Topman Burgundy Art Deco Button Down

Hurricane season is here as most of the southern U.S. has seen with Harvey and start of hurricane season means the approach of Fall is looming. Finally, the season of long pants and short sleeve tops is upon us! Make the season of earth tones yours with a shirt that is designed for partying in the Autumn leaves. This Art Deco inspired burgundy short sleeve button down is 100% cotton, and definitely for a more slimmer gentleman as the medium chest size is 38" which is a bit tight. This top goes perfectly with a pair of dark wash jeans or any earth-toned chinos and some dark brown shoes. So go frolic and channel that 70's art deco swag, but keep the mullets in the past.

Available on us.Topman.com for $55 

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Bonobos Jetsetter Bright Navy Wool Blazer

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I know what you're thinking, Bonobos is known for their pants, not their blazers. This is true, however, their designers are really amping up their game when it comes to garments going above the waist. The Jetsetter blazer is 98% Italian wool and 2% elastane, making it soft to the touch and has a bit a give for your on-the-go lifestyle. There is no thread count listed online, but based on feel we are thinking it's in the super 100s-super 110s range. Normally we wouldn't go the off-the-peg route, but with the high arm holes, and mildly aggressive tapering, you won't need to tailor this too much to get a more custom silhouette. This jacket is perfect to sport on your way to the office or the theater, heck this would be perfect for any semi-formal, or nice night out. We would pair it with chinos or a pair of dark-wash jeans, collared shirt, and brown chukkas. Go impress your date, family, or friends and step up your game.

Available on Bonobos.com for $400, but we would budget another $70 for tailoring.

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Saturdays NYC Condensed Circle Print T-Shirt

We don't post a lot of T-shirts, mostly because going out in a T-shirt, while totally acceptable in the right setting, usually doesn't get you noticed, or doesn't make you different than any other guy at the bar. This T-shirt from Saturdays NYC however, is the perfect under layer for a bomber jacket, and perfect for the bomber we just posted on our Instagram (which you can also look at our review here). This T is reminiscent of the classic Gun'n'Roses circle logo, but much more minimalistic giving it a designer feel. Speaking of feel, it's 100% cotton, meaning it will wick away sweat, and be soft to the touch, which is perfect for when your game is on point and the night gets "touchy."

Available on SaturdaysNYC.com for $48

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Kiehls "Ultimate Man" Soap

Bars of soap, like tighty whiteys, seem like things only your Dad uses we know, but this bar from Kiehl's has changed our minds. For us, there are two main issues with bars of soap. Issue 1: The terrible residue left on your skin that makes your hand randomly stick to your arms as you attempt to wipe off the "silky" suds making you feel like you just added to the muck you were attempting to remove. Issue 2: the complete lack of exfoliation, making your cleaning process feel more like a cover-up rather than a real-deal scrub session. This bar from Kiehl's first and foremost smells like guys in the lab picked the manliest lemon they could find and shoved it forcefully into a mixture of oats and called it complete. This bar also has oat bran (yes, like the cereal) that provides just the right amount of exfoliant that doesn't feel like shards of glass but also won't make you wish you picked up your loofa. And finally, there is no sticky residue, which Steve, our tester, didn't think was actually possible in a bar of soap. So good job Kiehl's you win this round. 

Available on Kiehls.com for $15

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Thought Dauber Spot Organic Cotton Shirt

If your eyes are feeling a little spotty from looking at the solar eclipse today, this shirt may get confusing. These spots are actually intended to be on this shirt as it is a Dauber Spot button down. This short sleeve casual shirt from Thought in the UK is made from 100% organic cotton, meaning it is responsibly sourced and its manufacturing had a minimal impact on the environment, so you can feel good about buying it and wearing it. The bottom of the shirt is a more straight cut, meaning it wasn't made to tuck so if you are a tucker this one isn't for you. We suggest you wear this with dark color chinos or jeans to balance out the white.

Available on sale at wearethought.com for $42 with shipping price included (on sale from $58)

United by Blue Big Wave Hat

If you have seen our Instagram in the past 5 days you have seen 2 similar hats put out by this Philly-originated eco-conscious clothing brand. This 5-panel, cyclist inspired hat is awesome, adjustable, clip-able, and durable.   Made from 100% organic cotton, sustainably sourced, you can feel good about the process used to make it, and you can also feel good because, with every item purchased, United by Blue pledges to clean up 1 pound of trash from a public park. They have cleaned up over 1 million pounds to date (that's a lot of L-Bs!). So look good with this big wave, and feel good knowing you supported a good cause doing it.

