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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Upgrade Your Layering Game with this Billy Reid Henley Sweater

Best henleys for men.

When you think of layering up for the season at hand, and particularly layering up when casually rugged style is the name of the game, where does your mind wander? Do you think of the fall and winter style staple that is the timeless shawl cardigan, or perhaps the crisp and classic crewneck or V-neck sweater? Do you think of the lounge-ready hoodie?

Or do you think of a piece that falls somewhere in between those categories — a rugged hybrid selection like the henley sweater, especially the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater, might be precisely what you have in mind, yes?

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This piece lives up to its name, and then some, falling on the more laidback side of the equation as far as Billy Reid wardrobe essentials are concerned. The Alabama-based designer lends a casually cool, classic air to pieces that are normally more conservative, be it the Oxford shirt or the denim blue jean — and of course, elevated menswear like one of the best men’s blazers or James Bond’s favorite peacoat remain very much part of the designer’s offerings, year after year.

Billy Reid also strays into sportswear territory, like the heritage-inspired Dover Sweatshirt, which uses handsome elbow patches to class up an already super-soft crewneck sweatshirt. And that’s where the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater starts to work its magic in your menswear rotation.

Garment-dyed cotton gives it a lived-in look and feel, the designer says, while ribbed knit finishing at the cuffs and hem delivers a snug fit and a touch of visual appeal — it turns the henley into a thicker sweater, one you can even layer under a more lightweight cotton crewneck tee or, better still, a lightweight cotton henley for a dash of devil-may-care style attitude.

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Heirloom elbow patches and a timeless band-collar design help the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater achieve the perfect balance between a rugged layering must-have — beneath a waxed field coat might work wonders — and a refined staple you can use to dress down a crisp white dress shirt and tobacco-hued chinos ever so slightly.

Dark horn buttons are an elevated finishing design detail, giving this handsome sweater a wear-with-anything sensibility this winter. When the mood strikes, when you want a departure from the ordinary via your winter layering game, the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater could be just the ticket, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Walton Jacket is an Elevated Blazer for the Best Holiday Occasions

My friends, the holiday season is nearly upon us — act accordingly, and your entire wardrobe will be accounted for, and then some, as you prepare for seasonal soirees, dressy occasions, holiday parties aplenty and even days at the office. I say live a little and invest in the best, particularly when it comes to one of the very best blazers for men — a piece you can wear day in and day out, in fact, especially when made the right way by famed menswear designer Billy Reid.

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The right blazer can almost feel like a suit of armor, elevating even more simple style staples like blue jeans and an Oxford shirt. And the Billy Reid Walton Jacket is a near-perfect example of one of the best men’s sportcoats, with a timeless design and structure to compete with the best men’s blazers on the market.

The Billy Reid Walton Jacket is billed as a “longtime favorite” of fans of the Alabama designer across his more-than two-decade career, made from basketweave virgin wool in a rich shade of tan brown that’s finished with crisp, classic details like patch pockets. The Billy Reid Walton Jacket is three-quarter-lined for added shape and structure plus a flattering fit (look for the company’s signature pelican motif in the lining itself).

And the half-canvas construction of the Billy Reid Walton Jacket will wear exceptionally well over time, molding to your body ever-so-slightly with each wear.

And yes my friends, when it comes to the Billy Reid Walton Jacket, you’re certainly going to want to get the most bang for your buck: Team this refined, handsome blazer with everything from charcoal corduroy trousers and a blue Oxford shirt to a henley and blue jeans for a blend of high-low style (of course, the designer does a standout job producing each of those menswear staples, too).

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Finishing touches like dark horn buttons and pick stitching on the lapel give this refined jacket a further elevated touch when it comes to refined design — would you expect anything less from one of the country’s best menswear designers, as I often say?

I certainly wouldn’t, and that’s why it’s more than worth investing in a truly versatile men’s sportcoat like the Billy Reid Walton Jacket ahead of a prime time of year for putting your best foot forward. Good luck out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Billy Reid Dover Sweater is a Luxe Take on a Sportswear Classic

Some things just feel absolutely right when it comes to the season at hand, like reaching for pieces with a touch more texture and style than what you’d wear in warmer weather.

