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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Triple Aught Design Tradecraft Shirt is as Versatile as It Gets for Adventures Aplenty

Let’s set the scene: You’ve scoured the Web, you’ve scoured the globe and you’ve landed on your next destination for a seasonal adventure far afield (or closer to home). That’s (sometimes) the easy part, or the most fun part — packing and planning is another mission unto its own, and the best travel gear (made with the utmost attention to detail by all-American brands) takes care of the rest for you.

As a proud Delta SkyMiles Platinum Medallion member often afforded the chance to crisscross the country through my many freelance writing pursuits — covering spirits, menswear, watches and more — I like to think I’ve taken some effective real-life notes when it comes to the best travel gear for guys, particularly from newfound favorite brands like Triple Aught Design.

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I recently reviewed a Triple Aught Design denim jacket during a Trans-Atlantic jaunt to Scotland and Northern Ireland, and my latest Triple Aught Design favorite (kindly provided by the brand for review!) levels up my travel wardrobe in major fashion.

And while my ensemble usually includes a lightweight T-shirt and something along the lines of a lightweight field jacket or denim jacket (as you’ve perhaps seen on my Instagram), I just might have found my new favorite travel shirt — and your new favorite travel shirt, of course. For starters, this reliable hybrid buttondown shirt was made to resist wrinkles and stains, all the while packing in compact fashion and layering easily on the go — keep scrolling for more.

The Triple Aught Design Tradecraft Shirt might have some seriously tactical and technical roots, but it could just morph into the best travel shirt in your arsenal. Like other new favorite selections from San Francisco-based Triple Aught Design — which uses both the windy California coastline and dusty destinations far afield as inspiration — the Triple Aught Design Tradecraft Shirt is overbuilt, yet in the best way possible.

A blend of polyester and cotton shapes this durable, rugged shirt, which receives both a soft sanded finish and a DWR layer for a weather-ready touch. Slotted, slightly larger buttons give this shirt both the ability to be worn on its own and the shirt jacket-like ability to layer over a merino T-shirt or a henley — be it in the field or trekking from airline lounge to a hotel downtown.

Horizontal welt chest pockets offer sleek yet useful everyday carry storage space, and one of the coolest features of the Triple Aught Design Tradecraft Shirt is a hidden interior chest pocket for documents, your boarding pass or your passport and wallet.

And although the shirt is built from polyester and cotton rather than, say, a thicker cotton canvas (as most other overshirts on the market), this number feels far from flimsy — it’s stitched with durability and a clean, long-lasting finish in mind. To get the most out of your new favorite adventure shirt, consider wearing it for day hikes, camping trips and long car, plane or train rides — its moisture-wicking capabilities are next-level.

As I often say with my other favorite picks from TAD (for short), it’s like the Triple Aught Design Tradecraft Shirt considers everything you could possibly need, and then levels up from there. Helpfully, the streamlined Triple Aught Design Tradecraft Shirt comes in three versatile, neutral and subtle colors (there’s the navy Siege, dark Black and a sharp Gunmetal, my personal favorite when it comes to one of the best shirts for travel).

With a highly versatile, effective design top of mind, performance-ready fabric in every stitch and sleek looks aplenty for most any situation you can dream up, the Triple Aught Design Tradecraft Shirt gets it right every step of the way — that’s one less thing to worry about on your next global jaunt.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30 Percent On The Best-Selling Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt Right Now

Even as the mercury rises ever higher this summer season, it seems there are still style staples that pass muster just about anywhere, so to speak: The best men’s buttondown shirts, particularly a shirt with an Oxford shirt-esque design, fits the bill nicely if you want truly seasonless, efficient, effective style (seemingly) no matter the weather.

And in my experience, the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt certainly qualifies as a standard style staple for the modern man, with its reliable design, its expert use of fabric and color across several varieties, and its easy-wearing appeal — no matter what.

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Yes indeed, that’s high praise as far as one of the best Oxford shirts for men is concerned, but it lives up to it — and you can score at least one style of the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt on sale right now (a rare sale, at that). Crafted from a reliable 4oz. 100 percent organic cotton for softness and a weight that’s wearable on most days (even in the summer), the Jack Shirt is also garment-washed — that gives it softness right out of the box, something I tend to look for in the best men’s shirting.

