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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.

See Now, Buy Now: The Sea Culture Sitka Harbor Jacket is a Rugged Spring Layering Essential

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If you’ve been reading the blog over these past few weeks, you know that we’re all about utility and rugged appeal this time of year, when the weather is still a bit breezy and the right layers (and indeed, the right spring style essentials, period!) can go a long way. Naturally, that’s where one of the best spring jackets enters the fray, with the right design and durability to work for your wardrobe for a long, long time in the weeks ahead.

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And as you search for that proper spring jacket or shirt jacket, there’s an under-the-radar brand deserving of your time and hard-earned cash: That’d be New York-based Sea Culture, an independent, family-owned brand with a knack for making breezy, hard-working, classic menswear that draws plenty of inspiration from breezy days on the coast and warm, starry nights around a bonfire.

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Attention to detail and craftsmanship, plus a focus on the classics, are the name of the game at Sea Culture, founded by Dan Tagliamonte — they now offer everything from one of the best men’s henleys to breezy shorts and of course, this shirt jacket (and much more).

It all comes together in the Sea Culture Sitka Harbor Jacket, a rugged men’s shirt jacket ready for cool spring nights — and even suited for your fall wardrobe. But let’s focus on what makes this stylish shirt jacket ready for the season at hand, shall we?

Of course, we’ve talked plenty about the best shirt jackets for men over the past handful of weeks, but picking up a new-yet-classic dependable, multi-season jacket is never a bad bet, is it? And the Sea Culture Sitka Harbor Jacket boasts the right specs to work well for your right now (atop a sustainable Sea Culture T-shirt) or when cooler weather rolls around again later this year. It starts with 100 percent cotton canvas construction, a durable touch that elevates the Sea Culture Sitka Harbor Jacket above your typical buttondown.

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Plus, it’s packed with plenty of pockets for plenty of utility, including two interior pockets, exterior slash pockets and a button chest pocket, all well-suited for your everyday carry.

The Sea Culture Sitka Harbor Jacket, with its reliable yet soft cotton canvas build, is the sort of shirt jacket that gets better with age, breaking in the more you wear it — and for days on the coast and nights back inland, I’d wager you’re going to be wearing this classic “shacket” a heck of a lot. Give Sea Culture a look and get ready for the rest of spring in style.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Filson Just Launched A Rugged New Jac-Shirt

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It’s like I tend to say these days: When the going gets tough, the tough layer up with Filson, and that goes for each and every day of the week. The Pacific Northwest outfitter has a long heritage of making remarkably tough gear for all sorts of inclement weather, from the trail to the slopes to the high seas to, well, hijinks around town.

Perhaps you even picked up the iconic Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket earlier this winter, but here’s another option from one of the best online menswear brands out there: The Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt. Stick around to find out why, ya hear?

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Yessir, when you want to layer up in one of the best men’s shirt jackets and belly up to the bar to grab a cold beer, Filson delivers. Of course, the Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt delivers in plenty of other categories beyond just rugged style (namely, warmth and durability), but it’s nice to have one of the best men’s shirt jackets to check off more than one box. Within, you’ll find all the characteristics of a truly great, stylish men’s shirt jacket, including remarkably warm 16oz. wool.

The Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt also boasts a relaxed fit, ideal for layering over a Filson flannel shirt or a Filson thermal when it’s especially brisk out there. Natural horn buttons provide durability, while the oversized front chest flap pockets deliver crucial space for your everyday carry.

Of course, the history of the CPO jacket (given to senior Naval officers) makes ideal for all sorts of wet and windy conditions, and the Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt insulates even when wet. The next time you need a rugged winter layer to get you out the door wherever your day (or night) takes you, make sure it’s the Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt you’re wearing.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Stay Warm This Winter with the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket

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The time has surely come to revamp your wardrobe for a new year, and I can think of no brand more versatile, dependable and sleek yet stylish than Mack Weldon. The New York City-based, direct-to-consumer upstart is, of course, well-known for making some of the best men’s underwear and basics, and I’ve long been a fan of its comfortable, breathable, performance-minded fabrics and menswear essentials.

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But the real key this winter lies in looking outward — to one of the best shirt jackets for winter, that is to say. And my friends, the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket is the durable, dependable layer you’re not going to want to stop wearing this winter, be it for WFH Zoom calls, more casual days back at the office or frosty winter weekend getaways. Whatever’s on your agenda, the streamlined, warm and pleasingly rugged-yet-modern Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket just gets the job done — let’s find out more, shall we?

