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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt Belongs In Your Closet This Season

Best men's chambray shirts for 2026.

As we move steadily into a new season, it’s always worth taking stock of what really works in your wardrobe, what sorts of pieces you rely on and wear often (perhaps too often, in the case of this denim and chambray-loving Brooklyn style writer). But the classics, as we often say, remain the classics for a reason, and a sense of timeless style — with some thoughtful design details or perhaps a slightly elevated outlook — can work wonders for your wardrobe.

That’s certainly the case as you swap out your favorite rugged fall and winter flannel shirts for something with a lighter touch — and my friends, you’re certainly in luck today.

Take one of the best chambray shirts for men, after all. When updated ever-so-slightly by a designer like Americana-inspired, award-winning Alabama menswear maestro Billy Reid, the utterly classic chambray shirt feels fresh and wearable — from the BBQ to the boardwalk and a bit of everywhere in between as the weather warms up day by day.

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The fabric is a workwear staple, and if Billy Reid knows a thing or two about anything — beyond making the peacoat worn by James Bond, that is — it’s high-quality denim (among other menswear essentials, of course). The brand’s Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt is a personal favorite of this writer, and the company looked to its archives this season to deliver a revamped, lighter take on cotton chambray in a short-sleeve fabrication the newfound favorite Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt.

The Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt has a few roots of the past woven in every thread – namely, it looks like an old-school auto body or shop shirt, with two welt pockets that provide easy access to the tools of your trade (and distinctive looks). Speaking of tools of the trade: Check out my CoolMaterial guide to the best pens for your everyday carry. But back to the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt.

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It’s a bit of a throwback, as the brand says, noting that it “first debuted on the runway over a decade ago and we love it for its relaxed fit and effortless look.” That means you can layer this hard-working, stylish short-sleeve chambray shirt atop a white tee, a charcoal henley or a black tank top for a vintage, tough-yet-polished, easygoing and utterly cool look — work smarter, not harder, as they say.

Bleached organic cotton chambray offers subtle texture and eye-catching style, while the designer finished off the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt with tonal stitching for a clean look. Whether paired with the brand’s Moleskin Jeans, styled with olive chinos or paired with can’t-miss black selvedge denim, I’d wager you simply can’t go wrong with a fresh take on the timeless chambray shirt via the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Triple Aught Design Chambray Shirt is a Perfectly Rugged Outer Layer for Spring Adventures

Best chambray shirts for men.

As we thaw out after a frigid winter, the call of spring and the promise of adventure — a park stroll, a day hike, maybe a crisp round of brewery beers on a patio — beckons, and I’d wager you’re going to want the right gear with which to take on all of those pursuits. And in my book, one of the best shirt jackets for men (like the one shown above from Triple Aught Design) can help you meet the moment in rugged, functional and casually stylish fashion, at least on your top half.

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So for as much as our Friday Find series is about unearthing hidden gems in the world of brands, it’s also about coming back to the well, so to speak, when a brand is really worth its salt. And my friends, Triple Aught Design, with its focus on functional, tactical performance and spirited, rugged fashion certainly qualifies.

That promise of high-quality utility and serious style makes the Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt an action-packed, feature-filled spring style upgrade as far as the best menswear for spring is concerned.

The basics are covered with the Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt, and then some, as always seems to be the case with the adventure-minded San Francisco-founded retailer. When it comes to the Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt, that means using hard-wearing yet supple pre-washed 100 percent cotton chambray fabric in a tight, textured weave ideal for layering atop a short-sleeve henley or rocking all on its own.

The Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt in fact features heritage-quality cotton chambray denim from European manufacturer Evlox, with a history of high-quality production dating back to 1846.

In fact, Triple Aught Design says it perhaps the very best when talking about the rugged durability of this highly wearable chambray shirt jacket, noting that the material is “a workwear and style icon for over 400 years,” while noting that “chambray shirts have brought character and capability to every frontier.”

