Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Draftsman Oxford Shirt – A Perfectly Rugged Everyday Shirt

Best Oxford shirts for men.

You might say we’ve been on a serious roll as of late when it comes to recommending the best late summer and early fall menswear for guys — it’s a tricky in-between time on some occasions, with cooler late summer nights offset by still-warm days.

And while a log cabin and the promise of fall foliage might be calling your name, there’s still the chance to hit the beach one last time. And as ever, the proper preparation makes a world of stylish difference, particularly as you dress for both the office and for seasonal getaways to close out summer. The key? Starting with the right shirt and building from there, at least in my experience.

What’s a guy to do? The answer, my friends, is a relatively easy one — layer up with transitional, rugged gear, like one of the best Oxford work shirts for men. This, my friends, is where the good folks at Huckberry can help you out in prime fashion.

While it’s sometimes difficult to layer up with a thicker denim or chambray shirt in the high heat of summer, late August is the ideal time to add a sturdy denim shirt like the Flint and Tinder Draftsman Oxford Shirt, to your menswear rotation. It’s one part crisply cut Oxford shirt, one part workwear-inspired shirt, and as ready for bonfire evenings as a day on the job or in the drafting room (as the name implies, after all).

In my experience, the best men’s Oxford shirts, like the Flint and Tinder Draftsman Oxford Shirt add classically rugged style and utility to your rotation. With its garment-dyed fabrication, it’s a touch more casually rugged than a classic Oxford shirt, and that’s never a bad option to have handy.

Suffice to, the Flint and Tinder Draftsman Oxford Shirt is a handsome new option from Huckberry’s stellar in-house brand. It checks quite a few boxes when it comes to utility and performance (not unlike the latest Flint and Tinder denim jacket we talked about yesterday on this Brooklyn style blog).

Now, it’s not the first time we’ve talked about a stylish Oxford shirt from Huckberry and Flint and Tinder (this model very much included), but the Flint and Tinder Draftsman Oxford Shirt gets the details right in proper fashion — in a way that only Huckberry can do. It’s also built with stretch and of course, classic buttoned cuffs to roll up those sleeves and get to work.

And with neutral, easy-to-style colorways (including Washed Green, crisp Black and a sharp Navy option), it’s about as ideal as it gets for pairing with everything from tan stretch chinos to expertly faded Huckberry jeans. Meet the demands of a new season head-on with the latest standout shirting option from Huckberry, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: Flint and Tinder Is Now Making the Perfect Oxford Shirt for Year-Round Wear

Best Oxford shirts for men.

When one considers any well-curated roster of men’s style essentials, there are certain must-haves that tend to spring to mind right away: Casual selections like an essential men’s pocket tee or classic blue jeans, plus pieces that just plain old work in nearly any style scenario. That’s where one of the best men’s Oxford shirts enters the equation, regardless of the time of year or the dress code at hand.

And as you well know if you read this very Brooklyn style blog, the good folks at Huckberry tend to cover plenty of bases as far as those men’s style essentials are concerned. Of course, that very much includes your new go-to buttondown shirt, the type of selection you can wear just about any time you please.

The Flint and Tinder Classic Oxford Shirt is billed by Huckberry as a “timeless Oxford shirt,” one that’s been the epitome of “classic, smart-casual style since day one” — the prep roots of the Oxford shirt, plus its role in American style culture (thanks to brands like Brooks Brothers) are nearly indisputable. And that leads us to a modern spin on a classic from Flint and Tinder, the sort of move in which Huckberry excels.

Helpfully, the Flint and Tinder Classic Oxford Shirt gets the details right — big and small — including the use of soft garment-washed fabric for comfort right out of the box. It also comes in a timeless roster of easily wearable colors and patterns, like crisp White, traditional Light Blue and even a sharp, fresh Blue University Stripe option.

A touch of helpful stretch lends mobility and easygoing appeal to the Flint and Tinder Classic Oxford Shirt, while the rest of the details — again, an area in which Huckberry excels — are ideal for versatile style. Take the rounded chest pocket and rounded button cuffs — the handsome Flint and Tinder Classic Oxford Shirt checks all the right boxes, at least in my experience.

