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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Billy Reid’s Chino Shorts are the Refined-Yet-Casual Shorts Your Summer Needs

Best chino shorts for men.

As I always tend to say here on your favorite men’s style blog, the classics are the classics for a reason, and Billy Reid just tends to get that correct in every way possible. That certainly goes for a pair of the best chino shorts from the award-winning menswear designer, and the subtly stylish Billy Reid Chino Shorts get the job done — and then some.

Billy Reid calls these crisply designed shorts a “wardrobe staple that is anything but ordinary,” and I’d tend to agree with that sentiment. The fabrication and construction are next-level in terms of quality, which is also a nod to their $158 price tag — call them a worthwhile investment from one of your favorite menswear brands.

A blend of garment-dyed cotton and helpful stretch are just part of the laundry list of well-made features to love, including half-moon interior stitching and bar-tacked pockets. The details make the difference when it comes to the best shorts for men, as Billy Reid knows all too well.

Genuine horn buttons and durable hardware amp these shorts up in the right way, as does the fit, which is both slim and yet classic. Are you sold on adding this new, modern-yet-classic set of shorts to your wardrobe? Let me know in the comments below, and cheers to a stylish summer, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Take 25 Percent Off On-Sale Menswear at Billy Reid’s Fourth of July Event

Let’s call it a stylish summer weekend on the blog, or rather, a stylish Billy Reid summer weekend of sorts. After all, just yesterday, we were talking about a pair of the best leather chukka boots for summer from the acclaimed menswear designer, and now, we’re talking about some of the best menswear deals of the moment — here not a moment too soon for the Fourth of July and beyond.

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The award-winning designer doesn’t tend to run too many sales, but this one is certainly worth checking out: The Billy Reid Fourth of July Event is giving lucky shoppers like yourself an extra 25 percent off sale items through July 8th, all when you use the code FOURTH.

The sale knocks down prices on everything from one of the best men’s blazers to lightweight summer shirting, shorts, stretch chinos and more — in short, everything you need to pack in your weekender bag for your next seasonal getaway. And it’s helpful that the sale runs for a full week: That’s plenty of time to keep an eye on a few choice pieces, like one of the best shirts for men or a new favorite pair of summer pants from Billy Reid.

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And since the luxurious designer uses top-quality fabrication and construction, these pieces aren’t exactly cheap at full price — that’s why this sale is so darn handy and essential. Close out your weekend the right way, amp up your refined menswear wardrobe and shop some new favorites from Billy Reid. Cheers, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots – The Best Boots for Summer

When I set my mind to tracking down summer style essentials, I tend to look for the unexpected. That holds true especially in the men’s footwear department: While a great pair of stylish canvas sneakers is a true essential, it pays off to have a few additional arrows in the quiver, so to speak, like a pair of the best boots for men. And in my experience, if you can find those boots from one of your favorite designers, that’s all the better — try my friends at Billy Reid, for instance.

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Yes, even in the heat of summer, rugged-yet-lightweight leather boots can more than pass muster, whether paired up with your favorite set of lightweight stretch chinos or some classic light wash jeans. And for both of those wearing occasions, and then some, you deserve to step into the best: Take the newly restocked, utterly classic Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots.

Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots review.

They were introduced by the award-winning Southern menswear designer last year, and they’re back in a big way — although sizes are going quickly, they’re a handsome addition to any wardrobe that bridges the gap between rugged and refined.

In fact, my Billy Reid reviews have covered these stylish men’s chukka boots in the past, and they’re here just in time to shake things up with, say, a khaki summer suit or some fresh linen trousers.

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As with other Billy Reid menswear selections, from linen shirting to the peacoat worn by James Bond, proper specs and craftsmanship make all the difference. Built on a streamlined Italian last from light brown Kudu leather and made to develop a handsome patina over time, the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots bring back an archival style that was a favorite of the designer decades ago.

Details like a burnished toe cap and subtle waxed laces elevate these versatile, of-the-moment chukka boots even further — keep on dreaming up ways to wear the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots, because they’ll prove worthy of every penny in terms of an investment.

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 Tuesday Steal: Save On Refined Billy Reid Tailoring with one of the Best Menswear Sales

Billy Reid men's suiting review.

Here at The Style Guide, if you know one thing very well, it’s that I simply can’t pass up one of the best menswear deals from one of my favorite designers, especially if seasonal style is top of mind. And in this case, both the deal and the menswear essentials offered are prime for seasonal style and savings.

We’ve all been there: A packed spring and summer wedding season awaits, as do many opportunities to suit up with some of the best tailoring for men.

An easy, fashionable solution that also saves you a buck? Tracking down one of the best suits for men, and from one of the country’s best menswear brands, no less. If you read the headline, you already know: That brand is Billy Reid, my friends.