That sure is high praise, and that means the company used double and triple-needle stitching for reinforcement of the tough black crosshatch chambray fabric. How’s that for one of the best chambray shirts for men? Make no bones about it, the rugged Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt lives up to its billing and then some — spring adventures await, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Best Made Co. Might Have Perfected the Chambray Shirt – See For Yourself Here

Best Made Co. chambray shirt

How hard is it to improve upon a menswear classic like one of the best chambray shirts? Originally prized for its rough-and-rugged texture that made it an ideal workwear piece, the right chambray shirt can prove as versatile as dressier shirts in your closet (like the Oxford shirt) when done the right way.

And as we talked about just a few weeks back on this Brooklyn style blog, there are companies a cut above the rest, quite literally, when it comes to crafting refreshed takes on menswear staples like the chambray shirt — and that’s where Best Made Co. can help you see a style classic in a fresh, durable and stylish new light.

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As the company sagely notes, “in the annals of workwear, few pieces have been worn through the ranks like the chambray.” And for a newly resurgent brand that was restarted in the past few years by original founder Peter Buchanan-Smith, it makes perfect sense that Best Made Co. and the Best Made Okayama Selvedge Chambray Indigo Shirt would prove a dependable flagship piece.

The Best Made Okayama Selvedge Chambray Indigo Shirt hangs its hat on indigo rope-dyed chambray fabric hailing from — you guessed it — Okayama. The shirt and its highly authentic details like true selvedge edges on the inside cuffs and side seam (as seen above) round things out in authentic, durable and eye-catching form.

Cut and sewn in Portugal, Best Made Co. also notes that its “trademark “cuff-to-elbow-tuff” reinforcements” add another layer of rugged, workwear-approved performance.

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And fittingly enough given the fact that the details truly do make the difference, this handsome and utterly classic shirt is “a chambray built to outlast trends, seasons, and years of hard work,” the company rightfully notes. In my experience with Best Made Co., that sentiment assuredly holds true — from chambray shirts to the company’s trademark axes and more. This could very well be the best classic wardrobe addition you make for the season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Poncho Outdoors Shirts are My New Favorite, and You Can Get a Deal On ‘Em Now

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In my day-to-day covering the world of men’s style, gear, spirits and more, I’m fortunate beyond belief to get to pursue each of passions — and to stumble across some pretty exceptional brands in the process, brands that align with my personal style, my wardrobe and my pursuits far afield.

These brands are big-time winners I’ve added to my roster over the years, ones you surely know if you shop for men’s style essentials through this Brooklyn style blog: We’re talking heavy hitters like Huckberry, Taylor Stitch and Buck Mason, to name just three, but let’s welcome a reliably stylish, performance-minded and absolutely remarkable brand to the rotation: Poncho Outdoors, makers of some of my new favorite shirts.

The Poncho Outdoors roster is reliably packed with performance shirts of every breed, from durable stretch denim and Western-inspired shirts to soft, supple yet sturdy flannel shirts. Poncho Outdoors even makes a seriously fun Field Polo with Western detailing, while its corduroy shirts are relatively lightweight, ultra-soft and built with enough stretch to move with you (I especially love the Zilker Shirt from Poncho Outdoors).

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The good folks at Poncho Outdoors know the good things in life: The great outdoors, the pursuit of the perfect spot to build a bonfire, maybe even fly fishing followed by cold beer, or perhaps you simply reach for a casually rugged, stylish Poncho Outdoors shirt to zip across town to catch an indie rock show (guilty as charged).

In that way, the brand reminds me a lot of Huckberry: Rugged gear with timeless appeal, built to last, built for the good times in life and practically assured to take over your shirting rotation (multiple times a week, I find myself wearing a Poncho Outdoors men’s shirt).

There’s a sense of supreme quality and the finer details being taken care of — its flannel shirts feature magnetic snap buttons at the chest plus a hidden inner zip chest pocket, while the hem of most Poncho Outdoors shirts is adorned with a microfiber cloth (a sunglasses pocket at the chest takes care of storing those).

