorite T-shirt or one of the best men’s henleys. Plus, this rugged-meets-refined shirt jacket comes in a surprising array of colors (six total), delivering something for every sense of personal style. And while the Todd Snyder Two-Pocket Utility Shirt is an investment at almost $180, it’s the kind of durable overshirt you can count on in the clutch, time and time again.