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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Get Up to 25 Percent Off Stylish, Comfortable Menswear at Mack Weldon for Black Friday

Mack Weldon Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

If I’ve said it once this week, I’ve said it, well, a handful of times. The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on menswear have been debuting seemingly earlier than ever this year, and the chance at savings on your new favorite men’s style essentials is better than ever.

That goes for some of your favorite online menswear brands, including companies not necessarily known for their discounts. Take Mack Weldon, makers of some of the softest men’s T-shirts, the best men’s boxer briefs and the coolest chinos for men — among many other must-haves for your next #OOTD. They don’t offer up a sitewide sale like this all that often, so keep on scrolling.

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Rest assured: The deal in question is one worth shopping, certainly. You can save up to 25 percent off (when you spend $300+), and that also includes other deals, like savings of 15% if you spend anywhere from $125-$300.

From super-soft French Terry hoodies to cashmere sweaters and even one of the best flannel workshirts, Mack Weldon has evolved into so much more than a brand that makes dependable, comfortable basics (although they still do quite the bang-up job at that, too). And it’s worth noting that ahead of the holidays, a refresh or restock on style essentials — and those top-drawer basics — is always a worthwhile decision.

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Again, deals like this don’t come around all that often, and Mack Weldon knows how to grab your attention (and save you cash) with ultra-comfortable, go-anywhere picks. That mantra holds true even if “anywhere” is just a laidback weekend on your couch. Happy shopping and saving, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Shawl Cardigan from The Tie Bar Is an Essential Sweater for the Holidays

Best shawl collar cardigan for men.

There are certain essentials a guy needs on hand in the colder months, especially during the festive holiday season — this, of course, you know all too well if you read the blog. That includes dressy options like one of the best white dress shirts, and it goes for pieces that are both more rugged and refined in equal measure. Take one of the best shawl cardigans for men, one that you can find right now at The Tie Bar.

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The silhouette has been embraced by everyone from Steve McQueen to Daniel Craig over the years, and it’s a piece I personally love. So, let’s up the ante even further with help from my friends at The Tie Bar. Yes indeed, the maker of some of the most affordable men’s ties on the market is now making one of the best men’s sweaters, and I’ve had the chance to check it out firsthand in recent weeks.

The Tie Bar Cable Shawl Cardigan is an impressive layering option in its own right alongside the brand’s crisply cut dress shirts and expertly fashioned, cost-effective ties. And it’s got plenty to love about it, starting with the richly crafted cable detailing, just like they used to make ’em in the old days.

Best shawl collar cardigan for men.

That detailing gives it texture and depth, while the shawl collar frames the face and allows you to show off a dress shirt and tie (or a classic chambray shirt). Particularly in a classic burgundy color, it’s an especially seasonally friendly sweater to wear at home in front of a roaring fire or as a fine layering option at a holiday party. I haven’t even mentioned the best part — you can find it right now at The Tie Bar for a mere $98.

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Plus, the cotton and wool blend should prove both toasty and yet not overly stuffy. When you want one of the best men’s cardigans to shake up your winter layering in essential fashion, reach for The Tie Bar’s handsome shawl collar sweater, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater Is a Perfectly Rugged Fall Style Move

There are some times when it makes perfect sense to go with a rugged classic, times when a brisk breeze beckons and you need a layer to stand up to that weather. In those times, my friends, I’d certainly reach for the Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater. If you’ve kept up with this very blog, you know that the Alabama-based designer reinvents the classics on a near-daily basis, and in this instance, that means taking inspiration from a burly, old-school fisherman sweater and then turning it into the one and only Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater.

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That also means using rich and rugged 100 percent wool construction, a handsome raglan-sleeve knit for mobility, and then offering up classic colorways like navy and olive for the instant smash hit that is the Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater.