It’s also the perfect length to wear tucked in with stretch chinos or untucked with Huckberry’s chino shorts — it doesn’t get much more essential and essentially cool than that, does it, my friends? When you want everyday style you can trust, and a shirt that’s priced affordably for the office or for laidback weekend wear, opt for a fresh spin on a classic — like the Flint and Tinder Classic Oxford Shirt, starting right now and rolling into the rest of spring and summer.

The Sunday Sale: This Go-Anywhere Marine Layer Buttondown Is Now More than 30 Percent Off

Best buttondown shirts for men.

In my experience, building out a menswear wardrobe is a process that takes time, patience and a sense of knowing what works for you. That’s why I lean on staples like the best Oxford shirts, classic blue jeans, canvas sneakers and rugged chukka boots… you get the picture. And if ever the chance arises to save big while filling out your rotation of stylish menswear essentials, that’s even better.

That brings us to today’s weekend closeout, a stylish set of savings on an even more stylish buttondown shirt from the good folks at Huckberry and Marine Layer.

For a limited time only, you can score a true go-anywhere buttondown shirt — a casually cool shirt fit for a laidback day at the office or a backyard BBQ, no less — at a steal of a deal via the Huckberry Sale section.

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Yes, my friends: The Marine Layer Classic Stretch Selvage Shirt is now more than 30 percent off, with the crisp design and classic good looks to stand in for your favorite Oxford shirt in a way that’s just a bit more rugged and visually appealing.

Slub yarns give the shirt a broken-in look and feel, while the texture itself is just a bit more casual than one of the best Oxford shirts (and yes, Huckberry stocks those sorts of shirts, too). And unlike a classic Oxford shirt, this shirt features a spread collar, so it’s a touch more easygoing while still flattering your face. And when marked down to below $100, it’s a nice addition to your shirting rotation, one that you needn’t think too hard about wearing.

Team it with your favorite light wash jeans, wear it with a modern pair of the Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts and grab your go-to canvas sneakers — this shirt can do just about anything you ask of it, all the while saving you some dough in the process. That sounds like a shirt worth buying, in my experience. Have at it, my friends, and thanks for reading!

The Sunday Sale: Everlane’s Classic Poplin Shirt Is Now More Than 50 Percent Off

It always pays off to stock your wardrobe with versatile menswear essentials that stand the test of time — that can include everything from a crisp pair of the best blue jeans, to a versatile white T-shirt, right through to something a little more elevated. Or rather, something that’s both elevated and yet slightly easygoing, like the Everlane Poplin Shirt.

It’s a touch more crisp than an Oxford shirt, using a softer, more lightweight fabric, yet Everlane gets the details right in a fit that’s practically made for layering beneath a variety of high-low style staples — be it a navy crewneck sweatshirt or a navy blazer.

And the occasion for today’s Sunday Sale rundown covering what might just be your new favorite shirt? Well, the Everlane Poplin Shirt is now on sale for more than 50 percent off — that drops it down to just $30, a heck of a steal for a shirt that could become an everyday staple.

As Everlane notes, this tightly woven poplin shirt manages to be breathable yet durable, a nice design feature as we move into breezy spring (and eventually, summer) days. The details on the Everlane Poplin Shirt are easy to dress up or dress down — note the point collar, which can even be paired up with a navy knit tie (in either its White or Light Blue editions).

The breast pocket also gives it the same versatile feel as an Oxford shirt, with a touch more polish, thanks to the crisp poplin fabric. And it’s worth noting that once again, the Everlane Poplin Shirt is on sale for more than 50 percent off. How’s that for a shirt that can do it all? Not bad at all, my friends — not bad at all.

Style Pick of the Week: Le Alfre Classic White Oxford Shirt – A New Wardrobe Staple

In my experience, you’d be surprised how often a menswear selection that seems suited simply for one situation is actually well-suited for, well, several. Take one of the best men’s Oxford shirts, for instance. This classic shirt has preppy roots in more modern times, and was even named for the Oxford cloth used to make the original shirts Scotland years ago.

