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by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Wills Sweater Chore Coat Is A Stylish, Discounted Fall Layering Option

Through the changing seasons, you might find that the best menswear essentials in your rotation are the sort of picks that do more than one thing well — like the hybrid nature of a sneaker-boot, the durable nature of chinos that feel more like joggers, or a sweater that wears both like a blazer and a cardigan.

And in these evermore casual times, the ability to move seamlessly from a more laidback dress code to a more polished look and feel isn’t a bad thing, my friends. Let’s carry on, shall we?

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That’s the sort of versatility shown above with the latest from Huckberry and the Huckberry Sale section, as the Wills Sweater Chore Coat arrives just in time for prime fall layering, with the savings to match.

In fact, it’s marked down by about 50 percent right now, a remarkable deal that gives you plenty of leeway to add other Huckberry style essentials to your rotation while saving a few bucks — that’s not the only upside to finding a sweater that wears like a chore coat or even a blazer at the best of times.

A crucial part of the Huckberry roster, the Wills lineup focuses on premium business casual menswear in luxe fabrics at relatively accessible prices, made all the better by the fact that the Wills Sweater Chore Coat is now selling for under $100 in a range of sizes.

There’s plenty to love about this rugged-yet-sleek option from Huckberry though, starting with the fact that it blends cotton and nylon for durability and stretch,plus plenty of layering potential atop other casually rugged yet stylish menswear classics, like a chambray shirt or Oxford shirt in equal measure.

A chest pocket and two front pockets deliver both visual appeal and storage space for your everyday carry, while Huckberry says that this jacket blends “the comfort of your go-to sweater with the timeless functionality of a French chore coat.”

How’s that for versatile style you can pair with both stretch chinos and classic dark blue jeans? There’s plenty of upside to finding a top layer that does two things at once, and does them plenty well — find out more about the Wills Sweater Chore Coat at Huckberry now, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is One of the Best, Most Stylish Ways to Beat the Heat

Stepping out this summer — at the lake, at the bonfire, at a casual afternoon brewery beer session and just about everywhere in between — can feel like, well, stepping into a sauna. It doesn’t have to be distressing in matters of both style and comfort though, as the best summer style essentials should nail that tricky balance between performance and classic good looks fit for any situation.

And that, my friends, is where Poncho Outdoors and its well-reviewed lineup of the best performance shirts for men can work wonders for your wardrobe, as you’re perhaps familiar with if you’ve read this site on the regular.

I’ve been a fan of Poncho Outdoors men’s shirts since my introduction to the company last fall, and it’s high time we dove into another set of Poncho Outdoors reviews, is it not?

The field-inspired modern outfitter does a little bit of everything in casually rugged yet versatile fashion, from buttery soft yet rugged denim shirts to performance Western shirts, a clever lineup of Western-style Field Polos and tried-and-true stretch buttondown shirts that call to mind the classic Oxford buttondown, Poncho Outdoors delivers the goods, at least in my experience.

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The details are also carefully considered, from handy hidden buttondown collars to magnetic closure buttons, flap chest pockets and designs cut with added room through the chest while still feeling tailor-made for you. Able to be worn tucked in or untucked, these shirts are versatile everyday, outdoor style personified, which also rings true when it comes to the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite shirting lineup.

Available in the summer-friendly short-sleeve cut shown here as well as long-sleeve options, the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is positively the answer to your prayers as far as extremely comfortable, moisture-wicking and performance-minded seasonal good looks are concerned.

Made from a breathable and ultra-quick drying performance nylon fabric, the Ultra-Lite Shirt in its short-sleeve edition also boasts UPF 50+ protection and plenty of built-in stretch, plus a back mesh neck lining for added breathability.

As the brand says it, “this shirt is for those who want the ultimate in lightweight comfort,” and in my experience wearing the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt, that claim holds true — and then some.

