The building blocks of a guy’s summer wardrobe should include reliable staples, no doubt about it, and some welcome changes of pace, too — take the best men’s short-sleeve shirts, for instance. Think of your classic polo or a short-sleeve buttondown, and then think of some slight variations to those tried-and-true staples — that’s where the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Hawthorne Shirt comes into play. Taylor Stitch has a way of taking the classics and switching things up, and that’s certainly what they’ve done with this organic cotton camp-collar shirt.
The camp-collar style is a throwback that’s quickly turned into both a modern trend and still a classic, with a lay-flat collar that’s easygoing and definitely laidback. The organic cotton is washed for a textured look and feel, and this stylish short-sleeve shirt also boasts a textured striped design. The real kicker, though, is the tailored fit, which lends it a polished air (unlike some more relaxed Hawaiian shirts).
The Sand color of this Taylor Stitch shirt wears well with just about anything (including your favorite light wash jeans or even off-white chinos), and the quality is second-to-none — as you’d expect from Taylor Stitch. It’s a stylish short-sleeve men’s shirt for summer that you can count on, and there’s no denying you need more than a few of those right now.
When is an item so seemingly simple on the surface actually so essential to your spring and summer wardrobe? When it’s one of the best T-shirts for men, that’s when. It’s a go-to in times casual and in times more rugged, be it on day hikes or brewery visits or days in the sun, and you needn’t cut corners when finding one of the best men’s T-shirts to add to your rotation. Who’s with me on that? In that case, allow me to introduce you to one of the coolest tees you can snag right now, a premium option from Huckberry: The Relwen Pique Pocket Tee has precisely the makings of your next casual wardrobe upgrade.
As you might expect with all gear sold by Huckberry — the rugged-meets-refined-meets-versatile gear purveyors based out of San Francisco — it’s a keeper in every sense of the word. The specs on the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee make it so much more than just your average T-shirt, similar to how your new favorite summer sneakers (as sold by Huckberry) are also more than your average set of kicks. Now, you might know Relwen for making one of the best winter jackets — and other hard-wearing winter gear — but the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee lightens things up in a suitably stylish way.
Although it looks like a standard tee, the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee is anything but that. Witness the use of mid-weight cotton pique fabric that feels good and looks even better (it’ll hold its shape over time). The split-tail bottom hem is also a nice touch that differentiates this tee from others on the market, while the tonal stitching on the ringer collar is a suitably old-school touch you can only expect from Relwen.
The Relwen Pique Pocket Tee also comes in ever-versatile colors, like Dark Navy or a fun and summer-ready Pale Blue. Note the small logo on the pocket, a nice touch that’s not too gaudy — make no mistake, the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee looks great on its own, layered underneath a denim jacket or worn in breezy fashion underneath, say, a rugged short-sleeve shirt from Filson. Invest in this sub-$80 tee, and wear it plenty of days this summer.
Where do you turn when you want the polish of wearing one of the best men’s polos, yet the easygoing style of rocking one of the best T-shirts for men? It’s a difficult balance to strike, but that’s what Texas-based Grayers has done with the Grayers Drake Micro Stripe Polo, one of the best men’s polos out there — and one that’s so comfortable and breezy, it might even feel like wearing your favorite T-shirt. That’s pretty ideal to have on hand this spring and summer, yes?
First and foremost, it carries on the Grayers tradition of taking the classics and making them feel fresh and modern. You probably know Grayers for its rugged-yet-soft, essential winter menswear, but the brand has you covered across multiple seasons with picks like the luxe Grayers Drake Micro Stripe Polo, which also happens to be surprisingly affordable. In fact, you can snag it for under $70 right now, a terrific deal considering the soft-to-the-touch cotton-poly blend and versatile color options (more on those in a second).
The Grayers Drake Micro Stripe Polo manages to feel streamlined and yet easygoing thanks to that fabric blend, and a range of dusty colors in shades of red, blue and orange add a suitably spring-like feel to your wardrobe. That’s the case whether you wear them with your favorite pair of chinos — something at which Grayers also excels — or with a pair of expertly faded slim blue jeans. It’s also worth calling out the fit of the Grayers Drake Micro Stripe Polo — it should prove modern and flattering, especially with a dressy three-button placket.
