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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Bonobos All-Season Jeans are Some of the Best-Fitting Jeans for Men

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As you search high and low for the best men’s style essentials on the market, you should know that reliability is key. At least, that’s what we think here at The Style Guide. That is to say, if you find a brand — like Bonobos — that consistently gets things right when it comes to details, fabric and fit, then they’re worthy of your continued support.

So while you might know Bonobos for making some of the best chinos for men, they’re also quite adept at delivering some of the best pants for men — across all categories, including denim. Yes indeed, that means the new Bonobos All-Season Jeans could just become your new favorite pair of denim.

The idea behind the Bonobos All-Season Jeans is simple: Craft a pair of classic men’s blue jeans you can wear reliably (there’s that word again!) across all four seasons, with plenty of fit, color and wash combinations available. That’s just like the famed Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos, for instance. The best-fitting pants on the market are a big part of the Bonobos DNA, and the Bonobos All-Season Jeans don’t skimp on that promise.

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Take your pick from four fit options (ranging from Slim to Athletic), and rest easy knowing that there are also plenty of sizes available in virtually every color and wash of the Bonobos All-Season Jeans. They’re also made from a blend of cotton, TENCEL and elastane — think durability and stretch in spades. Note that you can also find the Bonobos All-Season Jeans in plenty of rich shades of indigo for distinctive fades and aging.

And for good measure, premium metal hardware also helps elevate the Bonobos All-Season Jeans — wear them in a biz casual setting with your favorite fall blazer, or use them as a weekend style move alongside one of the best men’s henleys. When it comes to fit and fabric, Bonobos always seems to win out.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Chinos Are the Only Pants You Need This Summer

If we’ve talked about it on the blog before, we’ve talked about it, well, plenty of times. There’s going to come a time, once again, this summer when you’ve got to step out in tailored style… wearing a pair of stylish pants, all in spite of the heat. The pants in question you should be wearing? Well, that part, to me, is easy: The Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos are a go-to style move that should keep you looking sharp and staying plenty cool for the rest of summer, and that’s an understatement.

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You’re hopefully well-aware that Bonobos makes some of the best men’s style essentials across each of the four seasons, from one of the best lightweight jackets to the best stretch jeans, but this new pair of breezy pants might be the best of the bunch — for right now, at least. The key with these stylish summer pants really is right in the name: The Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos live up to that billing, and then some.

Crucially, the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos truly are a stretchy blend of polyester, rayon, cotton and spandex for ease of movement and a hand feel that’s a step up from even the brand’s classic Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0 (those might already be one of your favorite pairs of pants, as luck would have it).

Helpfully when it comes to the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos, you can also take your pick from three cool-as-can-be colors, including the ever-versatile Dark Surf as worn above. Beyond that, you can pair up each set with everything from a white short-sleeve henley — for high-low casual style — to a crisp Oxford shirt. To round things out nicely, you can score the Bonobos Lightweight Stretch Chinos for under $100. The next time you want to beat the heat in style, this pair might just be your best bet.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Bonobos Shirt Jacket is the Best Casual Layer for Spring

Best casual spring shirt jacket for men.

It’s hard to go wrong, in my humble opinion, with the menswear being designed and sold by Bonobos. Sure, that’s a lofty claim to make, but when a brand that started out making the best chinos for men has since expanded into a major global fashion player, it’s a worthy claim to make. That’s especially true when you step back and consider the fact that NYC-based Bonobos also now makes one of the best shirt jackets for spring. Scratch that: One of the best casual layers for spring, period.

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Spring is, after all, a time to make sure your entire outerwear rotation is on-point, be it dressing for the office with one of the best lightweight blazers or an utterly classic leather moto jacket. But back to the task at hand. Not every situation or every day is suited for a spring blazer or a moto jacket. What about all those times when you want a casual layer you can throw on at a moment’s notice, perhaps over your favorite T-shirt or henley? That’s where the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket steps into the ring. This durable yet soft fleece shacket is the perfect hybrid style — cooler on the surface than a zip fleece jacket or quarter-zip fleece, easy to move around in and layer with thanks to the button front, and of course, available in a classic array of Bonobos colors. Yes indeed, the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket checks all the right boxes, and then some.