If that sounds like precisely what you need in your knitwear rotation this season, give Billy Reid a shot, be prepared to invest (the Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater will set you back $298), and then revel in cozy comfort this spring. It’s yours for the taking, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Bonobos Overshirt Is one of the Coolest Layers You Can Wear This Season

Best men's overshirt for fall.

In my book, one of the best times of the year — no perhaps, the best time of the year for menswear — is fall. Or rather, fall right on the verge of winter. In fact, we’re right smack dab in the middle of the perfect time for fall menswear essentials.

A brisk breeze carries leaves on the air, there’s still time aplenty for fall park strolls, bonfires and whiskey sipping, and one of the best men’s overshirts can help you do it all. I find myself wearing one of the best overshirts for men on a near-daily basis these days.

If you’re in the same boat, I think you’ll find today’s change of pace from one of the best online menswear brands — that’d be Bonobos — a nice move.

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You’ll certainly find some of the best new fall menswear within the Bonobos New Arrivals section, including the Bonobos Corduroy Overshirt in question today. Now, here’s the catch: The traditional overshirt, with its thicker fabric and larger buttons, wears like a jacket, as opposed to, say, one of the best chambray shirts for men.

The Bonobos Corduroy Overshirt has many of those same qualities, but the fabric is a swerve. It’s a rich, velvety corduroy, as opposed to a harder-wearing material like flannel, so it’s got a more elegant look and feel to it. Of course, the hits keep on rolling for this lauded menswear retailer.

Best corduroy overshirt for men.

It features slightly oversized buttons and two handy button chest pockets for maximum utility, and the rich Port Wine color option shown here is a perfectly appropriate touch for the season at hand. It also comes in classic colors like Black, and a rich Tuscan Olive that would wear nicely with charcoal dress trousers or even dressier dark blue jeans.

Bonobos men's shirt jacket review.

With the Bonobos Corduroy Overshirt, you’ve surely got options. Even the lightweight contrasting-flannel cuff and collar detailing sets this handsome overshirt apart from the pack. Bonobos rightfully calls your new favorite overshirt “classic and comfortable,” and I could see it wearing seamlessly over everything from your favorite henley to a turtleneck for a dash of refined fall and winter style.

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Sure, the Bonobos Corduroy Overshirt is a touch different than a rugged denim or flannel workshirt, but it’s no less a worthy option as you bolster your rotation of the best fall and winter menswear. We’ll see you out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Save 30 Percent Today Only on the Classic Outerknown Blanket Shirt

Outerknown Blanket Shirt review.

Well, my friends: I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. The good news is that today, you can save 30 percent on one of the best men’s shirts for fall (and practically any other time at all). That’d be the Outerknown Blanket Shirt, the fan favorite, expertly crafted piece from surfing legend Kelly Slater’s sustainably focused style brand.

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What’s the bad news, you might ask? The bad news is that this specific deal runs today only — yes, just today — via Outerknown Blanket Shirt Day. Oh, and the deal itself? Yes, for just one day, you can save 30 percent on every single color and pattern of the rugged, versatile cotton twill shirt with legions of fans. It’s part shirt jacket, part stretch cotton shirt, all casual cool and effortless style. Those savings extend from men’s shirts into women’s and kid’s shirts as well, so it’s a fun deal for the whole family.

Outerknown Blanket Shirt

In my experience with the Outerknown Blanket Shirt, it’s durable and as at home stylistically over a lightweight tee in the spring as it will be with your favorite henley in the weeks ahead (click on my Outerknown review to learn more). It’s got the reliability of a flannel shirt, with the lighter weight of sturdy-yet-supple cotton twill (and the fact that it’s made with organic fiber isn’t half-bad, either).

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It’s almost incredible how many details the Outerknown Blanket Shirt gets correct, including the helpful front button chest pockets and the true-to-size, not-too-slim, not-too-relaxed fit. The Outerknown Blanket Shirt is certainly a shirt worth keeping close at hand, preferably in as many colors as possible this season.