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Billy Reid, based in Alabama and a veteran of the industry, is one of my favorite designers. In fact, he’s a designer with a knack for crafting everything from one of the best henleys to one of the coolest men’s polo shirts. And yes, when the situation calls for something more refined, Billy Reid suiting is there to save the day.

Billy Reid suiting for men.

The catch? Well, there’s not one: From sportcoats to trousers and the best men’s suits, you can use the code SUITING25 to take 25% off your purchase of two or more tailored jackets or pants. So, not only are you saving on one stylish blazer fit for spring or summer weddings, you’ve got the chance to score another one for even more variety and tailored style points.

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The choice is yours: Snag something ultra-versatile, like the Billy Reid Archie Jacket, or team some tasteful flat-front trousers (remember to snag two) with an existing favorite blazer in your closet. And while the brand’s refined offerings are pricey even at the best of times, this is quality you can really feel.

In my experience, Billy Reid tailoring is of the utmost quality, with excellent fits off the rack and quality fabrication throughout. Whether you opt for one of the best linen suits or a set of the best men’s dress pants, this Billy Reid discount is one that’s mighty tough to pass up, my friends.

Remember: That code is SUITING25 to take 25% off your purchase of two or more tailored jackets or pants at Billy Reid. See you at the open bar, folks.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley is a Perfectly Breezy Spring Layer

Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley

Even when shopping around for some of the most rugged style essentials, be it a waxed trucker jacket, a great pair of durable stylish blue jeans or yes, one of the best men’s henleys, I tend to look for quality picks from brands I can trust — spending to invest a bit always pays off.

And yes, even the more seemingly casual picks in your wardrobe (again, like one of the best men’s henleys) can be made with next-level quality and consideration, as with the Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley.

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Part of the always stylish Billy Reid New Arrivals section, the Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley makes you rethink what a henley can be, from its construction and fabrication to its materials and even its sense of style.

And for spring days that might start sunny but can quickly turn breezy, a helpful layer like the Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley — whether paired with a classic zip hoodie or your favorite denim jacket — is a must-have. Organic pima cotton makes the difference, providing some subtle depth and texture for what Billy Reid calls an “elevated” take on a classic. And yes, the iconic menswear brand is absolutely correct about that.

Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley review.

Think of the Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley as a style splurge that pays dividends — it’s a henley you can even dress up with a lightweight blazer and tobacco chinos, for instance. And note that your new favorite henley also features a four-button placket for a slightly more refined look and feel than other henleys you might rock as a base layer in workwear situations.

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Plus, this stylish men’s henley comes in rich colors like Olive, and even boasts finishing touches like smoke mother-of-pearl buttons and an eye-catching clamshell neckline. When you’re on the hunt for a perfectly constructed, expertly casual and stylish layer for easygoing days, you’ll assuredly want to layer up with the Billy Reid Organic Cotton Henley — trust me on that, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Billy Reid Pensacola Polo is a Spring Style Classic

Billy Reid Pensacola Polo review.

The best menswear brands have a way of taking the seemingly simple and turning it into something even better, even if it’s an already well-established style classic. In this case, that would be the ever-versatile, slightly preppy men’s polo.

Once a staple of tennis courts and still a pillar of sporty style, the silhouette takes on a bit of a laidback-yet-polished air in the hands of one of the country’s best menswear designers, the one and only Billy Reid.

Billy Reid Pensacola Polo.

It seems like we were just talking about a way to get a great deal on winter style picks via the Billy Reid End of Season Sale, but consider this a breezy way to move into a new season. In this case, the Billy Reid Pensacola Polo, a staple of the Alabama-based designer’s menswear line, takes on a new and improved look and feel for a new season.

Garment-dyed organic cotton delivers a soft, smooth handfeel for comfort right out of the box, while the fabric itself stays soft and breathable on spring and summer days.

Plus, the Billy Reid Pensacola Polo comes in a range of fresh, new and stylish colors for the season, including a bright Tropical Blue that would wear especially well with natural-hued jeans or stretch tan chinos. Other details, like a contrasting herringbone twill placket elevate the polo even further, blending the refinement of a sporty, four-button polo with the soft appeal of a breezy T-shirt.

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Signature details like Billy Reid’s signature herringbone twill stripe finish off the bottom hem with a subtly stylish touch. And the Billy Reid Pensacola Polo should also offer a trim, flattering fit — all the better for wearing on its own with chino shorts and linen trousers.

Best of all, your new favorite polo is well-reviewed and surely a Billy Reid fan favorite. The next time the occasion calls for the comfort of an easygoing T-shirt with the polish of a polo shirt, meet the moment with Billy Reid.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get Up to 75 Percent Off at the Billy Reid End of Season Sale

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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it, well, a heck of a lot of times. The best menswear essentials for your wardrobe are sometimes the result of timing and of striking while the iron is hot, so to speak (stop me if you’ve heard that one before).