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Granted, the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket might look simple enough on the surface, thanks to Mack Weldon’s signature, crisp Total Eclipse color, but go deeper and find out what’s really in store for you with your new favorite shirt jacket. It’s just the right fabric blend for winter, with luxe Italian fleece meeting performance-focused, breathable merino wool for temperature regulation and warmth in one fell swoop.

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Better still is the fact that the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket is built with plenty of utility in mind, especially for your everyday carry essentials — note the chest snap pockets and side hip handwarmer pockets. In fact, you can even wear this hard-working shirt jacket atop, say, a Mack Weldon chambray work shirt for the utmost in both functionality and rugged winter style, just about anywhere the season takes you.

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Button snaps make it easy to throw on the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket at a moment’s notice (again, to WFH or head to the office), and it should prove warm yet breathable. Sure, it’s pricier than one might expect at $248, but again, this is a shirt jacket made with all the winter utility you need. Thank Mack Weldon for outfitting you from head to toe this winter.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 20 Percent on Your New Favorite Shirt Jacket from Taylor Stitch

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If you ask me, rugged fall style and warm layering is the name of the game right now, which is part of the reason why you need one of the best men’s shirt jackets in your seasonal style rotation. Of course, it’s all about shopping carefully and shopping the right way, though. Hence, today’s Tuesday Steal: Head to the much-loved Taylor Stitch Workshop, a terrific source to pre-fund some of the coolest menswear on the market, to shop the rugged, durable Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket. Even more crucial is the fact that right now, you can pre-fund and save 20 percent on your new favorite shirt jacket. Not a bad deal, right?

But why consider splurging ever so slightly on the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket? To this style writer, it’s simple, really. Sure, this durable “shacket” goes for $150 when you pre-fund it — a price reflective of its quality, and the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket absolutely lives up to the hype. Taylor Stitch fans always seem to love the burly, dependable, warm and rugged shirt jacket style, too, and that’s not a bad endorsement when it comes to the best online menswear shops.

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Think of the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket like a change of pace from other fall layers, like a more refined Taylor Stitch shawl cardigan or a lightweight flannel shirt. Crucially, the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket is built from an incredibly soft yet hard-wearing wool-nylon blend for stretch and durability, and the wool material on one of the best shirt jackets for men is also double-faced for softness and comfort. The Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket also features other helpful touches, like oversized dark horn buttons and handy flap chest pockets for your everyday carry.

Throw in the fact that the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket gets an upgrade via a rich plaid color scheme this fall, and you’ve got a winning layer when teamed with a Taylor Stitch henley or even worn atop a Taylor Stitch Oxford shirt. And yes, you’d do well to remember the Taylor Stitch Maritime Shirt Jacket is on sale for 20 percent off right now. Go to it and layer up accordingly, friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get 35 Percent Off this Versatile Olivers Apparel Shirt Jacket

Folks, now that we’ve hit Labor Day weekend (shockingly enough), it’s high time to really start gearing up for early fall in earnest, as we’ve talked about here on The Style Guide with fall style essentials aplenty as of late. The best way to do that? Find on-sale menswear that works for your wardrobe, like one of the best shirt jackets from Olivers Apparel.

Olivers has a knack for making performance menswear you can actually wear outside the gym and away from the trail, out on the open road, and the Olivers Gold Coast Shirt Jacket is a prime example of that approach. Best of all? Your new favorite shirt jacket is 35 percent off right now ($148, versus $228). How’s that for one of the best fall menswear picks to shop now, ehh?

Perhaps you recognize the brand for making some of the best stretch pants for men, for instance, and they’re truly a multi-season brand thanks to picks like the Olivers Apparel Gold Coast Shirt Jacket. It’s made from a sustainable blend of recycled polyester and merino wool — the polyester adds durability and stretch, while merino wool helps regulate your temperature and keeps you cool in breezy weather.

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Think of this rugged shirt jacket like a durable, transitional style move to carry you into September and October without missing a beat. The good news is, either the Indigo or Natural colorways of this stylish shirt jacket are on sale right now and ready for layering up with, say, one of the best men’s henleys or a comfortable moisture-wicking T-shirt. And because the design is so timeless, this shirt jacket (or “shacket”) also works nicely with the best men’s chinos or your favorite pair of jeans. Lest we forget, you can shop the for 35 percent off right now — what are you waiting for?