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Crucially, the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket lives up to its billing: It really is super-soft, made with a cotton-poly fleece blend that’s been sueded for an extra luxurious feel. Yet, that cotton-blend fabric shouldn’t prove as heavy as your favorite winter flannel shirt, so you can more readily wear the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket atop your go-to spring T-shirt without breaking a sweat. Oversized buttons and two large front chest pockets add to the hybrid design details of this easygoing yet warm shacket — the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket is made to be worn in leisurely situations (say, with tailored joggers to get a weekend coffee), but it can also be worn as a mid-layer beneath a rugged field coat if it’s an especially chilly spring day.

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The Antique color option is a vibrant shade of yellow that you could style with black or charcoal jeans or chinos to really let this “shacket” pop, but the Blue iteration of the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket is your best bet for maximum versatility. For good measure, one of the best men’s shirt jackets actually won’t break the bank — as of right now, it’s marked down to $89 (previously, the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket was $119). So, to recap: You’re getting what’s truly a super-soft fleece shirt jacket in a spring-ready weight, one made from stretchy, comfortable material. And what’s more, the Bonobos Supersoft Fleece Shacket is on sale for a terrific deal. Sounds to me like you’ve found your new favorite spring layer.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get the Best Men’s Chinos for Spring for Under $100 at Bonobos

As we cruise through a new month and a new season, I would hope you’ve got your sights set on some of the best spring menswear, and specifically, the best men’s chinos. To get even more specific, I would hope your go-to chinos brand is going to be NYC-based Bonobos, long-running makers of some of my favorite chinos (and jeans, and soft buttondown shirts, and so on). And to dial things in even further: The Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0 are a revamped pair you need now, with the proper quality and comfort you’d expect from a brand founded on perfecting the style. And in the spirit of today’s Tuesday Steal, these unbeatable chinos are available for under $100 ($99 to be exact) right now. Yes indeed, there’s lots to love with a comfortable durable pair of workhorse chinos, and Bonobos has you covered. You already know the brand makes everything from retro cardigans to classic Oxford shirts, so why not amp things up with a new pair of the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0, right? This new design features non-iron, 4-way stretch fabric, all the better for constant wear this season.

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Without a doubt, you’ve probably already read a Bonobos review or two on this blog, specifically on a pair of the best chinos for men from this very brand, but this new edition is back in spring-ready colors and with plenty of that same comfort and stretch you’ve come to expect.

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Take your pick from a whopping 19 different colors and three (or four) sizing options in terms of fit, plus a wide range of inseam and waist measurements. The Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0 check off all the right boxes, as any good pair of chinos should do. The best chinos for men, after all, are the perfect hybrid between your favorite jeans and tailored dress pants — wearable at the office or on the weekend, yet with more spring-ready comfort and mobility than wool dress pants, for instance. Especially when it comes to the relatively tailored cut of the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0, they’re wearable with your favorite blazer and an Oxford shirt, yet you can also style the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0 with an easygoing pocket tee (it definitely helps that Bonobos sells all of the above menswear essentials, does it not?).

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Styling potential is nearly limitless with the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0, and given the fact that they’re available right now for a shade under $100 — and potentially lower, if you shop the Bonobos Sale Section — they’re a deal not to be missed. And again, just because Bonobos menswear is on sale doesn’t mean it’s of inferior quality; in fact, it’s a great opportunity to get high-quality gear while saving some dough. And for my money’s worth, the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos 2.0 should be the first purchase you make right now.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Bonobos Stretch Shirt Is The Best Menswear Deal to Buy This Season

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When is a shirt so much more than just a shirt? When it’s the Bonobos Stretch Everyday Shirt, and namely, when it’s on sale for one heck of a solid deal heading into the depths of fall and the start of the holiday season. There are plenty of great reasons to consider upgrading your shirting rotation for the weeks and months ahead, and helpfully, the makers of some of your favorite pants are also offering up quite the slew of deals in the Bonobos Sale Section these days. If it’s the best menswear deals that you seek, then I’ve got some news for you: You’re going to find them at Bonobos. The long-running brand, founded on making perfect pants for men, is now so much more than that, with the chops to prove it across the board. That goes for cozy outerwear, warm sweaters and of course, one of the best casual shirts for men, too. The Bonobos Stretch Everyday Shirt is the kind of core piece that Bonobos does so well these days, and it’s ideally suited to be paired with Bonobos chinos for casual and dressy days at the office and at home this holiday season (starting soon with Thanksgiving, of course).