A single chest pocket adds a dash of utility and clean, simple good looks, while handy details like a bottom hem lens cloth are ingenious and utterly useful. When you crave the right mix of breathable performance and dashing good looks out in the field (or back in town at the bar), the Poncho Outdoors Ultra-Lite Shirt is a fine lead-off hitter in your style starting lineup.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save Up to 50 Percent On the Best Summer Menswear Right Now at Billy Reid

You might say that we know a good deal when we see one around these parts – some of the very best menswear deals require no further explanation, but while we’re on the subject, let’s see what sort of savings you can glean from one of the best menswear designers in the country this weekend (and beyond).

Award-winning designer Billy Reid happens to be a personal favorite of mine, delivering elevated takes on rugged Americana classics like the denim shirt, and also crafting pieces with an easygoing, Southern-charm-meets-effortlessly cool modern style sort of tilt. It’s all great stuff, right? Indeed, as Billy’s wares have appeared on New York Fashion Week runways as well as the big screen (Reid, for those in the know, makes the very peacoat worn by James Bond, and it also happens to be a personal favorite of 007 himself, one Daniel Craig).

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And yes, that means that Billy Reid menswear tends to be on the investment-level style, thanks to its high level of construction and designer quality, of course. But what the Billy Reid Summer Sale supposes is that, well, it’s possible to save big on style essentials for the season at hand — as much as 50 percent, in fact.

You’ll find a vast array of style favorites up for grabs via the Billy Reid Summer Sale, from the textured short-sleeve henley shown above to crisply cut long-sleeve and short-sleeve buttondown shirts in breezy summer fabric and vibrant colors.

Seersucker shirts, sweater polos, even a canvas- blend take on the Bond Peacoat are all yours for the taking via the acclaimed Alabama designer — in fact, there are six pages of stellar, stylish and utterly classic menswear available via the Billy Reid Summer Sale.

If it’s a Billy Reid staple like the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt that you’re after, for instance, you’ll find it here. And if it’s something as simple as an expertly washed tee for casual summer hangs aplenty, you’re in luck — the Billy Reid Summer Sale has it going on, my friends. Take stock of what your next #OOTD needs, then relish the expert style and savings on hand via one of the country’s finest menswear minds.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Amp Up Your Summer Style with This Military-Inspired Taylor Stitch Shirt

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As is often said on this Brooklyn style blog, when the going gets tough, the tough get going, or at least the tough pick up some rugged yet seasonally friendly gear to keep things moving, yes? And even in the high heat of summer, you can assuredly still count on Taylor Stitch and Huckberry to keep the inventory stocked, the provisions supplied and your summer style essentials moving in the right direction.

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And while breezy camp collar shirts and luxurious knit polos are all the rage this season, it’s a wise bet to keep some more hard-wearing pieces close at hand, be it prepping your next summer bonfire, heading out on an evening beach stroll or sipping craft beers aplenty. And for those occasions — or at least, for a slight stylistic change of pace this season — find the handsome and rugged Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt, with the durable good looks to pair up with most any #OOTD you can come up with this season.

Modeled after old-school and utterly reliable military shirts, as the name would imply, the dependable Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt is made from an eye-catching and flattering fabrication built on 9.5 oz 100% Organic cotton with a reverse sateen finish, all the better to showcase its humble yet essential shade of Field Olive.

And with a straight hem, dual chest pockets and a lay-flat collar, the style is remarkably classic and sturdy in every way possible — the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt is a winner in my book, whether worn with light wash jeans or even dark tan chino shorts for a subtle blend of earthy, vintage-minded style.

Taylor Stitch and Huckberry both note the perfect specs for the occasion, adding that this hard-working military shirt is pree-washed for a broken-in softness,” and all the while, as Huckberry notes, it features “a tailored fit and high armholes for a flattering silhouette.” If those specs sound agreeable when it comes to your new favorite summer shirt, I’d say it’s high time you found out about all that the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Surplus Shirt has to offer, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Chambray Shirt is a Throwback-Inspired Style Classic for Your Modern Wardrobe

On this very fine #ThrowbackThursday indeed, let’s take a swing at something that’s both classic and yet modern all at once, shall we? The short-sleeve shirt, especially in a weave like the textured chambray shown above, has more than proven its mettle through the years, from the auto shop to the corner bar, with rugged good looks and expert construction, has it not?