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And when you order two Poncho Outdoors shirts, you unlock a free gift, starting with a trucker hat with classically cool throwback looks. That’s a nice deal to introduce you to the brand, I’d say — and while I don’t wear Poncho Outdoors shirts every single day, I could see myself adding durable, rugged men’s shirts at a consistent clip — test out the brand, see for yourself and find out what Poncho Outdoors can really do for your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt – A Truly Timeless Holiday Style Staple

What’s the essence of the best holiday style for men? Is it an outfit that’s entirely festive and adorned with Christmas colors? Or is it something cozy and utterly classic, centered by pieces that are a bit timeless — pieces that your forefathers might have worn, no less? In my experience when it comes to how to dress for Christmas, I’d go with the second of those two options: Crisp, classic, elegant when needed and versatile in every sense of the word. Here’s where the Americana menswear masters at Buck Mason enter the equation, specifically with one of the best flannel shirts for men.

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With its warming fabric and often a classic array of rich holiday plaid fabrications, the best flannel shirts for men are a tried-and-true style move — the kind we talk about so often here on this Brooklyn style blog — that hits the sweet spot for months at a time in terms of the best cold-weather style.

And while Buck Mason has been making hearty, Americana-inspired flannel shirts for some time now, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt represents a new entry into the brand’s shirting rotation — and perhaps your own, at that.

The Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt twists the classic flannel overshirt ever-so-slightly, using the throwback silhouette of the camp collar shirt, the kind your father or grandfather might have trusted time and time again. It’s a wise move by Buck Mason, as the camp collar shirt has an easygoing nature that lends a sense of debonair flair to a classy cold-weather look, like one centered around Buck Mason corduroy pants or more casually with a pair of cuffed, expertly faded Buck Mason Japanese denim.

For its part, Buck Mason stuck to three eye-catching, distinctive plaid combinations and a boxy, classic fit when designing this new spin on the flannel shirt. With its soft-brushed interior, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt should feel incredibly soft on its own or layered in more easygoing, rugged fashion over a thermal henley.

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When it’s time to put your best foot forward, simply reach for this shirt and some crisply cut chinos and brown leather chukka boots, or else style the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt in tailored-yet-leisurely fashion with a soft-shouldered blazer, corduroy trousers and leather Chelsea boots. This stylish, retro-meets-modern flannel shirt is an instant twist on a classic, and your seasonal wardrobe is all the better for it.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Todd Snyder Updates the Western Shirt in Classic Corduroy

Updating a classic isn’t quite as tricky as it seems, at least in the hands of the right menswear designer, and since the Western shirt (and all things Western) are having a serious moment right now, it only feels fitting to focus on a revamped classic for the season at hand.

And that revamped classic, at least in the case of today’s feature, is the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt, a premium and refined-yet-rugged spin that pairs the classic nature of corduroy with the crisp look and feel of a hard-wearing Western shirt.

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You can count on Snyder to take old favorites and make them feel as stylish and as fresh as ever, be it the classic crewneck sweatshirt, the expertly cut and faded blue jean, the sturdy American-made T-shirt or the crisply designed Oxford shirt.

Of course, Snyder’s lineup also includes sweater polos, dress trousers, expert tailoring and sartorially inspired outerwear for all occasions, but there’s something easy to love about the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt.

The brand says this shirt, particularly in a rich ‘Coppertone’ shade, retains “all the rugged charm of a vintage Western shirt,” but this time uses a soft fine wale corduroy. Mother-of-pearl buttons give the shirt a handsome look and feel, while Western detailing like chest and back yokes adds to its authentic nature.

And there’s also a dressier quality than normal to the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt, which you can pair seamlessly with durable indigo denim or else pair up with light tan or even olive chinos.

Switch out your dark blue jeans for a lightly faded pair, then match up the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt with some Western boots, and you’ve got a look fit for work or play (but especially a date night where you want a bit of a look with some elegant attitude all the same).

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This shirt also comes in a sleek all-black Caviar colorway, but if you ask me, the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt is at its finest in a rich, earthy shade of medium-brown. For classic style that feels decidedly modern, you’re going to want the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt in your rotation this season.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save More Than 30 Percent On Outerknown’s Best-Selling Blanket Shirt In Time for Fall

Outerknown Blanket Shirt review.