The placket design should add some depth and a more substantial feel, while also making the Grayers Drake Micro Stripe Polo the sort of polo you can wear with ease under your favorite summer blazer (or on its own, of course). Naturally though, this polo is relaxed enough in terms of style to team with chino shorts and canvas sneakers (cold beer and grilling essentials sold separately, of course). No matter the color you select, you can be sure the Grayers Drake Micro Stripe Polo delivers quality, versatility and perfectly appropriate spring and summer style. That’s a guarantee, and a menswear essential worth buying, right? Yes indeed. Happy shopping, my friends!
When it comes to gearing up for a new season — be it spring right now or the impending warmer months of summer, I say stick with what you know. That’s where Filson, the legendary Pacific Northwest gear outfitter, enters the equation (and your wardrobe). You know the brand makes highly durable gear for the colder months, from the best winter workshirt to a multi-season chambray shirt, but the brand’s warm-weather style staples are worth a look, too. Let the Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt take center stage, available in a plethora of colors and made from the brand’s lightweight Feather Cloth fabric.
It’s got all the hallmarks of a truly timeless shirt you can wear just about anywhere adventure calls this season, be it the trail, a BBQ, a camping trip or even a more laidback day in the office (perhaps with tailored chinos and brown leather moc shoes for a bit of carefree summer style). Yes indeed, the Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt checks all the right boxes if you want a laidback-yet-polished, rugged and adventure-ready shirt made to keep you cool in style.
The Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt comes in a wide array of seasonally friendly colors to suit every palette, including the engaging plaid combo up for grabs right now — so it doesn’t skimp on style points either. That 3oz. cotton fabric has also been heavily pre-washed, so it feels soft and doesn’t require any break-in time right out of the box. Filson also calls out this shirt as especially useful to wear on camping trips or any time you’re going to be in the sun and moving around — it’s clear the Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt belongs in your summer style rotation, yes?
The brand also calls out “a durability that belies its light weight,” never a bad go-to for a day when the thermostat climbs. This is one you need in your closet now.
The best men’s shirts for spring add a nice touch of dual-fold utility to your wardrobe, be it one of the best chambray shirts for spring or an in-between, transitional workshirt like the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt. It’s crucial to remember we’re not out of the woods yet as far as blustery mornings and chilly evenings are concerned, and that’s where a rugged flannel shirt can still prove plenty useful (potentially into summer on cool coastal vacations, bonfire roaring away). And although 5.11 Tactical is known for making downright useful gear tested in the most adverse conditions — for first responders, law enforcement and other tactical adventurers — they make a mighty nice flannel shirt for everyday wear, too. The same can be said of the rest of the brand’s rugged men’s gear, including stretch pants and moisture-wicking base layers, but it’s the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt that’s our main focus today. And here’s the kicker before we go any further: You can get the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt for under $40, no code needed, today. What an outstanding deal, ehh? It gets better, folks.
The 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt checks the proper boxes in terms of utility (note the helpful dual chest flap patch pockets, plus a pen guide pocket), yet the fabric has been designed with great care, too. It’s a 6oz. brushed, garment-dyed chamois, making for a remarkably soft feel that delivers great comfort against your skin (or when layered atop your favorite spring T-shirt, for instance). Purposeful design meets surprising style — that’s the name of the game with 5.11 Tactical.
Useful design features abound with the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt beyond just what you can — note the drop welt pocket behind the left chest pocket. The shirt itself also features the brand’s proprietary RapiDraw™ snap placket, and even the shirt cuffs on the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt are made to snap open with ease. Take it from your Brooklyn style writer, who’s worn this shirt throughout the winter into the early spring: It’s a very soft, comfortable and yet hard-wearing shirt, as ready to be worn with a waxed field jacket or a 5.11 Tactical men’s jacket as it is to be paired up unbuttoned with a soft cotton tee.
