In the process of moving from one season to another, a well-dressed guy (like yourself!) has got to have pieces that, as we say here at The Style Guide, bridge the gap from one area to the next. Picks like a stylish bomber jacket or a durable overshirt fit the bill, as does the classic fall shirt shown above from the good folks at Buck Mason. Ideally, you’re no stranger to the Los Angeles-based, truly all-American brand, which focuses on taking classic picks and freshening them up for the modern man — like the Buck Mason Pacific Twill Vintage Shirt, for starters.

You see, your new favorite fall shirt is certainly one of those pieces that bridges the gap between a warmer September and the colder months quite nicely, and the Buck Mason Pacific Twill Vintage Shirt checks all the right boxes. Of course, it looks highly stylish while doing so, too, and that’s a major benefit as you look for one of the best shirts for men (period).

Crucially, the Buck Mason Pacific Twill Vintage Shirt is made from a twill weave that’s durable and yet breathable — it’s based on the fabric used in making Buck Mason jeans, but the company says it’s a quarter of the weight. How’s that for one of the best shirts for men this season, ehh?

This lightweight flannel shirt features interwoven threads that have also been overdyed for softness, making the Buck Mason Pacific Twill Vintage Shirt a reliable go-to on its own or layered atop one of the best henleys for men, for instance. It’s cool enough to wear layered up unbuttoned, or else paired with one of the best blazers for fall (trust me).

The next time you need a rugged, casually stylish shirt to rock this month and into the early days of winter, you know you need the Buck Mason Pacific Twill Vintage Shirt

Since when is it too early to prepare for the coming menswear season? Well, if you ask your Style Guide editor and writer, I’d say it’s never too early — hence my recommendation that you start shopping ASAP at Buck Mason for one of the best men’s henleys as early fall inches ever closer. The mercury might still be soaring out there, but if you do yourself a favor and snag the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Henley, you’ll be more than ready when the day dawns crisp and cold — and being prepared with the best men’s style essentials just makes perfect sense, does it not?

Hopefully, you recognize Buck Mason as a purveyor of essentials for all seasons, be it one of the best men’s Oxford shirts or a pair of the best men’s pants, and you should assuredly add the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Henley to your early fall shopping list now. For starters, the Natural Venice Wash echoes the cool, dusty, versatile colorways of the brand’s array of the best T-shirts for men, so it’s a style splurge worth taking (note that the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Henley is somewhat pricier than other henleys at $70 — but worth it all the same!).

Of course, the essence of the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Henley really comes down to its fabrication and construction, and the all-American menswear masters at Buck Mason do quite the job there, too. The key is the 100 percent cotton in a vintage thermal weave for durability and warmth in the cold.

To wit: You can (and should!) easily layer the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Henley beneath, say, one of the most rugged men’s jackets from Buck Mason when cool fall and winter weather comes calling. Beyond that, the classic, not-too-tight fit makes this one of the best men’s henleys for all sorts of layering, too. Invest in the best right now, then reap the rewards when it’s time to break out some of the best fall style essentials.