You might make the case that there’s not a more classic or quintessential fall style move than that of the hearty plaid shirt, a timeless go-to in matters of rugged style, easygoing good looks and dependable performance.

While some variations are made from thick cotton flannel or cotton chamois, there’s also something to be said for a modern update to an icon, and that’s where the Outerknown Blanket Shirt has made waves in recent years.

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Part of the steadily growing and eco-conscious lineup at legendary surfer Kelly Slater’s Outerknown line, the Blanket Shirt in its many richly crafted cotton twill variations has become a fan favorite in the modern era, and it’s not hard to see why. In fact, to hear the brand tell it, the style is “Outerknown’s most beloved item for all seasons and quality that feels so damn good every time you throw it on.”

That’s high praise indeed, but in my experience, the hard-working Outerknown Blanket Shirt lives up to the hype, and then some.

Add in the fact that select colors of the utterly classic Outerknown Blanket Shirt (including Dusty Red Cusco Plaid as shown here) are on sale, and you’ve got a surefire recipe for seasonal style success, my friends.

The Outerknown Blanket Shirt is bolstered by the use of soft yet sturdy organic cotton twill that’s further accented by two useful chest pockets and nut buttons — it can be worn on it own comfortably, or else as a dependable overshirt atop everything from a garment-dyed pocket tee to a thermal henley.

You’ll notice that the casually rugged Outerknown Blanket Shirt comes in a vast array of colors and patterns, all the better to amp up your off-duty wardrobe when paired with faded blue jeans or tobacco-hued chinos (both favorites in my style rotation).

The Outerknown Blanket Shirt is also finished with a contrasting chambray inner collar and back fabrication, and it’s worth noting that best-selling styles like this tend to avoid the proverbial sale bin for most of the season.

And yet, with fall and its many layering options all around us, it’s worth taking a chance (a very well-considered, stylish chance) on the reliable and reliably stylish Outerknown Blanket Shirt at the right price. Good luck, and we’ll see you out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt – An Elegantly Rugged Seasonal Shirting Move

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Is there any American menswear designer out there that does a better job at taking rugged staples and giving them an elevated, even luxe feel? There are certain names that come to mind (Todd Snyder among them), but Alabama-based Billy Reid and his namesake label tend to do a positively stellar job at taking the familiar and the rugged, and then blending them in a new, altogether fresh way. That’s lofty praise, while also saying a lot: What does it all mean for you?

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It means that if you want a rugged-yet-elegant flannel shirt, one that leans on both Western heritage and classic plaid patterns, you’ve found your match in the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt this season. From the angled Western-style chest pockets to the dusty, Southwest-inspired Brown/Dark Forest colorway (Billy’s signature shade of brown, to be exact), the details and the thoughtful design are evident in every single stitch.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt amps up the plaid pattern in a serious way (a large-scale way, as the name would indicate), and also offers a layering-ready standard fit, so you can style this handsome plaid flannel shirt on its own or atop a thermal henley or a pocket tee.

Smoke mother-of-pearl buttons add a refined touch, while the placket is finished with the award-winning designer’s signature ribbon stripe detailing. The effect is eye-catching and utterly classy, at least in my experience wearing top-of-the-line Billy Reid menswear.

You’ll also notice contrast diagonal stitching at the pockets of this newfound autumnal favorite, which Billy Reid says is “our modern take on an old-school style.” They’re certainly correct when it comes to that modern spin on a tried-and-true favorite, which just so happens to be the sort of pieces we love to feature (and wear!) here at this Brooklyn style blog.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt, particularly when styled with dark blue jeans or even navy chinos, puts a tailored spin on a rugged favorite, but it’s perhaps at its best when worn with light tan chinos or even dark tan, bourbon-hued corduroy pants. The custom cotton fabric should prove lightweight enough to layer, but not too flimsy in the fall and winter cold.

