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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt – A Dependable Addition to Any Autumnal Wardrobe

Best work shirts for men to wear this fall.

If you’ve sensed anything over these past few days at this Brooklyn style blog, it might be that it’s never too early to gear up for a picture-perfect autumn as far as your fall style essentials are concerned. That goes for the boots you step into as well as your trusty denim, and moreso now than ever, the best top layers — from classic chambray shirting to the perfect henley to a dependable overshirt (like the one seen above from Criquet Shirts) — are as crucial as it gets.

For tailgates and yard work and backyard bonfires — and just about anywhere that rugged style is called for — you’re going to want to be properly equipped for brisk, breezy days and beyond. And the Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt could be just what you’re searching for right now, my friends.

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In the same way that the Austin, Texas-based company embraces the warmer months with luxe buttondown shirts and a modern update to the classic “Arnold Palmer”-type polo, the brand takes fall head-on by the horns with durable gear selections aplenty.

That starts with the fabric blend used for this useful (as the name would imply) utility shirt, featuring construction including 85% Cotton, 7% Nylon, 7% Tencel and 1% Elastane for just enough stretch and bounceback potential.

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That fabric is washed for softness right out of the box, while the olive-tinged Fern color wears well with everything from light wash denim to dark blue jeans or rock n’roll-ready black denim. Two front-button patch pockets offer up critical everyday carry space, as the left chest pocket features an added tool or pen slot for whenever you need to really get down to business.

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Heck, in addition to its rugged good looks, one buyer said “the color is even better in person,” never a bad sign if you want a handsome yet useful addition to your casually cool style rotation.

Other Criquet shirts take on a Western vibe, my personal favorite Criquet shirts for men feature soft corduroy fabric construction, and the Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt embraces a hard-working vibe that manages to look great off-duty or on the clock, sleeves rolled up. For your next fall road trip or a day takin’ care of business, don’t forget your new go-to workshirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Amp Up Your Early Fall Wardrobe with this Stylish Billy Reid Plaid Shirt

It’s like we’ve been talking about here on this style blog as we head swiftly into autumn –it pays off to have a rotation of the classics close at hand as far as your menswear essentials are concerned, pieces that can do a little bit of everything.

From the office to a seasonal road trip to an Oktoberfest brewery visit, yes, the right plaid shirt can work simple yet stylish wonders for your wardrobe, especially one with the details done in an absolutely correct fashion by an iconic menswear designer like Billy Reid.

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Although seemingly straightforward on the surface, the Billy Reid Boucle Plaid John Shirt is a slight spin on the classic plaid shirt for fall and winter, and that’s never a bad thing to have handy. On display right now as part of the Billy Reid New Arrivals selection ahead of autumn — perhaps the best season for menswear — this rugged-looking-yet-luxe shirt is a prime example of what the designer does best.

Whether making the peacoat worn by James Bond or updating your favorite pair of jeans, a fresh take on timeless menswear staples is always appreciated and certainly never far from the design inspiration of the Alabama-based menswear luminary.

The subtly done and yet everyday-ready Billy Reid Boucle Plaid John Shirt gets the details right in the best way possible, with a tailored cut you wear untucked with medium-wash blue jeans or tucked in alongside light grey stretch chinos and a tan herringbone blazer (just two among many possible style combinations at hand here).

The Billy Reid Boucle Plaid John Shirt features crisply designed details like a versatile straight collar and the brand’s signature spaid pocket for a stylish change of pace. Crafted from 100 percent boucle cotton with noticeable texture, it’s an upgrade from the traditional Oxford shirt (although one should always have at least one of the best Oxford shirts for men in his rotation, you might say).

The custom plaid is perfectly fall-friendly, especially when worn with tan corduroy trousers, while the classic fit in a range of sizes should suit plenty of guys. For tried-and-true style that just won’t quit, for good looks you can count on day after day, trust one of th best shirts for fall over at Billy Reid — your wardrobe will assuredly thank you.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: American Trench Washed Denim Shirt – A Stylish Men’s Shirt to End Summer

As tough as it might be to wrap your mind around, summer is drawing to its unofficial end (it ain’t over until the first day of fall!) this weekend, and as you can sense here on this style guide for men, it’s about time we started to consider the appropriate transitional gear in matters of rugged yet versatile style.