The great news is, it’s just as well-suited for the demands of this sweltering summer as at any other time in the past few decades. Find one made by an iconic modern brand like Buck Mason, and you might truly say we’re cooking with gas.

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And that brings us to the Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt, an updated take on a throwback classic that arrives with plenty of style points and swagger for warmer days ahead (and right this very instant). This is, for starters, the kind of shirt you can toss in a weekender bag before you drive up the coast, or else wear to a rooftop soiree underneath a lightweight blazer.

Teamed with a tank top or a crisp white pocket tee, the look takes on a retro look of its own — and it’s all for the better in your next summer #OOTD, as Buck Mason calls this stylish men’s chambray shirt “a midcentury-inspired button-up with a perfectly proportioned point collar, single chest pocket, and a curved hem.” Those details certainly sound excellent for the rest of spring and summer, do they not?

The Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt wears well and in durable fashion, at least in my experience with Buck Mason menswear, with a 55 percent linen, 45 percent cotton build that should hold its structure and deliver lightweight, perfectly breezy style (as the name implies, of course).

Helpfully, the warm-weather style options are almost limitless in terms of more casual and laidback situations, whether you team the Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt with stretch chino shorts, breezy linen trousers and leather loafers, or else laidback light wash jeans and white canvas sneakers.

With the Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt, I’d say classic style — and utterly classic style, at that — is well within your reach, particularly when reaching for the ever-versatile Worn Chambray End-Over-End variation of this handsome, fashionable chambray shirt for men.

When you’re looking for a touch more polish than a T-shirt and more casually rugged fashion than a classic T-shirt, a short-sleeve chambray shirt might just be the way to go — and this Buck Mason men’s chambray shirt absolutely gets the job done, and then some. Adjust your next summer menswear look accordingly, and go forth, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These FRYE Graham Penny Loafers Are a Dressy Summer Footwear Must-Have

There are certain style rules it’s best to follow, and others that can be tweaked to your liking ever so slightly, especially in the balmy days of spring and summer. And with seasonal soirees aplenty on the horizon, those slight style tweaks to your favorite men’s style essentials come in many forms, starting from the ground up. Take the best dress shoes for men, something heritage footwear maker FRYE often excels at producing in any season — especially when it comes to the best boots for men.

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And while you’ve certainly shelved your leather boots in favor of something more lightweight, that needn’t mean you aren’t allowed to switch things up from time to time.

And so, for your next summer wedding or rooftop happy hour, consider swapping out your favorite leather dress shoes for an ever-so-slight change of pace via stylish leather loafers — part prep classic, part dress shoe replacement, and as sleek as ever when made the right way by FRYE.

That’s where the FRYE Graham Penny Loafers come into play, switching things up from dress shoes in crisp, elegant fashion — and in a way that works as well with tailored chino shorts and a camp collar shirt as with your favorite linen suit for dressy occasions on the calendar (and on those Save The Dates on your fridge).

Wearing some of the best penny loafers for men as a replacement for dress shoes in particular comes down to a few key factors, starting with the design of the silhouette of the shoe itself — look for something more streamlined and with a more traditional dress shoe-style outsole, for starters.

The FRYE Graham Penny Loafers get the job done handily in that regard, available in rich materials like Saddle Leather and an equally rich, summer-friendly Dune Suede for breezy style for days on end. The choice between leather and suede also allows you to go more tailored and elegant (vis a vis the leather option) or a touch more casual and yet chic (suede loafers from FRYE can pair just as well with chino shorts and a polo, my friends).

As with other FRYE men’s boots, at least in my experience, the FRYE Graham Penny Loafers should boast impeccable construction, including a flexible rubber outsole and leather footbed cover, plus an almond-shaped toe for that sleek finish your finest summer suiting requires.

