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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This New Mack Weldon ACE Blazer is the Perfect Early Fall Jacket

Best fall blazers for men.

Needing to strike the right balance between comfort and style can be a tricky equation at times, at least as far as fall layering is concerned — and particularly when the occasion calls for one of the best blazers for men.

While fabrics like cotton and linen should more than suffice in the warmer months, something with a bit more heft and texture is preferred for fall and winter, yes? And that’s where my good friends at Mack Weldon rise to the occasion, and then some.

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You likely know the New York City brand for its wildly soft and comfortable boxer briefs and basics, but the brand has grown into so much more over the years (as previous Mack Weldon reviews on this site attest — read up, folks!). And the Mack Weldon ACE Blazer delivers the goods, and then some, boasting a supremely comfortable mix of stretch, comfort, style and polish.

The Mack Weldon ACE Blazer is the latest and greatest menswear innovation from the brand, which also excels at modern fabrics blended with classic style silhouettes. On the surface, it features the laidback yet crisp patch pocket design of a casual blazer for men, the kind you can wear with corduroy trousers or cotton chinos as easily as with dark blue jeans.

The difference, of course, lies in an expert fabric blend of micro-brushed French terry cotton for extreme comfort and softness. There are also timeless sportcoat touches like a modern lapel and a double-back vent when it comes to your new favorite fall blazer.

Mack Weldon appears to have been right on the money when they noted that “someone invented a blazer that’s as comfortable as your favorite sweatshirt,” and in my experience, the design holds true to a precise blend of form and function. If I were you, I’d wear the handsome Mack Weldon ACE Blazer with a blend of high-and-low style essentials, like a crisply cut Oxford shirt or even a thermal henley and black jeans for style with a bit of an edge to it.

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Available in versatile colors like True Black and a light Grey Heather colorway, there’s also a perfectly fall and winter-ready Charcoal Herringbone design for a true nod to seasonal style.

Plus, you can throw on the Mack Weldon ACE Blazer and truly forget about it — it’s comfortable enough to move with you, able to be worn on a plane and then right out to drinks, and cut in the perfect weight for fall. Find out more about the Mack Weldon ACE Blazer now, ahead of the best season in menswear.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This USA-Made Warren Sweatshirt Is A Perfect Homage to a Classic

One of the most fun parts about getting into the menswear world, at least in my experience, is the act of discovery. Stumbling upon a brand that’s doing one (or a few things!) so well, particularly a smaller or unheralded brand, is a true delight, at least in my book, and that certainly holds true when it comes to the best USA-made menswear, like Warren, a brand I had the pleasure of discovering earlier this spring and summer.

It’s trickier than ever to invest in American-made menswear, a time-consuming endeavor that not all that many are willing to take on these days — and then, there’s New England-based Warren, an upstart with a deep commitment to high-quality domestic manufacturing and an emphasis on truly timeless classics, like one of the best crewneck sweatshirts for men (as you’ll find out today).

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Founded by Peter Holoien a little over two years ago, the brand has been working with traditional cut-and-sew mills in New England (the Ringer Sweatshirt is produced in Fall River, Massachusetts) to deliver highly durable, well-crafted classics.

Those USA-made menswear classics include a line of cotton twill shirt (the Warren Six Season Shirt), a durable pair of utterly timeless chinos, a super-soft long-sleeve pocket tee in some excellent colors, a crisply cut short-sleeve pocket tee and two eye-catching, old-school ballcaps.

Not to be overlooked is the Warren Ringer Sweatshirt, modeled after the ” classic athletic sweatshirts of the mid-20th century,” the brand said. When you buy (and wear!) the Warren Ringer Sweatshirt, you’re investing in the best, in a sweatshirt that looks classic yet modern at the same time — note the V-neck stitching at the collar, plus the textured purl knit finish at the cuffs and hem.

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The handsome Warren Ringer Sweatshirt, especially in classic Athletic Grey, is visually appealing without overdoing it, the kind of refined yet easygoing sweatshirt made for summer nights around the bonfire and cool fall mornings (I plan on wearing my Warren Ringer Sweatshirt to enjoy both, assuredly).

The 7-gauge cotton jersey knit fabrication is lightweight enough to layer comfortably over a denim or chambray shirt, and easy enough to wear on its own atop a cotton T-shirt (again, I’ve tried wearing the Warren Ringer Sweatshirt on both occasions with great success).