So while a lightweight crewneck sweater might prove an apt layering move on the beach in the summer, you’re going to want something with more heft, character and style for the brisk climes of autumn and winter — the best fall style essentials from someone like iconic Alabama designer Billy Reid go a long way in that regard. Keep reading, and I think you just might agree.

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Billy Reid has a knack for bringing a touch of rugged edge to refined classics, like his ability to class up the legendary Western shirt (as we talked about on this blog earlier this month, of course). And the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater falls in much the same category, elevating the sportswear fabric of the original Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt in pleasing fashion.

While the OG version of the Dover Sweatshirt was made from soft cotton, the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater uses a textured blend of wool and cotton for some added character. The luxurious spin on the sportswear nature of the crewneck sweatshirt only gets even cooler and more premium from there: The Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater is fitted out with handsome suede elbow patches for a truly professorial, old-school touch.

Having tried past versions of the Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt, the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater is a true testament to what Billy Reid does so well: Elevating the familiar into an elegant realm, which in this case involves using merino wool for the ideal blend of form and function that we love so much here at The Style Guide.

The ever-versatile Grey colorway of the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater wears stylishly with just about anything else in your wardrobe, be it olive chinos and tan leather Chelsea boots, luxe corduroy trousers and a navy peacoat, or expertly cut blue jeans alongside a casually rugged chambray shirt.

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Billy Reid says this ever-fashionable sweater is “the perfect sweater to wear solo, or to use as a bottom base layer,” and I tend to agree. If you feel like your crewneck sweater game could use a helpful upgrade this season, you’ve come to the right place with the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt – An Elegantly Rugged Seasonal Shirting Move

Best Western shirts for men.

Is there any American menswear designer out there that does a better job at taking rugged staples and giving them an elevated, even luxe feel? There are certain names that come to mind (Todd Snyder among them), but Alabama-based Billy Reid and his namesake label tend to do a positively stellar job at taking the familiar and the rugged, and then blending them in a new, altogether fresh way. That’s lofty praise, while also saying a lot: What does it all mean for you?

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It means that if you want a rugged-yet-elegant flannel shirt, one that leans on both Western heritage and classic plaid patterns, you’ve found your match in the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt this season. From the angled Western-style chest pockets to the dusty, Southwest-inspired Brown/Dark Forest colorway (Billy’s signature shade of brown, to be exact), the details and the thoughtful design are evident in every single stitch.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt amps up the plaid pattern in a serious way (a large-scale way, as the name would indicate), and also offers a layering-ready standard fit, so you can style this handsome plaid flannel shirt on its own or atop a thermal henley or a pocket tee.

Smoke mother-of-pearl buttons add a refined touch, while the placket is finished with the award-winning designer’s signature ribbon stripe detailing. The effect is eye-catching and utterly classy, at least in my experience wearing top-of-the-line Billy Reid menswear.

You’ll also notice contrast diagonal stitching at the pockets of this newfound autumnal favorite, which Billy Reid says is “our modern take on an old-school style.” They’re certainly correct when it comes to that modern spin on a tried-and-true favorite, which just so happens to be the sort of pieces we love to feature (and wear!) here at this Brooklyn style blog.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt, particularly when styled with dark blue jeans or even navy chinos, puts a tailored spin on a rugged favorite, but it’s perhaps at its best when worn with light tan chinos or even dark tan, bourbon-hued corduroy pants. The custom cotton fabric should prove lightweight enough to layer, but not too flimsy in the fall and winter cold.

The best part about the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt is the fact that you can use it to dress down a charcoal blazer, or fall right in line with your favorite shawl cardigan — the options are practically limitless when it comes to this versatile, old-school-meets-new-school Western plaid buttondown. Layer up accordingly in the weeks ahead, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Plaid Shirt Takes Luxury To a New Level This Autumn (And Beyond)

Best fall shirts for men.