The best part about the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt is the fact that you can use it to dress down a charcoal blazer, or fall right in line with your favorite shawl cardigan — the options are practically limitless when it comes to this versatile, old-school-meets-new-school Western plaid buttondown. Layer up accordingly in the weeks ahead, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Denim Overshirt is the Perfect Blend of Rugged and Refined Style

It’s always a positive, at least in my experience scouring the market for menswear essentials, to come across a fresh take on a tried-and-true staple, the kind we certainly love to talk about here at this Brooklyn menswear blog.

At least in my own personal rotation, the best denim shirts for men are something of a near-daily staple (as you well know if you read this blog regularly or follow me on Instagram).

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And over the years, I’ve come across plentiful excellent examples of the style, including the famed Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt as shown above. In a new edition for 2025 and yet boasting the same banner of quality and rugged-yet-refined style you’ve come to expect from the award-winning designer, the handsome nature of this denim overshirt is perfect for fall when it comes to looks — and its construction is even more well-suited to the season at hand. Let’s dive in a bit further today, shall we?

The Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt reminds me of the durable pieces worn by my father back in Michigan, yet this one features a more modern cut and fabrication (and likely wouldn’t be worn with light wash jeans, as was so often the case back in the ’90s!).

Instead, the Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt makes use of prime Italian cotton denim from Albiate, which is then fashioned into a slim-fit overshirt that seems perfectly primed to wear atop a thermal henley, a pocket tee, a graphic T-shirt or perhaps even on its own, beneath a rugged shawl cardigan.

And yet, keep in mind that an overshirt is a prime seasonal layer, especially when thrown on at a moment’s notice over a perfectly crafted, garment-washed T-shirt (again, it’s a daily staple look of mine!). Two chest pockets give the Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt its utility and structure as an overshirt, whether paired with dark black jeans or perhaps olive canvas pants on a job site, in the garage or at the drafting table (or around a fall bonfire, cold Octoberfest beer in hand).

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The stonewashed process gives it plenty of character and style points, while the sturdy build should prove durable and easily wearable season after season — and at $248, I’d want to get as much wear as possible out of your new favorite denim overshirt. Stay tuned for more from Todd Snyder this fall season, and revel in the perfect balance between rugged function and stylish form, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Line of Trade Flannel Shirt Is Your New Everyday Go-To This Season

The right wardrobe for fall calls for reliability and rugged appeal — the sort of pieces, as we so often talk about, that you can wear consistently and stylishly, especially in these increasingly casual times.

So, while a dress shirt or even a chambray-style dress shirt can often suffice in the dressiest situations out there, one of the best flannel shirts is a wise move to keep close at hand as your “daily driver,” so to speak.

And when you find a stylish men’s flannel shirt, one that you can wear with corduroy trousers as easily as with dark blue jeans, that’s just the ticket. As I’ve found out over these past few weeks putting stylish new fall gear to the test, well, that’s where my friends at Bespoke Post and Line of Trade can help out.

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Throw in the fact that the best men’s flannel shirts are often made with affordability and comfort in mind — and a lightweight build compared to. say, flannel shirt jackets — then you’re in business and on the go.

At least, all of those attributes hold true with one of my favorite flannel shirts, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt.

As you’ll recall if you’ve had the chance to try out one of these standout flannel shirts — or any product from the Bespoke Post-approved brand, for that matter — then you’ll know that there’s a combination of style, classically rugged appeal and, in the case of the newest edition of the Summit Flannel Shirt, a supreme focus on ultra-soft brushed cotton flannel.

The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt gets its standout quality from the use of soft brushed cotton flannel, the kind that’s lightweight enough to wear on its own and yet able to layer easily atop a thermal henley or beneath a stretch cotton blazer.

It doesn’t hurt that your new favorite flannel shirt comes in a handful of classic plaid patterns as sold by Bespoke Post (and you can also pick it up directly through Line of Trade, as luck would have it).

In my experience, the handsome Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is nearly the perfect flannel shirt, with a lighter weight than a classic shirt jacket and a look that more than readily wears well with everything from a charcoal blazer to a durable pair of blue jeans. When you want quality that won’t quit, in a timeless plaid design and featuring super-soft fabric, look out for the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt — it’s your new daily driver, as they say.