In an array of rich plaid patterns in neutral colors (like a deep Ranger Green Plaid or a more traditional Khaki Plaid), the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt is perhaps the perfect flannel shirt to wear with jeans. It’s got easygoing, rugged appeal, not to mention plenty of room to layer over a thermal henley shirt. The fit isn’t overly tailored, but it’s not overly baggy: I’d suggest you take your usual shirt size, or size down if you don’t plan to layer with the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt. So, we’ve got an ultra-soft yet useful flannel shirt, the kind you can wear as a workshirt or as a casual style move. Beyond that, it layers easily atop henleys and T-shirts. And last but not least, the 5.11 Tactical Lester Shirt retails right now for under $40. Sounds like it’s one of the best men’s shirts for spring, and it sounds like it should be yours ASAP.
It only comes around every so often, and when you see it, you assuredly know it. I’m talking, of course, about the never-ending search to scope out one of the best men’s jackets, especially a hard-to-find, seriously cool and impeccably stylish spring jacket like the much-loved Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket. It’s back in stock at the famed San Francisco retailer, and is better than ever in its current iteration: It’s a splurge-worthy, drool-worthy jacket, and one of the best leather jackets for men, to boot. And in some shape or form, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket has been a longtime favorite of this writer, going back to 2015 and right on through to 2022. If you’ve been on the hunt for a way to really invest in the best with a new leather jacket for spring, the remarkable, frankly incredible Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is the perfect pick-up right now.
Now, it’s never easy to design or produce one of the best leather jackets for men: It takes care, attention to detail and a certain know-how, which is what makes the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket all the more impressive. It’s handmade in San Francisco by the outerwear masters at Golden Bear, who continue to take classic styles and produce them with time-honored methods for today’s modern man. Luckily, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is no different.
Available in three different stunning shades of leather, the Whiskey Steerhide edition of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is your author’s personal favorite, with the potential to break in wonderfully the more you wear. It’ll mold to your body thanks to the supple 3.75oz. steerhide leather, which should prove tough enough to handle spring breezes and yet none too bulky when worn over your favorite T-shirt. Think of the rugged, tough-as-nails Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket like a change of pace compared to other Taylor Stitch menswear essentials, like a thick shawl cardigan for winter or a refined wool blazer. Finished off with Thinsulate insulation in a warm quilted lining, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is a multi-purpose jacket as at home on a chopper or behind the wheel as it is when worn with indigo jeans, rugged Taylor Stitch boots and a classic tee on a casual spring weekend.
It’s worth considering another crucial point when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket — it’s certainly worth the investment-level price tag ($1,075), because it’s finely crafted and made to last and last. Right on down to the sturdy antique brass sleeve zippers and the front YKK two-way antique brass zipper, the details are thoughtfully executed and perfectly styled. Throw in touches like reinforced zig-zag collar stitching and gusseted shoulders for ease of movement, and the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is the ideal blend of practical function and rugged style. In short: It’s one of the best men’s jackets for spring, and you should shop accordingly.
Has there ever been a better time to shop the best new men’s gear for spring from Filson? Not quite, if you ask me — it might only be early spring, and you very well might be experiencing one last winter storm, but stocking up on one of the best men’s shirts, to start, is a great way to get the ball rolling with a seasonal wardrobe refresh. Hopefully, you’re well-acquainted with what Filson brings to the table (and to your closet) — they already make one of the most affordable men’s workshirts, not to mention rugged work pants and plenty more, but the Filson Chambray Button-Down is cut from a different cloth, literally and figuratively. It’s a more casual, yet still rugged and functional, clothing option from the famed Pacific Northwest retailer, and in a new, breezy spring color like Rust Chambray, it blends modern good looks with classic style. It’s also a nice addition to Filson’s current lineup of rugged denim, from shirting to hard-wearing indigo selvage.
The Filson Chambray Button-Down checks all the right boxes if you want a versatile men’s shirt with, as Filson says, a “heritage of toughness” — chambray was a fabric, after all, found in workshirts and worn much like denim pants back in the day. Now, you can wear it with everything from tan chinos to indigo jeans — and it gets better from there.