Once you’ve tried out a premium upgrade to a sort of everyday basic — like a newer, better, more premium and precise take on the tried-and-true fall flannel shirt — then it becomes hard to go back to anything else. A lofty sentiment though that might be, the best fall shirts for men epitomize quality construction and a handsome, rugged, classic-meets-modern design.

Again, that’s a high bar to clear, but in my experience, Billy Reid (the Alabama-based designer of a slew of modern icons) delivers accordingly, and that holds true with new arrivals from Billy Reid, here just in time for autumn’s finest weather and foliage.

The Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt updates the time-honored fall plaid pattern of a sturdy buttondown shirt, giving it a slightly faded effect that turns it into something as easily worn with dark blue jeans and a navy blazer as with, well, those same blue jeans and broken-in leather boots.

The Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt manages to feel classic and yet modern at the same time, boasting all the proper details one might expect from a designer known for outfitting James Bond in the Bond Peacoat over the years.

In fact, the rugged-yet-refined Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt is a prime layer to wear beneath the iconic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat, boasting the kind of design that can be worn untucked with Billy Reid denim or tucked in alongside wool trousers and a midweight V-neck sweater (at the office or out on a date, mind you).

There are plentiful stylish features built into the Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt, from the hidden buttondown collar (which gives the collar structure and shape without looking overly casual) to the shirt’s heirloom ribbon detailing at the hem.

That last touch on the Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt is a Billy Reid classic, one that helps make this shirt feel so much more than a buttondown to be thrown on at a moment’s notice (although you can certainly do that, too!).

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With its mother-of-pearl buttons and soft brushed cotton construction, the handsome and versatile Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt speaks to the idea that even the everyday essentials can be made better — take heed and dress accordingly this fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save a Whopping 70 Percent On the Perfect Men’s Fall Shirt at Billy Reid

Best fall shirts for men.

If you follow this style blog on the regular, it might seem that we’ve been preparing for fall for weeks at a time — and, well, that’s largely true, since opportunities arise rather quickly to amp up your #menswear rotation for fall.

Starting with shirting (and starting with savings on shirting, no less) is as good a way to go as any, and the menswear masters at Billy Reid have precisely what you need to add a fresh outlook to your style roster heading into a new season.

It gets even better: One of the most versatile shirts for men is a whopping 70 percent off via the award-winning Alabama menswear designer, and although it might sound too good to be true, it’s certainly worth a closer look.

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A holdover from last season, yet every bit as wearable now and into fall as any offering from the designer’s namesake brand, the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt is meticulously crafted and features a multi-season, linen-like weave. Don’t let that fool you when it comes to the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt (marked down below $70 right now!).

Helpfully, the shirt boasts easygoing everyday construction, with the kind of fit that looks especially great untucked with expertly faded blue jeans — but the real kicker with the crisply cut Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt is its fall and winter-ready Honey Plaid design, with a tasteful faded melange look.

All the details have assuredly been accounted for when it comes to the reliably stylish Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, which also boasts a split spade chest pocket in a contrasting variation on the shirt’s handsome plaid pattern.

And although it’s woven from 100 percent cotton, the weave itself is looser — that means it won’t prove too thick or too stuffy to wear beneath a shawl cardigan or underneath a classic V-neck sweater this fall and winter.

The company recommends wearing it alongside a pair of the brand’s stellar chinos and elegantly rugged leather chukka boots, and when it comes to the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, I’d tend to agree.

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And the best part is, I’d wager you’ll find plenty of ways to wear such an affordable yet stylish shirt, including atop a thermal henley alongside indigo selvedge jeans this fall and winter. With a shirt as well-fitting and well-crafted (and as affordably priced!) as the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, the possibilities in your style lineup are endless when it comes to one of the best shirts for men. Shop and save while sizes are still up for grabs, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These New Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are the Ideal Transitional Pair of Men’s Denim

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As we’ve talked about lately on this Brooklyn style blog, it might seem strange to be talking about early fall menswear, even as summer continues to roll on in fine fashion. But in the menswear world, things tend to move quickly, and assuredly, some of your favorite online menswear brands are already starting to roll out early fall men’s style collections, including award-winning American designer Billy Reid’s latest offering.