The fabric in this case is what makes this version of the best-selling, fan-favorite Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt a winner — it’s an indigo plaid that’ll only get better the more you wear it. It also happens to be 30 percent off right now, and is built out with classic Taylor Stitch details, like a rounded chest pocket and the brand’s signature Jack shirt collar.

And as you’ll recall with other Taylor Stitch menswear styles, the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt comes in the brand’s helpful chest sizing for a pleasing, tailored fit.

Other signature Taylor Stitch touches, like double-stitched buttonholes and a design that forgoes pleats, are also front and center in what might just become one of your new favorite buttondown shirts, whether paired with expertly washed chinos or styled with lounge shorts from your favorite menswear brand (that’s Taylor Stitch today, right)? When you crave a reliable, stylish shirt in any season, reach for the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Bonobos Everyday Shirt is a Discounted Steal for Your Daily Menswear Rotation

If you think of your rotation of men’s style essentials like a toolbox, as we often talk about here on this Brooklyn style blog, then there are certain must-haves that make up the backbone, the sort of pieces you can always use close at hand. No matter the season, and no matter (nearly) any occasion, the best Oxford shirts for men certainly qualify as a must-have, and the Bonobos Everyday Shirt shown above fits the bill handsomely.

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Wearable with everything from a blazer and stretch chinos to rolled light wash denim and canvas sneakers, as at home tucked in with linen trousers or untucked alongside trusty jeans, the best men’s Oxford shirts really are a daily staple when done the right way, and the Bonobos Everyday Shirt certainly qualifies.

Able to be taken for a spin at the office or alongside lounge shorts at a weekend BBQ, the details are thoughtfully curated here, not unlike Bonobos’ world-famous, effortlessly cool men’s chinos.

The Bonobos Everyday Shirt boasts soft Oxford cotton finished with 2 percent elastane for helpful stretch, and it doesn’t hurt that one of the best Oxford shirts for guys looks great tucked in or untucked. As with other Bonobos menswear selections, I’ve found that the fit is nicely tailored without being overly tight or overly relaxed — the Bonobos Everyday Shirt comes in four fit options (from Tailored to Athletic), plus three lengths for an expert cut and finish.

And if you look closely, the Bonobos Everyday Shirt nails Oxford shirting details, from the buttondown collar to the chest pocket, plus sleeves that look great buttoned up or rolled up, ready to get to work. A selection of classic solid colors are on sale in a wide range of sizes for nearly 50 percent off, with dozens more color and pattern options on sale for more than 50 percent off.

And since it’s Bonobos we’re talking about here, I’ve found that stellar value is simply the name of the game — alongside easily wearable quality any day of the week. For versatile everyday performance, crisp looks and casually cool style this season, opt for a true modern classic in the Bonobos Everyday Shirt, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Aether Apparel Emerson Buttondown Expertly Blends Form and Function All Summer Long

A well-rounded rotation of durable, dependable style essentials tends to have a little bit of everything: Picks made for more laidback pursuits, like linen trousers and soft-shouldered blazers, plus picks made for going far afield, like rugged canvas pants and the best combat boots.

And when an item falls seamlessly into both categories in matters of form and function — like the Aether Apparel Emerson Shirt — then it’s more than worthy of clearing some closet space as you build out a selection of summer style must-haves, my friends.

If you’ve read the blog and my Aether Apparel reviews over the years, you’ll know that the Los Angeles-based brand are experts at making gear as fit for the trail as it is for the city, including cozy picks like one of the best quarter zip sweatshirts, not to mention the hard-working yet stylish Aether Apparel Emerson Shirt.

The company are technical experts in terms of fabrication and design, balanced nicely with classic-meets-modern looks — as with the overshirt potential of the Aether Apparel Emerson Shirt. The Emerson is built like a timeless lightweight denim buttondown, garment-washed for a soft feel right out of the box and made to get better with age.

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And yet, its cotton build is reinforced with real self-edge (or selvedge) fabric detailing at the button placket that gives it more durability and structure — it’s both a handsome buttondown shirt made to wear on its own, and a stylish overshirt when topping off a pocket tee on a cool summer’s night around the bonfire.

