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The Deal: Take up to 40% off select men’s clothing at Gap.com The Lowdown: From jeans and polos for your weekend days, to sweaters and shirts for special events, Gap offers a fine selection of quality clothing---and now in-season classics are on sale.  Pick up a pair of Morrison Slim Straight Fit jeans for just $29.99, reduced from $49.50; they’re a classic look for weekends and after-work relaxation. Or go for this Fitted Oxford Shirt for a stylish and dressier …

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A well-made suit that fits impeccably is an instant ego booster. Unfortunately, there are millions of men walking around in bargain-basement looking, ill-fitting suits with a low self-esteem to match. I consider suits to be the most important clothing in a man’s closet. They’re also often the most poorly chosen. I recently met Guy Voglino, merchandising manager of Brooks Brothers, who shared his vast knowledge on key points men should be aware of when shopping for tailored clothing. Fit Points …

The Deal: Take 30-60% off regular prices on shirts, cashmere sweaters, coats, and ties during the Purple Label Sale at RalphLauren.com The Lowdown: When only designer duds will do for an upcoming occasion, Ralph Lauren offers plenty of sophisticated style for your pulled-together ensemble.  The Purple Sale can make your splurge a little more budget-friendly with reductions of up to 60% off. Pick up this Short-Sleeve Lisle Crewneck sweater for $65, reduced from $125, or go all out with a …

What: Once thought only to be found on beatniks or ship decks, the turtleneck sweater is moving away from clichés and being noticed for its fashionable merits. The Lowdown: Just remember a few things when buying: if worn under a jacket, get a finer knit sweater with a slimmer cut. If you’re going for the chunkier look, keep it reasonableâ€�?you don’t want your sweater to swallow you. Finally, for the heavier gents, exercise caution when shopping for a turtleneck sweater, …

We all need practical yet stylish shoes to last us through the winter, and this week’s list includes those sturdy enough to hold up to the cold and last through additional seasons, too. These shoes’ll bring you from work through downtime, for under $50. Skechers lace-up boots have a thick heel with traction for snowy days. The reinforced seems and padded collar with keep your feet warm and dry for $49.00. Hunter’s Bay Revere Chelsea is a sleeker boot with a …

We're all about the board short, really, but this summer there are other options for those of you who just can't get with the Daytona Beach vibe. Shorter, more traditional swim trunks, to be specific. They're kind of preppy, kind of Martha's Vineyard, if that's your thing, and we're okay with that. Some picks we're partial to: American Living Swim Trunks, on sale for $19.99, JCPenney Polo Ralph Lauren Hawaiian Swim Trunks, $55, Dillard's Original Penguin Swim Shorts, $33, Bluefly.com …

The “Trad and True” fall trend report on Men’s Style.com calls for a strong wardrobe that’s packed with staples to keep us trekking through today's economy. The slideshow is filled with timeless conservative pieces, but one stood out to us: reversible jackets. We mean, come on -- two-for-the-price-of-one appeal is a budget shopper’s dream! We’ve found some lightweight casual reversible finds to get us through the fall and with some layers, and they may even get us into the winter . …

See Jack Shop wraps up the week's best links to the latest styles, trends and tips from around the web: ~ Even classics need to be revived from time to time. Piperlime has put together old time favorites such as Original Penguin and Sperry Top-Sider, which are freshened up with new colors and prints. ~ Catch a two-part blog entry from manshion with fashion tips for bigger men, with an emphasis on dress items and is written by someone who apparently …