And since it’s only 30 percent off for the remainder of the day, now is an absolutely excellent time to stock up — don’t you agree? If you end up securing the Outerknown Blanket Shirt on this very special day, let me know in the comments below.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The HELM Boots Hynes Boots Are a Must-Buy Pair of Fall Boots

Best leather chukka boots for men.

Every guy needs a reminder every so often — a reminder about tried-and-true seasonal style essentials, like the best boots for men. Of course, we’ve been diving plenty into the season’s most necessary, stylish footwear these past few weeks, but if you ask me, a guy can never have too many rugged leather boots close at hand. And that’s what’s so great about the HELM Boots Hynes Boots.

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In my experience, these boots check all the right boxes in terms of form and function, boasting richly crafted, supple leather and a comfortable ride underfoot. The list only grows from there, so let’s count the ways, shall we?

We previously talked about the lace-up, captoe HELM Boots Lou Teak Boots, which offer rugged appeal in spades, but the more streamlined HELM Boots Hynes Boots are a dressier and more streamlined touch.

HELM Boots for men review.

The HELM Boots Hynes Boots use the brand’s softest-ever leather (Neymar, for those keeping score at home) while also rounding things out with a padded collar for comfort. They’re also fully lined in leather for a soft and supple feel out of the box, and the eyelets even forgo hardware to keep the look clean and sleek.

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The same holds true for the profile, which you could easily style with your favorite blue jeans as readily as the HELM Boots Hynes Boots can be worn with some of the best corduroy pants on the market. And at $250, these sleek-yet-rugged leather chukka boots for men are an exceptional value, especially considering the fact that they can be resoled over time.

In the case of (potentially) your new favorite leather chukka boots, it turns out that a reminder is a great thing to receive, right? Yessir. Happy fall, and happy shopping over at HELM Boots, folks.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Plaid Flannel Shirt is a Throwback Style Classic

It seems like only yesterday we were talking about the Todd Snyder End of Summer Sale, and with a snap of your fingers (or perhaps the opening of a cold can of beer), we’re already talking about the best fall style essentials from the famed American designer himself.

As you’ve perused the pages of this blog over the years, have you picked out any wish list favorites from the NYC-by-way-of-Iowa designer?

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In my experience, I’ve always loved the rugged-meets-refined feel of Todd Snyder flannel shirts — the flannel is soft and warm, easy to layer and always flattering. That’s certainly the case with this latest round of fall shirting from Todd Snyder, and the Todd Snyder Plaid Flannel Buttondown (especially in rich and rugged red-and-black) fits the bill quite nicely on all fronts.

Todd Snyder flannel shirt review.

It’s made with plenty of Snyder-approved details, like a distinctive button-through chest pocket and a classic buttondown collar a la your trusty, summer-ready Oxford shirt. And while the Todd Snyder Plaid Flannel Buttondown is pricy compared to other men’s flannel shirts on the market, it’s a touch more refined.

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It can be worn on its own with crisp dark blue denim, styled beneath your favorite winter blazer with tobacco-colored chinos, or paired with a henley and Wolverine boots for a dash of rugged fall style. You can’t top that sort of versatility and quality, and the Todd Snyder Plaid Flannel Buttondown should offer up plenty of bang for your buck.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket is Back for Fall, and Better than Ever

Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket review.

Some menswear essentials never really leave — they never quite drift from your mind or from your consideration as you build out your wardrobe season after season, and Filson personifies that approach to a T. Though the brand has grown from a Pacific Northwest outfitter into a bona fide fashion favorite, the Seattle company still makes some all-time classic pieces season after season, mostly with remarkable consistency.

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Lofty praise though that might be, the Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket fits the bill very nicely. It’s a certified legendary piece, made with the brand’s ultra-rugged, hard-wearing Tin Cloth fabric and designed with plenty of pockets for your everyday carry. Filson calls it the “jacket that started it all,” and they certainly haven’t missed the mark there.

