February 5, 2024February 4, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is a Modern Menswear Classic

I’m not sure about you, but when I find a menswear essential I love, I tend to stick with it and find it in as many variations as possible. That goes for staple pieces like the best men’s chinos or one of my favorite henleys, and it’s especially the case with one of the best flannel shirts on the market.

And when it comes to today’s post, that flannel shirt is the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt. It’s an everyday workhorse that cements the San Francisco brand as one of the best menswear brands to shop now, and it’s not hard to see why.

Perhaps you’ve tried other crisply designed Taylor Stitch men’s shirts like the California Shirt, which nails the proper details in terms of a modern Oxford shirt. The Ledge Shirt, on the other hand, has a touch more rugged appeal with the same classic Taylor Stitch attention to detail.

That means they’ve used a super-soft washed 8oz. organic cotton for comfort right out of the box, then done up the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt in a variety of rich, seasonal colors (like the Tarnished Brass Plaid option).

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Then, the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is finished with dark horn buttons and classic workwear chest flap pockets. That means, at least in my experience, that you can wear this handsome flannel shirt on its own or as an overshirt over a rugged henley or thermal shirt.

Either way, it’s going to add a sense of timeless appeal to any look, especially when paired with blue jeans and your favorite pair of leather boots. Plus, it’s easy to shop in the brand’s signature chest sizing options. All the proper boxes are checked with this shirt, and that’s a great thing to have in your closet.

January 31, 2024January 29, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Mott and Bow is Making The Perfect Everyday Cashmere Sweater

Sometimes, great style is rather simple — it could be as simple as buying one of the best men’s sweaters, the kind that adds quiet, subtle luxury to your wardrobe. And it’s even better if that sweater comes from the makers of your favorite jeans.

After all, a crisp, sleek sweater is the perfect pairing with a pair of the best blue jeans — it’s a simple look that works well at the office, out on a date or during a coffee meeting, for instance. And yes, the sweater in question comes from Mott and Bow, NYC-based makers of some of the best jeans for men.

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The Mott and Bow Bergen Cashmere Sweater boasts a super-soft midweight cashmere fabric for an impossibly comfortable fit and feel, and again, it bears repeating that it wears especially well with your favorite jeans from Mott and Bow. It’s a comfortable, warm style solution, but one that needn’t be overly expensive (we’re talking about cashmere here, after all). Consider that mission accomplished handily.

It’s also available in an array of versatile, highly wearable colors, be it Charcoal Heather, Camel Heather or Navy, so you can pick up multiple options for multiple days of the week. In the interest of keeping it simple, I’ll bring down the curtain on today’s post. You know what you have to do: Upgrade your next #OOTD with one of the best sweaters for men.

January 17, 2024January 15, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Boots Are as Tough as It Gets This Season

Across the years, plenty of brands have gone from bona fide workwear brands to bona fide style brands, sometimes quite quickly. Some of these essential menswear brands lean one way or another, some keep doing things much the same, and some simply stand the test of time any way you slice it. And that, my friends, is how Red Wing Heritage finds itself on the pages of this blog.

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The iconic Minnesota brand is a personal favorite for their steadfast commitment to quality, plus richly crafted, rugged leather boots — like the Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Traction Tread Boot as sold by Huckberry.

It’s everything you could want in your new favorite pair of boots, but with a few helpful features to take things up a notch as far as winter style essentials are concerned. Let’s start with the upper and construction, since the Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Traction Tread Boot mimics the same double-layer toe cap as the original Iron Ranger, all the while using S.B. Foot Tanning full-grain oiled leather (the good stuff, as I like to call it).

That durable and deep leather gives the Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Traction Tread Boot a touch of classic style (as Iron Ranger boots have become plenty popular across the past decade-plus), but these are also a tried-and-true pair of the best work boots.

The Goodyear-welted upper meets Red Wing’s Traction Tred outsole for a further shot of durability. Although made to keep you on your feet on slick surfaces, that outsole uses a shallow lug, so the bottom of your boots aren’t caked in mud.

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Throw in the fact that the Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Traction Tread Boot features perspiration, water and stain resistance, and you’ve got a hard-wearing, rugged pair of boots fit for winter’s toughest tasks.

Oh, and provided they don’t get too dirty out there, you could go so far as to pair your new favorite Red Wing boots with dark blue jeans, a timeless Oxford shirt and yes, your favorite winter blazer. From the office to the field and back, these hard-working boots have you covered.