Vertical snap-closure chest pockets round out the reliable Aether Apparel Emerson Shirt quite nicely when it comes to storage space for your everyday carry, and a split side seam also gives the Aether Apparel Emerson Shirt a dash of mobility and overshirt-like potential.

Its lightweight build should also prove highly packable, but the Aether Apparel Emerson Shirt might prove especially useful for summer travel, overnight camping and day hikes, what with its lightweight yet strong layering potential and helpful pockets.

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Whether paired with canvas pants and lace-up hiking boots on the trail, or styled with black jeans and tan leather chukka boots back in the city, I’d wager you’re going to get plenty of wear out of the investment-level Aether Apparel Emerson Shirt, made all the better by its exceptional, technical construction and stylish build. Layer up and go forth this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt is a Classic Summer Style Upgrade

At times, especially in the high heat of summer, keeping it simple, rugged and classic is a wise choice for your rotation of menswear essentials. Particularly when the occasion leans more, well, laidback, when things are easygoing and leisurely, and when flipping hot dogs and imbibing cold beer is the name of the game — and even when it’s not — you need gear you can trust, especially among your rotation of the best shirts for men.

As you well know if you’ve read this blog over the years, the very best men’s style is sometimes the most simple and dependable — like a rugged chambray shirt from a longtime outdoor purveyor like Filson. And if that chambray shirt happens to come in a summer-friendly short-sleeve build, all at a rare sale price, consider yourself in proper position to knock your next summer #OOTD right down the fairway, my friends.

Best chambray shirts for men.

The Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt is on sale right now as part of the Filson Summer Sale, which includes the cream of the crop in terms of the best summer menswear — not just gear from other seasons relegated to the clearance section, at least in my experience.

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With its handsome build, durable fabric and sturdy construction, the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt is — as the headline of this piece says — an instant-yet-classic summer upgrade for your wardrobe, ideally paired with stretch chino shorts or olive chino trousers and suede chukka boots. Chambray is a favorite fabric of this Brooklyn style editor for a reason, with its strong interwoven fibers that also add an air of casually rugged, contrasting style.

The cotton chambray used here is a mid-weight fabric, neither too flimsy nor too hefty, making it ideal to layer over a short-sleeve henley or else pair on its own beneath a Filson anorak jacket on blustery summer days far afield. Believe it or not, the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt can be worn for real-life work as well as leisurely pursuits, with useful everyday carry design touches like a pencil slot at the left chest pocket, plus back knife pleats for ease and range of motion.

With every detail thoughtfully designed and with rugged appeal aplenty — plus a discount that’s tough to pass up — the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt deserves your consideration as a casually dependable seasonal style move, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Jack Shirt is a Prime Seasonal Style Move

Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt review.

When the high heat of summer rolls around, it’s nice to have a closet you can rely on at a moment’s notice, especially a selection of stylish men’s shirts that fit the bill nicely for plenty of laidback occasions. It’s all the better if you’ve found a brand you can trust from day to night — a brand that manages to put the same attention to detail into its seasonal wares as its year-round offerings, like the good folks at Taylor Stitch.

The San Francisco brand has been a longtime favorite of mine for its attention to detail in men’s shirting and its respect for updating the classics with a fresh twist — like the indigo fabric used on the shirt above (more on that in just a second).

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So, while the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt is an undisputed style classic in all four seasons, well, I’d wager that the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt is even more well-suited for summer, making it one of the best short-sleeve shirts for men.

It boasts organic cotton Oxford fabric in a flattering short-sleeve cut — remember, the brand offers shirts in helpful, tailored chest sizing. Elegant touches like a casual, rounded chest pocket mean that even the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt has something in common with the best Oxford shirts on the market.

Better still is the fact that the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt comes in both Indigo Stripe and Black Seersucker options for variety in a well-curated wardrobe rotation. And yet, the handsome indigo number of this variation of the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt might be your best bet, particularly if you prefer wearing shades of tan and earth tones in your selection of chino shorts and five-pocket pants.

And another thing to love about the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt? The fact that you can dress it up ever so slightly with tan chinos and leather loafers, or else keep it casual and breezy with khaki chino shorts or even grey lounge shorts (both of which Taylor Stitch sells, of course).