Heritage-quality construction makes all the difference as you look to upgrade your summer footwear rotation, something that FRYE lends itself to both “classic style” and “every day ease.” Your next dress shoe replacement awaits, just in time for the start of summer — FRYE is here to help amp up your footwear game, folks.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Taylor Stitch Oxford Shirt is a Style Steal for a Great Price (Trust Me On That)

We’re back here on another fine spring Sunday, and talking about another equally fine menswear wardrobe addition for the season at hand, one with the discount to match. Yes indeed, it doesn’t get more classic or more versatile than a finely crafted, stylish men’s shirt, especially of the Oxford shirt variety.

This backbone of men’s style, as at home with an expertly cut navy blazer as with a classic shawl cardigan and durable work pants (as shown above from our friends at Taylor Stitch) is indeed. the backbone of what the brand was built on well over a decade ago — but if you my Taylor Stitch reviews on this site, I’d wager you know that (and good on ya, indeed).

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And assuredly, there’s a reason (or two, or three) that the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt continues to deliver in matters of classic good looks, fresh style and in this instance, an affordability factor that’s tough to pass up.

In fact, we saw a full lineup of new variations to a tried-and-true style favorite from the iconic modern brand via the Taylor Stitch Spring 2026 Collection, but this on-sale take on the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt hails from a past season (hence its sale price marked down below $100), however, that makes it no less utterly classic or versatile in every way, shape and form in which you wear your new favorite ‘daily driver’ shirt.

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Delivered in a Coal Jaspe Stripe Oxford design, the subtle striped pattern adds a dash of prep appeal to even more rugged looks (think indigo jeans and your trusty Moc toe boots). The Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt also comes in the brand’s excellent chest sizing system, offering a higher armhole and a tailored look and feel that’s modern, rather than overly tight.

And with this discounted take on the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt, I think you’ll find your getting the perfect men’s shirt to wear untucked in more casual yet crisp fashion, especially as you pair up the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt with the brand’s famed chinos.

The details are taken care of in expert fashion with one of the best Oxford shirts for men, including a classic chest pocket and the brand’s face-framing, pleasantly rolled buttondown collar (the reason behind the term OCBD, or Oxford cloth buttondown).

And helpfully when it comes to this stylish Oxford shirt, the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt is made from the company’s sturdy yet supple organic cotton, which is sure to get better — and even more soft — with each wear. The Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt doesn’t cut corners, even at its current sub-$95 price, and now, neither will your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses are Some of the Best, Most Affordable Men’s Sunglasses You Can Buy Right Now

Have you been keeping an eye on things at Huckberry lately? The do-it-all men’s retailer offers up some of the best gear for guys across the board, as we so often talk about, from stylish shirting to dependable overshirts, one of the best waxed trucker jackets on the market and a mix of rugged, hard-working EDC gear. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, my friends, as we so often say on this blog.

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And although the fan-favorite retailer has a new logo and a bit of a new, fresher look, the best menswear on the market can still be found at Huckberry — at least, that’s the case in my experience. Naturally, that sentiment applies to the best-selling, still-as-great-as-ever Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses shown at the top of the page — more on your new favorite sunglasses in a second. What holds true is that reliable performance and great looks are what your spring and summer gear lineup need, and that’s what my good friends at Huckberry deliver.

When it comes time to stock up for summer with affordability and performance in mind, it’s best not to overthink it all that much — for instance, you’re going to need a pair of the most affordable sunglasses, but it’s high time you stepped things up from a bargain-bin pair. That’s where Huckberry excels — taking old favorites and giving them a fresh coat of paint at a highly agreeable price.

It certainly feels that way (and wears that way) as far as the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses, which take their cues from classic sunglass silhouettes while using hard-wearing scratch-resistant lenses and heavy-duty plastic — these are the kind of sunglasses you needn’t worry about kicking around a bit or putting to the test on the beach, on the water or on the road.

The great thing is, the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses come in a range of crisp color combinations suited for every guy, while design is neither oversized nor undersized — simply classic and perfectly at home with summer staples like stretch chino shorts and a camp collar shirt. These are also ideal for wearing on the water with tailored Huckberry swim trunks (note the use of 100 percent UVA/UVB resistance in their design).