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket – The Best Shirt Jacket for Winter to Shop Now

Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket in Grey Donegal

If you’ve been searching for one of the best winter layers and you haven’t yet found one, now is the right time to stock up on, well, one of the best shirt jackets for men. It’s mid-December, after all, and it’s time to amp up that outerwear rotation in a big way. That doesn’t mean reverting to a bulky parka just yet, though. And that’s why we’re here, of course, telling you all about the best men’s shirt jacket. It’s within your reach, and the Todd Snyder Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket is the proper pick for today, this weekend and the rest of winter.

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It’s the sort of rugged wardrobe upgrade that the Iowa-born designer specializes in, be it finding a way to make the humble chambray shirt into the best men’s chambray shirt, or turning the classic waxed trucker jacket into one of the best men’s jackets, period. It’s true, and if you’ve never shopped Todd Snyder, then right now is actually an ideal time to start. But back to what makes the Todd Snyder Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket so exceptional. It all starts with, naturally, the fabric, which is a donegal wool blend available in a plethora of rich colors (more on that in a second).

Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket in Wool Tartan

In short, the Todd Snyder Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket is the perfect blend of premium style and materials, plus the rugged functionality you need in a winter layer. It’s lined with Italian nylon and features a poly filling, all the better for added warmth on the go. But it’s the exterior wool-blend fabric that really sets the Todd Snyder Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket from the pack, making this shirt jacket more similar to a traditional winter blazer than an overly technical shirt jacket. It’s the Grey Donegal wool option that should prove most versatile when you want to score a shirt jacket (or “shacket”) you can dress up with tailored charcoal wool trousers, perhaps atop a Todd Snyder turtleneck for an eye-catching blend of high-low style. Yes indeed, this quilted shirt jacket is both technically savvy and stylish in equal measure. It could just be your new favorite winter layer, whether worn with a thermal shirt, a rugged henley or an Oxford shirt.

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Beyond just the dependable style of the Todd Snyder Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket‘s Grey Donegal option, it’s also available in the eye-catching Tartan Plaid as shown above. But if you want the most bang for your buck (this shacket retails for $598 at Todd Snyder), then Grey Donegal is your best bet. Either way, the Todd Snyder Italian Quilted Shirt Jacket is one of the coolest, most reliable and rugged layers on the market. Happy shopping, my friends.

by Beau H.

#OOTD: How to Layer Up the Right Way for Spring and Summer

What’s missing from your wardrobe? Is it one of the best shirt jackets for men? If you wear your overshirt the right way this (late) spring and (early) summer, it can easily become a casual ensemble that turns into a new go-to look, no matter where you’re headed or what’s on your (late) spring and (early) summer agenda. Of course, it’s not possible without one of the best shirt jackets for men in your rotation, the kind that blends rugged appeal with standout good looks and versatile style.  Naturally, if it gets too hot, ditch the shirt jacket. But for now, go for it. That shirt jacket is, in fact, the Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket, ladies and gentlemen. It’s got all the grab-and-go versatility that the best men’s shirt jackets have, from the sturdy-yet-lightweight construction to the cool, spring and summer-friendly color from Flint and Tinder. The right shirt jacket wears well with plenty of other laidback seasonal picks, including a slub cotton T-shirt and slim light wash jeans.

This is a look that’s going to pull double-duty at the brewery patio or the sidewalk coffee shop, and especially at that long-awaited reunion with friends and family this season. Toss in handy pockets for your everyday carry essentials, team the look with your new favorite chukka boots, then get ready to enjoy one heck of a fine spring or summer day. As mentioned above, if it gets too hot out, ditch your Flint and Tinder shirt jacket and toss it in your rugged carryall bag. Does that sound too easy? Well, that’s probably a good thing, because it actually is that easy to put together the best #OOTD for spring and summer. Have a great one out there, folks — the full look is below.

The right mix of rugged and casual for expert spring style.

