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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Huckberry Smart Casual Shop Has Everything You Need to Head Back to The Office

There are times when you need to keep your menswear wardrobe casual and efficient, there are times you need to step up to the plate in utterly tailored fashion, and there are times when you can mee the moment halfway in matters of the best style for men.

Luckily, there are a few quick and easy (relatively easy) hacks at your disposal, like finding the perfect pair of blue denim or the right soft-shouldered blazer, or else a carefully crafted knit polo. It’s back to school, or rather, back to the office, with the proper wardrobe in mind.

It’s a formula that works wonders when it, well, works, and the Huckberry Smart Casual Shop could be your guiding light to head into the rest of summer and early (early!) fall. The key is keeping it smart but simple, relaxed and leisurely yet polished — and yet again, our friends at Huckberry deliver in utterly remarkable fashion, whether it be a cotton-blend long-sleeve polo from in-house Huckberry brand Wills, or else the company’s fan favorite Flint and Tinder 365 Pants.

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Put both together, and you’re off the races when it comes to office-ready style with some memorable distinction at hand.

In my experience, the light-as-air yet plenty durable Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer is also a wardrobe workhorse and part of the core of the Huckberry Smart Casual Shop, among other staple pieces. With just one blazer, for instance, you gain the ability to be style a single piece over a merino T-shirt, a cotton pique polo or else a crisply cut Oxford shirt.

Make no mistake, the mix and match nature of the smartly curated Huckberry Smart Casual Shop is a new secret weapon when it comes to your ever-evolving personal style, my friends.

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In fact, as Huckberry very smartly says, the collection defines the idea that “smart casual means dressing for the way life actually works,” with pieces that are flexible in matters of form and function — an idea that fits in quite well with Huckberry’s main home base of Austin. For lightweight blazers, super-soft polos, dependable chino pants and the perfect pair of jeans for the office, checking out and checking into the Huckberry Smart Casual Shop should certainly get the job done, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Toss On This Dependable Filson Short-Sleeve Shirt Every Time You Leave The House This Season

As ever when it comes to dependable, durable menswear, the adage holds true that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or perhaps, when the going gets tough, the tough turn to Filson.

As much as that might sound like an old cliche, the legendary Pacific Northwest outfitter delivers the goods season after season with rugged appeal in mind, and with an emphasis on remarkable quality, hard-working fabrication and a dash of good old-fashioned outdoor-focsed style. I myself have trusted shirts like the Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt for about eight years (just check my Instagram!), and I’d wager you’d do very well taking the same course of action.

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As you know if you’ve read this site from time to time, the accomplished Seattle company (which still makes a few reliable pieces of gear in the United States) delivers the kind of gear your grandfather and perhaps your great-grandfather wore.

That means thick but incredibly soft flannel shirts, burly overshirts from a proprietary cotton- blend, even top-of-the-line waxed canvas pants and a tough-as-nails set of work pants. In the spring and summer, its beefed-up tees complement fly-fishing-ready pieces like the short-sleeve shirt seen here.

That’s certainly not all that Filson does, and its lightweight and impeccably designed line of short-sleeve shirts in light-as-air cloth represent Exhibit A, in this regard.

The Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt delivers on its workwear promise with two gusseted chest pockets for critical everyday storage of odds and ends in your everyday carry, while the relaxed-but-tailored fit provides ease of movement and indeed, layering potential if you’d prefer to wear the likes of a short-sleeve henley or a classic pocket tee.

Without a doubt, the ease of wearability of the hard-working Filson Washed Short-Sleeve Feather Cloth Shirt carries on its legacy today in a way that the iconic outfitter says has “been a warm-weather staple for decades.” Available now in five total colors (two of which are on sale!), this handsome men’s style solution delivers plentiful appeal in matters of hotter locales and dependable workwear style — your new favorite summertime buttondown shirt has arrived, folks.

