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Taking the guesswork out of your wardrobe, ironically, takes some work. Shopping for essentials and accessories alike that align with your taste takes time, research, money… in other words, it can be a serious commitment. That’s where subscription boxes come in.
Subscription boxes for men and men’s fashion do the heavy lifting for you (generally, if you could call it that). There are a couple kinds: ones that upgrade your essentials or accessories, and others where a personal stylist takes the time to know you and send you what they think will align with what you want. From there, all you have to do is wait a little time for your box to arrive. Depending on what service you choose, it’ll be either a stylist’s idea of what you like… or a pleasant surprise.
Wouldn’t you be as excited to receive your first box?
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In any case, subscription boxes are surprisingly cost-effective—saving you both time and cash. The prices for the individual items in each box usually cumulatively surpasses that of them boxed together. These services do the work for you and deliver it to you in a box every month or quarter, depending.
Check out below for seven of the best fashion subscriptions boxes for men around and skip the lines at the mall.
Nordstrom Trunk Club
Nordstrom’s own styling service has you build a profile before you’re assigned a personal assistant. You’ll be asked about your personal style on a workday, on a weekend, if you’re a slim or regular fit, where you typically shop (and how much you spend), any issues you want your personal stylist to know, and your sizes. You’ll even be asked which colors you hate wearing.
Then you’ll be given the option to receive new clothes every month, two months, or three months. It’s one of the most thorough fashion boxes around we’ve seen—tailored just to you. If you need a consistent, sophisticated style upgrade, check it out.
Basic Man
We could all use an upgrade to our undies, socks, and undershirts. Basic Man has you covered by first asking your size (obviously) for each of your basics, then you subscribe. It’s as simple as that.
The key proposition here: you’ll never have to worry about your basics ever again. You’ll get a new box every month with fresh socks, underwear, and an undershirt in a different color than the previous month’s. It definitely eliminates a step when it comes to your shopping.
Stitch Fix Men
Stitch Fix is all about getting to know you and your personal style.
It all starts with a really comprehensive quiz that asks you about your shopping experience, personal preferences, and sizing. Then you’ll be assigned a stylist who will hand-pick five pieces for you to try on at home. Return what you don’t like, and re-up your Stitch Fix whenever you feel like it. There’s no recurring fees, shipping and returns are totally free, and you’ll be getting big items—no hats per se, but pants, shirts, jackets, and more.
To get a good sense of how they pair you, check out their style guide.
Bespoke Post
Bespoke Post is one of the true innovators in the subscription box space. Every month, you get a themed box with all sorts of goodies. (Don’t worry, you can preview the box before it gets shipped to you, and you can skip it if you’re not a fan.)
The boxes go way beyond just fashion, each according to its theme. For example, the “Over Easy” box comes with a cast iron skillet, pot holder, Bloody Mary mix, and and pancake mix. The “Slumber” box is just a really silky-smooth duvet cover. And the “Forge” box is a beautiful knife with a luxe leather cover. Each box is a small step forward toward a more elevated and sophisticated life—not just a new shirt that suits your personal style.
And you’ll save more cash than buying each of these individual items; according to the brand, each box is worth at least $70, but only costs $45. If you’re in the process of upping your accessories, it’s pretty much a no-brainer.
Gentleman’s Box
Gentleman’s Box makes your accessory shopping a whole lot easier. There are a couple subscription options: for $29 per month, you get a monthly box with four to six elevated accessories. Wallets, ties, bracelets, and the like. Or, for $100 per quarter and an ongoing membership, you’ll get a seasonal box with more luxe accessories. Headphones, watches, and more.
Much like Bespoke Post, it’s not as tailored to your personal sense of style. Rather, it’s the brand’s point of view on what makes a gentleman—a little more on the dapper side than drab. You get to keep all the items, feel fancy, and enjoy a surprise every month.
SprezzaBox
SprezzaBox takes the guesswork out of accessory shopping with boxes that contain everything a gent needs, from pocket squares to cufflinks—and even accessories like sunglasses and pocket knives—all from a diverse group of brands.
For $29 per month (although there are cheaper plans if you commit for a longer period of time), you’ll get a monthly curated box of dapper goods that add subtle pops to your wardrobe. Getting hitched soon? SprezzaBox even offers custom groomsman boxes with everything you need for your big day.
If you’re not sure where to start, check out SprezzaBox’s guide to get a little perspective on where they’re coming from. It’s an illuminating little expedition.
Menlo Club
Another fantastic option for a box that gets to know you to deliver just what you like. Menlo House’s Menlo Club start with a short quiz about your style—are you more “casual” or more “classic”?—and fit to pick just the right duds to be delivered to your door.
For only $60 per month or $75 per season, you’ll get a box each month of curated Five Four, Grand AC, and New Republic clothes. You’ll get 2 items a month, and shipping and returns are totally free. Membership also comes with a curated newsletter and discount at Menlo House for any extra clothes you want.
8. Frank & Oak Style Plan For Men
Frank & Oak’s excellent Style Plan starts with a questionnaire about yourself, then jumps right into your stylist providing you with curated boxes—the only upfront fee is a $25 styling fee.
Each month, you’ll be able to preview your box, filled with four of the most on-trend items in the market today, ranging from $29 – $149 in value. Once you get the box, you’ll have 30—that’s right, thirty—days to return what you don’t want, and keep the rest. You’ll save up to 20% on regular Frank & Oak items you want to keep.
Bombfell
Bombfell works a lot like other stylist-led subscription boxes that are tailored looks for the office. You start with a questionnaire and then a stylist gets back to with your curated outfit—all for only a $20 styling fee. You then get 7 days to try on the clothes and return the ones you don’t want.
For the ones you do love, well, that $20 fee goes toward them. And them more you keep, the more you save: two items nets you a 10% savings, and four gets you 20%. Each look is curated, sophisticated, and suave. Time to re-up your work outfits.
Watch Gang
Into watches? Then it’s hard to think of a better subscription box for you. Grow your watch collection exponentially with Watch Gang. Starting at only $50 per month (though tiers go up from there), you’ll get a watch every month that’s worth at least $150.
The Watch Gang starts with a short inquiry into what you like—metals, leathers, more chic or more rugged—and curates your picks for you from top brands like Fortuna, Jack Mason, and more. Every watch is yours to keep. Hard to think of a better way to grow a budding watch collection.
Amazon Prime Wardrobe
Amazon Prime Wardrobe is an excellent way to try before you buy—and it’s just for Amazon Prime members. While it’s not quite a subscription, it basically works like this: you see a few items you like (of eligible items) on Amazon, you get them shipped to you. You have seven days to try it on. If you like it, you’ll be charged for it, and if you don’t, just return it, no sweat.
You can try up to eight items at a time, all in the comfort of your own home. Keep track of what you want to keep and return in the “orders” section of the site; each box comes with a return label in case you’re not feeling something. And if you need a little guidance, for an extra $5, go for Amazon Personal Shopper, where a stylist will help you pick your items.
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