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Where to begin with the Bonobos Stretch Everyday Shirt, right? For starters, it’s the kind of shirt you really can wear every single day, with classic buttondown construction made to be worn untucked, underneath a shawl cardigan or paired up with your favorite blazer (all of which you can find at a place like the Bonobos Sale Section). The Bonobos Stretch Everyday Shirt has the proper specs for maximum versatility, too — it all starts with a cotton-elastane blend that’s just as stretchy and comfortable as the brand’s Stretch Chinos (again, look for a deal on these in the Bonobos Sale Section).

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The shirt available right now comes in a Slim Fit and Regular length, but other sizing options are available in plenty of other Bonobos men’s shirts. In fact, the Blue Check Light Chambray iteration of the Bonobos Stretch Everyday Shirt (which you can wear with everything from tan chinos to burgundy corduroys) retails for $79 and has plenty of sizes available. Whichever color, pattern and fit you select of the essential Bonobos Stretch Everyday Shirt, it’ll certainly prove to be your new favorite daily shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bonobos Merino Wool Sweater is the Top Sweater to Wear All Fall

As far as fall style essentials are concerned, I should hope that you’re well-stocked by now. If not, well, there’s just enough time to start layering up the right way, and these days, it often starts with one of the best men’s sweaters. Heading to the office and want to change up your look without investing in a new blazer? Get the sort of stylish sweater you can wear with ease atop your Oxford or chambray shirt. Looking for an easy grab-and-go layer to throw on with trusty work-from-home pants? Again, here’s where the Bonobos Washable Merino Crew Neck Sweater enters the equation (and your wardrobe). It’s the latest from a retailer that’s always prided itself on innovation, be that through its perfectly fitting men’s pants, its range of handsome Italian tailoring or an always well-stocked selection of the best seasonal menswear.

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When temperatures start to drop without stopping, something like the wear-with-anything Bonobos Washable Merino Crew Neck Sweater is going to be your best friend. It all starts, as you might expect, with the use of merino wool, a fabric I simply can’t get enough of. If you read the blog regularly, you might recognize the fact that merino wool is moisture-wicking (yet warm), plus anti-microbial and, in the case of the Bonobos Washable Merino Crew Neck Sweater, very easy to wash and wear repeatedly. That’s unlike other more expensive sweaters, like cashmere, which calls for professional cleaning more often than not. No sir, the hit list of positives surrounding the Bonobos Washable Merino Crew Neck Sweater only keeps growing.

So, the fabric in and of itself makes the Bonobos Washable Merino Crew Neck Sweater highly covetable (as does the agreeable price — it retails for $99, a heck of a steal for a sweater you can wear more than once weekly). What’s that, you say? Wearing the same sweater more than once? Absolutely. Take your pick from multiple color options, including Heather Green, and rest easy knowing you can wear the Bonobos Washable Merino Crew Neck Sweater to the office (atop a white Oxford shirt with tan chinos) or at home alongside tailored sweatpants and a long-sleeve tee. Talk about cozy fall weekend comfort, right? Plus, the details are exactly on-point, just as one might expect from a lauded retailer like Bonobos.

