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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Le Alfre Shirt is a Refined Seasonal Buttondown for Any Occasion

It’s always helpful to have a rotation of style essentials you can reach for at any given moment, almost with your eyes closed. I’m talking about the sort of picks, like one of the best men’s buttondown shirts, that take an outfit from good to great.

I’ve found this to be true whether pairing said shirt with expertly faded jeans and leather chukka boots or dark tan stretch chinos and black Chelsea boots. The right buttondown shirt, like the Le Alfre Tartan Shirt shown above, certainly qualifies, particularly in business casual style situations — or for holiday occasions on the horizon.

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The brand specializes in elevated yet accessible buttondown shirts, mostly of the classic Oxford shirt variety and this time done up in a fall-friendly hue. Yes indeed, the Le Alfre Tartan Shirt is an autumnal take on the upstart NYC brand’s roster of crisply cut, well-made men’s shirts.

You might even go so far as to call it a new secret weapon in your wardrobe of men’s fall style essentials.

Perhaps you’re familiar with Le Alfre flannel shirts from my Le Alfre men’s shirting review earlier this year, but the new Le Alfre Tartan Shirt takes a slightly similar and yet different approach to the tried-and-true men’s buttondown shirt.

An English Tartan pattern in a suitably autumnal shade shines through when worn the right way (with blue jeans and burnished brown leather lace-up boots, for instance).

And it’s the lightweight custom fabric that gives the Le Alfre Tartan Shirt even more versatility — it can be worn on its own untucked or tucked in beneath a wool blazer without causing you to overheat, for example. And that same lightweight fabric gives the Le Alfre Tartan Shirt the ability to pair up with a thick-knit fisherman sweater or shawl cardigan, another ultra-classic seasonal move.

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100 percent Portuguese cotton and best-in-class construction make the handsome, slightly rugged-yet-refined Le Alfre Tartan Shirt worth its $175 price tag, especially with plenty of seasonal fun on the way. Let me know in the comments below how you’d wear yours.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt – A New Fall Style Staple

Flint and Tinder men's shirt review.

In my humble opinion, the best menswear staples are sometimes the ones you don’t have to think too hard about — the kind of pieces that look great just about anywhere, while serving as a versatile wardrobe backbone. And one of the best men’s shirts qualifies, especially if it hails from the new Flint and Tinder Fall Collection as designed, stocked and sold by my friends at Huckberry.

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Simplicity certainly makes the difference, and what might look subtle on the surface can actually end up being a heroic, useful style move — like the Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt, for one. It’s today’s Style Pick for a reason, with plentiful wearability and some small yet much-appreciated features that elevate it from the typical buttondown shirt.

Best men's buttondown shirts for fall.

The Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt checks off all the proper boxes when it comes to an everyday buttondown: It boasts classic Oxford shirt construction, right down to the buttondown collar and chest pocket. Those details mean you can wear it untucked with mid-wash blue jeans or tucked in alongside, say, the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants and your favorite pair of leather boots at the office.

But your new favorite buttondown shirt also has some points of distinction going for it, starting with the use of hearty Donegal fabric with a textured look and feel. That fabric also gives the Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt more wearability in the colder months of fall and winter — your average linen buttondown shirt for summer, this is not.

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It’s even reinforced with elbow patches for a workwear-inspired touch, and a bi-swing fit in the back provides greater ease of movement, whether at the drafting table or the coffee shop. Available in four crisp, stylish Donegal fabric colors, the handsome Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt is ready to step in at a moment’s notice this fall, whether worn on its own or layered underneath one of the best fall cardigans.

That’s how I’d wear it, and if you feel the same, drop me a line in the comments below. Happy shopping and we’ll See You Out There, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Classic Faherty Chambray Shirt Can Be Yours for 35 Percent off at Huckberry

Best men's chambray shirts.