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It’s available in colors like Military Green or Filson’s classic Dark Tan in terms of style points, but it’s the water-resistant exterior, the sturdy yet malleable dry canvas Cover Cloth lining, and the durable hardware that really ups the ante.

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‘ll keep it simple today: If you’re going to get one casually rugged men’s jacket for fall, invest in one you’ll have for a long time — invest in one of the best Filson jackets on the market, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Flint and Tinder Western Shirt Is Your New Favorite Fall Buttondown

Most rugged shirt for men.

If there’s one thing I can’t get enough of, it’s the chance to truly layer up in rugged style as we roll into early fall (and well beyond). Any great wardrobe of men’s style essentials should be well-prepared in advance for what lies ahead, including the brisk breezes and crisp, crunching of leaves of fall — and the call of seasonal adventure, naturally.

There are certain pieces I tend to rely on in these situations, and I’ve recently found a new one to add to my roster. Or rather, a new (old) piece: The Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt is a fan favorite, and a sttylish men’s shirt restocked in time for a new season, with all the rugged appeal a guy could ever want.

If you’ve perused the blog over the years (or even as recently as this week!), then you know Flint and Tinder covers all the right bases: Versatile, well-made menswear crafted from durable-yet-supple fabrics, with the potential to work as well for an evening of brewery beers as a day at the office.

That goes for its henleys, waxed trucker jackets and the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants, naturally. The Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt toes the same line: Polished yet rugged, visually appealing, made to be worn again and again.

The Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt gets the basics right, including the use of 100 percent cotton denim in washes like a richly faded Medium Dark Wash, as well as crisp Black and a classic Stonewash denim. The burnt cow bone snaps are an authentic touch, as is the Western detailing throughout.

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I’ve found the Medium Dark Wash edition of the Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt to be an ideal fit in a size XL, too. It’s comfortable enough to button up on its own, easygoing enough to wear open over one of my favorite T-shirts, and sharp enough to wear with the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants or else casual grey denim.

It’s an optimal headliner for any casually rugged fall #OOTD, with hundreds of positive reviews that justify dropping $158 on a Western shirt. Who knows — it could very quickly become your new favorite fall shirt.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Step into Early Fall with these Rugged Leather Chukka Boots from FRYE

No matter the year or what else might be happening in the world of broader men’s style trends, there are classics I reach for time and time again, be it my favorite henley, a rugged shirt jacket or — in the case of today’s post — a pair of the best leather chukka boots for men.

It’s all about a pair of boots with the right construction, style and dependability, and that’s where I turn towards FRYE and the company’s legendary FRYE Bowery Chukka Boots — how about yourself? I’ve found that there’s hardly a season in which the Northeast-based FRYE doesn’t provide the proper boots in terms of rugged appeal and exceptional style.

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That’s the case whether you’re searching for some of the best men’s boots for spring or again, the richly crafted FRYE Bowery Chukka Boots for early fall (and beyond). The best leather chukka boots are like a Swiss Army Knife in your footwear rotation: Casual enough to wear with dark blue jeans, cleaned up enough to wear with corduroy pants and your favorite Oxford shirt, and made to look better with age (if you like to put your boots through some wear and tear, that is).

Best leather chukka boots for men.

The FRYE Bowery Chukka Boots are built with plenty of useful bells and whistles, including a supportive three-eyelet lacing system that extends higher up the ankle than other pairs of men’s chukka boots. In the case of this pair shown here, the tan oiled vintage leather is handsome and elegantly rugged, and aside from that, the PORON footbed forms to your foot over time.

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For good measure, the lug sole is injected with rubber for some added spring in your step, which should make the FRYE Bowery Chukka Boots as comfortable as they are stylish. They’re also finished with waxed laces for a sleek touch, and should you prefer a different shade than tan leather, FRYE offers four other colors in a range of sizes.

If all those specs line up with what you need (and they should!), then it sounds like the FRYE Bowery Chukka Boots could become your new favorite pair of leather boots for fall (and beyond).