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Ribbed stitching helps accentuate your shoulders, and it also adds an unexpected touch at the cuff and collar. The best part about all these design details might just be the fact that you can do so much with the Bonobos Washable Merino Crew Neck Sweater, from the office to a fall weekend and back. And at that highly agreeable price (again, $99 at Bonobos), you very well might want to pick up more than one. Do yourself a favor and layer up in style this fall.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos – The Best Men’s Pants for Fall

There are certain brands it pays off to rely on time and time again, especially when it comes to something as critical as the best men’s pants for fall. And chief among those brands you can turn towards when you need a well-fitting, tailored pair of pants for the season ahead? That’d be Bonobos, without a doubt. The brand first developed a cult following well over a decade ago as founder Andy Dunn looked to craft the perfect pair of men’s pants, one with a tailored fit and more room in the waist, a tough task to get right. And that’s led us to the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos, now a staple of the brand and ideally, a staple in your wardrobe. So with that being said, what exactly makes these the perfect men’s pants for fall? It’s simple, really. Bonobos has mastered both the fit and the fabric needed to make some of the best men’s chinos, and that’s saying something.

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Bonobos has mastered the art of the perfect fall pant

It’s also worth noting that the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos come in an impressive range of colors, enough to please every palette. Take the Chestnuts color above — it’s the kind of shade of deep tan-brown that fits right in with fall foliage and much more. That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the best pants for men this fall, though.

It’s the details that really make the difference with Bonobos, from the rich array of color options to the slide front closure for a clean finish. Plus, printed interior pockets and linings are a fun touch, and who said wearing some of the best men’s pants can’t be a little fun at the end of the day, right? The Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos are made from what the brand calls “all-purpose cotton,” finished off with 2 percent spandex for that crucial stretch. The fabric on the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos gets softer the more you wear them, but they’re certainly not stiff out of the box. Any Bonobos review should also note the range of fit and sizing options, with a remarkable four options available (including Tailored and Straight).

Waist sizes run up to 40, and you can snag the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos in more than 25 colors. That’s an incredible variety when it comes to the potential to find your new favorite pants, especially in a rich color for fall. The styling potential for the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos is almost as limitless as the color and fit options. They’ll wear especially well with a Bonobos Oxford shirt at the office, but you can also wear them in more rugged fashion with a Bonobos henley and a Bonobos cardigan. The world is your oyster, so to speak, with the highly versatile Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos, so give them a shot in as many fall-centric colors as you can. They won’t let you down.

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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get this Classic Bonobos Cardigan for Fall-Ready Retro Style

If your first thought when checking out today’s post is that Bonobos can’t possibly make one of the best men’s sweaters along with some of the best chinos for men on the market, I’d urge you to think again, and to think carefully and closely about your fall wardrobe. And this isn’t just any average sweater, either: It’s the Bonobos Cotton Cardigan, a unique and fun style move that arrives not a moment too soon for fall layering. If you’ve been wary about trying out a cardigan, what with its old-school look and perhaps memories of the scratchy, stuffy cardigan passed through your family for dressy occasions, well, rest assured that the Bonobos Cotton Cardigan, especially in a rich and fall-ready color like Caramel, is going to serve you well for plenty of fall style situations.

Why a cardigan from Bonobos, though? It’s simple, really. For starters, it’s made with the same quality and style in mind as your favorite pair of Bonobos chinos. It only gets better from there, really. Note the small style details, like raglan-sleeve stitching on the shoulders. It’s the perfect blend of modern and old-school, and yes, it does get even better.

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Retro-yet-modern fall style awaits

The Bonobos Cotton Cardigan is a modern upgrade from old-school cardigans, with a more tailored fit and nicer fabric than the aforementioned cardigans you might closely associate with the style. The cardigan has also had something of a style moment in years past, but it’s simply now a classic move for fall layering. It’s dressier than, say, the much-loved heathered crewneck sweatshirt you might wear on the weekends, and it’s more visually interesting, too. That means you can wear it to a dinner party or to the office, while looking even cooler than you would if you wear, say, a merino V-neck sweatshirt (which you should also have in your rotation, mind you!)

Here’s the real kicker: You can wear the Bonobos Cotton Cardigan atop an Oxford shirt, a henley or a soft Bonobos T-shirt for a mix of casual high-low style, and you can team any of those looks with slim Bonobos denim, tailored chinos or corduroy pants for fall and winter fun. Plus, the rich Caramel color fits right in with the warmer tones of fall. The opportunities for switching up your style with one of the best men’s cardigans are unexpected, undeniably stylish and as cool as it gets, so consider adding the Bonobos Cotton Cardigan to your rotation of fall sweaters as soon as humanly possible.