Combined with its buttondown collar and crisp color options — often in white or light blue — the Oxford shirt was a tried-and-true style staple for plenty of business casual and dressed-up situations (aside from black tie affairs). Here’s where today’s Style Pick of the Week swerves ever so slightly.

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You see, the best Oxford shirt for men these days has a touch more flash in terms of style potential: It can be dressed up with a classic navy blazer like days gone by, but the right shirt can also be worn in ways that are casually cool, and that’s what leads me to the Le Alfre Le Blanc White Oxford Shirt.

It all starts with the vision of the brand and founder Brandon Snower, who wanted to revamp the traditional buttondown shirt for the modern man.

Consider that aim achieved, as I’ve found that NYC-based Le Alfre makes some of the best Oxford shirts under $100. And while its classic shirts have a contrasting white “banker” collar, the Le Alfre Le Blanc White Oxford Shirt goes all in on a more monochromatic take.

This style, made in Portugal from 100 percent soft Portuguese Oxford cotton, boasts timeless details like a buttondown collar, plus premium touches like Mother of Pearl buttons. Double-button rounded cuffs are also a more casual touch (unlike square cuffs found on some traditional dress shirts), and the Le Alfre Le Blanc White Oxford Shirt is made by Portugal’s oldest shirtmaker, to boot.

As Le Alfre says, “simple is always classy,” and this shirt just works (and works). If I were you, I’d wear it untucked with dark blue jeans and handsome brown leather lace-up boots for high-low, casual style, and I’d team it with tobacco chinos and tan leather loafers (plus a navy blazer) at the office or for evening cocktails. Rethink what you thought you knew about the Oxford shirt, and start dressing accordingly this season.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt – Your New Office Shirt

Everyone’s out there looking for something fresh in the menswear world these days, right? Take the best shirt to wear back to the office, for instance. Consider your search a sort of “open-and-shut” case in quick succession, because your new go-to office shirt is the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt. Returning to working life, away from the vestiges of your work-from-home uniform (perhaps featuring the Bonobos WFHQ Pants) is fraught enough as it is, so you’d do well to make getting dressed easy with one of the best shirts for men, period.

It’s got everything you need in a shirt that’s polished enough for the office, yet made to mimic the more comfortable work-from-home wardrobe to which you got accustomed during the past year and change. The Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt is also a fine companion to, say, some nicely tailored Bonobos men’s chinos (or again, the stretchy and easygoing Bonobos WFHQ Pants), but that’s just one of its many fine, perfectly comfortable attributes. It’s built from 100 percent cotton, but the kind that’s got a 2-way (or mechanical) stretch. There’s the comfort you need when heading back to the office. And the classic Oxford shirt design? Essential for days when you need to roll up your sleeves.

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It’s also one of the best Oxford shirts for men because of all the versatility offered up by this seemingly simple and classic silhouette. The fit is designed to be worn untucked or tucked in, with slim blue Bonobos jeans or Bonobos chinos (a personal recommendation). It’s also available in timeless colors, like a nice pale blue or a crisp white, but our NYC-based pals at Bonobos throw in some fun patterns, too. If you want a modern take on the Oxford shirt, here’s your next purchase. To put it simply, the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt isn’t skimping on any of the details, right down to the classic chest pocket.

And as with most Bonobos menswear, you’re not paying an egregious price for this shirt (it retails for $89 at Bonobos). That value only increases when you consider the fact that you can wear it with jeans to the office, with your favorite chino shorts on the weekend, or with chinos underneath one of the best summer blazers. Do yourself a favor and make at least one thing easier on yourself as you head back out there: Pick up the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt and get dressed for work in a snap.

SHOP: The Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt

#OOTD: How to Wear Your Flint and Tinder Oxford Shirt This Season (And Beyond)

If you’ve been checking your calendar and looking at the weather forecast as obsessively as I have, you’ve probably been keeping an eye on the best menswear you need in your wardrobe. Well, you’ll be glad to know we’ve entered September, which in my mind heralds what you might call “early fall,” and the chance to, as they say, really start dressin’. That’s where one of the best Oxford shirts comes into play — in fact, you’ll notice the headline gets right down to it. Your Flint and Tinder Oxford shirt — or perhaps, the one you might want to purchase today — is the right building block for a casually cool, versatile and rugged early fall #OOTD, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Although your early fall routines might involve sidewalk dining at a brewery versus hopping around from brewery to distillery and back home, today’s ensemble works well for when you want to (safely) get out of the house in style, be it on a secluded getaway or a day trip.

