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by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Poncho Outdoors Shirts are My New Favorite, and You Can Get a Deal On ‘Em Now

Best flannel shirts for men.

In my day-to-day covering the world of men’s style, gear, spirits and more, I’m fortunate beyond belief to get to pursue each of passions — and to stumble across some pretty exceptional brands in the process, brands that align with my personal style, my wardrobe and my pursuits far afield.

These brands are big-time winners I’ve added to my roster over the years, ones you surely know if you shop for men’s style essentials through this Brooklyn style blog: We’re talking heavy hitters like Huckberry, Taylor Stitch and Buck Mason, to name just three, but let’s welcome a reliably stylish, performance-minded and absolutely remarkable brand to the rotation: Poncho Outdoors, makers of some of my new favorite shirts.

The Poncho Outdoors roster is reliably packed with performance shirts of every breed, from durable stretch denim and Western-inspired shirts to soft, supple yet sturdy flannel shirts. Poncho Outdoors even makes a seriously fun Field Polo with Western detailing, while its corduroy shirts are relatively lightweight, ultra-soft and built with enough stretch to move with you (I especially love the Zilker Shirt from Poncho Outdoors).

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The good folks at Poncho Outdoors know the good things in life: The great outdoors, the pursuit of the perfect spot to build a bonfire, maybe even fly fishing followed by cold beer, or perhaps you simply reach for a casually rugged, stylish Poncho Outdoors shirt to zip across town to catch an indie rock show (guilty as charged).

In that way, the brand reminds me a lot of Huckberry: Rugged gear with timeless appeal, built to last, built for the good times in life and practically assured to take over your shirting rotation (multiple times a week, I find myself wearing a Poncho Outdoors men’s shirt).

There’s a sense of supreme quality and the finer details being taken care of — its flannel shirts feature magnetic snap buttons at the chest plus a hidden inner zip chest pocket, while the hem of most Poncho Outdoors shirts is adorned with a microfiber cloth (a sunglasses pocket at the chest takes care of storing those).

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And when you order two Poncho Outdoors shirts, you unlock a free gift, starting with a trucker hat with classically cool throwback looks. That’s a nice deal to introduce you to the brand, I’d say — and while I don’t wear Poncho Outdoors shirts every single day, I could see myself adding durable, rugged men’s shirts at a consistent clip — test out the brand, see for yourself and find out what Poncho Outdoors can really do for your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is One of the Best Affordable Sweaters on the Market

Quince cashmere sweater review for men.

If you’ve been keeping a weather eye out there on the menswear market, perhaps you’re wise to the highly affordable, sustainable style musings of Quince, a game-changing brand known for, among other things, producing some of the very best sweaters for men.

In fact, its use of ultra-soft, premium Mongolian cashmere in so many of its sweaters has proven an innovation in the industry few can match — an innovation that makes them more than worthy of a slot in today’s Tuesday Steal feature.

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Of course, Quince makes more than just some of the best men’s cashmere sweaters: They offer a full lineup of complementary pieces, from soft, stretchy five-pocket chinos to classic T-shirts, leather bomber jackets, easygoing buttondown shirts and even an extensive range of handsome footwear, not to mention home goods.

Quince is a do-it-all brand to add to your rotation — especially if you haven’t yet given the brand a shot yet — but it’s the sub-$60 Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck that put the brand on the map, and it’s that very sweater that deserves its day in the sun (the winter sun, at least) in your next #OOTD.

And while it’s plenty impressive to see the wide variety of style offerings up for grabs from Quince, let’s talk more about that Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck — its price of just $59.90 represents a roughly 62 percent markdown from traditional retail pricing for similar sweaters, and it only gets better from there.

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The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck boasts more than 4,000 5-star reviews (Quince rightfully says “we’re a little bit famous for our cashmere crew, and in the case of this tasteful and versatile crewneck sweater, its fabrication, softness and premium nature come from 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere.

This sleek crewneck sweater — as easily wearable on its own over a crewneck T-shirt as with a crisply cut Oxford shirt at the office — is also produced in a Business Social Compliance Initiative-certified factory using goat cashmere fibers sourced from Inner Mongolia.