The Warren Ringer Sweatshirt feels as well-loved as your favorite pair of light wash jeans, expertly broken in right out of the box thanks to the cotton jersey fabric. There’s a durable and reassuring feel to the Warren Ringer Sweatshirt, and I know I’ll enjoy mine the rest of this season and well into fall and winter. Try out some USA-made menswear, and reap the rewards.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Aether Apparel Half-Zip Sweatshirt is an Effortlessly Cool Spring Layer

There’s a right way and a wrong way to layer up for spring with the best spring style essentials, believe it or not. Or at least, that’s the case on this Brooklyn style blog, where I’m all about versatility in design, the right balance between performance fabrics and everyday style, and a dash of the unexpected. Take Los Angeles-based performance menswear brand Aether Apparel and the new Aether Apparel Spring 2025 Collection.

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The company rests at the intersection of gear you can wear out of the city — on a day hike, a long flight or somewhere in between — and gear that looks crisp and stylish getting from point A to point B. Add in a dash of the unexpected, as with the Aether Apparel Monte Half-Zip Sweatshirt, and now, we’re getting somewhere, so to speak.

If ever you’ve been hesitant about wearing a zip pullover or sweatshirt someplace other than the golf course, now’s the time to put those thoughts to the side — a new way to layer for spring weekends and casual days on Zoom calls at home just arrived.

It’s got more going for it than your traditional sporty crewneck, starting with the fact that it’s made from organic French Terry cotton. The half-zip design also swerves from the quarter-zip design’s traditional look, and the overall appeal of this casually cool layering piece sits somewhere between a traditional crewneck sweatshirt (in material) and the OG quarter zip.

Taken all at once, the Aether Apparel Monte Half-Zip Sweatshirt checks every one of the boxes we talked about earlier, all while doing so in slightly unexpected fashion — you might even say the quarter-zip sweatshirt or pullover is back in a whole new way.

The design should prove thermal in nature, ideal for brisk spring mornings and cool summer nights in the field (in fact, Aether Apparel says your new favorite zip sweatshirt is “an uncompromising exercise in versatile comfort and warmth” — how’s that for performance?).

The Aether Apparel Monte Half-Zip Sweatshirt is even built with underarm eyelets for increased ventilation: While this zip sweatshirt might not quite be one to wear on long runs, it can certainly tackle day hikes and other, more leisurely weekend pursuits.

Even the notched offset chest pocket is a visual touch that shows that a serious level of design and thought went into the Aether Apparel Monte Half-Zip Sweatshirt. On the style front, rib cuffs give this a sweatshirt-like fit and feel (it’s right in the name, after all), and three crisp, neutral color options deliver easygoing style potential — that goes for everything from olive-hued joggers to faded light wash jeans as a leisurely weekend look. Don’t hesitate to layer up the Aether Apparel Monte Half-Zip Sweatshirt for work or play — it’ll assuredly deliver.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big on Comfortable Sportswear from the Legendary Todd Snyder x Champion Line

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In my experience, it can be a wise move in the menswear world — as you build out and refine your rotation of the best men’s style essentials — to keep certain goals in mind, or to have a vision for where your wardrobe and your style might be headed.

And for years, it was my goal to add some ultra-stylish Todd Snyder menswear to my closet — consider that goal accomplished, at least at a glance (there are still some pieces from the award-winning designer that remain investment-level).

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If you’ve been following me on Instagram for years, that journey started with some of the finest heritage-inspired sportswear on the planet by way of the Todd Snyder x Champion lineup.

The Iowa-born designer took the classic hoodie and the classic crewneck sweatshirt, revamped them with his own touches and his own eye for design, and created a timeless-meets-modern lineup involving some of the best sweatshirts for men (and more). And so, here we find ourselves all these years later (remember, this blog started back in August of 2013!).

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The great news? The Todd Snyder x Champion lineup still delivers impeccable quality, fit and style, from hooded sweatshirts to expertly crafted crewneck sweatshirts, tailored sweatpants and even a sharp-looking turtleneck.