And when you just feel like putting on your new favorite shirt and teaming it with a rugged chore coat and stylish five-pocket pants — plus classic leather boots? Well, you’ve got all the pieces you need to amp up your early fall day. Remember, though: It doesn’t get off the ground without your Flint and Tinder Oxford shirt from the good folks at Huckberry. Check out the full #OOTD below, then chime in on Twitter to let me know what picks you like (or dislike). Cheers!

Subtly stylish, classically cool men’s must-haves that just work for early fall.

  • The Shirt: Flint and Tinder Garment-Dyed Oxford Shirt, $88.98 — Get this Flint and Tinder shirt, one of the best Oxford shirts around, in a garment-dyed finish and a classic color. It nearly makes the entire #OOTD, does it not?
  • The Chore Coat: Flint and Tinder Chore Coat, $124.98 — The coolest chore coat on the market also happens to be made by Flint and Tinder. Dress accordingly.
  • The Pants: Buck Mason Khaki Slub Twill Officer Pants, $135 — Pleasingly casual-yet-sharp five-pocket pants in a soft cotton twill fabric. Possibly the perfect pants for early fall, in my opinion.
  • The Boots: Rhodes Dean Boots, $220 — If you haven’t yet tried the excellent Rhodes Dean Boots from the good folks at Huckberry, now’s your chance. We’re talking surprisingly rugged dress boots with a tough, flexible sole and quality design.
  • The Socks: American Trench Mil-Spec Sport Socks with Silver (4-Pack), $42.50 — Take your pick among any number of standout colors of stylish socks from American Trench. As a matter of fact, American Trench socks are my favorite on the market, and they work incredibly well for early fall.
  • The Watch: Timex + Todd Snyder Marlin Watch, $199 — The hits keep coming for the Timex + Todd Snyder partnership, this time focused on a stylish brown leather watch with a handsome navy dial. Easily one of the best men’s dress watches.
  • The Everyday Bag: Filson Rugged Twill Padded Computer Bag, $425 — Invest in the very best with this tough everyday bag that can handle just about anything, your computer (as needed) and everyday carry essentials alongside it. If you just feel like stocking up on to-go beer for now? It can do that, too.
  • The Grooming Essential: Oars + Alps Face + Eye Cream, $22 — Start off fall on the right foot: With a nourishing, essential cream from one of the best men’s grooming brands — it’s designed to moisturize and fight aging & wrinkles on your face and around your eyes. Use the code BEAU15 to get 15 percent off your order, too. 

Here we are at the tail end of another #OOTD, if you can believe it. How ready do you feel for the season ahead? Fall can be mighty unpredictable in terms of the weather and the changing seasons, so hopefully, this look gives you some options and some versatility. I don’t know much, but I do know that wearing a Flint and Tinder shirt in  casual wash and classic fit is as great a way to start a look as any. Add in the fact that Flint and Tinder also happens to make the coolest chore coat, and you’ve got a winning combination up top for your next outdoor excursion or Zoom call in equal measure. To keep the casual-yet-rugged and versatile vibes going, that’s where Buck Mason pants come into play — they’re comfortable yet tough, and essential for multiple seasons (this one included).

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You’re also getting some of the best men’s boots to really drive home fall style: The Rhodes Dean Boots check all the right boxes when it comes to design and functionality. The same can be said for your Timex + Todd Snyder watch, as easy to wear with this look as it is to wear with your favorite henley and faded blue jeans. It all comes together nicely when you add in a pair of American Trench socks for essential seasonal style. Add in the durability of a tough everyday bag and round things out with a face and eye cream from of the best men’s grooming brands, and the season is practically yours for the taking. Stay stylish and stay safe out there, my friends.