January 15, 2024January 13, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bonobos Merino Sweater Is a True Daily Winter Must-Have

With all this talk of men’s style resolutions for 2024 as of late, it’s important to keep in mind that a great wardrobe still needs the building blocks of men’s style essentials — building blocks like a selection of the best sweaters for men, for instance.

There’s a time and a place to incorporate lots of pattern and a distinct personal style into an #OOTD, but at times, the occasion (like a day at the office) calls for a workhorse sweater you can trust to elevate your look.

And that sweater in question today is the Bonobos Washable Merino V-Neck Sweater, an everyday essential that comes in plenty of colors to suit every taste. In my personal experience, this stylish men’s sweater is reliable enough to take you through your workweek and into the weekend with ease (especially if you take advantage of its many stylish colors from Bonobos).

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It’s also a perfect example of the fact that, for some time now, the makers of your favorite daily chinos have branched out into a full rotation of easy-to-wear, well-made men’s style pieces, including one of the best flannel shirts for winter and a full lineup of the best men’s cardigans, corduroy pants and much more.

It certainly helps that the Bonobos Washable Merino V-Neck Sweater is a perfect complement to expertly tailored Bonobos chinos: Quality fabric, a range of fit options and sharp style at the office or on a date are all easily attainable with this crisply cut, versatile sweater.

Oh, and perhaps the most important thing about the Bonobos Washable Merino V-Neck Sweater? It’s that washable merino fabric, which stands up to repeat wear and helps regulate your temperature, all the while resisting stretching or bunching.

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While on the surface, the Bonobos Washable Merino V-Neck Sweater might seem straightforward, that merino wool fabric blend gives it a dash of added appeal compared to traditional cotton V-neck sweaters. Plus, the V-neck collar allows you to pair this shirt with either a casual chambray buttondown or a dress shirt-and-tie combo beneath it, and again, the color options are nearly endless from Bonobos.

The next time you reach for a winter sweater for everyday wear, make sure at least one color option of the Bonobos Washable Merino V-Neck Sweater is close at hand, my friends.

January 10, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Layer Up in Warm, Rugged Fashion This Winter with This Flint and Tinder Shirt Jacket

We’ve been talking a lot about the best men’s style resolutions here on the blog as we head into 2024, and while it’s excellent to have classic everyday menswear on hand, the occasion sometimes calls for something with a bit more rugged appeal, warmth and utility than the standard shirt.

Enter one of the best shirt jackets for men, with cozy, toasty, perfectly crafted style top of mind, and secure that stylish men’s shirt jacket over at Huckberry, my friends (where else, right?).

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That’s not to say the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Shirt Jacket is purely focused on only function and not form — as with most all things Flint and Tinder, including the Huckberry brand’s famed trucker jacket, it’s got both going for it in spades. It’s modeled after classic CPO (or Chief Petty Officer) jackets worn by the U.S. Navy, with features like handy front-button chest pockets for your everyday carry, plus a large collar made to be flipped up against the cold.

And like Flint and Tinder’s flannel-lined pants or else your new favorite chore coat from Flint and Tinder, the brand crafted this shirt from nothing but the finest materials, adding a good dose of that heritage style to the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Shirt Jacket. The boiled wool is thick and burly but can withstand wintry conditions without weighing you down, while it’s also reinforced at the forearms and elbows for added durability.

Two rich, stylish color options add an air of winter-ready fashion to the highly useful Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Shirt Jacket, which can function readily as a winter workshirt or as a casual move when worn with your favorite blue jeans.

And of course, you can also expect one of the best men’s shirt jackets to feature tough, long-lasting construction at a fair price given its all-wool build. When temperatures plummet, turn to one of the best shirt jackets for men from a trusted brand, my friends.

January 8, 2024January 7, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Hit the Road in the New Year with this Stylish Leather Duffle Bag from Satchel & Page

Satchel & Page leather weekender bag for men.

Thanks for joining me here to kickstart a new week with an important task at hand — in the way of men’s style resolutions, it’s always helpful to consider areas of your wardrobe and your everyday carry that could use a bit of a revamp.

Or in the case of the remarkable Satchel & Page Leather Weekender, think of it like an investment in a new year and a new you as you plan out your next (or first!) 2024 getaway. Gone are the days of using a gym bag as a carry-on, or hauling along a backpack. My Satchel & Page review is a major thumbs-up in my book, but let’s dive in a bit deeper, shall we?

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In my experience, you see, Satchel & Page makes heirloom-quality leather goods with serious style and craftsmanship in mind. It’s almost enough to make you want to buy one… just for the sole purpose of planning a trip and hitting the road.

Satchel & Page leather weekender bag review.