Between the handsome fabric, the thoughtful construction and the expert attention to detail, the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt is your new go-to move for summer BBQs, casual hangs in the backyard and all sorts of summer outings.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Short-Sleeve Western Shirt – A Perfectly Rugged Summer Menswear Move

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It’s like we talk about often here on this Brooklyn style blog: A guy’s wardrobe of summer style essentials deserves options, variety and of course, great looks aplenty. That’s why it always pays off to be prepared, even when the occasion leans more casual.

And while breezy polos and linen shirting are always a wise choice, sometimes, a dash of flair is appreciated — a nod to current trends like the best Western shirts for men comes in handy, as does the entire array of Huckberry gear and menswear for summer.

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And that leads us quite handily to the Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt, a reliable and modern spin on an old favorite that checks plenty of boxes as far as the best summer shirts for men are concerned. The casually rugged effortlessly cool Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt takes its cues from the style of West Texas (a key point of inspiration for the Austin-based brand’s Spring and Summer 2025 Collection), and your own off-duty wardrobe is all the better for it.

The Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt uses soft yet strong 100 percent cotton in its build, and handily comes in an array of vibrant, West Texas-inspired colors and patterns. The effortlessly rugged Western detailing comes in mighty handy with this handsome short-sleeve shirt, including notched chest pockets and bone button flaps.

Of course, it’s also finished with a Western-style back yoke, all the better to get the details right as you throw on the Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt with tan chino shorts, olive linen trousers or, of course, a pair of expertly faded light wash jeans for men.

The Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt also comes in an eye-catching embroidered chambray design, which should readily team up with faded black denim or tobacco-hued chinos.

It’s a shirt with all the right details, one that does the talking in a quietly stylish, casually rugged way — the perfect sort of stylish men’s summer shirt to wear to a BBQ or a day of brewery hopping, or even a night around the bonfire. When you want detailing, design and timeless appeal you can trust, opt for the effortless cool of your new favorite summer short-sleeve shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bonobos Linen Shirt is Your Perfect Everyday Summer Buttondown Shirt

It’s something we’ve talked often about here on this men’s style blog when it comes to how to dress for summer for guys: Staying cool in the heat while putting your best foot forward can be a tall order at the best of times. Take it from a guy who tends to run hot, but just know that there are men’s style essentials out there that meet the moment in rather breezy fashion, particularly when it comes to a brand like Bonobos.

The New York City everyday fashion brand changed the game for guys, as we’ve discussed over the years, as far as better-fitting men’s pants are concerned. That’s not all the brand can do, in my experience, as the company has expanded over the years into fine Italian tailoring, buttery-soft tees, expertly crafted knitwear and of course, the Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt as seen above.

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Again, men’s shirting isn’t the only thing the brand does well, nor is it only about its lineup of pants, but there’s truly an air of the approachable and the everyday when it comes to Bonobos — the brand is subtly stylish and ready for the season at hand, especially an ultra-breezy linen shirt that presents one of the best ways for guys to look stylish in the heat.

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The Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt boasts subtle texture, 100 percent linen construction — about as light as it gets in the world of men’s shirts — and a flattering fit you can customize to your liking. Yes, that’s right: While it doesn’t come in traditional dress shirt measurements (which measure the circumference of your neck and the length of your arm), the handsome Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt does in fact come in sizes ranging from XS to XXL, plus Slim and Standard options — and three shirt lengths, to boot.

Is this linen shirt the perfect lightweight shirt to wear when you want to look sharp without the heat or the stuffy nature of a traditional dress shirt? In my experience, I’d say yes, my friends. The Bonobos Everyday Linen Shirt is available in two core colors (a crisp White and a versatile Light Blue), but 12 limited-edition colors and patterns give this fashionable men’s linen shirt a nice touch of variety for summer style.

That sense of variety holds especially true when paired with off-white trousers, beige chinos or even olive chino shorts (depending on the style and color of shirting you select, of course). No matter what color or pattern or fit you select, this breezy linen shirt should prove cooling, stylish and ultra-versatile — embrace the high heat of summer with one of the best lightweight shirts for men, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Mason Short Sleeve Shirt from Line of Trade is An Unstoppable Summer Style Move

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Every once in a while, a brand comes along that shakes things up in the world of men’s style essentials in classic-yet-modern, utterly fresh fashion: Drawing from the past (classic styles like workshirts, service shorts, henleys and more) while putting a new spin on things for the modern man.

