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Men's style: clothes and boots that last
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items Clothes for grown men that look good and hold up. Boots, jeans, flannels, a solid hoodie and a few sharper pieces, the kind of stuff you'll still be wearing years from now.
The classic American leather boot. Stiff for a couple weeks, then it molds to your foot, and it can be resoled so it lasts for years. Looks right with jeans, chinos, whatever.
Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Boot
A heavyweight, made-in-USA hoodie that doesn't go limp after a few washes. The kind you wear for a decade, not a season.
American Giant Classic Full Zip Hoodie
Soft, stretchy joggers that look clean enough to wear out of the house, not just to the gym. Dangerously comfortable, you'll end up living in them.
Vuori Ponto Performance Jogger
Everyday shorts that work for the gym, a hike or just running errands. Built-in liner, quick-drying, and a cut that doesn't look like gym class.
Vuori Kore Short
A heavier flannel that works as a shirt or a light layer over a tee. Rugged without looking like you're headed to chop wood, unless you are.
Taylor Stitch The Ledge Flannel Shirt
Organic selvedge denim with a straight, easy cut that works on a grown man's body. Real jeans that break in and get better, not fast-fashion junk.
Taylor Stitch The Democratic Jean
A merino wool long sleeve that works as a base layer or on its own. Merino stays warm, breathes, and doesn't get funky fast, so it's great for cold mornings and travel.
Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Crew
The original straight-leg jean, and Nordstrom Rack usually has them marked down. The budget pick if you want something classic that never goes out of style.
Levi's 501 Original Straight Jeans
A thick pocket tee cut extra long, so it stays tucked and doesn't ride up when you bend over. No plumber's crack, which is the whole point.
Duluth Trading Longtail T Pocket Tee
Every guy needs at least one good dress shirt for weddings, funerals and court dates. Brooks Brothers non-iron shirts come out of the dryer looking sharp, no ironing board needed.
Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Dress Shirts
A couple pairs of decent chinos cover dinner, the office and date night. The Factory store has the Banana Republic look without the full-price sting.
Banana Republic Factory Men's Chinos
Soft, clean-fitting basic tees that are cheap enough to buy in every color. Stock up and retire the stretched-out freebies from 2009.
Uniqlo Supima Cotton T-Shirt
The everyday sneaker that goes with jeans, chinos or shorts. Classic, comfortable enough, and not trying too hard for a guy over 40.
Nike Air Force 1 '07
A heavy selvedge denim jacket that fades in over time and only gets better. Throw it over a tee or a flannel and you're done.
Taylor Stitch The Long Haul Jacket
Warm down jackets and parkas without the outdoor-brand markup. The light packable ones are great for travel, the heavier parkas handle real winter.
Uniqlo Men's Down Jackets
The warmest version of Uniqlo's famous base layer. Thin enough to wear under a flannel or sweater, and it keeps you noticeably warmer. Stupid cold days, this is the one.
Uniqlo HEATTECH Ultra Warm Long-Sleeve Tee
Thick, fuzzy-lined socks for cold floors and winter boots. Cheap, cozy, and an easy stocking stuffer for the guy with permanently cold feet.
Uniqlo HEATTECH Pile Lined Socks
Classic zip fleece that costs a fraction of the outdoor-brand versions. Warm, light, and works as a jacket in fall or a mid-layer in winter. Hard to beat for the money.
Uniqlo Fleece Full-Zip Jacket
Stretchy, slim dress pants that feel closer to joggers. Office-ready, travel-friendly, and they don't wrinkle much. A cheap way to look like you tried.
Uniqlo Smart Ankle Pants
A plain button-down Oxford that goes with everything. Sturdy cotton that gets softer with washing. Wear it tucked for work or open over a tee on the weekend.
Uniqlo Oxford Regular-Fit Shirt