And one of the best weekender bags for men can certainly prove a gamechanger for improved packing (and style points). Perfectly sized for, well, long weekends and more casual getaways (as opposed to business trips, where you might need to bring along a suit), a richly crafted leather weekender bag can change the way you travel, quite literally.

Compact enough to fit in an overhead bin or rest comfortably on a train luggage rack or in your trunk, the Satchel & Page Leather Weekender delivers the goods. Your new favorite weekender bag boasts enough space to haul, say, two or three pairs of your favorite shoes, as well as winter sweaters, the best blue jeans and more for a cozy, stylish long weekend.

It can also nicely complement other items in your rotation, be it a Filson messenger brief or even other handsome Satchel & Page leather goods, which the brand certainly excels at crafting.

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The Satchel & Page Leather Weekender also features a built-in zipper compartment for small EDC essentials, plus a laptop compartment sized to fit up to a MacBook Pro 16″. An adjustable shoulder strap provides comfortable carrying capability, while YKK zippers and antique brass hardware are highly durable touches.

Taken all at once, the Satchel & Page Leather Weekender is, at least in my book, one of the best weekender bags for men, with heritage quality and rugged style top of mind. Snag one today, pack it up, hit the road and let me know how it goes over on Instagram. Cheers, my friends!

January 3, 2024December 29, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Leather Is a Luxe Style Splurge for 2024

There’s a fine line between a style splurge and practicality, especially when it comes time to layer up with one of the best jackets for winter, so how can a stylish gentleman such as yourself strike a balance between both? Well, perhaps you want to live a little (or a lot) heading into a new year and could use a new statement jacket, one that’s as useful as it is luxurious? Enter one of your favorite menswear designers, Mr. Todd Snyder himself.

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That might sound impractical, but in my book, there’s nothing impractical about the fan-favorite menswear investment that is the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket. It’s certainly not the first time we’ve reviewed the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket here on the blog, but the great thing is, a silhouette as classic as the trucker jacket provides plenty of room for experimentation.

Hailing from the all-American designer best known for everything from the best corduroy trousers to rugged fisherman sweaters and luxe suiting, the new Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket is as rugged as it is refined.

The overall design remains largely unchanged, aside from the oversized slant patch pockets at the hip, but it’s the fabrication that really takes the cake when it comes to this investment-level winter jacket.

You see, the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket uses some decidedly luxe touches, like durable, handsome roughout leather and a rich contrasting leather collar. That ups the price tag quite a lot (to the tune of $1,598), so while this is certainly a splurge, it’s a jacket on par with other heritage-quality men’s jackets on the market.

The calf suede leather is a nice option when weather is brisk enough for a merino sweater and an Oxford shirt, yet not an all-out blizzard.

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That same leather gives the seriously cool Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket a refined, elegant quality that you can even pair with dress trousers and the best leather dress boots (both of which you can find at Todd Snyder, of course).

While this jacket isn’t quite as ready for winter weather as a parka or a puffer jacket, it’s a useful go-between jacket that can dress up blue jeans or dress down wool trousers, all the while looking polished and delivering some plentiful style ROI, so to speak.

If that hits the mark for your New Year’s men’s style resolutions, join the club and invest in the remarkable new Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket

December 27, 2023December 21, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Flannel-Lined Flint and Tinder Pants are Ready for Stylish Winter Adventures

For all the useful gear you’ve got in your rotation of winter style essentials, sometimes, things need to be leveled up a little bit. Take a pair of the best men’s chinos, for instance. Particularly a pair from Flint and Tinder, the excellent in-house brand at Huckberry. Now, the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants are already a year-round classic in terms of fit, fabric and versatility (with the cut of a jean and the style potential of a chino).

But what about when truly cold winter weather hits and you need something with a little more “oomph” in the mix? Enter the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants, here not a moment too soon when it comes to fighting back against winter weather — in style, of course.

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They’ve got plenty of functionality built into every stitch, with inspiration drawn from vintage Army field trousers. And unlike typical chino pants, the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants are made from a sturdily knit Bedford Cord cotton blended with stretch for comfort (and mobility out in the field this winter).

But the real kicker? The use of double-brushed cotton flannel as the lining, a true upgrade that elevates these durable pants from good to great.

It helps that the lining itself gives the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants an added shot of style points (as seen by the folded cuffs atop some of your favorite winter boots above). And certainly, loyal fans of Huckberry (perhaps yourself included!) have responded, as the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants are selling quite fast this season.