I’m talking about the kind of gear that’s well-suited for the changing seasons and brisk weather ahead, be it the right denim shirt, a new pair of rugged work boots or a lightweight sweater. Look closely and you’ll find more than a few pieces (like the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans shown here) that get the job done as far as bridging the gap between summer and early fall.

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While a pair of the best light wash jeans are plenty useful in your summer style rotation, consider shifting back towards a slightly more substantial pair for early fall — and if that pair happens to come in a rich series of earthy tones, like Billy Reid Cochran Jeans, that’s all the better, at least in my experience.

These handsome jeans are crafted from a blend of 98 percent garment-dyed cotton and 2 percent stretch, and the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are modeled after the brand’s best-selling (and equally fall-appropriate!) Moleskin Jeans.

Either would serve your fall style rotation well, particularly in a versatile and seasonally friendly color like British Khaki (for now, the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans also come in a deep Moss Green and a crisp Asphalt colorway).

In fact, take a look at the latest crop of New Arrivals at Billy Reid, and you very well might find more than a few pieces you can trot out right now, before fall hits in earnest (See: Sweater polos and henley sweaters in particular).

The details are concerned when it comes to your new favorite pair of men’s jeans, including eye-catching leather-backed rivets and custom antique brass hardware, along with the company’s signature embossed leather patch.

These boutique touches make the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans an investment-level pair of men’s jeans, the kind you can wear with a sleek white Oxford shirt at the office or with a grey henley on the weekends (and that’s just two style combinations that’ll go a long way for you this season).

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With a trim fit and a mid rise, these should prove flattering, effortlessly cool and more than worth the price tag — that’s all you can ask for in a pair of the best jeans for men, and the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are more than ready to welcome the new season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: You Can Still Save as Much as 55 Percent Off Right Now at Billy Reid

It’s been a key topic of conversation here on this Brooklyn menswear blog these past few days, and the past few weeks: How to make the most of summer in style, rocking clothes you love to wear, all the while saving a few bucks (when possible), in the process… and I’m here to help, my friends.

We talked just last week about the best menswear sales for the Fourth of July, and there are still a few last gasps, so to speak, in the world of men’s style essentials. Take the tail end of the Billy Reid Fourth of July Sale, for instance.

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It makes perfect sense that the all-American designer — best known for taking rugged classics like the denim shirt or the peacoat and giving them a refined facelift — would extend a standout summer sale ever so slightly.

After all, nobody does casual elegance with a dash of refinement quite like Billy Reid, a brand that’s as suited for a summer wedding as a BBQ (particularly knowing you can wear the same stylish linen shirt to each affair).

And for now, you can retool your menswear rotation for the next leg of summer in fine form: Through the end of the day today via the Billy Reid Fourth of July Sale, you’re saving 30 percent on select styles, plus an additional 25 percent off sale styles: That’s good for as much as 55 percent off the best Billy Reid menswear when you use the code EXTRA25.

Variety aplenty awaits you in the last few hours of the stellar Billy Reid Fourth of July Sale, whether you’re searching for a perfectly casual pullover hoodie for the beach or a striped polo for another upcoming coastal getaway.

Expert fabrication and effortless style is the name of the game with Billy Reid — although these clothes are polished and crisply designed, I’ve found Billy Reid menswear to be outrageously comfortable and breezy, from patterned shirts to chino shorts and trucker jackets (yes, your favorite menswear brand does all of that, and then some).

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For a limited time (a very, very limited time), find your new favorite summer #OOTD — or at least a few pieces that can go into crafting the perfect ensemble — via the fast-moving Billy Reid Fourth of July Sale. Summer style and savings in one go are yours for the taking.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Linen Buttondown Shirt Lends Polish and Comfort to Your Summer #OOTD

Striking the right balance between style and comfort in the heat is the name of the game on this Brooklyn style blog this season, and that likely holds true in your neck of the woods, as well. It’s a tricky challenge at the best of times, but some of the best online menswear brands can help you get there in style — from beach vacations to rooftop dinner, weddings, BBQs and a little bit of everything in between.