We talk often on this Brooklyn menswear blog about versatile men’s style essentials that can be worn just about anywhere, any time — the sort of picks that can also be found on sale, if you keep a weather eye on the horizon and strike while the iron is hot.

And so it goes with perusing the always well-stocked Huckberry Sale section, which is packed with a slew of iconic pieces from seasons past — plus the type of selections, like one of the best chambray shirts for men — that can be worn this very instant.

Call it the sweet spot in the world of men’s style, and that’s what makes the always-classic, never-out-of-style Faherty Brand Tried and True Chambray Shirt such a steal right now. On this fine Sunday (and beyond), you can find one of the best men’s chambray shirts for about 35 percent off via Huckberry, with the utility to carry you into fall quite handsomely.

It’s a classic take on the chambray shirt, made even better by its slightly more polished buttondown collar design, plus a tailored fit via tapered sleeves and a tapered waist. This Faherty Brand men’s shirt is a shirt that’s just as at home beneath your favorite blazer as it is atop a stylish men’s henley, and that’s wearability and versatility I can assuredly get behind.

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And with its current discount via the Huckberry Sale section, you can find it for close to $100 — in my experience, Faherty men’s shirts (and indeed, most any shirt sold by Huckberry) are well worth the investment either way.

The fabric should prove soft and supple yet durable, the utility with its chest pocket (and a fit that looks great tucked or untucked) is next-level, and the savings are top-notch, at least in my book. Close out your weekend the right way with a tried-and-true must-have, pun very much intended.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bespoke Post Shirt is an Everyday Style Classic

Style classics can (and should!) serve as the backbone of a modern man’s wardrobe — take the shirt seen at the top of the page, a true essential from the good folks at Bespoke Post. Every guy’s style rotation can stand to use a good use of easily wearable, goes-with-anything pieces, like the Line of Trade Frank Shirt.

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Inspired by classic workwear styles, the Line of Trade Frank Shirt is the sort of shirt you can reach for any day of the week, one that’s able to pair with everything from classic denim to expertly cut chinos. It doesn’t hurt that its build is tailored and crisp yet easy to wear — it’s not a more formal dress shirt, yet it’s more polished than a polo, for instance.

Made from 100 percent cotton in a variety of versatile colors, it’s the type of piece that simply looks great any way you style it, in any season at all. The choice is yours as to which option you opt for, be it a rich Coffee Herringbone hue or a deep indigo variety, another personal favorite.

Again, either variety of the Line of Trade Frank Shirt wears especially well at the office, on the weekend and every day in between. It toes the line between formal and casual in expert fashion, which in my experience is always something great to have in your closet.

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Don’t discount the need for style essentials you can turn to at a moment’s notice, this shirt very much included. Pair it with your favorite faded jeans, with crisp dark blue denim, with tan or olive chinos and leather boots, or even with stretch chino shorts — it can handle it all, and then some. In my experience, the Line of Trade Frank Shirt is a surefire style winner, one that’s sure to stand the test of time.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big on this Rugged Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt from Huckberry

In the search for the best men’s style essentials, pieces that really, truly live up to their name can be hard to find, at least at a discount that saves you some hard-earned cash. Take the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt, a personal favorite of mine and a tried-and-true piece from one of my favorite brands. You’re in luck if you’re on the hunt for a durable, rugged shirt, one you can wear on situations both more workwear-oriented and more casual.

And that’s because it’s on sale right now via the vaunted Huckberry Sale section, and it’s got the chops to serve as an all-purpose shirt — be that for a weekend coffee date, a casual day at the office or a night under the stars out on the trail. Yes indeed, in my experience, the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt can do all of that and more, and it all comes down to durable fabrication and construction.

Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt review.

With the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt, the brand has hit a nice middle ground between traditional workwear and classic buttondown shirting, using 100 percent organic cotton construction in a tough crosshatch weave. It doesn’t hurt that the shirt is reinforced with added stitching at key stress points, including at the buttonholes and seams.