Available on UnitedbyBlue.com for $28

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River Island Paisley Pocket Square

While this shouldn't be your first pocket square in your arsenal, it could be your third or fourth. The navy, light blue, white, maroon, and orange give you a lot to work with in terms of matching a shirt and tie to go with it, the only colors that won't really work are green, black, yellow, and purple. What you need to know: this pocket square is 100% polyester, cannot be ironed, and should only be dry cleaned, so store it flat if possible. We suggest wearing it with a light to medium gray, ox blood (maroon), or navy jacket. 

Available on RiverIsland.com for $16

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Jack Wills Ettington Crew Neck Long Sleeve

We are getting to the point in the season where the beach or lake is still an option for weekend plans, but the nights are starting to cool down. Making this Ettington nautical-themed long sleeve from Jack Wills the perfect top to keep you comfortable. It fits somewhere in between a shirt and a sweater, since it is fairly light with some added chunk, making it the right weight and sleeve length for a cooler night out on a boat, near a bonfire, or a step out to the local watering hole after 7:30 pm. Note: This shirt has a pretty thick neck hem that some may need to get used to, but it adds to the look so we'll take the 15 minute adjusting period as our cross to bear when throwing these sailor-inspired stripes on. We suggest wearing it with jeans, fitted khaki chinos, or solid navy shorts.

Available on sale at JackWills.com for $50 (marked down from $99)

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Ted Back Drakey Diamond Print Shirt

They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, and these diamonds can be yours for at least the next 2 months. This casual button down from Ted Baker is designed to be untucked with a straighter hem around the waist and is made from 100% Lyocell, which is a more expensive semi-synthetic material that feels somewhere between cotton and silk and is wrinkle resistant and machine washable. The diamond pattern is just bold enough to be interesting but not overpowering making it perfect for date night or a weeknight out when paired with some solid chinos or khaki shorts.

Available on sale at TedBaker.com for $59 (on sale from $150)

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Noah Marion Black Utility Belt

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Noah Marion has been crafting handmade leather goods since 2006. With over 10 years of experience, he'd better know what he's doing, and by the looks and feel of it, he does. This black leather utility belt is handcrafted in Autin Texas and finished with a classic nickel pin closure. It's made in Noah's shop, where he makes leather goods with one hand and some damn fine espresso drinks with the other (not really, but that's how we envision it). The price of the belt is a bit steeper than we normally pick, but this belt is more of an investment, and it's handmade, so support the little(r) guy and lift one of these leather belts, your pants will thank you.

Available on NoahMarion.com for $120

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Johnston & Murphy Cartwright Cap Toe Dress Shoes

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"Oxfords not Brogues" a man once said. That man was Colin Firth playing the ever-daring Harry Hart in Kingsman Secret Service (this generation's take on the Bond epics that is quite good). These J&Ms are indeed oxfords. While they do have some added stitching on the toe to for the "cap" there is no brogueing, making them more formal and more suitable for work and dinner attire. One note on these bad boys, you'll note they are cheaper than Allen Edmonds, this is because 1. they are made outside of the states, and 2. they are cemented together where AE's are sewn. Cementing doesn't last as long but they can be re-soled more easily, so the choice is yours. These specific shoes are what J&M calls Bourdeaux, or what we call cordovan, or what normal people call maroon. They go with brighter blue and navy suits, as well as dark to light gray ones. We find you can wear these with the largest variety of suit colors, so if you are thinking about another pair of shoes and you already have a black and a medium brown, go for the Bordeaux/cordovan/maroon.

Available on sale at JohnstonMurphy.com for $200 (on sale from $275)

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Boden Sycamore Crew Neck Sweater

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When it comes to sweaters, some people like a lot of chunk, others don't like any, this sycamore crew neck from Boden is in between and jussst right. It's 100% cotton and has some great texture, without going overboard like your moms cable-knits from the 80's. It's two tone coloring gives it a unique look that can go with black and brown color schemes, so feel free to wear it with  blue jeans or black chinos. Right now it's on sale but beware, it's on final sale so if you get the wrong fit, thats on you. Speaking of fit, the shortest arm length is 34" so if you have shorter arms, beware of the baggy sleeve.

Available on sale at Bodenusa.com for $27 (on sale from $90)

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Saturdays NYC Canyon Bonded Sage Hat

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If you have been looking for a lightweight hat to throw on to and from the gym or in need of a casual beach cap to cover up the mess of hair you get from being in the ocean and shaking your hair dry, then this hat is for you. The Canyon hat from Saturdays NYC is different than most of the hats on your hat rack or closet shelf because it is 100% nylon, meaning it is super light and doesn't have a lot of structure to the body of the hat. There is a good chance you will be the only person on your street with one of these so if being unique is your concern then snag this guy soon because it's on sale @ 50% off. Wear it backward with a tank of your choice and some simple shorts or trunks for a relaxed look.

Available on sale at saturdaysnyc.com for $25 (on sale from $50)

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