It’s not quite high time to break out your sherpa denim trucker jacket or your flannel shirt jacket, but a sense of durable, dependable texture goes a long way in your rotation of the best shirts for men — and that brings us to the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt shown above, a reliable go-between as we bridge the gap between seasons.

For those unfamiliar, or for those who need a stylish refresher on one of the best American-made menswear brands, well, American Trench lives up to its billing, as it’s well-known for its own take on the American-made trench coat and a host of other reliable style staples

I myself trust denim and chambray shirting throughout the year, and it seems that this handsome denim shirt fits the bill quite nicely, what with its American-made construction and a breezy, light wash design. The American Trench Washed Denim Shirt has proper and intriguing specs for the modern man, featuring a woven build using lightweight 6 oz. Spanish denim — there’s a pleasing retro feel to this shirt, which you can (and should) style with dark blue jeans for a sense of high-low contrast.

The company itself put it perfectly when it comes to your new favorite denim shirt, if you ask me: “Somewhere between a denim shirt and a chambray lies our favorite version of both.” The Philadelphia-based company also used a distinctive whole-garment stonewash, while the brand turned to production in Los Angeles — a place well-known for crafting and finishing apparel in America — to cut and sew your new favorite early fall shirt.

If I were you, I’d take the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt and layer it open over a pocket tee or buttoned up atop a classic henley this season. When temperatures start to drop, I’d take the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt and layer it beneath my go-to waxed trucker jacket or that flannel shirt jacket you’ve been waiting to wear.

For now though, the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt will do just fine on its own alongside tan stretch chinos or even lounge shorts — and you’re one step closer to being ready for the season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop and Save On This Rugged Filson CPO Chambray Shirt Right Now

Best chambray shirts for men.

It’s a relief from time to time to be able to turn towards the more simple things in life, at least in matters of gear — a pair of boots that are expertly broken-in, a comfortable T-shirt as a base layer for long days in the yard, or the right outer layer on breezy summer nights as we look towards fall.

A rugged chambray shirt certainly fits the bill in my book as one of the simpler, yet no less useful, menswear essentials a guy like yourself (and myself!) can wear, and when you find one made with long-lasting quality and classic design top of mind, it’s worth giving it a shot.

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Even if your wardrobe is positively packed with the best chambray shirts for men — usually of the medium-blue or light wash blue variety — it’s also worth snapping up potentially your new favorite chambray shirt on sale, particularly in a different shade than the tried-and-true favorites you’ve already got close at hand in your wardrobe.

Enter Filson, the long-running Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter with an eye for rugged quality and thoughtfully crafted details. While the brand doesn’t make much of its gear in the U.S. of A anymore, I’d bet that a selection like the Filson Chambray CPO Shirt should do just fine in matters of durability and tough style.

Available in sizes up to 2XL in a breezy yet versatile, seasonally friendly Tan colorway, dependable 5-oz. 100% cotton chambray makes up the sturdy warp-face construction of this workshirt, complete with two front-button pockets for an overshirt-esque design.

Filson even retooled this handsome chambray shirt with a tool or utility slot in the left pocket, while rear-yoke knife pleats deliver range of motion, turning the Filson Chambray CPO Shirt into a layering must-have on cool end-of-summer nights.

As Filson rightly notes, “the durable chambray fabric delivers the look of denim in a weight that’s comfortable year-round,” while the Tan colorway pairs easily with dark blue jeans, light wash denim or perhaps even olive chinos for an #OOTD focused on earth tones. Priced right now at about 30 percent off, your new go-to chambray shirt gets the durable, heritage-minded details correct, and that’s as useful as can be for your seasonal wardrobe, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is One of the Best, Most Stylish Ways to Beat the Heat

Stepping out this summer — at the lake, at the bonfire, at a casual afternoon brewery beer session and just about everywhere in between — can feel like, well, stepping into a sauna. It doesn’t have to be distressing in matters of both style and comfort though, as the best summer style essentials should nail that tricky balance between performance and classic good looks fit for any situation.

