The 49 Best New Menswear Items Under $100 to Buy Right Now

All the slickest and most affordable new drip, from retro runners to vivid shorts and more.

By Gerald Ortiz and Yang-Yi Goh

April 7, 2021

Love our weekly Best New Menswear column, but can’t always afford the rare grails featured therein? (It's cool—us neither.) Well, this is the semi-regular roundup for you. We’ve gathered the coolest, flyest, game-raising-est sneakers, jackets, jewelry, and more available right now—all with a hard ceiling of $100. If you’ve got a spare Benjamin or two burning a hole in your pocket, here are 49 ways to spend it wisely.

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    1/49

    Nike waffle trainer 2 SP sneaker

    The '70s energy is strong with this one.

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    Knickerbocker ribbed pocket t-shirt

    An elevated t-shirt that's a little more like a sweater.

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    Stussy Giza sweater vest

    Sweater vests are the ultimate style swerve to hop on ASAP.

  • 4/49

    Richer Poorer recycled fleece sweatpants

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    The North Face Hydrenaline logo-print shell shorts

    Wind-resistant, water-resistant and ready to handle all your most rigorous spring activities (i.e., the farmers' market)

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    6/49

    Gap nylon coaches jacket (was $98, now 20% off)

    Put me in, coach!

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    7/49

    Patagonia granite magic pocket Responsibili-tee

    One of the sickest graphic tees out right now also helps clean up the earth.

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    8/49

    Seager Co. Uncle Bill snapback

    The type of cap your (surprisingly swagged-out?) Uncle Bill would definitely wear.

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    9/49

    New Balance leather 574 core sneakers

    Throwback sneakers that are very much of the moment.

  • 10/49

    Craighill radial cuff

    Now that the weather is warming up, it's the perfect time to flaunt some jewelry.

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    Madewell hemp-cotton pullover hoodie sweatshirt

    The hemp pullover that'll help you get over any hang-ups you had regarding the hemp pullover.

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    Tekla striped organic-cotton pyjama shorts

    Log into your lucid dreams with an A1 fit.

  • 13/49

    Aesop "Resurrection" rinse-free hand mist

    Hand sanitizer can be better and, dare we say, enjoyable. This one is proof.

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    Marc Jacobs thermal scribblez long sleeve t-shirt

    A modern-day Cy Twombly.

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    15/49

    Adsum effo short

    What better way to bust out of your winter cocoon than with these luscious bright green shorts?

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    Arvin Goods flag pattern crew socks

    You're gonna wanna wear these with clogs for maximum visibility.

  • 17/49

    Uniqlo pocketable half coat

    Swaggier than the average umbrella.

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    Howler Brothers cornerstone corduroy shorts

    An absolutely tremendous week for shorts.

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    J. Crew garment-dyed "Harbor" shirt

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    New Balance Q speed 2-in-1 pocket performance running shorts

    Hit that new PR in high style.

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    21/49

    Uniqlo +J silk-cotton crew neck sweater

    Silky smooth.

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    Outerknown "Hightide" crew

    Terry(cloth) Crews.

  • 23/49

    Anonymous Ism ribbed cotton-blend socks

    The soft, slouchy socks your Gucci loafers are begging for.

  • 24/49

    Birdwell corduroy shorts

    Birdwell perfected the board short. Flipping 'em in corduroy just makes sense.

  • 25/49

    Book Works "Jazz Modes" tee

    All the music nerds out there: you need to peep Book Works.

  • 26/49

    Honor the Gift "Squadron Camp" button up

    Fly like an eagle.

  • 27/49

    Satta slack short

    Belts 👏 should 👏 come 👏 standard 👏 with 👏 all 👏 pants!

  • 28/49

    Guanábana fringe belt

    On the other hand, if they don't, they should at least look this dope.

  • 29/49

    Abercrombie & Fitch 90s oversized hoodie

    Add big ol' hoodies to the list of '90s trends that need to stick around forever.

  • 30/49

    Noah tri-color runners cap

    When the end of beanie season is near and you gotta tame the quarantine mane.

  • 31/49

    INC International Concepts "Killian" snakeskin-embossed loafers

    Major Brad Pitt in Ocean's 11 energy.

  • 32/49

    Todd Snyder Japanese cotton pleated face mask

    See out the rest of the pandemic as stealthily as possible.

  • 33/49

    Fear of God Essentials three-pack multicolor jersey tank tops

  • 34/49

    Snow Peak Side Attack ripstop backpack

    Sleek, spacious, sturdy.

  • 35/49

    Banks Journal "Wilder" S/S woven shirt

    Take a fierce step forward into spring.

  • 36/49

    Darryl Brown T-shirt

    Get a jump on the cropped tee wave that's about to sweep the nation.

  • 37/49

    Industry of All Nations Cabrales

    Step up your house shoe game.

  • 38/49

    Alex Mill "Mercer" cotton pocket sweater

    This is all about that slouchy, perfect pocket.

  • 39/49

    Tekla stripe organic-cotton pyjama shorts

    Don't sleep on a good fit. Sleep in a good fit.

  • 40/49

    Miansai Cuban link ring

    Adding texture to your ensemble doesn't always have to mean a crazy knit sweater.

  • 41/49

    Everlane track crewneck

    Everlane's latest sweats are big and weighty and soft beyond belief.

  • 42/49

    Todd Snyder 7" washed corduroy weekend short

    Hardy, faded, ready to roll.

  • 43/49

    Whim Golf reversible bucket hat

    Most reversible garments only have one good side. This actually has two.

  • 44/49

    Gap french terry hoodie

    A fresh hit of lemon always turns up the flavor.

  • 45/49

    Uniqlo U regular-fit jeans

    Classic jeans with a subtle twist, in the form of broken twill—a.k.a. zig-zag woven—denim.

  • 46/49

    Noah recycled cotton tee

    Noah's planet-saving tees are back in a clutch of fly new colors.

  • 47/49

    Topman wide leg trousers

    An affordable first step toward embracing the Big Pant movement.

  • 48/49

    Polo Sport track pant

    Swishy pant season is back!

  • 49/49

    Converse Chuck Low 70 archive reptile suede sneaker

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