And there’s no time like today to stock up in fine form with some refined pieces that you might not normally have the chance to snag. That’s all the more true given that Billy Reid, one of the country’s best menswear designers, often stocks style essentials that run for a pretty penny, be it a favorite peacoat, a rugged henley or an ultra-soft, stylish sweater.

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But that’s not quite the case today, my friends. The Billy Reid End of Season Sale gives you the chance to save big. And when I say big, I really do mean it — you can score as much as 75 percent off at the Billy Reid End of Season Sale. What’s on tap?

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A bit of everything, as you might expect, from richly crafted sweaters to handsome buttondown shirts, crisply tailored pants and even a few pops of color and pattern for your knitwear and outerwear rotation. It’s about as good as it gets from the utterly classic American designer, which is why there’s not a moment to waste. Shop the latest and greatest sale from Billy Reid today, then thank me later.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Mini Waffle Crew – A Casually Cozy, Stylish Weekend Layer

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Editor’s note: We took a brief break — a rare vacation day! — from our weekly Friday menswear recap yesterday, but expect two posts on the best men’s s style this weekend. Cheers!

So much of the world of men’s style, in my view, comes down to taking something you’re familiar with, and then ramping it up ever-so-slightly & in a way that makes you enjoy wearing it all the more. Take one of the best long-sleeve crewneck shirts (perhaps the kind you’re reaching for on a brisk Saturday morning like this one).

Maybe your favorite crewneck is a bit worse for the wear, or maybe you’d like a stylish crewneck T-shirt that’s comfortable enough to wear at home with your favorite joggers, and yet cool enough to wear underneath a rugged trucker jacket for grabbing Saturday afternoon beers.

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Sounds near impossible, right? Well, folks, as with most impossible things in the menswear world, top men’s style designer Billy Reid hits it out of the ballpark again with the Billy Reid Mini Waffle Crew, a subtly stylish, cozy and functional layer for all of life’s easygoing pursuits.

The best part is, this ever-versatile crewneck toes the line between T-shirt, thermal shirt and sweatshirt, moving between categories rather seamlessly.

The Billy Reid Mini Waffle Crew has the characteristic V-stitched collar of your favorite crewneck sweatshirt, the luxe cotton and cashmere blend of a more traditional sweater for the office, and the waffle stitching of a thermal — yes, you read all of that correctly. Billy Reid recommends layering it under, well, a bit of everything, be it your favorite winter blazer or a rugged flannel shirt or that aforementioned waxed trucker jacket.

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And while the Billy Reid Mini Waffle Crew might seem pricey for a long-sleeve tee, it’s also a cozy loungewear piece, and a well-made one at that. Where else can you find a simple tee-sweater hybrid that works in so many ways, for your weekend and beyond? Of course, Billy Reid is the place to go in my book, and I hope you feel the same way.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Bond Peacoat 2023 – A Certified Modern Menswear Classic

The demands of winter weather seem never-ending at times, both in matters of style and performance, but if you read this men’s style blog on the regular, I’d wager you’ll be plenty prepared when it comes time to layer up. It all starts outward and works in, especially when it comes to one of the best winter jackets — a winter jacket like the classic, all-time great Billy Reid Bond Peacoat.

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It’s likely not the first time you’re reading a Billy Reid Bond Peacoat review on this here blog, of course, but a refresher is always necessary when dealing with something as cool, functional and stylish as James Bond’s favorite peacoat.

Billy Reid Bond Peacoat

Of course, the Alabama-based designer specializes in rugged staples made refined (and refined staples made rugged) for the modern man, from soft-shouldered blazers to one of the best fisherman sweaters and much, much more. The peacoat has real-world functional roots, trusted by the U.S. Navy and other seafarers, and it’s made its way onto dry (yet snowy) land in recent years, thanks to its burly and highly functional build.

The Billy Reid Bond Peacoat is packed with all the bells and whistles a stylish man could ask for in a winter peacoat, made from a thick and warm wool-blend fabric and finished with handsome detailing like a leather trim underneath the back collar (and yes, the OG model is the same peacoat worn by James Bond in Skyfall — how can you go wrong?).

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This year’s edition of the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat retains that same charm and worldly appeal, with genuine horn buttons, strategically placed handwarmer pockets and a double-breasted cut that’s flattering no matter whether it’s paired with wool dress trousers or dressy, crisp dark blue jeans.

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And yes, the famed Billy Reid Bond Peacoat is a splurge at nearly $800, but it’s an heirloom piece that’s as handsome and fashionable as it is functional — and it’s likely a stylish winter jacket you’ll have for years and years. That’s as great of a reason to invest in your new favorite peacoat as any, so step right up to the plate and swing away, my friends.