And that, my friends, is where Poncho Outdoors and its well-reviewed lineup of the best performance shirts for men can work wonders for your wardrobe, as you’re perhaps familiar with if you’ve read this site on the regular.

I’ve been a fan of Poncho Outdoors men’s shirts since my introduction to the company last fall, and it’s high time we dove into another set of Poncho Outdoors reviews, is it not?

The field-inspired modern outfitter does a little bit of everything in casually rugged yet versatile fashion, from buttery soft yet rugged denim shirts to performance Western shirts, a clever lineup of Western-style Field Polos and tried-and-true stretch buttondown shirts that call to mind the classic Oxford buttondown, Poncho Outdoors delivers the goods, at least in my experience.

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The details are also carefully considered, from handy hidden buttondown collars to magnetic closure buttons, flap chest pockets and designs cut with added room through the chest while still feeling tailor-made for you. Able to be worn tucked in or untucked, these shirts are versatile everyday, outdoor style personified, which also rings true when it comes to the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite shirting lineup.

Available in the summer-friendly short-sleeve cut shown here as well as long-sleeve options, the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is positively the answer to your prayers as far as extremely comfortable, moisture-wicking and performance-minded seasonal good looks are concerned.

Made from a breathable and ultra-quick drying performance nylon fabric, the Ultra-Lite Shirt in its short-sleeve edition also boasts UPF 50+ protection and plenty of built-in stretch, plus a back mesh neck lining for added breathability.

As the brand says it, “this shirt is for those who want the ultimate in lightweight comfort,” and in my experience wearing the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt, that claim holds true — and then some.

A single chest pocket adds a dash of utility and clean, simple good looks, while handy details like a bottom hem lens cloth are ingenious and utterly useful. When you crave the right mix of breathable performance and dashing good looks out in the field (or back in town at the bar), the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is a fine lead-off hitter in your style starting lineup.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Amp Up Your Summer Style with This Military-Inspired Taylor Stitch Shirt

Best short-sleeve shirts for men.

As is often said on this Brooklyn style blog, when the going gets tough, the tough get going, or at least the tough pick up some rugged yet seasonally friendly gear to keep things moving, yes? And even in the high heat of summer, you can assuredly still count on Taylor Stitch and Huckberry to keep the inventory stocked, the provisions supplied and your summer style essentials moving in the right direction.

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And while breezy camp collar shirts and luxurious knit polos are all the rage this season, it’s a wise bet to keep some more hard-wearing pieces close at hand, be it prepping your next summer bonfire, heading out on an evening beach stroll or sipping craft beers aplenty. And for those occasions — or at least, for a slight stylistic change of pace this season — find the handsome and rugged Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt, with the durable good looks to pair up with most any #OOTD you can come up with this season.

Modeled after old-school and utterly reliable military shirts, as the name would imply, the dependable Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt is made from an eye-catching and flattering fabrication built on 9.5 oz 100% Organic cotton with a reverse sateen finish, all the better to showcase its humble yet essential shade of Field Olive.

And with a straight hem, dual chest pockets and a lay-flat collar, the style is remarkably classic and sturdy in every way possible — the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt is a winner in my book, whether worn with light wash jeans or even dark tan chino shorts for a subtle blend of earthy, vintage-minded style.

Taylor Stitch and Huckberry both note the perfect specs for the occasion, adding that this hard-working military shirt is pree-washed for a broken-in softness,” and all the while, as Huckberry notes, it features “a tailored fit and high armholes for a flattering silhouette.” If those specs sound agreeable when it comes to your new favorite summer shirt, I’d say it’s high time you found out about all that the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt has to offer, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Breeze Shirt is A Smooth and Stylish Summer Fashion Move

There are certain style trends that hold as reliable and true as the rising and setting sun, like the idea that a breezy linen shirt can serve you plenty well in the warmer months. Think of the easygoing shirt your father or grandfather wore on summer Sundays around the grill, and channel that vibe with a selection from a modern-meets-classic brand like Buck Mason.

