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What to Wear: The Best Men’s Outfit for a Summer Weekend Getaway

If the phrase “rugged summer weekend” conjures up images of freshly bloomed flowers and the sun’s warming rays well … that’s exactly what it should conjure up. We’re talking about the type of summer weekend (and the sort of accompanying gear) that involves going off the beaten path and exploring a new locale. Be it a retreat to the mountain top or a quick getaway to your favorite campsite, these gear picks are primed for 48 hours (or more) of stylish adventure.

Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket

Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket
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There might not be a casual-yet-tough summer jacket we recommend more than the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket (lined with flannel for added warmth). Available in a range of colors and crafted from a custom waxed fabric, it’s tough enough to stand up to the elements and stylish enough to wear to grab a beer after your work is done.

Outerknown Blanket Shirt

Outerknown Blanket Shirt
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What’s not to love about the Outerknown Blanket Shirt? It comes in a truly huge array of stylish plaids and rich colors (including the option shown above), it’s crafted from rugged-yet-mobile heavyweight organic cotton twill, and it layers up stylishly with your waxed trucker jacket.

Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Henley

Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Henley
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For when the chilly weather simply won’t quit, reach for the tough Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Henley, made from upcycled materials and crafted to be as versatile as you can dream up (it works especially well under a cotton twill shirt).

Bluffworks Departure Slim Travel Jeans

Bluffworks Departure Slim Travel Jeans
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Slim black jeans that just so happen to be comfortable and ready for travel? It sounds too good to be true, but that’s what you’re getting with Bluffworks. These jeans are packed with hidden pockets for your everyday carry and feature an edgy-but-versatile black wash for a full weekend of wear.

Blundstone Original 550 Boots

Blundstone Original 550 Boots
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For maximum traction and toughness in the great outdoors, plus the ease of slipping them on and off with thick boots socks, it’s hard to go wrong with Blundstone’s classic boots.

Armitron Brown Leather Watch

Armitron Brown Leather Watch
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For a weekend getaway, sometimes, an affordable leather watch is your best bet. It’s put-together enough to wear during a day of travel, yet it’s stylish enough to hold its own as you head out for an evening beer.

WP Standard Canvas Weekender Bag

WP Standard Canvas Weekender Bag
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If your upstate cabin is calling, or if you simply want to get out of town to that rustic boutique lodge you’ve read about — or if you’ve got more adventure-filled pursuits in mind “off the grid” — then you’re going to need a tough weekender bag to get there. WP Standard has you covered.

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Beau Hayhoe is a freelance men's style writer, consultant and PR pro based in Brooklyn. Beau's menswear and gear writing has…
What to Wear to a New Year’s Eve Party

Is there a holiday more well-suited to looking your best than New Year's Eve? It's the close of one year and the first step into the next, complete with fanfare, good company, and perhaps, some responsible imbibing, all rolled into one. And with the return of New Year's Eve gatherings in (mostly) full swing, we're of the opinion that it's never a bad idea to step your game up a notch.

By that, we mean that what you wear to a New Year's Eve party should reflect the occasion appropriately. While there are any number of ways to customize your experience ringing in the new year, our guide is going to show you how to dress for New Year's Eve in a suitably tailored style. After all, it seems like most NYE gatherings these days tend to lean more tailored and sharp, so that's how you should dress, from one of the best men's blazers to other crisp picks. Find the right pieces with the right fit, and you'll be all set to close out the new year the right way: In style, dressed your best, and looking forward to the future. We'll raise a toast to that.
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There are certain style essentials we look forward to wearing each and every time the seasons change, especially as fall rolls back into town and brings with it the chance to dress with deeper textures and more rugged materials. Take desert boots, for instance. They look great in every season, sure, but there's something about fall that makes it a great time to really nail down how to wear desert boots. The desert boot is a modern style staple for plenty of reasons, chief among them the fact that it's both classic and modern, easy to dress up or dress down.

It's got an enduring history, too, starting from its origins as a literal desert boot, then fashioned with a crepe sole and worn by British soldiers, and on to its current status as a favorite of celebrities and stylish guys the world over. Desert boots are now available in a wide array of colors and materials, including suede and leather, but the most classic desert boots come from the brand that started it all: Clarks, which developed its own take on the boot decades ago after coming across a style worn by soldiers in Africa. There are quite a few pairs of desert boots that look like Clarks, but when you can get the original (and when you can style it a ton of different ways), why deviate from a perfect style essential? Here are a few desert boots outfits to really get you inspired when it comes to fall style.

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A soft layer can go so hard. As we say goodbye to the warmest season of the year and greet the breezy autumn air, you owe it to yourself to stay cozy and stylish all throughout fall with the best cashmere hoodies for men. These cashmere hoodies are not only comfortable, but they're also timeless and blend seamlessly with basically any casual fit. If some of the best cashmere hoodies don't fit your fancy, you can check out our other best hoodie recommendations as well.

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