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And of course, the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt boasts stylish fabric, to boot: It’s made with a sun bleached indigo check design for casually cool style, whether worn with dark tan chinos, olive linen trousers or even expertly faded blue jeans and tough leather work boots.

Thanks to the brand’s easy-to-follow chest sizing, you can even wear this hard-working shirt on its own atop a pocket tee or buttoned up for a casual brewery beer outing (another advantage to many pieces of gear within the Huckberry Sale section). For utility that really lives up to its name, plus some serious style points along the way, opt for this must-have shirt — at a 30 percent discount! — via Huckberry, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save More Than 25 Percent On This Stylish, USA-Made Shirt at Huckberry

Gitman Vintage men's shirt review.

I always tend to say that they don’t make ’em like they used to anymore, particularly if that involves making a stylish USA-made men’s shirt — and yet, that adage doesn’t always hold true. In this instance, my good friends at Huckberry are offering up access to one of the best men’s shirts for summer, and it comes from a brand with strong modern heritage in terms of design and fabrication.

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The brand in question? Gitman Vintage, makers of shirts in Tennessee using handsome, vintage-style fabrics and carefully crafted methods. And the shirt in question? The Gitman Vintage Archive Madras Shirt, which just so happens to be marked down about 25 percent right now via the Huckberry Sale section. That goes for both the rich blue madras pattern seen above, as well as a distinct, multi-colored green plaid offering. Not a bad deal for one of the best shirts for men, right?

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Now, we’re coming off a long weekend packed with Memorial Day deals on menswear, but a bit of extra shopping never hurt anybody, right? And just in case you’re wary of scoring another long-sleeve shirt heading into the high heat of summer, just know that the Gitman Vintage Archive Madras Shirt makes use of ultra-lightweight, 100 percent cotton fabric with a rich Madras fabric.

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The Gitman Vintage Archive Madras Shirt has a touch of ’80s prep and retro style, yet the modern fit every guy needs today. And at its current price, it’s the kind of shirt you can invest in for both casual wear (alongside chino shorts, for instance), and dressier occasions (beneath a lightweight summer blazer and linen trousers).

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Linen Shirt Helps You Beat the Heat in Style This Season

As far as summer style essentials are concerned, two things are top of mind: Staying cool and comfortable, of course, and also staying mighty stylish. And with Billy Reid, you can meet those two aims quite handily indeed. Exhibit A: One of the best men’s shirts for summer, an updated take on a classic that manages to hit the mark in terms of great looks as well as breezy comfort.

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The shirt in question is the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt, already a fan favorite and a bestseller from the Alabama-based designer. It comes in multiple different fabrications, changing from season to season, and yet the Billy Reid Linen Tuscumbia Shirt is a perfect fit for your next summer #OOTD.

The real key is the use of garment-dyed, lightweight linen that gives the shirt an “effortless, lived-in look and feel,” as the award-winning designer notes.

And whether you pick up the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt, in a dark, dressy color like Carbon Blue or opt for the more breezy French Blue as shown at the top of the page, it’s a picture-perfect classic. And true to form, your new favorite shirt for summer (again, the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt!) can be worn tucked in underneath, say, a linen Billy Reid blazer or worn untucked, sleeves rolled, as a casual yet crisp style move alongside chino shorts.

Any way you choose to wear it, this new take on an old favorite from Billy Reid helps you beat the heat in style, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This American Trench Chambray Shirt is Now 40 Percent Off

Best chambray shirt for men.

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: In my experience, tracking down the best summer style essentials for men, or really, the best menswear essentials period, is all about opportunity and knowing when to spend — and when to save, of course.

And today, it all comes together quite nicely as we close out Memorial Day weekend by diving into a deal on one of the best chambray shirts for men, especially one crafted by my friends at Pennsylvania-based American Trench.