As it turns out, I’d wager the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses are everything you could want in a pair of the most affordable sunglasses for men, and then some — at $60, the hardest part just might be picking more than one pair to add to your everyday carry.

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They even feature Huckberry’s famed (and as-good-as-ever tagline) on the interior temple (that’d be “See You Out There), plus the Huckberry logo at the temple itself — wear these hard-working, stylish sunglasses with pride, and put that extra cash towards more cold beer for your cooler this season. You know what to do next: Get out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Linen-Blend Chinos are The Most Versatile Pants (Potentially) In Your Wardrobe from Huckberry

Whenever that prized question rolls around — as in, what the heck am I going to wear tonight!?… well, it does indeed pay off to have a few answers in mind, least of all a few ideas that dive into some of the best menswear staples, including a pair of the best chinos for men on the market.

These are the sort of crisply designed, carefully considered pants for men you can style in breezy fashion, from camp collar shirting to casual pocket tees, a fresh Oxford shirt or even an artfully faded chambray number — don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to a style solution like the best pants for men, the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos certainly includded.

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Consider that last foundational question solved, at least for now, as a pair of stylish men’s pants like the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos should fit the bill nicely indeed — and then some, at that. If casual, cool, stylish comfort is king — which it indeed is around these parts as the thermostat climbs — then I’d say you’ve got a friend indeed considered as far as a pair of the best men’s pants are considered.

The key here is breezy versatility — as comfortable and yet stylish to wear with a pocket tee fresh off the beach as with a crisply cut buttondown shirt and a lightweight blazer headed to an evening dinner (Old Fashioned very much included).

Especially in breezy, fresh and seasonally light shades — when tempered with vibrant colors or classic styles like a light blue Oxford shirt or a timeless white polo shirt — the ever-useful, versatile nature of the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos should prove both sensible and stylish in every way, shape or form, my friends. Here’s to a new season of easygoing, fashionable and utterly cool looks, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket – A Revamped Take on a Huckberry Bestseller

It can prove tricky to take on an all-time modern menswear classic and update it accordingly, improving upon it all the while — but that’s what Huckberry has done by throwing down the proverbial gauntlet, so to speak, in taking a new, fresh look at the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. Yes indeed, it’s true: Flint and Tinder took its iconic, best-selling Waxed Trucker Jacket and retooled it in an entirely new fabrication just in time for spring, and it’s assuredly one of the best trucker jackets for men you can buy now.

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The trucker jacket is a casually rugged style move all on its own, ideal for layering up over a T-shirt, a short-sleeve henley or a printed camp collar shirt for a mix of high-low style. Throw in the fact that Flint and Tinder kept the same silhouette as its legendary Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, and it’s clear that the Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket has plenty going for it.

Its unlined design starts with tough yet supple, hard-working British Millerain Ranger 6 dry-wax cloth — Millerain, of course, is known for designing some of the sturdiest, toughest waxed fabrics on the market, so suffice to say, the good folks at Huckberry got this one correct in every sense of the word.

As its names suggests, the dry finish on the Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket switches things up from the typical waxed cotton fabrication, as Huckberry notes, and this rugged jacket just so happens to be water and wind-resistant. Side waist pockets and a button flap chest pocket deliver the crucial everyday carry storage and performance you expect from Huckberry’s lineup of fan-favorite trucker jackets, and custom Flint and Tinder hardware (another feature noted for its distinctive durability) finishes off the handsome Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket in sturdy fashion.

As per tradition with Huckberry’s lineup of Americana-inspired styles, casually rugged looks aplenty are yours for the taking with the Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket — Dark Olive, Fatigue Green or an especially striking shade of blue should prove plenty wearable with everything from expertly faded blue jeans to inky black selvedge denim or light grey Flint and Tinder 365 Pants.

The Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket delivers the promise of durable, hard-working performance and eye-catching style, as one should certainly expect (at least in my experience) from the good folks at Huckberry. What more can you ask for from one o the best jackets for men to wear this spring, period? Cheers to dependable layering in the season ahead, my friends.