In short, I’d wager the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is one you can certainly feel good about wearing — in any number of its wide array of fashionable color options. And remember: The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is far from the only stylish, sharp cashmere sweater made by the brand, with offerings including cardigans, sweater polos and expertly cut V-neck sweaters, for good measure.

Whether paired up with stretch chinos, expertly faded denim or tailored corduroy trousers this holiday season (and well beyond, of course), this wildly affordable cashmere crewneck has the potential to become your new favorite everyday sweater — all at a must-buy price right this instant, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Shinola Is Offering Savings of At Least 20 Percent On the Best Watches and Accessories for Men

Shinola men's watch review.

If you’ve been keeping up with this Brooklyn style blog, as I’ve been saying for several weeks now, you know that it’s prime time for scoring savings on tried-and-true favorites — as well as top-notch gear selections you might not normally find at a discount.

And so it goes when it comes to shopping for one of the best watches for men: A wristwatch these days is a purposeful, fashionable and stylish investment, even if you’re not dropping thousands on a Rolex or an Omega (or even a pre-owned luxury watch). That’s where Shinola, with its blend of Art Deco inspiration and modern performance, makes its case to join your watch rotation, with plentiful options below $1,000 and even $750 these days.

There are options aplenty that lean more towards the entry-level market, and I’d put Detroit-based Shinola firmly in that category — a step up from even the most premium Timex models (for instance) and nicely balanced between accessible, well-made and tastefully refined. I’m also a fan of the excellent Shinola Hotel and the company’s home goods offerings, but that’s neither here nor there at the moment, ehh?

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As is so often the case with Shinola men’s watches (and other producers), there’s a debate between quartz and automatic/mechanical watches (Shinola makes both!).

Take your pick as to whether you prefer a durable battery or something with more craft, because, again, Shinola does both (and has built out its brand focus over the years into more premium assembled watches). You can also shop handsome leather goods, stylish travel bags and even accessories like candles and matches at Shinola — talk about fun for the whole family, yes?

We’ll leave the quartz-versus-automatic debate to watch forums, but for now, let’s dial in (pun intended!) on the task at hand: Shinola is offering at least 20 percent off your purchase of stylish watches and men’s accessories sitewide, but buyer beware: That promo only runs through the end of the day today!

To get more specific: You can save $100 when you spend $500 at Shinola, on up to savings of $500 on your purchase of $2,000. For a watchmaker that doesn’t run sales all that frequently, it’s worth checking out and stocking up ahead of the holidays — on gifts for the watch lover, gifts for the lover of fine leather goods, and even the person on your list who loves a well-made blanket or a richly crafted candle. At Shinola, the possibilities are limitless (or, nearly limitless) and well beyond the world of watches, but these savings only run through today. Shop accordingly, my friends — cheers!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Hard-Working Howler Brothers Flannel Shirt is 30 Percent Off Now at Huckberry for Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Best flannel shirts for guys.

As you very well might have seen across the World Wide Web this week, it’s quite cluttered out there when it comes to the best Black Friday menswear and gear deals. That’s not a bad thing, especially if you enjoy reading this Brooklyn style blog day in and day out, as there’s certainly no shortage of interesting, fashionable and functional selections for men across the board — that very much includes the hard-working flannel shirt shown at the top of the page, but more on that in a second, my friends.

But it can be helpful to cut through the clutter from time to time, and that leads us back to one of the best online menswear shops for guys — that’d be Huckberry, of course, a wise place to shop if you want a more tightly curated selection of handsome, stylish, durable and dependable #OOTD picks and adventure-ready gear. Where else would ya go, right?

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And while the digital closet and shelves, so to speak, at Huckberry are plenty well-stocked when it comes to a seasonal essential like the best men’s flannel shirts, there are a few particularly eye-catching options up for grabs at the moment heading into Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Let’s start with the Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt and go from there, shall we?

The Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt is up for grabs at a 30 percent discount just days ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and it’s the sort of flannel shirt that separates the wheat from the chaff in your shirting rotation, one might say. Austin-based Howler Brothers designed its shirts to go from the trail or the stream back to the dive bar, and this ultra-soft brushed cotton flannel should live up to each of those scenarios quite readily.

Durable metal buttons team with reinforced elbows for a sturdy fit and finish, while the right shoulder also gets a reinforced yoke for outdoor pursuits aplenty. Naturally, the Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt comes in a range of classic, warm plaid color combinations, and is given the script Howler Brothers logo treatment at the back shoulder for a personalized touch.

Whether you pair up your new favorite flannel shirt with expertly faded denim or with sturdy canvas work pants, the Howler Brothers Harkers Flannel Shirt is a worthwhile, on-sale addition to your next casually rugged #OOTD.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Bespoke Post Black Friday is Live, With Up to 60 Percent Off the Best Men’s Gear

It might seem hard to believe, but the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, especially the best Black Friday sales on men’s gear and more, have been rolling out surely but swiftly — if you know where to look, that is.

And while it might seem that there’s still much to be done ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday — what between keeping an eye on travel plans, packing up your favorite duffel bag and figuring out what to wear on Thanksgiving — well, why not take a look at what a fine company like Bespoke Post has to offer as far as the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday menswear is concerned… nice and early, ehh?

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In fact, Bespoke Post — the NYC-based retailer known for delivering one of the best subscription boxes for men month in and month out — has been at it for a while this season yet with Black Friday deals, dropping standout deals on gear in successive batches. And right now, new gear just hit the Bespoke Post site at up to 60 percent off.

(Bespoke Post)

That’s a tough deal to pass up, right? And as with the entire Bespoke Post site itself — which stocks and sells everything from camp chairs to pocket knives to flannel shirts, decanters and leather boots — the rather incredible Bespoke Post Black Friday Sale tends to cover a little bit of everything, as you’ll soon find out (shop early and often, my friends, I say!).

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Yes, a quick glance at the wares up for grabs within the Bespoke Post Black Friday Sale shows a rugged fleece-lined corduroy trucker jacket, a cocktail smoking kit, a handsome denim shirt, a series of breakproof glass tumblers and a merino wool scarf destined to elevate any outfit.

There are assuredly deals aplenty to follow from Bespoke Post (like the covetable Bespoke Post Black Box giveaway), but for now, the Bespoke Post Black Friday Sale is an indomitable way to get early deals on the best gear for men, period.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Amberjack’s Black Friday Deal on Some of the Most Comfortable Men’s Shoes Is Now Live

Most comfortable men's dress shoes.

It might seem hard to believe, but the time is already upon us, in some cases, to shop the best deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Yessir, that’s right: Some of your favorite brands are already serving up deals aplenty on the best gear, stylish menswear, expertly crafted layers and even the dress shoes and comfortable, utterly fashionable boots to match.

In that last regard, meet the good folks at Amberjack — or rather, continue acquainting yourself with this New York City upstart brand, which has hung its hat in recent years on making some of the most comfortable men’s dress shoes on the market.

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The brand, which is known for incorporating athletic technology into the traditional stuffy, stiff dress shoe outsole, also makes some wonderful chukka boots and now, sneakers — in addition to its best-selling lace-up dress shoes.

And you can now up the ante when you buy a new pair of stylish Amberjack dress shoes: With your purchase of one pair of shoes, you can get a free Amberjack wallet ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

That’s an $85 value in addition to securing yourself a pair of the most comfortable dress shoes on the market — certainly not a bad deal in my book.

I’m a fan of Amberjack dress shoes in particular, with their sleek and streamlined design, plus the stylish good looks of a traditional dress shoe (even including some light brogue detailing), while Amberjack technology delivers rebound, comfort and support for long days on your feet.