Yessir, the Todd Snyder x Champion lineup is worth your time and hard-earned cash — and all the moreso now, given that a vast range of selections is now on sale at Todd Snyder. From cozy textured waffle sweatpants to short-sleeve sweatshirts, crisply cut T-shirts and a range of classic sportswear, the Todd Snyder x Champion lineup is yours for the taking, even if you’re only searching for an upgraded hooded sweatshirt to wear on the weekends.

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Savings on the Todd Snyder x Champion lineup start at 10 percent off and climb from there, with an array of colors, styles and designs available. In short, if your goal was to upgrade your loungewear and activewear in style, then the Todd Snyder x Champion lineup — at a discount — is a prime place to set your sights.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Indigo Sweatshirt is Ideal for Cool End-of-Summer Days and Nights

A guy’s wardrobe should revolve around the right blend of utility and style — being prepared for as many style scenarios as possible without missing a beat or feeling out of place. Sounds like a tall order, right? In my experience, I’ve found that Buck Mason covers just about every casually rugged, casually cool style scenario you could ask for, from sunrise to sunset and beyond.

In some instances, that might mean something like one of the best USA-made tees, and in another, it might mean a classic men’s polo for the office. Yet sometimes, it also requires thinking outside of the box — as in, adding another layer to your summer menswear #OOTD when you need it.

Best crewneck sweatshirt for men.

What I mean to say is, for the end of summer and the start (slowly but surely) of breezy nights, a piece like one of the best crewneck sweatshirts just seems to fit the bill. And Buck Mason has doubled down on that idea with the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt, using classic sweatshirt construction and rich indigo dye to hit all the right notes.

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Soft-brushed French Terry cotton makes all the difference when it comes to the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt. Specifically, threads dipped and dyed (before knitting) give it that characteristically rich, deep blue look. It also hits all the right details in terms of classic men’s sweatshirts, including a double-layer V-stitched neck (originally meant to serve a functional purpose during workouts).

Best crewneck sweatshirts for men.

Contrasting threads at the collar, cuffs and seams separate this handsome, classically styled sweatshirt from the pack, and it’s a given that the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt will only get better with age.

The famed modern American brand has also come up with a sweatshirt featuring an even deeper indigo fade (so the sweatshirt looks lighter with age), but for my money’s worth, this version of the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt is as good as it gets.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Aether Apparel Lightweight Crew Is a Rugged Summer Classic

There are times when you might not know what you need in your summer wardrobe until you come across a situation where, well, a certain pick could come in mighty handy. Take one of the best crewneck sweatshirts for men.

It’s a casual must-have worn under trucker jackets and atop flannel shirts in the colder months, but the right crewneck sweatshirt can prove extremely useful on chilly summer nights, too.

Think of it this way: If ever you’ve felt like you could use an extra layer on a cool summer evening, yet have come up short, consider it a valuable solution. And this, my friends, is where the Aether Apparel Solstice Lightweight Crew enters your wardrobe.

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It comes from the technical masters at Los Angeles-based Aether Apparel, who founded their brand by focusing on gear that was stylish enough for the city and technical enough for the great outdoors.

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In my experience, the brand has succeeded on both accounts, which you can see if ever you’ve checked out the Aether Apparel Archive Sale or even worn one of the brand’s adventure-minded accessories, like a pair of the best sunglasses for men.

Elsewhere, picks like the Aether Apparel Solstice Lightweight Crew fit the bill nicely, from the lightweight French Terry cotton-blend construction to the garment-dyed finishing processing. The fact that it also comes in a trio of neutral, versatile shades (seen above and below) is a major benefit, too.

That process gives the Aether Apparel Solstice Lightweight Crew a lived-in feel right out of the box, something that in my personal experience is a great thing to have in your rotation of lightweight sweatshirts. It’s easy enough to throw on over a T-shirt, yet will maintain its shape enough to wear beneath a bomber jacket on especially brisk or rainy summer mornings (or nights, or afternoons, for that matter).

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And the Aether Apparel Solstice Lightweight Crew should also add warmth to your #OOTD without weighing you down, another benefit of finding an outdoor essential for the summer months.

Like the rest of the Aether Apparel line, the Aether Apparel Solstice Lightweight Crew comes at a premium price, but in my opinion, the outfitter lives up to its stylish-yet-technical, high-quality reputation. That’s a great thing to have in your summer wardrobe, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Huckberry Just Teamed Up with Aaron Levine on Some of the Best American-Made Menswear Around

Huckberry x Trumbull Detroit.

