Vans Authentics in Navy Review

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Weekly Theme: Quarantined Spring

These are the classic Spring shoes, if there ever were any. The canvas shoes breathe, they are perfectly informal for walks around the block and doing chores around the house. Not only that, they wear in a similar way to jeans, every pair wears uniquely to their owner. The wear lines, scrapes, and holes make each pair as different as the person wearing them. So get your own and get the best Spring and summer shoes you can fall back on.

Available on vans.com for $50

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Rails Connor Blue White Stripe Linen Shirt Review

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Weekly Theme: Quarantined Spring

Rails is a California living inspired clothing company that has given us this quintessential warm weather long sleeve shirt. It’s 55% linen, meaning it will breathe and lay light, perfect for the beach days to come, or those warm days you leave your windows open while staying home.

Available on railsclothing.com for $128

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Bonobos Light Grey Lightweight Chinos Review

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Weekly Theme: Quarantined Spring

So you’re quarantining at home, so you want to be comfortable, we get it. But thinking you look good, even if it’s for yourself helps you become more productive, and have a more positive attitude during your day. So why not put on real pants? Real pants that are comfortable and breathable.

Available on Bonobos.com for $68 (on sale from $98)

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Saturdays NYC Dimitri Linen Popover Review

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Weekly Theme: Quarantined Spring

Saturdays NYC is having a huge sale with some items, like this linen popover, marked down 80% off. It’s perfect for the warm weather on the horizon, and will be super comfortable during a socially distanced stroll, not to mention a great beach top should they open this year.

Available on saturdaysnyc.com for $70 (on sale from $245)

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Warby Parker Fletcher Sunglasses

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Shades are a crucial part of any beach look. These Fletchers from Warby Parker are a modern take on a more classic silhouette. These go perfectly with the Gnar Gnars we posted yesterday, and are the quintessential hater blockers. The all black option offers sought-after beach coolness and a formality that also makes them look at home on your friends yacht. Even if you decide these aren't the ones for you, Warbs offers free shipping and returns, so just send them back!

Available on warbyparker.com for $95 

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The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Vest

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Sometimes, sleeve can just be too much. A vest in the spring can provided added water resistance to your core (the important part) and an added layer of warmth for when temperatures can be hard to predict. This lighter softshell vest from The North Face is a great piece to keep in your car, or to throw in your weekender bag on a weekend trip in the spring and summer to give you an added option if the weather turns.

Available on BackCountry.com for $110 

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Frank and Oak Newport Hemp Chino Shorts

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Hemp? Can I smoke these shorts? Technically you can smoke anything if you try hard enough. The real question is should you... And that answer is a definitive no. You'll get way more of your money's worth if you wear them. Frank and Oak has released a new line of hemp shorts in an effort to be more environmentally conscious (Props to them). These hemp-based chino shorts are cool looking, and will keep you cool. The hemp adds an interesting texture to the pants, and environmentally friendly story they bring to your outfit adds an interesting topic to your conversations when wearing them. We like them in the olive green because they can go with both black and brown color schemes.

Available on FrankandOak.com for $69

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Bonobos Pink Driftwoord Check Linen Shirt

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It's time to move your short-sleeve and lighter-weight button downs front and center in your closet. This is inevitably when you end up figuring out that some of the shirts you wore last year are either pit stained and battered, or no longer fit. So in order to get your summer look on, in threads that fit, we are suggesting this linen button down from Bonobos. It's not too loud, and goes with all of the blues, khakis, and browns you have in your closet. It goes great with khaki shorts, navy lightweight chinos, or a well-fitting pair of jeans. Toss on some brown drivers, and a nice pair of sunnies, and you are one cool cat.

 Available on Bonobos.com for $88

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Penfield PACJAC Anorak

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What's an Anorak? Well, turns out it's basically a parka. In this case, it's a nylon quarter-zip rain jacket. This lightweight overthrow is the perfect rain protection to toss in your hiking pack, or to keep handy during the prolonged rainy season we seem to be having in the US. Complete with an adjustable hood to keep it on you head during a down poor, and a vented back for temperature control, this piece is simple yet effective. To make it even easier to bring with you, the entire jacket folds into its front pouch pocket, taking up less space in your bag, and your closet. And at an $80 price point from a classic American brand, it's worth it.

Available on Huckberry.com for $80 

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Boden Lightweight Chinos

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Warmer temps are creepin around, so be prepared with some summer-weight chinos, like these from Boden. If you are a guy who wears shorts to dinner or nights out in the summer because jeans are too hot or your chinos are too thick, then we implore you to check these out as they will keep you cool, while pulling off a more polished aesthetic. Plus they good when dressed down with a t-shirt or up with a lightweight buttondown. Definitely an item to pack on your beach trip this year.

Also, we have a discount code for 10% off: T2Y5

Available on BodenUSA.com for $80 

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Club Monaco Double-Faced Dot Shirt

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If you are in need of a lightweight, summer feel long sleeve button-down that is at home at an outdoor bar with sunglasses and a lightly flavored cocktail then look no further than this double-faced dot shirt from Club Monaco. Made with some light weight cotton, and designed with an understated pattern that allows you to layer it or wear it straight up with the top two buttons undone, it is a versatile and easily worn piece. paired with some solid fitted khaki chinos or shorts, this will be a summer go to.