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 Tuesday Steal: It’s the Very Last Day of the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale – Shop Accordingly for the Best Men’s Gear

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There are times as you build out your menswear wardrobe where you truly can make a split-second, snap decision and be confident in the results: In your purchasing power, in the durability of the best men’s gear you’ve picked up, and in the quality behind that purchase.

You can check off all those boxes quite handily at the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale, where you can shop with the utmost confidence in finding plentiful summer style essentials and more. If you’ve been itching for the chance to shop and save in a big way, especially on seasonal essentials like stretch chino shorts, sneakers, lightweight polos and even Huckberry’s famously affordable sunglasses, you’re assuredly in the right place.

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Make that much more, from handsome leather loafers to breezy Oxford shirting, durable outerwear for cool summer nights, daily carry upgrades and just about any item of note you can dream up for your next summer adventure. That even includes hard-to-find timepieces from the likes of all-American watchmaker Timex, plus rugged canvas bags from Filson — in addition to discounted finds from Huckberry’s in-house lineup of high-quality, everyday fashion and gear favorites.

It’s mighty tough to narrow down the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale‘s top selections, and there’s another catch: You’ve got just a matter of hours to shop the best on-sale gear now at Huckberry, from the best-selling Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts to leather penny loafers from LUCA and a range of favorites from beloved retailers like Faherty Brand and Taylor Stitch. My friends, I’ll let you go early today, as the clock is ticking on the best summer savings from one of your favorite retailers — add to cart ASAP, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Embrace Tailored Style This Summer with This Todd Snyder Italian Sportcoat

There are times when beating the heat in style — or at least, trying to — is as much an aspirational pursuit as something a well-dressed, modern man simply has to do. When a summer wedding or a patio soiree or a refined rooftop happy hour are on the docket, putting your best foot forward is often written right into the dress code, is it not?

Embracing a sharp sense of dress while staying as comfortable as possible is an age-old test for your wardrobe and your rotation of summer style essentials, and luckily, Todd Snyder is the man to see this season.

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The award-winning American menswear designer blends an Italian dash of sprezzatura with wearable style selections every guy can use, like the humble yet hard-working navy sportcoat. In the case of one Todd Snyder, the Italian Knit Sportcoat — in classic Navy as well as lighter shades like a seasonless, highly versatile Whale Grey — delivers comfort, polished good looks and effortless versatility.

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That holds true in nearly any season, as this knit cotton pique sportcoat should wear comfortably over a light blue linen shirt or a white Oxford shirt this season, and then atop a plaid flannel dress shirt — which Todd Snyder also sells, as luck would have it — come the brisk fall and winter months.

Consider it the tip of the iceberg as far as the best blazers for men are concerned, and another utterly classic-meets-modern offering from one of the country’s best menswear designers. And like other traditonal sportcoats made from fabrics like cotton and linen, the sleeves of the Todd Snyder Italian Knit Sportcoat are lined for an easy-on, easy-off wearing experience and added structure in the sleeves themselves.

The Todd Snyder Italian Knit Sportcoat also gets the more casual details right, from hip patch pockets to dark buttons (unlike gold buttons found on some ultra-traditional navy blazers).

The fit should prove tailored and yet not overly tight nor overly relaxed, while the lack of padding within the Todd Snyder Italian Knit Sportcoat makes this the perfect hybrid of casual form and tailored function, whether paired with tobacco-hued chinos, dark olive linen trousers or even light wash jeans, as the designer styled the jacket with himself.

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The great thing is, you can get plentiful wear out of one of the best blazers for men starting right now and rolling into the season ahead, especially if you select an ultra-wearable color like Navy. For tailored style that simply doesn’t quit,, look no further than this refined sportcoat from a champion menswear designer.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop the Biggest Sale of the Summer at Huckberry And Save Big on the Best Menswear and Gear

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These days in the menswear world, a great deal is surprisingly easy to spot, at least in my experience — that’s because few retailers are doing things quite like the good folks at Huckberry, with near-instant access to some of the best gear and menswear up for grabs and at a discount with just a few clicks.