When looking for the best menswear essentials to round out my style rotation on the daily, I tend to look for relatable, reliable pieces (yes, relatable and reliable!) from sources I can trust — this you know well if you’ve read the blog on the regular, and Huckberry certainly qualifies.

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The rugged-meets-refined retailer has certainly set a high bar to clear, which is what makes the San Fran and Austin-based brand so impressive in its latest meeting of the minds. My friends, get ready to meet Trumbull Detroit, a new collaboration between Huckberry and lauded menswear designer and expert Aaron Levine.

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If that name sounds familiar, there’s plenty of good reason behind that: Levine was the menswear mind behind Club Monaco, masters of accessible tailoring and sportswear, as well as the resurgence of Abercrombie and Fitch across the past decade.

And now, he’s back at it again, teaming up with Huckberry on Trumbull Detroit, a line of stylish, vintage-inspired sportswear that arrives just in time for early spring. The line focuses on classic Americana styles, including one of the best hoodies for men, a classic crewneck sweatshirt in a vintage wash, a super-soft vintage wash T-shirt and even a casually cool quarter-zip sweater.

The Trumbull Detroit line might seem simple enough on the surface, but it’s packed with some of the best casual style picks for men this spring, particularly for weekend lounging, morning coffee runs, cozy weekends away and, well, the list goes on and on.

Garment-dyed 100 percent USA-grown cotton runs throughout the line, but what’s even more impressive is the fact that Huckberry x Trumbull Detroit is made the old-school way — in the U.S.A., and as the name would imply, in Detroit itself.

Best USA-made hooded sweatshirt for men.

They don’t quite make menswear like this anymore, with a pleasing range of casual, effortlessly cool silhouettes, high-quality fabrication and of course, USA-made construction. That naturally means these pieces are pricier than average ($148 for a Trumbull Detroit hoodie, for instance), but between the soft fleece, durable fabric and made-in-America construction, it’s an investment that should certainly pay off.

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When you want the best of the best, with an eye for detail, classic design and that key mix of reliability and relatability, turn now towards Trumbull Detroit and your friends at Huckberry — they won’t let you down.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The American Giant Classic Full Zip Is the Best Casual Hoodie to Shop Now

Best hooded sweatshirt for men.

Sometimes, the simple things, made in classic, long-lasting fashion, tend to gain the most traction in your wardrobe — right? No matter how simple they might seem, like one of the best casual sweatshirts for men. What’s so great about a hooded sweatshirt, or rather, what’s so great about American Giant? They’re the company that makes perhaps the best hoodie on the market, and again, it’s simple: It’s the little things done right, like quality craftsmanship and even better materials. Both of those are what helped make the American Giant Classic Full Zip such a fan favorite over the past decade.

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In fact, one of the best men’s hoodies on the market just so happens to be celebrating its 10th anniversary — and your new favorite hooded sweatshirt has thousands of positive five-star reviews to back it up — so it’s worth diving into what makes this hoodie (and the company itself) a necessary part of any laidback wardrobe. You very well might know American Giant for its commitment to rugged USA-made gear like some of the best men’s work pants or the best lightweight hoodie (different than the one we’re talking about today, though!), but it only gets better from there.

Best casual men's hooded sweatshirt

You see, the American Giant Classic Full Zip is a certified modern classic in the annals of casual menswear for plenty of reasons. Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself dressing much more casually as you look for the best clothing to wear at home, and the American Giant Classic Full Zip delivers in terms of long-lasting durability.

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Chalk it up to the use of durable 100 percent combed ringspun cotton and a custom-developed heavyweight fleece for extra warmth and comfort, for starters. Take it from this menswear writer who often wears a hoodie to work from home: The American Giant Classic Full Zip can stand the test of time, no doubt about it.

Best American-made hoodie for men.

The American Giant Classic Full Zip also uses hardware like a custom metal zipper and grommets, and the small touches also make the difference as you search for one of the best men’s hoodies. What exactly are those small touches? That’d be the double-lined hood and reinforced elbow patches: Yes indeed, the American Giant Classic Full Zip is so well-made, you can even wear it out of the house.