The Filson Chambray Button-Down also comes in neat colors like a throwback-minded Navy Hickory Stripe, all the better to add some vintage style to your spring wardrobe (think of the old shirts and jackets worn by railroad engineers, for instance). Made from a midweight 5 oz. cotton chambray, it’s lightweight enough to wear on its own underneath your favorite chore coat or atop a rugged pocket tee or henley without overheating. It’s still March after all, so temperatures won’t be out of control quite yet. That gives you all the more reason to rock the Filson Chambray Button-Down from now on into summer, especially with the sleeves rolled up on a hot day.
In the meantime though, the Filson Chambray Button-Down is the right move to step into early spring, given the mid-weight design and its utility — it can be worn as a true workshirt, or more casually at the office underneath a spring-like blazer. And yet, when winter rolls around again, the Filson Chambray Button-Down is ready to be worn in proper, rugged fashion with one of the best shawl cardigans for men. You won’t regret picking up this go-anywhere, wear-with-anything shirt for the start of a new season, to say the very least.
Cruise through the pages of The Style Guide any day of the week, and you just might find me singing the praises of a rugged menswear must-have: One of the best men’s henleys is the right layer to take you from the depths of winter into spring, starting right now. A rugged thermal henley can work wonders in plenty of different ways in your wardrobe, be it as a base layer with a tough waxed trucker jacket and the best leather boots, or worn on its own with dark indigo jeans as temperatures (slowly) rise. That’s what we’ve got on our hands today with the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley, another A-plus menswear staple to carry you from early March into spring, properly outfitted.
It’s part of a crop of the best spring style essentials new into the well-stocked digital confines of San Francisco-based Huckberry, and your next spring look is going to better for it when you snag the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley. The Surplus Collection from F&T blends hard-wearing materials like Cordura nylon with cotton for stretch, durability and comfort, and it all comes together in this fittingly military-inspired henley. Note the custom F&T buttons, matching the shade of the henley for a low-key, functional finish. Of course, that’s not all you’ll find with one of the best henleys for men.
The mini waffle texture on the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley adds interlocking, insulating warmth without adding bulk, and it still moves with you (not against you) thanks to the interwoven Cordura and cotton fabric blend. Colors like Twill, Olive and classic Black drive home the utilitarian nature of the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley — this is a henley meant for work and action, as well as lounging around the house with your favorite pair of weekend joggers. Huckberry notes this fabric is comfortable enough to sleep in (especially useful if you’re hitting the road this spring to a cabin or campsite), but it’s handy enough to layer up with atop your favorite flannel shirt when you step outside your lodgings.
Like most other Huckberry gear picks, the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley is priced right for the quality and utility — it’ll run you $68 at Huckberry. That’s certainly more than a bargain henley or a standard cotton undershirt, but this Huckberry henley has more substantial fabric and wearability than something on the cheaper side of the equation. A contrast placket and stitching really lends itself to the military surplus inspiration behind the rugged and durable Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley, which is never a bad thing to have in your wardrobe. Before you throw on your trusty spring chore coat or denim jacket, make sure the Flint and Tinder Surplus Long-Sleeve Henley is your base layer of choice.
These days, there’s hardly a scenario where comfort and style don’t go hand in hand, seeing as you’re probably spending a bit less time at the office and a bit more time at home or on the road, dressed casually. This is where you need a pair of pants made with both utility and style in mind: A pair of pants like, well, the Myles Apparel Tour Pants, which just so happen to hit the sweet spot as far as the best performance pants for men are concerned. They’re a perfect hybrid when you need a classier option that sweatpants, yet want the comfort of a pair of stretch jeans or chinos.
In fact, the Myles Apparel Tour Pants — coming from a brand that already makes one of the best performance hoodies and offers up some of the best deals on performance gear — are akin to a more modern take on chinos or five-pocket pants, and this is very good news indeed for you, my friend. And if you’re still coming around on the idea of swapping out your classic blue jeans for a pair of stretch performance pants, know that you can try Myles Apparel for free at home for seven days before you buy. How’s that for practicality, functionality and style? Another bonus: You get free U.S. shipping on orders over $100.
