27 Things GQ Readers Couldn't Stop Buying in November

Including some newness from Madewell's latest collection, affordable suiting, and picks from our 2023 Grooming Awards.
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The GQ Recommends team spends a hell of a lot of time digging through deals and drops to bring you well-informed buying advice, from deep dives on the coziest comforters to our weekly Best New Menswear posts to curated intel on the finest jewelry you can score on Amazon. The 23 bestsellers below resonated hard in November—so we gathered them here, figuring that if everyone else liked what they saw, you might, too. Check 'em out, then subscribe to the GQ Recommends newsletter and drop us a line if there’s anything you've been hunting for that could use our help.


From “The Best Sweatpants Are the Furthest Thing from Sloppy

Russell Athletic

Cotton Rich 2.0 Premium Fleece Sweatpants

Russell has been in the athleticwear game since the early 1900s, and its standard-fit, open-bottom sweatpants continue to deliver some of the absolute best value in the business.

Todd Snyder x Champion

Midweight Slim Jogger Sweatpants

Todd Snyder's longstanding collaboration with Champion is responsible for our favorite crewneck sweatshirt, so it stands to reason that they also make a top-notch pair of sweatpants.

From “9 Things to Buy from Madewell's Winter Drop, According to the Guy Who Styled It

Madewell

Button-Front Topcoat In Italian Fabric

When it comes to a modern-fitting topcoat, you want slouchy but not sloppy. As in, you want this exact topcoat.

Madewell

Brushed Easy Shirt-Jacket in Italian Fabric

The fabric is thicker than a bowl of stew, the pattern is endlessly versatile and ideal for layering, and the sizable collar will, in Levine's words, make you feel fancy.

Madewell

1991 Loose Straight Jean

Madewell's bread and butter has always been denim. Jeans like this—roomy through the thigh with a straight leg—uphold that legacy for fellas who finally feel ready to ditch the slim cuts for good.

From “21 Plush, Comfy Slippers to Pamper Your Feet in Style

The North Face

Thermoball Traction Mule V Slippers

The North Face's wonderfully puffy slippers are just like its famed down jackets—built to handle campsite terrain, but ready and raring to serve you equally well in the comfort of your own home.

OOFOS

OOahh Slide Sandal

Oofos' slate of footwear is made to help you recover, whether it's from a grueling workout or just a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

UGG

Scuff Slipper

The pillowy soft texture, the warm embrace, the luscious suede—name a house shoe cozier than a pair of shearling slippers and we'll treat you to a primo bottle of mulled wine.

From “GQ Recommends All-Stars

Merrell Moab 3 sneakers

The "Mother of All Boots," a.k.a. the Moab 3, lives up to its name and then some, updating the rugged all-terrain stomper for the next generation of Merrell acolytes.

Bather swim trunks

Crisp quick-dry nylon, a flattering 5.5-inch inseam, deep side pockets, and an endless array of colors and prints make these GQ-favorite swim trunks a winter vacation essential.

CDLP

Boxer Briefs

Think of how often you wear underwear. You deserve the best. CDLP, in our estimation, makes the best.

Industry of All Nations

Alpaca Knit Beanie

Impossibly soft, incomparably warm, and impeccably made.

From “Add a Plush, Sumptuous Robe to Your Self-Care Routine

Brooklinen

Super Plush Robe

Brooklinen’s best-selling towels are a mainstay of our home coverage, and the brand's robes employ the same absorbent, piled Turkish cotton repackaged into a roomy bathrobe that feels as good as it looks.

From “The Best Suits Under $1,000

After Pray

Two-Button Blazer

Seoul might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of elite-level tailoring, but thanks to labels like After Pray—and a cohort of exciting upstart brands—the thrumming South Korean metropolis has transformed itself into a menswear powerhouse.

After Pray

Two Tuck Trousers

Wool blends this luxe rarely come this cheap.