Approachable without being fast-fashion. Stylish without veering too far into high fashion. Sounds like high praise, does it not? And high praise though it might be, Line of Trade and the new Line of Trade Spring/Summer 2025 Collection hit all the right notes when it comes to throwback-minded yet easily wearable, fresh looks for the modern man — that’s you, and that’s why we’re taking a look at a must-have shirt from this relative upstart right now.

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You very well might recognize Line of Trade from the pages of this very blog, or from the fact that it was started by Bespoke Post, retailers with an intense focus on finding the coolest gear and clothing for guys — many of those selections hail from small, scrappy brands, as you might have read in my Line of Trade reviews.

And helpfully, the new Line of Trade Spring/Summer 2025 Collection certainly makes the case that this brand — shoppable now via Line of Trade’s own site — is one to watch. Take the Line of Trade Mason Short-Sleeve Shirt: As spring starts to shift into summer, opting for a breezy short-sleeve buttondown shirt with a sense of polish is the name of the game, and this option checks all the right boxes.

Helpfully, the Line of Trade Mason Short-Sleeve Shirt gets the details just right, as is the case with Line of Trade’s sturdy flannel shirts and waxed outerwear for fall and winter. The Line of Trade Mason Short-Sleeve Shirt features a classic two-pocket workshirt build, but as the brand notes, this shirt is “built with a unique two-tone, pure cotton waffle weave” for texture and an ultra-breezy, soft finish.

It features folded and stitched shirt cuffs for an added touch of detail (roll up the cuffs for an even more old-school look), and the Line of Trade Mason Short-Sleeve Shirt also features a straightforward, slightly tailored fit that’s neither too relaxed nor too tight.

In addition to the rich Golden Ochre color seen here, your new favorite short-sleeve shirt comes in handsome colors like Vintage Navy for even more style points this summer. When you want a look that’s timeless and yet ready for some of the best men’s style in 2025 (and beyond), you very well might want to opt for this stylish short-sleeve shirt for men from Line of Trade. Get it while it’s hot, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save On this Crisp Everlane Linen Shirt at the Ready for Summer Sale

Best short-sleeve shirt for men.

Sometimes, stocking up on men’s style essentials is all about finding the right opportunity, the right opening, and then knowing exactly how to act as you amplify your wardrobe with the proper seasonal must-haves.

Sounds a lot like a game of strategy, right? Well, it needn’t be that intimidating, but there’s a a subtle approach to curating the right spring and summer wardrobe — including the process of finding one of the best short-sleeve shirts for men, like the Everlane option as shown at the top of the page in today’s sale spotlight.

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The Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen is but one versatile, crisply designed seasonal must-have on sale right now from the long-running retailer, which made waves more than a decade ago for its minimally designed, transparently made menswear and accessories (think canvas weekender bags, expertly faded jeans, super-soft and affordable Oxford shirts, and a near-perfect organic cotton T-shirt).

Nowadays, the brand has expanded its reach ever so slightly, into chinos and bomber jackets and polo shirts, all of which happen to be up for grabs in the Everlane Ready for Summer Sale Event — and yes, the Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen is part of that sale offering.

And since you asked, well, the latest Everlane menswear sale actually ends today, if you can believe it. That means it’s a priority — at least in my book — to secure something as crisply designed and effortlessly cool as the wear-with-anything Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen.

100 percent European flax linen gives this laidback shirt a super lightweight, breezy feel — the kind that works well on its own, layered over a pocket T-shirt or a short-sleeve henley, or styled underneath a soft-shouldered cotton blazer with tan chinos (helpfully, you can score all of those pieces at Everlane, as well).

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This stylish short-sleeve linen shirt comes in a range of versatile colors, including a flattering vertical stripe option in what Everlane calls its Bone and Toasted Coconut color combination.

In any shade, the sharp, easy-to-style Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen is an on-sale steal for well under $100 — looks like your journey to curating the ultimate spring style wardrobe just took another step in the right direction through the must-shop Everlane Ready for Summer Sale Event.