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That’s another thing: This stylish hooded sweatshirt comes in a plethora of colors to suit every preference (11 as of right now), so you can wear it with your favorite pair of blue jeans for casual weekend outings aplenty. And because the American Giant Classic Full Zip packs such a punch in terms of quality and versatility, it’s worth the price: You’re ponying up $138 for this stylish men’s hoodie, but it’s worth it (again, take it from me). Put simply: The American Giant Classic Full Zip is a hoodie you’re going to have years from now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The American Giant Lightweight Full Zip is the Best Casual Sweater for Spring

Best casual men's sweatshirt for spring.

Sometimes, the best casual style moves take something you know and love — say, one of the best men’s sweatshirts — and switch things up ever so slightly. If you read the blog, you already know that USA-made style purveyors American Giant excel at making all forms of casually rugged style gear, from heavyweight and mid-weight crewneck sweatshirts, like its famed American Giant Full-Zip and Classic Pullovers. Perhaps you’re even a fan of the rugged American Giant Roughneck Pants for work (or play). But the real reason we’re here today is the reintroduction of a classic: The American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip. Crucially, it strikes the perfect style balance these days and is, without a doubt, one of the best lightweight sweatshirts for spring — to say the least.

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Like those crucial spring style moves I mentioned earlier, the American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip changes things up ever-so-slightly from what you know and love. As the brand says themselves, this lightweight hoodie (available in some especially spring-ready colors) is as “light as your favorite T-shirt, as soft and comfortable as your favorite hoodie” — sounds pretty ideal to me.

The key with the American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip is that fabric blend: In this case, it’s a tri-blend jersey fabric that goes heavy on the polyester for stretch, and uses cotton and rayon for softness and just a bit of sturdiness. The American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip hits that happy medium between the brand’s Heavyweight and Midweight options — it’s almost a summer-weight blend, perfect for breezy spring days and nights. The full-zip design of the American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip also makes it easy to throw on or customize the fit: Zip it up all the way for extra coverage, or leave it unzipped to show off your favorite graphic tee.

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You can rest easy when it comes to the quality of the American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip — it’s made in North Carolina for an extra touch of care and attention to detail. It might be $90, but it’s one of the best sweatshirts for men for that very purpose. It also features raglan stitching for both durability and mobility, plus an added dose of contrasting style (you can see it most readily on the Grey Ink Heather color of the American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip). Take your pick from on-trend spring colors like Burnt Clay Heather (ideal to rock with light wash jeans and your favorite chukka boots) or team a more classic colorway of the American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip with dark blue jeans, a thermal henley and high-top sneakers. Casual style gets even easier with a laidback, yet well-made, essential like the American Giant Lightweight Full-Zip — get your favorite color while it’s still around.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take $60 Off this Billy Reid Sweatshirt Right Now

Now, here’s the thing with shopping the best menswear deals: They tend to go quickly, which is why you’d do well to stock up on the stylish, classic men’s sweatshirt — it’s $60 off at Billy Reid ($138, versus $198). That’s quite the deal, especially when the brand in question is led by one of the country’s best menswear designers, Billy Reid. It’s all part of the outstanding and fast-selling Billy Reid Winter Clearance, so I’d do yourself a favor and act quickly. Now, if you’ve read any of my Billy Reid reviews, you know that the Alabama-based brand takes a distinctly cosmopolitan approach to menswear, upgrading classic pieces with refined touches in a way that only Billy Reid can do. Take the Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt seen here, after all. It’s one of the best men’s sweatshirts in its own right, made in Peru from a medium-weight cotton blend that’s not too overwhelming for layering atop, say one of the best men’s winter shirts. It then gets a neat, rugged upgrade thanks to leather sleeve patches for a tough of old-school cool. Yes indeed, they simply don’t make ’em like the Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt anymore, except for, well, Billy Reid.

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If you weren’t convinced already by that standout deal, just know that the Billy Reid Winter Clearance is moving quickly and won’t be around for very long. It’s rare to find deals on stylish shirting, essential knits, classic sweaters, some of the best men’s denim and more, particularly when you consider the fact that Billy Reid menswear can get quite pricey on its own. Even the Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt normally retails for close to $200, so seeing $60 get knocked off the purchase price is a very welcome sight indeed. When you want plentiful menswear deals, it’s the Billy Reid Winter Clearance you should shop right now. If you end up scoring this sweatshirt, let me know in the comments. Happy shopping and saving, my friends!