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The Thursday Buy: This Taylor Stitch Oxford Shirt is a Daily Wardrobe Essential

Right off the bat, you’ve got to hand it to Taylor Stitch — this lauded brand, a longtime favorite of the blog, continues to one-up itself. In addition to the excellent Taylor Stitch Workshop, where stylish guys (such as yourself) get the chance to pre-fund rugged outerwear, next-level shirting, durable leather boots and the best chinos on the market, the brand is also now making it even easier to shop them right away. That’s because the Taylor Stitch Essentials Collection rounds up everything you could need from the brand — including the best Oxford shirt — in one handy, easy-to-shop offering. If you were unsure of shopping  Taylor Stitch, the Essentials Collection might be as great place to start as any, given that you can get selvedge denim, classic tees & of course, the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt seen here. It’s an iconic piece you need in your wardrobe — keep scrolling to find out why.

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt

It’s got all the hallmarks of a classic men’s shirt, from an agreeable tailored fit (Taylor Stitch shirts come in chest sizing), plus the right build and design. That means the collar on this classic Oxford shirt has a pleasant roll and shape, and it looks great tucked in or worn on its own with selvedge denim or Taylor Stitch chinos (naturally). You can also roll those sleeves up, or pair up the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt with a navy cotton blazer when the occasion calls for you to go slightly dressier (say, for a Zoom call).

A stylish Oxford shirt is kind of like the amped-up equivalent of your go-to T-shirt — when you want to look great without going over-the-top, you can readily turn toward the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt (yes, even with chino shorts and classic canvas sneakers, as I’ve been wearing mine). Heck, pair it up with nearly any other piece in the Taylor Stitch Essentials Collection, and you’ve got yourself a go-anywhere outfit for these socially distanced times. Try it out & let me know what you think.

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt

#OOTD: How to Wear a Classic Oxford Shirt for the Rest of Summer

If, for some reason, wearing a classic Oxford shirt — even a Flint and Tinder Oxford shirt — sounds a bit boring or stale to you, well, we’re here to change all of that today with a new #OOTD for your summer style pleasure. The basics of the classic Oxford shirt stay the same, and yet the wearing occasions and the way it’s being worn are different here. Namely, we’re mixing it up with lightweight slim chinos and classic chukka boots — that way, you’ve got the option to wear it out to the bar on the weekend or head to the office on a laidback day (or, both!). Again, it’s all about the way you’re wearing a classic Oxford shirt, and in this instance, it’s not stuffy in the slightest. Throw in a pair of the best men’s sunglasses, and this #OOTD is even cool enough (literally and figuratively) for a first date. Again, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill Oxford shirt — it’s cut slim and tailored, and in a lighter, breezier fabric for summer (undoubtedly critical). The Oxford shirt has remained a style staple through the years for a reason, and it’s long past its preppy roots — heck, unbutton the buttondown collar if you’re feeling a bit adventurous (wink, wink). The way this outfit is put together, it’s ready for whatever you’ve got in mind this season. To see how I’m wearing my Oxford shirt, head to my Instagram.

A fresh-yet-classic way to wear your Oxford shirt.

Ideally, this look is shaking up the way you think about your Oxford shirt — I know it’s made me see it in a different light. In the case of this Flint and Tinder Oxford shirt, it’s the right way to start an outfit, featuring lightweight summer fabric and a breezy-yet-tailored fit. In short, it’s the perfect pairing with stylish slim chinos, which makes this combo again ready for the office or for your favorite craft beer bar. But what really takes it from good to great are your accessories, selected with eyecatching versatility in mind. Take a pair of the best men’s sunglasses and mix ’em in with the stunning, sharp new Lonegrade HDR140 Watch, and you’ve got pieces that reflect your personality while looking stylish as heck at the same time. That’s also where subtly stylish printed socks come back into play, even in the summer months. They will sit especially nicely atop classic chukka boots, too. You can’t go wrong with any of these picks on their own, but paired up together? Talk about a major win, right? And for when you need to take your favorite craft beer on the go in style, finish things off with an ever-crucial accessory — a stylish water bottle. It’s a thing, I’m serious! And lest we forget, a stylish leather belt is really going to go a long way toward tying this all together. How about it? Who’s ready for the rest of July? Good answer.