Available on ClubMonaco.com for $80 

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Bombas Cushioned No-show Striped Socks

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If you haven't hopped on the Bombas sock train yet, now is a great time to do it. With it being loafer and boating shoe season, it's time to protect your feet from blisters and your shoes from gross foot sweat smells with some no-show socks. These cotton-based no-shows from Bombas are more cushioned than your normal no-shows, protecting your feet and giving you a more comfortable shoe-feel. They also are designed to not slip off your heal, so you won't have to stop every 3 blocks to go digging in your shoes for a sock reset.

Available on Bombas.com for $46 

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Alpha Industries French Field Jacket

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While the French didn't have the best time in WWII, their post-WWII military uniform did have style. This field coat is based on the 1950's era French military standard issue field jacket, complete with 3 different velcro patch mounts, two chest zipper pockets, side entry pockets for your hands, and an inside button pocket to secure your more valuable items, you'll have plenty of places for all of your "equipment." In addition, the herringbone cotton will keep you warm during the cooler mornings and night without over heating you during the day, not to mention it will give you some major rugged points. We suggest wearing this some black or blue jeans, layering it with a white v-neck and an open black button-down or hoodie, and a pair of off white canvas shoes or black boots.

Available on AlphaIndustries.com for $170 

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The Tie Bar Lavender Linen Pocket Square

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Spring isn't just a time for lighter colors, but lighter textures and fabrics as well. This pocket square form The Tie Bar embodies all of them. As the mercury rises, trade in your heavy wool and flannels for lighter cotton and linens. This light-weight lavender linen pocket square is a simple and impactful way to add some spring pop to you lighter gray, tan, brown, and blue suits. A pocket square that can easily become a go-to for your spring meetings, and even better for spring and summer weddings, so grab it now because wedding season is almost here.

Available on thetiebar.com for $10 

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Bonobos Summer Weight Chinos

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These are not your Dad's chinos. These chinos are designed to be ultra light and, should you select the slim or tailored fit, your legs won't go swimming in them like the business casual patriarchs of yesteryear.  They are the perfect bottom for nicer, outdoor occasions during the warmer months, great for the tee box, and they go well with your buddy's yacht and a fitted Polo. So if you have to cover up those chiseled calves you perfected over the winter months, you might as well do your best to not cause any unneeded lower body sweat and put on pants that are as thin as possible. 

Available on Bonobos.com for $98

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Everlane The Air V-Neck Tee

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We got a quick taste of what heat is to come this summer across the U.S. So in preparation, we wanted to give you a lightweight t-shirt that will keep you cool and serve as a great layering option for your outdoor excursions to both the dog park and a rooftop bar tour. These shirt are super thin, so you can show off how much you've workout this winter (right?). Plus, at 22 sheckles you could get a new fleet of light-weight shirts for under $100 and be set for the entire season. This shirt is perfect for pairing with a gray, blue, peach, Khaki, or white summer weight chinos and shorts.

Available on Everlane.com for $22 

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Polo Ralph Lauren Patchwork Cotton Sport Coat

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We know, we know, wtf, this jacket is wild. Why is it on here? Well hear us out! While this jacket is a bit crazy, it has a uniqueness that you'll likely not run into as you run around on your Saturday or Sunday brunch tour. This patchwork cotton sport coat from Ralph Lauren has a 3 button design and a whole lot of intricacies that make it an awesome top layer. Think of this more as a never-button, throw on on top of some rugged-themed layers, outfit completer. We suggest wearing it with some raw denim, a plain white or charcoal v-neck tee and a black or gray hoodie underneath to create a no-effort, just threw this on, type of look. We would also suggest a denim button-down underneath and pushing up the sleeves for "workin-man"  look that will sure to differentiate you from every other guy at brunch this weekend. 

Available on ralphlauren.com for $265 

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J.Crew Factory Striped Henley Hoodie

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Since mother nature is holding on to cold weather, it will probably be smart to invest in a top layer you can bring to most weekend getaways for the spring season. This Henley hoodie from J.Crew is a great option that has a lot of versatility in terms of heat management. The hood and buttons provide a wide range of cold cover options, from hood down, buttons undone, and sleeves pulled up for the high 60s, to the hood up, buttons buttoned, and sleeves down for the low 50s. So, if you in for large temperature swings for the day or the weekend, this is a necessary layer that will look good regardless of your preferred wearing option. 

Available on Factory.JCrew.com for $44

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Everlane Pique Pocket Tee

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You are a culmination of your parents; your Mom's nose, Dad's forehead, and the cheekbones of your grandfather. This Pique Tee from Everlane was made in the same vein, with it's parent's being a common pique Polo and a standard crew neck, creating something unique. The basic construction and silhouette are distinctly crew neck tee while the fabric is typical of a pique polo, adding a more waffle-esque texture and sturdier body. They threw away the polo collar and kept the in-set pocket, making this a truly unique shirt in a color that is ready for spring. we suggest wearing this with white or navy chinos and nice pair of sunnies.

Available on Everlane.com for $28

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Happy Socks Easter Gift Box

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Happy Socks can come up with some wacky designs, and this year, their Easter gift box is no different. The box comes with 3 pairs of Spring/Easter themed foot sleeves that you can rock for more than just a Sunday in April. These cracked eggs ones are our personal favorite, but you can also find ones with feathers and little bunnies, as one would expect. What's even better is that right now they are running a 20% off sale with free shipping with code: EASTER20. The equates to a total of 11 dollars off, aka you get a free pair of socks. 

Available on happysocks.com for $26 (on sale from $32) 

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