The specs on the Myles Apparel Tour Pants are exactly what you need if you want to ease your way into looking sharp and yet feeling comfortable all day long. They’re made with a quick-drying stretch woven twill fabric, all the better to keep you cool on day hikes, your commute or long weekends on the road. It only gets better from there with the Myles Apparel Tour Pants, because — even more incredibly — they’re made to resist wrinkles and stains, not to mention water (thanks to the Durable Water Repellent finish). You’re also getting a plethora of pockets for everyday carry essentials with the Myles Apparel Tour Pants, including a hidden phone pocket and a zip passport or wallet pocket.
Plus, the front pockets themselves — cut with a slanted finish for easy access — are nicely oversized to allow for maximum EDC storage. Even the waistband on the Myles Apparel Tour Pants features a special touch: A stay-grip design that keeps your shirts tucked in for a clean finish. If it seems as if Myles Apparel thought of everything with these pants, it’s because, well, they certainly did. The Myles Apparel Tour Pants are also available in a whopping nine colors, all the better to suit any palette. And the quick-drying stretch fabric means these are an easily wearable pair of four-season pants, whether you rock ’em now with your favorite henley or whether you keep them close at hand to wear with an American-made Oxford shirt come spring and summer. The only thing you’ve got to worry about now? Picking out your favorite color.
If you’ve checked out the blog any time in recent months, you’re probably well aware of the fact that I’m a big advocate for the versatility of a pair of the best men’s jeans, yes? You just can’t beat the office-ready, date night-approved, wear-with-anything utility of classic men’s blue jeans, and that’s where DSTLD — our featured brand — comes into play (and into your wardrobe, naturally). But first, some quick news: Now through February 22nd, you can get 60 percent off everything sitewide with the code SALE60. 60 percent off some of the best men’s jeans? You better believe it. I’ve tried the brand over the years (in this roundup of the best rugged fall gear) as well as in recent weeks, and I’m here to say, if you want a new pair of the best jeans for men, the good folks at Los Angeles-based DSTLD have just what you need. It’s right in the name, after all: They’ve quite literally “distilled” your wardrobe into the best men’s basics around, including handsome cashmere sweaters, minimal tees and of course, the go-anywhere DSTLD Athletic Taper Jeans. If I had to sum up my DSTLD review in one word, it’d be: Stellar.
What makes the DSTLD Athletic Taper Blue Jeans so stellar, specifically? For starters, they’re a classic silhouette made modern — like a more polished version of straight-leg jeans, hence the taper through the leg (yet room in the seat and thighs). They’re not rockstar skinny, they’re not overly baggy — yes indeed, the DSTLD Athletic Taper Blue Jeans fit just right, and the laundry list of positives (and positive DSTLD reviews) only grows from there in your search for the best jeans for men.
The DSTLD Athletic Taper Blue Jeans boast a nice, sturdy-yet-stretchy fabric blend, thanks to the use of 94 percent cotton, five percent polyester and one percent elastane. I’m partial to the Dark Wash Resin, a rich indigo dye that’ll only get better with age. And yet, for fans of other shades of denim, the crisp and classic DSTLD Athletic Taper Jeans also come in colors like Faded Black and Jet Black for more variety. Whatever you’re looking for in your new favorite pair of jeans, be it a crisp, slim pair of black jeans to wear to a rock concert, or sharp blue jeans you can wear to the office with an Oxford shirt, the DSTLD Athletic Taper Jeans are the pair for you.
The well-designed, well-made DSTLD Athletic Taper Jeans will set you back $128, an agreeable price compared to other premium men’s jeans brands (like another personal favorite, Mott & Bow). Keep in mind that the brand also offers complementary picks to go along with your purchase of some of the best jeans for men, like buttery-soft tees and one supremely cool, rugged chambray shirt. Best of all, the DSTLD Athletic Taper Jeans are the sort of jeans you can buy now and then wear into spring (and summer, if you’re bold). If you want to refresh your denim rotation, turn to DSTLD, folks.
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