Whether you love the rugged Americana of the Huckberry Flint and Tinder lineup, the blend of performance and lightweight style from Proof, or instant access to covetable collaborations aplenty with the likes of all-American companies like Sebago, Huckberry’s Sale section (and overall gear lineup) is very nearly unmatched.

The ante just got upped though, so to speak, as Huckberry just launched its biggest sale of the summer (now through July 21st, my friends).

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The Huckberry Annual Summer Sale serves up prized gear picks and useful summer style selections aplenty at up to 35 percent off, savings that aren’t to be missed if you need a mid-season refresh (a mid-season pit stop, as Huckberry calls it).

At the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale, there’s plenty of useful gear that can be put to good use right away, right out of the box, including discounts on the already wildly affordable Huckberry Sunseekers Sunglasses, plus the likes of breezy cotton-linen shorts from Wills, to name but two selections right off the bat.

Plus, your footwear rotation is covered with stylish leather loafers from Astorflex, another standout Huckberry find, while more adventurous pursuits are covered with essential everyday carry accessories like the Timex x Huckberry IRONMAN Watch. I’ve also got my eye on beach-ready picks like Huckberry’s Proof Board Shorts, and there are pages and pages of further discounts on the best summer menswear just waiting to be uncovered.

As so very often seems to be the case within the well-stocked digital shelves at Huckberry, the gear is essential, the gettin’ is very, very good, and the savings and style on hand are very nearly unmatched. Now through July 21st, ensure you’re setting yourself up for stylish summer success by shopping the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale

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 Friday Find: Celebrate the Fourth Of July Weekend With American-Made Devium Menswear

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Today’s message really is quite simple as we head into a momentous holiday weekend — it’s the right time to shop American-made menswear, to focus on rugged gear that gets the job done and requires just a bit more care and effort to get precisely correct.

It’s time to embrace the climes of the season with breezy but hard-working short-sleeve camp collar shirts, the perfect vintage-style T-shirt, even sturdy canvas work pants and the right trucker jacket for days on the road and brisk summer nights around the bonfire. What brand can do all of this and more, you might ask? That’s simple: It’s one of my favorites, Devium USA, founded in Truckee, California in 2014.

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Yessir, that’s right: It’s time to embrace Devium USA menswear, as my past Devium menswear reviews have dove into the brand’s modern history of hard-wearing clothing made with a substantial difference you can feel.

From Devium’s buttery soft yet well-made, American-made men’s T-shirts to staple pieces like the Devium Lombard Short-Sleeve Shirt, there’s a commitment to all-American style and dependable construction that’s getting harder and harder to find these days.

With the right fabrication and the right commitment to fabric quality across the board, from head to toe, Devium USA just does things a little differently (or a lot differently, compared to brands that might be looking to cut corners).

Devium USA menswear is sturdy and strong yet supple when needed, especially pieces like the fall and winter-ready Balboa Flannel Shirt, while its retro-tinged Sidewalk Tee feels like I’ve had it for years, in the best way possible.

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When the going gets tough and when it might not seem easy to find menswear that’s better-made in every sense of the word, that’s when I suggest you go back to the drawing board and take a closer look at a new favorite brand like Devium USA menswear.

Investing in the best and investing in American-made menswear will assuredly pay off, at least this weekend. Cheers to the holiday ahead and to a stylish, USA-crafted summer.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Astorflex Loafers from Huckberry Add Swagger to Any Summer Style Look

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There’s a fine art — and a fun art — to mastering the basics of your own personal style, securing the summer menswear essentials that are both dashing and perhaps on-trend yet classic all the summer. It’s quite the equation to get right, yes?

But when in doubt, it comes down to embracing the lightweight, breezy nature of the season while finding what works for you — a breezy camp collar shirt might sub in for a polo, linen trousers might prove a better fit for your #OOTD than chino shorts, and so on.