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J.Crew

"Kenmare" Italian Moleskin Jacket

J.Crew's signature Ludlow model was the bang-for-your-buck suit of the early 2010s, and though the brand still makes the silhouette you remember, the Kenmare is a more-than-worthy successor.

J.Crew

"Kenmare" Italian Moleskin Pleated Pants

This suit is cut relaxed from an ultra-luxe Italian moleskin, in a gorgeous shade of toffee we can only describe as [pinched fingers emoji].

From “The Best Advent Calendars for Men Are Actually Great Gifts, We Swear

Advent Calendar

Holiday Advent Calendar Gift Set

24 ultra-moisturing travel size picks from L'Occitane to help you nlock smoother skin day by day—who could ask for a better gift? (You'll receive 24 items, including a shower gel, cream, shampoo and conditioner.)

Kiehl's

Limited Edition Holiday Advent Calendar

Couldn't care less about spreading "holiday cheer" but still looking for a really good deal? Kiehl's packs $245 worth of value (read: everyday grooming products you already know and love) into a calendar that costs less than $100. (You'll receive 24 items, including facial cream, a retinol serum, a facial fuel cleanser, and face wash.)

From “23 Ultra-Luxe Dress Socks Guaranteed to Upgrade Your Ankles

Goldtoe

Harrington Crew Socks (6-Pack)

On your feet all day? Grab Gold Toe's Harrington crew socks. No, they're not as refined as the luxury brands above, but they deliver the all-business vibes of dressy ribbed socks with built-in cushioning reminiscent of your favorite athletic socks.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Dress Socks (3-pack)

The only nudes we consider office appropriate.

From “When Famous People Want to Look Taller, They Wear These Pants

Alex Mill

Standard Pleated Pant

Perfect to pair with some classic Chuck Taylors and a cozy hoodie.

Buck Mason

Japanese Loomstate Selvedge Full Saddle Jeans

If you're a denim nerd, you know that loomstate Japanese selvedge denim is hard to come by. If you're not a denim nerd, just know these are an incredible find regardless of price.

From “71 Gifts for Husbands That Will Knock It Out of the Park

Fujifilm

Instax Mini 40 Instant Contact Sheet And Camera Set

All the best parts of instant photos in a vintage styled package.

From “The Best Head Shavers Make for Smooth Sailing

Bevel

Electric Foil Shaver

Bevel's a force in the market because it keeps turning out some of the best products in the game. The brand's foil shaver feels as high-end and high-design as every other piece of Bevel hardware, plus it's got some key upgrades over the competition: it's 100% waterproof, works for both your head and your face, and only needs a five-minute charge from dead to get in a shave.

From “The 2023 GQ Grooming Awards

Boka

Rapid Radiance Whitening Kit

As an alternative to its stinging, peroxide-heavy counterparts, Boka’s rapid radiance kit is aces. Its whitening gel leans on phthalimido-peroxy-caproic acid—which is easier on your enamel but an absolute nightmare for the gunk tarnishing your teeth—while an LED-activated mouthpiece expedites the process. It'll leave your pearly whites looking truly pearly in a mere 15 minutes.

Ole Henriksen

Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC stick

If you really need to go the extra mile before a big meeting or date, Ole Henriksen’s Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick offers a more serious coverup. Coupled with a little concealer, it'll instantly make those dark circles and under-eye veins vanish.

From “The 17 Best Workout Shorts Will Become Your Favorite Gym Partners

Ten Thousand

Interval Short

The thing you'll notice most as you train in these GQ Fitness Award-winning shorts is how they move. Thanks to the un-bunchable, pinch-free waistband and extremely flexible shell, the shorts mold to your body and shift easily with your movement.

From “Uniqlo and Engineered Garments Know the Secret to a Great Collab: Don't Change a Thing

Uniqlo

Engineered Garments Short Blouson

EG's military-inspired silhouettes and utilitarian-leaning flourishes are on full display through the trio of jackets it made exclusively for Uniqlo.