Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan – The Best Winter Sweater to Shop Now

Best men's cardigan for winter

It’s sometimes nice to treat yourself to a luxe upgrade to a style classic — a better, more improved version of a trusty staple you’ve had in your closet for years, like one of the best men’s sweaters. And this season, that upgrade is the Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan, as high-quality, warm and stylish a cardigan as you’re apt to find on the market.

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Of course, you ideally know the brand from making timeless seasonal picks like one of the best corduroy shirts, or everyday carry essentials like the best leather wallet for men, but this soft-yet-rugged sweater takes things a step further in terms of quality, and that’s probably an understatement. The Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan looks like something a style icon like Hemingway or McQueen might have worn, for starters. and it only gets better from there. Note the use of merino wool and cashmere to craft a stylish men’s sweater that’s breathable, warm and anti-microbial.

Crucially, the Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan is also built the right way beyond just that luxe, upgraded fabric — the sweater features a thick ribbed vertical knit for maximum warmth and a touch of visual interest, too. Buck Mason is certainly right to call your new favorite winter sweater a “timeless cold weather staple,” because the Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan checks all the right boxes when it comes to the best men’s winter sweaters (fabric very much included).

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Yes indeed, the Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan also features a ribbed hem, cuffs and collar (simply roll the thick wrist cuffs back to customize a perfect fit for the Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan). The sweater itself is also garment-washed for a more lived-in feel that might make you think you’ve had this sturdy, cozy, rugged cardigan for years.

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Heck, the Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan even looks like an old-school sweater with a more relaxed fit, ideal for layering atop a Buck Mason shirt for holiday and winter gatherings aplenty. Keep in mind that this classic men’s cardigan is a pricier investment than average at $228, but bear in mind that they just don’t make sweaters like the Buck Mason Herdsman Shawl Cardigan anymore. Pick this one up as soon as you can, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bespoke Post Sweater is One of the Best Men’s Winter Sweaters Right Now

I always appreciate the chance to check out a brand that’s practically a one-stop shop for the best menswear on the market, especially when the Web site in question is Bespoke Post. Hopefully, you’re familiar with the NYC-based company through my Bespoke Post reviews over the years. If not, know that with Bespoke Post, you’re getting everything from the best men’s subscription boxes — curated and sent out every single month — along with a selection of some of the coolest gear and menswear on the market. And that’s certainly the case with the Line of Trade Starboard Donegal Sweater, one of the best men’s winter sweaters you can shop right this very instant. Think of it like an ideal style upgrade to start the new year, offered up at a ridiculously low price (below $80) and featuring all the rugged, versatile style you could hope for these days.

Line of Trade is one of the in-house brands at Bespoke Post, designed and dreamed up by the team to give you instant access to highly wearable, highly versatile menswear and style gear. That includes the newly launched Line of Trade Starboard Donegal Sweater, which arrives just in time for chilly January weather. It’s made with 60 percent wool, along with added nylon and acrylic for durability and a hint of easygoing stretch, and it only gets better from there.

The fact that the Line of Trade Starboard Donegal Sweater is so affordable is a huge benefit, but Bespoke Post certainly doesn’t skimp on quality or style points, either. Take your pick from three currently available, fast-selling color options, each of which would wear well with your favorite pair of classic blue jeans or with tan chinos, to name but two daily staples. The Line of Trade Starboard Donegal Sweater also stands apart from the pack thanks to faux suede elbow patches for old-school style appeal, plus ribbed turn-up cuffs. It’s the kind of sweater you can wear on its own over one of the best long-sleeve shirts alongside some tapered weekend joggers, but you should also look for every opportunity available to dress up the ever-excellent Line of Trade Starboard Donegal Sweater.

To me, that means you can wear this handsome and refined sweater with wool trousers and some of the best men’s Chelsea boots, or else with dark blue jeans and rugged lace-up boots for a bit of high-low style. In any of the three colors currently available, the Line of Trade Starboard Donegal Sweater is going to look simply exceptional, whether worn casually or with rugged good looks in mind. Layer it under a waxed trucker jacket to hit the trail (and then a brewery) this winter, or wear it to the office to shake up your seasonal style rotation. Line of Trade’s Donegal sweater simply gets the job done at a low, low price.

See Now, Buy Now: The Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt is a New Winter Classic

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A newly iconic winter sweatshirt from Todd Sndyer and Champion.

Let’s get right down to business: The Todd Snyder x Champion line is, without a doubt, a prime way to upgrade your casual style with plenty of cozy, rugged appeal. That’s the bottom line. And more specifically, the excellent Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt is going to help you do it. This garment-dyed cotton sweatshirt is, simply put, leading the way when it comes to the best men’s winter sweatshirts — again, that’s the bottom line. We’ve talked in past years about the timeless design of the Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt (namely, in this post), but it’s always worth revisiting an iconic piece if you need to refresh your wardrobe. And at this point in the new year, I’d wager you do. Available in striking colors like Navy and Black, I think you’ll find this rugged sweatshirt is a new go-to. 
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There’s something both reassuring and refreshing about a classic piece like the Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt — you know it’s going to hold up over the long haul, and you know it’s going to look great in the process. You should also rest easy knowing that, unlike purchasing from a fast-fashion retailer, your hard-earned cash isn’t going to waste; again, the Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt is built to last. Made from soft fleece and constructed in a family-owned Toronto factory, this sweatshirt is a winner. The Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt blends what you know and love about Todd Snyder — his modern take on the classics — with what you know and love about Champion: Rugged sportswear heritage.

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The resulting sweatshirt is one that works just as well with your favorite pair of jeans and suede chukka boots — perhaps atop a classic T-shirt — as it does when layered with a classic chambray shirt, slim tan chinos and brown leather wingtips. A piece as timeless as the Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt lends itself to being worn in unexpected ways, too — you could even layer it with a navy flannel suit and brown suede Chelsea boots, if you felt so inclined. So, what’s the bottom line? The Todd Snyder x Champion Pocket Sweatshirt is your new winter layering essential.

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