And the right pair of leather loafers steps out subtly and stylishly in this same way. So, when the time comes to trade in a pair of canvas sneakers for some of the best loafers for men, I’d say you’ve found your perfect pair in the ones shown above. Courtesy of Huckberry, the Astorflex Dartflex Loafers shift into high gear in the same way the company’s handsome chukka boots take charge in the fall and winter months.

Boasting the same good looks as classic penny loafers and built out with a moc toe design and the company’s characteristically rich leather, these stylish men’s slip-on shoes, as Huckberry says, are ” favored by men of leisure worldwide” — doesn’t that sound like something worth emulating?

Consider that a major yes in my book, with the proper fabrication and construction to match all of your summertime pursuits. The Astorflex Dartflex Loafers rely on the company’s made-in-Italy construction, the sort that makes its handsome shoes both stylish and sustainable in equal measure.

Using rich, vegetable-tanned bovine leather, these are a business casual pair of men’s loafers that should develop an eye-catching patina over time (if that’s what you’re into, of course). The Astorflex Dartflex Loafers also boast a lower-profile silhouette than some other versions of penny loafers, making them as ready to pair with stretch chino shorts as with linen trousers or perhaps even a leisurely summer suit sans tie.

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The Astorflex Dartflex Loafers also come in three distinct shades of suede to nail the “Great Gatsby” essence of summer style, while a memory foam insole bolsters the comfort behind your new favorite pair of summer loafers. The leather sole rounds things out in fine form, delivering refinement and classic construction in spades.

For the right price (and rest assured, these are priced fairly this summer season), you very well might have found a pair of loafers to take you through the rest of the summer without a second thought — cheers to Huckberry, and cheers to Astorflex.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Amberjack Is Crafting Some of the Best Men’s Sneakers with Plenty of Comfort

As we so often say here at The Style Guide, a guy’s footwear rotation needs options, and the more comfortable and yet stylish, the better. In the same way your prized leather dress shoes fit the bill for the 9-to-5 grind and leather lace-up boots put in the work in the fall and winter — from the distillery to a rock concert and back — you should keep a pair of the best leather sneakers for men close at hand as the weather warms up.

It’s simple enough on the surface, but that balance of comfort and style can be tricky, at times — leave it to Amberjack to deliver a fresh pair of stylish men’s sneakers with all the support and rebound you need.

That brings us to the Amberjack Atlas Sneakers, a recent introduction from the dress shoe brand that notes it makes the “world’s most comfortable dress shoes.” How do these sneakers stack up in the brand’s quickly growing lineup? Let’s take a look and find out.

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For weddings, for press trips and for formal work events, in my experience, I’ve found that Amberjack does indeed live up to that promise, using athletic sneaker technology blended into dress that look much more like dress shoes than hybrid dress shoe-sneakers (although Amberjack also makes a sizable number of those types of shoes, too).

The same goes for the brand’s handsome, stylish men’s chukka boots, but as the thermostat climbs, lightweight sneakers are optimal for pairing with light wash jeans, chino shorts and a bit of everything in between. The Amberjack Atlas Sneakers carry on that same modern legacy of comfort and style, using a natural full-grain leather upper paired with a breathable FLEXKNIT lining, solving another problem sometimes common among men’s leather sneakers.

The same technical specs as other Amberjack men’s shoes, like a heat-activated insole and an athletic-inspired outsole, lend rebound and support to the Amberjack Atlas Sneakers, which also come in visually appealing Walnut Suede, plus Black or Navy Nubuck, in addition to the crisp white, full-grain leather upper shown above.

For maximum versatility as you rock your Amberjack Atlas Sneakers, the best move might be a clean white pair, whether paired with olive chinos and a dark navy polo or with a pocket tee and stretch chino shorts.

Through it all, I’d wager you can count on the Amberjack Atlas Sneakers to deliver the company’s signature fusion of athletic-minded support and classic-meets-modern good looks. As Amberjack notes, the company designed these shoes to “feel even better than they look,” and if you ask me, that’s an enticing prospect for spring and summer style moves aplenty. Lace ’em up and get ready to feel as much comfort and support as style, my friends.