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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt – Your New Office Shirt

Everyone’s out there looking for something fresh in the menswear world these days, right? Take the best shirt to wear back to the office, for instance. Consider your search a sort of “open-and-shut” case in quick succession, because your new go-to office shirt is the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt. Returning to working life, away from the vestiges of your work-from-home uniform (perhaps featuring the Bonobos WFHQ Pants) is fraught enough as it is, so you’d do well to make getting dressed easy with one of the best shirts for men, period.

It’s got everything you need in a shirt that’s polished enough for the office, yet made to mimic the more comfortable work-from-home wardrobe to which you got accustomed during the past year and change. The Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt is also a fine companion to, say, some nicely tailored Bonobos men’s chinos (or again, the stretchy and easygoing Bonobos WFHQ Pants), but that’s just one of its many fine, perfectly comfortable attributes. It’s built from 100 percent cotton, but the kind that’s got a 2-way (or mechanical) stretch. There’s the comfort you need when heading back to the office. And the classic Oxford shirt design? Essential for days when you need to roll up your sleeves.

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It’s also one of the best Oxford shirts for men because of all the versatility offered up by this seemingly simple and classic silhouette. The fit is designed to be worn untucked or tucked in, with slim blue Bonobos jeans or Bonobos chinos (a personal recommendation). It’s also available in timeless colors, like a nice pale blue or a crisp white, but our NYC-based pals at Bonobos throw in some fun patterns, too. If you want a modern take on the Oxford shirt, here’s your next purchase. To put it simply, the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt isn’t skimping on any of the details, right down to the classic chest pocket.

And as with most Bonobos menswear, you’re not paying an egregious price for this shirt (it retails for $89 at Bonobos). That value only increases when you consider the fact that you can wear it with jeans to the office, with your favorite chino shorts on the weekend, or with chinos underneath one of the best summer blazers. Do yourself a favor and make at least one thing easier on yourself as you head back out there: Pick up the Bonobos Stretch Oxford Shirt and get dressed for work in a snap.

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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts

It’s more than high time that you picked up a pair of the best chino shorts for men this summer, is it not? I’ll say, and that’s why we’re diving into the truly stellar Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts today on the blog. You surely know and love NYC-based Bonobos if you read the blog (at least, I hope that’s the case). They’re a brand that now does a little bit of everything as far as the best men’s style essentials are concerned, from one of the best jackets for men to an ideal pair of pants to wear to work from home (and beyond). Pay close attention to that last pick, because it’s menswear for your bottom half where Bonobos really excels.

The company launched in 2007 with a focus on some of the coolest men’s chinos, revolutionizing fit and fabric for guys everywhere. And helpfully, they’ve done the same thing with your new favorite pair of shorts. The Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts truly check every single box imaginable when it comes to an all-day, everyday set of shorts, and I’m not just saying that. For starters, Bonobos bills these as having the “same great fit of our chinos,” and that’s a great place to kick things off.

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Fit is certainly a crucial ingredient, and it only follows that you really can find the best-fitting pair of shorts for your lifestyle. The Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts come in three inseam lengths: An on-trend 5-inch inseam, an easily wearable 7-inch inseam and a classic 9-inch inseam (taller guys should like opt for the 7-inch or 9-inch pair, but the world is your oyster). You can also take your pick between Standard, Slim and Athletic fits, too. There are also waist sizes available up to size 40 at the moment. The fabric is a blend of cotton and stretch cotton twill, and things only get better from there. The Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts retail for an agreeable $79, so you can pick up a couple pairs. Why pick up more than one pair? Well, they come in a whopping 15 colors, and that versatility absolutely makes them some of the best shorts for men.

And because the design is both comfortable (thanks to the stretch) and modern (thanks to the relatively tailored fit), you can wear these stylish chino shorts with everything from a Bonobos polo to a stylish printed short-sleeve shirt (ideally also from Bonobos). You’re going to have a tough time finding shorts with so many customization options, from fit to color, at an agreeable price. In my book, that makes the Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts your next must-buy summer style essential. How about it?

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