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And it’s not just any old deal: It’s savings of 40 percent on an American-made chambray shirt, a rarity in the menswear market and one that delivers style and utility in spades. That holds true in any season, but especially summer, when the American Trench Chambray Shirt can function as a light overshirt on a cool morning, before you shed that layer for an American-made T-shirt.

Best men's chambray shirt.

The American Trench Chambray Shirt is crafted from lightweight yet breathable chambray, of course, and that durable fabric can work wonders for your wardrobe. It’s also cut and sewn in America (again, a rarity in the menswear world these days).

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The American Trench Chambray Shirt should wear well either tucked in with tobacco-hued chinos and a navy blazer, or else alongside olive linen trousers and leather loafers. The value in every stitch of the American Trench Chambray Shirt — which is going now for under $100 in the American Trench Clearance Section — makes it a standout selection for summer mornings, days and nights. Shop accordingly and end the long weekend the right way, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt is a New Daily Go-To

Best chambray shirt for men.

When you need a restock or a refresh of summer menswear essentials, it pays off to go right to the source — if what you seek is a rugged take on a classic, of course. And in this case, that source is Filson, the legendary Pacific Northwest purveyor of some of the best outdoor gear on the planet.

That very much includes one of the best chambray shirts for men, a pick that — in my experience — delivers hard-wearing, work-ready performance as well as versatile style.

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You see, the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt is a timeless style that does just about anything asked of it. If you want a workwear layer for a day in the yard or on the trail, for instance, the durable chambray weave stands up to anything.

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And if you want an easygoing, stylish men’s short-sleeve shirt to wear buttoned up alongside the best summer shorts this season — say, at a summer BBQ — then this handsome chambray shirt delivers handily. The midweight cotton chambray should wear plenty well even in the heat, while details like button chest pockets provide space for everyday carry essentials.

Best chambray shirt for men.

And in my experience, the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt should offer enough room to layer easily atop a classic Filson T-shirt if need be — although I’d also recommend buttoning this shirt up and styling it untucked alongside your favorite chinos. It’s even crafted with a pencil slot in the left chest pocket, a handy detail that makes the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt a true workwear classic. Again, if it’s rugged essentials you seek, Filson has you more than covered.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Versatile Everyday Shirt from Bonobos Is Now 30 Percent Off

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Sometimes, dressing in style and hitting the ground running is all about taking the guesswork out of, well, getting dressed. To me, that means having a solid selection of picks I can count on, as we so often talk about here at The Style Guide, and that works from the ground up to one of the best everyday shirts.

And although I often favor more rugged selections like a chambray shirt or a denim shirt, there’s nothing quite like the versatility you get from one of the best Oxford shirts.

Yes, it’s a preppy style staple, but companies like Bonobos are making the Oxford shirt one you can wear reliably in off-duty, non-work situations — the Bonobos Everyday Bedford Shirt is a prime example of that, and it’s on sale today.

Yes indeed — for 30 percent off right now, you can get the Bonobos Everyday Oxford Shirt in a year-round fabric weight (in this case, a sturdy but supple Bedford cord). Keep in mind that this fabric is heavier than Oxford cotton, but not as thick or textured as corduroy itself.

This makes it ideal for year-round wear, in my experience. Plus, the cut is expertly crafted for wearing untucked or tucked in — that’s the kind of versatility that, in my experience, can go a long way.

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After all, how many types of stylish men’s shirts can you wear to the office with some of the best Bonobos chinos and a lightweight blazer, as well as untucked alongside grey stretch jeans and suede chukka boots? Those are just two ways in which your new favorite shirt takes the cake, so to speak, and the price makes it quite tough to pass up, too.

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And colors like Sea Blue and Dusty Blue turn the typical men’s shirt on its head, a change of pace from crisp white or even a standard light blue. So, to recap: We’ve got a stylish men’s shirt in a distinct set of unique colors, made to be worn with multiple ensembles in mind, and it’s on sale? That’s a winner in my book, so add this number to your cart ASAP.