Add in a dash of classic pattern and Mid-Century style inspiration, and you’ve captured the perfect summer shirt for men, or at least, one that’s perfectly well-suited for more laidback style situations.

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The Buck Mason Trail Plaid Breeze Cotton Linen Shirt fits the spirit of the season in expert fashion, with those Mid-Century style notes and an easygoing sense of personality front and center. And since there are times when you simply need to toss on a high-quality buttondown shirt and get on the move (to the brewery, to an outdoor concert, to a backyard BBQ), there are shirts that check off plenty of boxes — including the Buck Mason Trail Plaid Breeze Cotton Linen Shirt.

Whether paired with the brand’s expertly crafted corduroy shorts, stretch chino shorts or leisurely yet luxe linen trousers, this shirt (in both of its earthy, plaid patterned options) is a surefire, versatile winner — that’s something every guy needs to have on hand, yes? In fact, the use of an 86 percent cotton-14 percent linen fabric blend gives this shirt both structure and comfortable softness, particularly when styled with summer-friendly light wash jeans.

Dual chest pockets deliver the sort of utility that can serve you well at the drafting table or behind the grill, while the blend of cotton and linen fabric suits the breezy summer season quite well, at least in my experience.

And it’s those chest pockets that also provide a more shirt jacket-type feel — the sort of shirt jacket that functions well around the bonfire on cool summer nights, rather than brisk fall and winter days. When in doubt, opting for a dependable, throwback-inspired shirt like the Buck Mason Trail Plaid Breeze Cotton Linen Shirt could assuredly upgrade your next #OOTD — that’s a fact in my book, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Embrace Breezy Summer Style with This Luxe Criquet Shirts Buttondown

For as essential as it is to build a closet well-stocked with the best warm-weather style essentials — from polo shirts to pocket tees, chino shorts to linen trousers — there’s plenty to be said for going out on a limb stylistically every once in a while.

So, while your trusty polo shirt is a quintessential style move for everything from a BBQ to the office (when you select the right polo in the right fabric, that is), you’ve also got other options as far as the best short-sleeve shirts for men are concerned. Indeed, that’s where Criquet Shirts can help, my friends.

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My past Criquet Shirts reviews have talked about the brand’s old-school-style polos, like the kind that true gentlemen like Arnold Palmer used to wear. If you haven’t yet picked up a Criquet Shirts polo, it very well might be time — but let’s explore what else the brand has to offer, shall we?

An extended placket, a crisp collar, a flattering fit — yessir, Criquet Shirts certainly makes some of my favorite polos. But as far as switching things up from the ordinary is concerned, the classic camp collar shirt — in this instance, the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt — is a reliable change of pace, at once retro and modern at the same time.

The camp collar shirt first shot to popularity as a more casual sporting (and yes, camping-friendly), with the lay-flat open collar also making it a prized workwear staple at times (or at least, a more casual shirt that your grandpa might have worn to work on his hot rod, ehh?). The Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt takes a more breezy, beach-friendly approach in terms of color and pattern, which is never a bad thing to have handy.

Guayabera shirts are the main source of design inspiration for the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, which blends both cotton and linen chambray in a super-lightweight, ultra-comfortable fabric. The slightly more relaxed fit breathes easily, while the straight hem and lay-flat Cuban collar are utterly classic touches.

Criquet Shirts went all the way as far as resort-friendly style is concerned, using coconut buttons to give a sense of true leisure and expertly easygoing style to the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt.

Embroidered pattern options are yours for the taking with the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, which should wear more than handily with natural-hued linen trousers or light khaki stretch chinos — based on the color you select, of course.

Either way, as you wear the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, you’re gaining a sense of luxe, leisurely style every time you reach for the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, no matter the color or pattern you choose. When you want to switch things up from a polo without going overboard, a camp collar shirt is (at least in my experience) a surefire style home run — the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt knocks it out of the park, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Taylor Stitch Oxford Shirt is a Style Steal for a Great Price (Trust Me On That)

We’re back here on another fine spring Sunday, and talking about another equally fine menswear wardrobe addition for the season at hand, one with the discount to match. Yes indeed, it doesn’t get more classic or more versatile than a finely crafted, stylish men’s shirt, especially of the Oxford shirt variety.