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The same can be said of Amberjack chukka boots, and other Amberjack reviews note that the brand’s technology is some of the most comfortable around — it’s hard not to love that blend of form and function, and it’s equally hard to pass up the Amberjack Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal (the early bird edition, at least!) up for grabs right now. And take heed: You can get this deal (again, one stylish wallet with the purchase of a stylish pair of dress shoes!) now through November 15th.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Todd Snyder Chore Coat is an Essential Transitional (On-Sale) Layer

When the opportunity arises to bring your fall and winter layers back out of storage, I’d say you should jump at the chance — and while we’re well into autumn, perhaps you’re still searching for the right layer to complement casually rugged looks aplenty.

I’d say one of the best men’s chore coats certainly qualifies, especially if the weather hasn’t quite turned brisk in bone-chilling fashion — in times like these, a lighter, durable, rugged top layer can still be used to great effect when worn over a thicker sweater or flannel shirt, for instance.

And that’s where the good folks at Todd Snyder enter the fray once more, as the award-winning menswear designer’s Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat lives up to its billing for crisp but not blizzard-worthy seasonal days right now.

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To be clear, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat isn’t nearly as thick and sturdy as other layers in your rotation, perhaps even including something like the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket. But remember, layers are your friend, and when wind and rain hits, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat should prove highly functional and fashionable all the same. And yes, for just about 25 percent off, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat will absolutely get the job done, my friends.

A blend of cotton and nylon gives it a water-resistant structure and sturdy style points aplenty, as patch pockets deliver a timeless chore coat look and utility for hauling your everyday carry from point A to point B.

Melamine buttons provide durability and performance, while the Lichen shade is utterly classic and military-inspired — look to pair up the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat with everything from dark tan chinos and a white Oxford shirt to expertly broken-in dark blue denim and a grey thermal henley.

Of course, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat should also style easily atop a fisherman sweater or a light grey crewneck sweatshirt — and naturally, the fact that the famed designer sells each of these staples alongside the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat is a massive bonus, at least in my experience. If it’s reliably durable, rugged-yet-versatile style you seek in every facet of your wardrobe, then this handsome chore coat is an apt, on-sale style move to make now, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: You’ll Want to Wear These (Discounted) Utility Pants from Line of Trade All Season Long

Has there ever been a better time to step out wearing rugged, utilitarian pants that meet the mantle of form and function? Fall’s many pursuits, which we love so dearly here at this Brooklyn style blog — from whiskey bar visits to park strolls and leaf-peeping — call for gear that’s fit for the season, with a touch more texture, rugged appeal and sturdy style than what you’d wear in the spring and summer.

Of course, the good folks at Bespoke Post and Line of Trade know all about the best menswear for fall (and beyond), with Line of Trade’s hearty focus on Americana style proving utterly perfect for the season at hand (at least, in my experience).

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The Line of Trade Utility Pants, which you can now find online discounted via the famed New York City retailer, are well-suited for autumnal pursuits and then some — all of the above very much included. The fact that you can score a pair of the Line of Trade Utility Pants on sale now is a heck of an added bonus, but the dependable specs make ’em a downright steal no matter the full price.

The Line of Trade Utility Pants, you see, feature durable fabrication you can count on to resist wind, rain, abrasions, dirt and debris (and spilled beer or whiskey, mind you). The 12 oz heavy grain cotton twill offers what Bespoke Post calls “uncompromising longevity and classic workwear looks,” and I’d have to agree with that sentiment.

The company went so far as to reinforce the knee patches for extra durability, while the classic (but not baggy!) fit offers plenty of room to move.

The Line of Trade Utility Pants are bolstered by carefully considered design touches meant to hold tools or your everyday carry, including front slash pockets, two large back pockets and a utility tool pocket. And since the details make the difference when it comes to the best work pants for men, the Line of Trade Utility Pants are fashioned with a custom leather back patch.

Color options like the handsome Raven pair up well with burnished brown Chelsea boots, dependable pull-on leather work boots or perhaps even chunky olive green high-top sneakers for off-duty pursuits.

And while sizes are selling quickly when it comes to the Line of Trade Utility Pants, there are still some options available online at Bespoke Post as far as the best men’s work pants are concerned. Act wisely and swiftly to amp up your seasonal wardrobe in highly reliable fashion, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 30 Percent On This Elegant Cardigan from The Tie Bar

Best cardigans for men.