It should come as no surprise, seeing as they blend field-ready warmth with the sort of style that wouldn’t look out of place on a more casual day at the office or around town.

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While there’s still time, stock up on your new favorite winter trousers, and then get out there to tackle your seasonal to-do list — the Flint and Tinder 365 Guide Pants sure are up for it.

December 25, 2023December 21, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The New Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket Is an Heirloom Winter Jacket for Men

First off, my friends: Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! What a momentous day — here’s to spending it with family and friends, surrounded by holiday cheer, great eats, delicious beer and whiskey and of course, a hearty dose of the most rugged men’s style essentials on the market from Filson. At any rate, thanks for taking some time out of your day to swing by The Style Guide. Now, on to business!

The classic style purveyors at Filson are a brand that’s certainly on my radar this season (and well beyond). Perhaps you were even lucky enough to have Santa leave you some of the best menswear from Filson under the tree.

Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket review.

If not, or if you perhaps received a Filson gift card, let’s start with at least one idea to spend that cash (beyond one of the best men’s denim jackets or a classic Filson flannel shirt, of course). The Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket takes what you know and love about the Pacific Northwest heritage brand, and somehow makes it even better for today’s modern man.

You see, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket knocks it out of the park in every way (and it’s not the first time you’re reading a Filson review of this style here on the blog, either). The rich Heather Plaid colorway gives it a distinctive, old-school look, but that aesthetic is just the tip of the iceberg.

Filson turned to its extensive archives and then updated this jacket in hearty, super-thick 24oz. Filson wool for extreme warmth, keeping you toasty in frigid outdoor conditions. That wool is still naturally breathable despite its heavy weight, ensuring you can layer to your heart’s content with a Filson thermal shirt or one of the best Filson flannel shirts.

The hip length of the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket closely rivals classic trucker jackets, while details like snap-flap pockets make for ideal storage space (and easy operation when wearing gloves). The foldover collar can be popped against the wind, while the fit itself should also offer a nice amount of room for cold-weather layering.

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And yes, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket doesn’t boast the down insulation of one of the best men’s parkas, for instance, but I’d wager it’s going to be plenty warm while delivering on rugged style to a T. In my book, that sounds like as good a post-Christmas purchase as any, my friends. Once again, happy holidays, stay stylish and we’ll see you back here tomorrow!

December 20, 2023December 19, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: WORN Brand Is Making Some of the Best Men’s Socks to Wear With Your Favorite Boots

I don’t know about you, but I tend to build my winter style ensembles from the ground up, or at least, I tend to start with something like my favorite pair of boots, and then model the #OOTD from around there. But before the rest of that can take place, I like to focus on what’s going into those boots — namely, a pair of the best socks to wear with boots can make all the difference in terms of comfort, performance and style.

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In fact, I’d wager that if you’re not wearing a pair of the best boot socks for men, then, well, you’re taking away from the experience of wearing stylish leather boots altogether. That goes for, again, comfort as well as performance, and this is where my new friends at WORN Brand Socks come into play.

I’ve had the chance to test out WORN Brand over the past few weeks, and I’m more than pleased with the results, as you’ll find in the rest of my (relatively quick-hit!) WORN brand socks review.

That includes pairing Hudson Valley-based WORN Brand Socks with some of my favorite leather boots and shoes around Brooklyn — heading out to one of NYC’s best cocktail bars, stepping into boots for rock concerts and wearing these stylish, comfortable men’s socks during daily strolls. And as you can see at the top of the page, these merino wool socks pack in tons of helpful features.

For starters, WORN Enhanced Boot Socks feature a height that specifically works with lace-up boots and Chelsea boots of all sorts.

That’s helpful if ever you’ve found yourself wearing socks that don’t quite have enough length or coverage. WORN also uses its own Arrowool fabric, an organic merino material that’s ultra-soft and cushioned, yet nicely breathable and durable. I’ve also found that the WORN Enhanced Boot Socks deliver plenty of arch support, and the fit is snug without being too tight (no need to worry about your favorite boot socks sliding down or moving around all day long).

Elsewhere, the brand gives you the option to buy its socks in helpful 2-pack or 3-pack sets, and while they’re certainly pricier than other socks, the comfort, style points and performance materials are next-level, at least in my opinion.

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And in matters of style, WORN Brand Socks have passed muster — I appreciate the mix of colorblocked and striped designs in rich, dark and versatile colors that pair well with other shades in terms of fall and winter trousers. This certainly won’t be the last time you hear about WORN Brand Socks, so keep an eye out as you search for some of the best men’s socks to wear with boots this season (and well beyond).

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