This backbone of men’s style, as at home with an expertly cut navy blazer as with a classic shawl cardigan and durable work pants (as shown above from our friends at Taylor Stitch) is indeed. the backbone of what the brand was built on well over a decade ago — but if you my Taylor Stitch reviews on this site, I’d wager you know that (and good on ya, indeed).

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And assuredly, there’s a reason (or two, or three) that the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt continues to deliver in matters of classic good looks, fresh style and in this instance, an affordability factor that’s tough to pass up.

In fact, we saw a full lineup of new variations to a tried-and-true style favorite from the iconic modern brand via the Taylor Stitch Spring 2026 Collection, but this on-sale take on the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt hails from a past season (hence its sale price marked down below $100), however, that makes it no less utterly classic or versatile in every way, shape and form in which you wear your new favorite ‘daily driver’ shirt.

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Delivered in a Coal Jaspe Stripe Oxford design, the subtle striped pattern adds a dash of prep appeal to even more rugged looks (think indigo jeans and your trusty Moc toe boots). The Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt also comes in the brand’s excellent chest sizing system, offering a higher armhole and a tailored look and feel that’s modern, rather than overly tight.

And with this discounted take on the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt, I think you’ll find your getting the perfect men’s shirt to wear untucked in more casual yet crisp fashion, especially as you pair up the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt with the brand’s famed chinos.

The details are taken care of in expert fashion with one of the best Oxford shirts for men, including a classic chest pocket and the brand’s face-framing, pleasantly rolled buttondown collar (the reason behind the term OCBD, or Oxford cloth buttondown).

And helpfully when it comes to this stylish Oxford shirt, the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt is made from the company’s sturdy yet supple organic cotton, which is sure to get better — and even more soft — with each wear. The Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt doesn’t cut corners, even at its current sub-$95 price, and now, neither will your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Go Off-Grid and Into the Great Outdoors with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt This Season

Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt review.

When faced with the great beyond — the great beyond that is a new season or the promise of adventure far afield (or simply, the promise of a new addition to your wardrobe), it helps to retool ever so slightly and think back to the staples you trust in other seasons.

Take the humble, hard-wearing workshirt, often found in a thick and sturdy fabrication for fall and winter. And then, think of one of the best workshirts for spring and summer, one that’s been revamped with much lighter fabric to suit the demands of a warmer climate.

Put it all together, and there you have it: The Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, a newly reimagined take (at least, new in terms of colors and patterns) that’s ready for spring in the same way one of the best flannel shirts is ready for fall and winter, my friends. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what makes the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt so positively essential and utterly compelling for your menswear wardrobe in hotter temperatures, ehh?

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This handsome, durable and rugged shirt for men features the same hallmarks of the historically classic Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt, built for the great outdoors in every way possible.

And yet, with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, the famed Pacific Northwest outfitter says this old-school-minded staple “is made for year-round comfort and practical functionality in the field,” with a design that actually only dates back to 1986 but feels more in line with Filson’s roster of turn-of-the-century 1900s favorites.

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With the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, that means the use of a 5oz. brushed cotton-flannel fabric — it’s surely no breezy linen shirt or even a chambray-style shirt, but it’s considerably lighter than the beefy fabric Filson brings to the table (and your wardrobe) in the colder months.

Details like oversized gusseted chest pockets offer workshirt utility with storage space for your everyday carry essentials, while the fit of your new favorite workshirt — at least in my experience — leans a touch more relaxed for layering atop a pocket tee or your most trusted henley on cool summer evenings or brisk spring mornings.

There’s even a touch of throwback-cool, effortless style to the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, whether paired with light wash jeans and moc toe boots or drawstring shorts and white canvas sneakers. Five classic colors and patterns, plus four on-sale style options, should give you all the variety you need as you pack up your weekender bag with dreams of outdoor adventure and casually rugged style in mind — the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt has you covered on both fronts, so go forth (and add to cart) accordingly.