And if you’ve perused the blog in recent months, you’ll know we’re all about the refined essentials being delivered by Alabama-based Billy Reid, one of the country’s top menswear designers and the makers of summer-approved essentials like the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt.

A personal favorite and a seasonal twist on the best-selling Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt (itself an Oxford-like buttondown with plenty of versatility. The brand updates that style throughout the year in luxe fabrics, fits and colors, and this summer edition is just what the doctor ordered if you want to maintain a sense of polished, crisp and even refined style without going overboard — and without overheating, no less.

For the warmer months at hand, the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt gets all the proper details right, as only a designer like Billy Reid can. Garment-dyed lightweight linen gives it a breezy, soft handfeel, nicely complemented by a standard fit that should allow for proper air flow in the heat.

The Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt keeps all the right details that make the four-season Tuscumbia Shirt such a winner, including a buttondown collar, genuine Mother of Pearl buttons and small touches like Billy Reid’s signature heirloom ribbon detailing at the bottom hem.

It doesn’t hurt that the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Short-Sleeve Linen Shirt comes in a range of fresh, vibrant colors, all the better to lend some pleasant, tasteful flair to your summer wardrobe. It should also prove handy alongside everything from chino shorts and white canvas sneakers to linen trousers and leather loafers.

Comfort, easygoing style and a crisp look are all standards to be counted on this summer with one of the best shirts for men, and the refined linen option from Billy Reid fits the bill handsomely for the warmer months ahead.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Henley is a Refined Take on a Rugged Must-Have for Breezy Layering

As I scour the market to put together pieces on the very best men’s style essentials to amp up your wardrobe — and my own, of course — I tend to look for brands that put a distinct spin on tried-and-true favorites. Take one of the best men’s henleys, for instance. Yes, it’s a rugged classic that stands the test of time and looks great on any guy. And yes, you can find options aplenty through one of the best online menswear brands — Billy Reid, of course (a longtime favorite of this Brooklyn style blog).

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But can something as functional as a henley be reinvented in a way that’s ever-so-slightly (just slightly!) refined? The team at Billy Reid — led by the Alabama-based design icon himself, of course — seems to think that yes, one of the best henleys for men can get a fresh outlook, a new feel, and with the Billy Reid Slub Tuck Henley, I’d say they’re absolutely correct.

Just like the famed Billy Reid Bond Peacoat — which was recently updated for spring in a new waxed cotton design — the right tried-and-true staples of rugged everyday men’s fashion feel a little more elegant in the hands of Billy Reid. And the award-winning designer’s new Billy Reid Slub Tuck Henley is the right middle ground between ultra-rugged and just refined enough, with details that elevate it above the average piece of knitwear.

The Billy Reid Slub Tuck Henley uses a slub 100 percent cotton fabric for texture and visual appeal, but that fabrication also gives it a sort of year-round weight: As ready to wear on its own or beneath a denim jacket on cool spring nights as it might be when paired with a midweight flannel shirt come early fall or even mid-winter.

In fact, the use of trochus buttons also gives this henley a bit of an elevated touch. How’s that for a new twist on a reliable standby?

The elongated three-button placket also gives the handsome Billy Reid Slub Tuck Henley the appeal of a band-collar shirt: Feel free to wear it underneath a Billy Reid blazer, for instance, if the mood strikes you. The Lichen Green color is a personal favorite of mine, with an earthy appeal that pairs as readily with light wash denim as it does with dark brown chinos or perhaps even light khaki chino shorts.

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With its lightweight, textured and substantial yet airy fabric, pls elevated details beyond even the best men’s henleys, I’d say the new Billy Reid Slub Tuck Henley has all the bells and whistles needed to amp up your casual layering game this season, this summer and well beyond.