 

#OOTD: An Updated Way to Wear Your New Oxford Shirt

If there’s one shirting style that tends to come up time after time here at The Style Guide, it might be the classic Oxford shirt. From a made-in-America Oxford shirt to the handsome Line of Trade navy Oxford shirt you’re going to read about today, there’s not a garment that more consistently works in so many style situations for today’s modern man (that’d be you!). Hopefully, you’ve already got one of the best Oxford shirts for men in your close. And although we talked about how to wear an Oxford shirt for summer, we’re shaking it up a little bit today. The below #OOTD is one that harnesses the best of end-of-summer style and yet uses rugged accessories like a heritage-quality leather belt and a tough stainless steel dive watch to nod toward the fact that fall is slowly but surely approaching.  Are you ready? I’m getting there.

Truly, I think you’ll find that the classic Oxford shirt seen below can work in all kinds of scenarios, from a casual weekend coffee run to a farmer’s market trip to a day at the office. That’s what we’re going for here, at least. And the great thing about your new favorite Oxford shirt is that it’ll work with plenty of pieces you’ve already got in your closet, from American-made denim to tailored sweatpants and crisp leather sneakers for a very laidback Sunday brunch. What do you say? Shall we get after it? Chime in on the below in the comments or on Twitter once you’ve checked out the #OOTD below. Shop on!

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Take that navy Oxford and pair it with slim chinos and classic kicks to step into September (and beyond).

The Oxford Shirt: Line of Trade Navy Oxford, $70 – Let’s kick it off with a modern-fitting, garment-washed Oxford shirt in a slightly different deep navy color. Ready to wear with anything — slim chinos included.

The Chinos: Banana Republic Aiden Slim Rapid Movement Chino, $98 — A recent addition to the BR line, these stretch chinos combine a tailored fit with a range of color options — although the shade seen here is perhaps most versatile.

The Sneakers:  Rancourt and Co. Carson Low in Natural Canvas, $175 — Made in America to exacting standards, these Rancourt and Co. sneakers are a more durable answer to classic white canvas sneakers — and all the better for it.

The Socks: Arvin Goods No-show Socks, $30 (Three-pack) — Because it’s not quite fall yet, we’re still rolling up our chinos to show off those USA-made sneakers — and Arvin Goods no-show socks are critical in that regard.

The Belt: Sturdy Brothers Everyday Belt in Chestnut, $80 — Tired of buying cheap accessories? This handsome, extremely well-made Sturdy Brothers belt is the upgrade you need for fall.

The Watch:  Timex Stainless Steel Waterbury Watch, $119 — Told you we’d be breaking out durable everyday accessories, right? This rugged stainless steel dive watch from Timex is a steal in terms of price and looks.

The Sunglasses: Classic Specs Lowerree Aviators, $88 — Perhaps you’re not familiar with Classic Specs  — I know I wasn’t — but pieces like these stylish Aviator sunglasses should change that in a hurry.

The Everyday Carry: Nisolo Lori Leather Tote, $134.98 — Wary of carrying a rugged leather tote when you normally haul around a stylish messenger bag? This handsome leather tote bag  is a new way to switch up your everyday carry.

Alright, then. Have a better idea of how to wear your new favorite Oxford shirt? When you start with a piece as classic and simply constructed as the Line of Trade navy Oxford shirt shown above, the possibilities are nearly endless. However, your Style Guide author thinks that keeping things straightforward is the best way to go. That is to say, slim chinos and natural canvas sneakers from Rancourt and Co. are standout building blocks for any outfit.  Add in fall-ready accessories like a rugged stainless steel dive watch from Timex  and a durable leather belt from Sturdy Brothers, and you’re set for this #OOTD — and plenty more outfits in the season ahead.  No outfit — especially one featuring a classic navy Oxford shirt — is complete without finishing touches like stylish Aviator sunglasses and a handsome leather tote bag, though. So, just as with many of your other favorite #menswear pieces, the little details matter, and starting things off with easily wearable essentials is the best way to say goodbye to one season and look toward the next.

Hope you enjoyed today’s post — and thanks for reading!

-Beau