There’s a rarified air to some of the best style staples of the fall season, the type of pieces we talk about consistently here on this Brooklyn style blog — take the easygoing elegance and versatility of one of the best cardigans for men.

The cardigan, as we’ve talked about many a time on this menswear blog, is a throwback piece that’s had its moment in the sun as preppy pieces of all shades and varieties have come back around in the fashion cycle.

And although they’re perhaps best known for making wildly affordable neckwear and tailoring accessories, don’t sleep on the rest of the lineup at The Tie Bar — from crisp dress shirts to the Tie Bar Leisure Merino Cardigan shown above.

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The brand has excelled in recent years at making the sort of style moves perfectly complemented by the right tie — so, crisp white dress shirts and surprisingly soft and affordable men’s sweaters and trousers are also on the menu. And today, the Tie Bar Sale section is primetime for stylish savings.

The Tie Bar Leisure Merino Cardigan takes some of the best of the best when it comes to fiber and fabrication — that’d be merino wool, which is naturally temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking, keeping you comfortable yet warm when needed, whether worn over a classic Oxford shirt or a slightly more rugged chambray dress shirt. Of course, you can also use a pick like the Tie Bar Leisure Merino Cardigan to replace a blazer when paired with wool dress trousers or rust-hued stretch chinos this fall season.

In a crisp and versatile shade of Navy — and especially when marked down to 30 percent off right now — the Tie Bar Leisure Merino Cardigan becomes a downright steal of a stylish sweater. Textured vertical ribbing up the body of this handsome sweater is offset by a horizontal ribbed placket for a touch of added design detailing (note that The Tie Bar also sells more burly shawl cardigans as well, if that’s more your speed).

The brand says this easygoing-yet-sharp sweater is defined by the “refined comfort of premium Merino wool,” and for a price that’s just a shade above $60 on sale, that’s more than good enough in my book. Layer up right now with the discounted excellence of the Tie Bar Leisure Merino Cardigan.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take 25 Percent Off these Best-Selling Bonobos Travel Jeans This Week

Best men's jeans from Bonobos.

As a well-dressed modern man (like yourself) surveys the ever-more casual men’s style landscape, maybe you’ve realized that the right pair of jeans — a crisply designed, well-fitting, utterly stylish and versatile pair — can work for plenty of style situations, even ones where a more polished look might have worked (looking at you, old-school office dress code).

So, it’s clear that you need a pair of the best jeans for men, or at least one or two new pairs, and quick. What’s a guy to do? Head to Bonobos, purveyors of some of the best men’s pants (and best affordable menswear, period), and revel in what I like to call the perfect blend of style and savings from the long-running menswear purveyor.

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To be more specific, the famed Bonobos Travel Jeans — the ideal blend of stretch, comfort and sharp looks — are now 25 percent off for a limited time with the code ROADTRIP. That’s right: Save 25 percent on a wide range of Bonobos Travel Jeans by using the code ROADTRIP, my friends.

There’s much to love about these jeans, which stand apart from the rest of the Bonobos lineup thanks to their innovative use of stretch (94 percent cotton and a 6 percent blend of polyester and elastane).

And while Bonobos also makes jeans from premium Italian denim, these offer the most stretch of any pair of Bonobos men’s jeans on the market. Like other expertly designed pants, the Bonobos Travel Jeans feature a range of classic yet eye-catching colors that go well beyond just standard dark blue jeans (although those are also a wise selection for your daily style rotation).

And when it comes to the jeans themselves, they boast all the timeless notes you expect from sturdy denim, including contrasting rivets, a back logo patch and that trademark, high-quality Bonobos fit, at least in my experience.

Seven colors of the Bonobos Travel Jeans are up for grabs at the moment, with some sizes extending up to 44, to go along with five inseam options and five fit varieties (ranging from Slim Taper to Straight). It’s like I said earlier: There’s much to love when it comes to the Bonobos Travel Jeans, starting with the chance to save 25 percent with the code ROADTRIP. Your new favorite pair of jeans are waiting for you, my friends.