  • The Shirt Jacket: Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket, $148 — This Flint and Tinder shirt jacket stands apart from the norm thanks to its rugged stretch cotton fabric and light Dust colorway. Wear it accordingly.
  • The Summer Tee: Sunspel Riviera Tee, $90 via UNCRATE — If Sunspel T-shirts are good enough for James Bond, they’re more than suitable for your summer wardrobe. This is one of the best summer T-shirts for men out there.
  • The Summer Pants: Flint and Tinder Summer Jeans, $118 — Your search for the best light wash jeans for summer is over. These Flint and Tinder jeans feature a light wash and a lightweight Japanese denim.
  • The Summer Sneakers: OBRA 240 Canvas Low Wrap Sneakers, $130 — It’s great news that you can get these OBRA sneakers at Huckberry for a terrific price. You’ll wear ’em all summer.
  • The No-Show Socks: Mack Weldon Silver Stealth Socks, $28 — Get a two-pack of Mack Weldon socks, some of the best no-show socks out there, to prolong the life of your new favorite sneakers.
  • The Watch: Braun AW10 Watch, $280 via UNCRATE — Head back to UNCRATE to get one of the coolest men’s watches, featuring a sleek and minimal design for all-day seasonal wearability.
  • The Sunglasses: Sunski Foxtrot Sunglasses, $68 — These durable, stylish sunglasses are, quite simply, some of the most affordable men’s sunglasses for your next #OOTD.
  • The EDC Essential: Mystery Ranch Bindle Bag, $65 — Get from point A to point B with minimal fuss using one of the best everyday bags for men in the form of a rugged carryall for casual style aplenty.

Now, then. Whom among us is geared up for the proper start of summer with the best men’s style essentials and of course, the best way to wear a shirt jacket for the breezy months ahead? The versatile durability and style of the Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket nearly goes without saying, but it’s got plenty of rugged good looks to go everywhere from the bonfire to the brewery and back. You can even wear it as a blazer stand-in for casual days back at the office or Zoom calls. That makes it one of the best shirt jackets for men, and it only gets better when you consider the other gear you’re pairing with it.

We’re talking one of the best summer T-shirts for men, plus some of the best light wash jeans for summer and when you throw in a pair of OBRA sneakers at Huckberry, the look only gets cooler. Stop by UNCRATE to get one of the coolest men’s watches (and before I forget, accessorize your look with a pair of the best no-show socks). It’s also critical to protect your eyes from the sun in style, so some of the most affordable men’s sunglasses are just the ticket. And last but not least, the look is finished off in functional style with one of the best everyday bags for men. Gear up, get out there and do so in style — I’ll see you there.

 

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Quilted Jac-Shirt

Filson Quilted Jac-Shirt

Whether you’re a skilled banjo player, an explorer or have a tendency toward days at home, this is one of the best shirt jackets for men you can buy.

When you know, you know — when you step outside on a crisp, cool fall morning, you know what lies in store: Fall adventures and of course, the need for rugged fall gear to take on the day. That, my friends, is where the Filson Quilted Jac-Shirt comes into play, one of the best shirt jackets for men this fall (and of course, well beyond). This timeless men’s shirt jacket is tough-as-nails, easy to layer, built for inclement fall weather, and made to last and last — and last. That sounds pretty ideal for the season, right? It’s built to act as a standalone outer layer, thanks to PrimaLoft insulation that’ll keep you toasty on cold fall mornings and days in the field, preferably layered atop a Filson henley. The Filson Quilted Jac-Shirt is built every bit as well as you’d expect coming from Filson, made for Pacific Northwest mornings (or days at home, upstate or in the Midwest).

When the going gets tough, you should assuredly turn toward one of the best shirt jackets for men, seeing as this particular number is made with a tough, 4oz. cotton exterior finished off with a water-resistant waxed treatment. It delivers the goods when you need it, to say the least.

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A reliable, dependable and rugged shirt jacket for fall and winter.

One of the best men’s shirt jackets needs to step up in the clutch, and it helps if it looks darn good while doing it. The Marsh Olive color is a workhorse when it comes to pairing up with grey chore pants and tough leather work boots, yet it also looks mighty fine when worn casually (think slim indigo jeans, a thermal henley and chukka boots to grab to-go brewery beers). Consider the Filson Quilted Jac-Shirt a grab-and-go-type of jacket, one you need to wear when on the trail or camping under the stars (or again, hanging out around your bonfire). And because it’s Filson, all the details are accounted for — the snap front buttons are easy to use even while wearing, say, Filson work gloves. Although the Filson Quilted Jac-Shirt is a bit pricier than your average work shirt, it’s absolutely worth it — it’s a new everyday style staple. If you end up picking it up, let me know on Twitter.

SHOP: The Filson Quilted Jac-Shirt