Pardon us if it sounds like we’re patting ourselves on the back, but if there’s one thing we did really well in 2018, it was pointing guys everywhere to the kinds of wardrobe staples that lay the foundation for truly great style. From affordable suits and boots that will last a lifetime to aviator sunglasses and leather jackets, we searched far and wide for the best clothes and acessories a guy can invest in. We also took a closer look at the products that will keep your face, hair, beard and the rest of you looking as well-groomed as the rest of your personal style. Below, a look at our most stylish buying guides from 2018.
The 50 Best Boots for Men
This guide to the best boots for men covers ten categories, including work boots, Chelseas, chukkas and more.
The 6 Best Beard Trimmers You Can Buy in 2020
From Wahl, Philips Norelco, Braun and more.
The 10 Best Suits for Men Under $1,000
From $250 cult favorites to $1,000 tailor-made gems.
These Are the 5 Best Affordable Cashmere Sweaters
From Everlane, J.Crew, Nadaam and more.
The 12 Best Leather Jackets for Men
Whether its a classic motorcyle jacket or a runway-ready shearling coat, leather jackets are an easy way to garner style points. Here are our favorite.
The Best T-Shirts You Can Buy, According to Style Experts
From fit to fabric to weight, t-shirts vary as widely as any garment of clothing. We asked five of menswear's brightest to name their go-to tees.
The 19 Best Hoodies for Men
Quality zip-ups and pullovers.
The Best New Men’s Fragrances for Fall
From Dunhill, Bulgari, Van Gils and more.
The 10 Best Aviator Sunglasses for Men
From Ray-Ban, Barton Perreira, Jacques Marie Mage and more.
15 Summer Wardrobe Essentials Every Guy Needs
Sunglasses, caps, tees, trunks and more.
The 5 Best Aluminum Suitcases Worth Your Money
From affordable Away to ritzy Rimowa.
The Best Natural Deodorants for Men
From Mali+Goetz, Kaia Naturals, Aesop and more.
The 10 Best Polo Shirts to Wear This Summer
From Polo Ralph Lauren, Sunspel, Canali and more.
The 12 Best Shampoos for Men
The best products for every type of hair.
The 10 Best Jeans for Men
From Everlane's Japanese Stretch Selvedge Denim to Chimala's generously style, these are the best jeans for most guys to wear every day.
The Best Lip Balms for Men
The best lip balms protect and moisturize with natural ingredients and essential oils.
Just like that, 2018 has come and gone. Take a look back at the best of what the past 365 days had to offer in This Year in Gear