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9 Best Clothing Subscription Boxes for Men
You want to look fashionable and well put-together, but you don’t have time to go shopping. Or you simply don’t want to. Perhaps you’re not great at figuring out what patterns and colors match with others. Maybe you want to branch out when it comes to your wardrobe, but you simply don’t know where to start.
Clothing subscription boxes for men solve each and every one of these problems. Providing a few carefully-curated clothing items and/or accessories each month, men’s subscription boxes allow you to build or expand upon your wardrobe. You also have the opportunity to try new clothing you normally wouldn’t pick out for yourself, and of course, you save the time and hassle involved with going to a physical store to shop.
From 2015 to 2019, the subscription box market as a whole increased six-fold, from $2.6 billion in annual revenue to over $15 billion. What’s more eye-popping is that in 2011, the industry generated just $57 million! Clearly, companies offering subscription boxes are onto something.
With an ever-increasing number of options for men’s clothing subscription boxes, it can be overwhelming trying to find the right one for you. Fortunately, we’ve done the “unboxing” for you and created a list of the 10 best men’s subscriptions for 2021. From socks and underwear to luxury goods and just about everything in between, at least one on this list will be the right fit.
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1. Frank and Oak
The Frank and Oak men’s subscription box, Style Plan, sets itself apart from the competition in many ways. For starters, the company focuses on ethical, sustainable practices, and clothing. Style Plan enrollment starts with a rather intensive questionnaire, which is used by a real person (as opposed to a computer’s A.I.) to style you.
Each box comes with up to four hand-curated items and two days before shipping, you can preview the stylist’s selections. This is extremely unique to Frank and Oak, as we’re aware of only one other men’s subscription box service that provides a preview.
You can make changes, confirm, or skip any box, and you have 10 days to decide what to keep. Shipping both ways is always free for subscription boxes.
Finally, Frank and Oak subscription boxes aren’t priced at a flat rate or tiers. Part of the initial questionnaire focuses on budget, so your stylist offers options with that in mind. There is a $25 styling fee, but it’s applied to any items you keep.
2. Trendy Butler
For a flat $65 each month, the Trendy Butler promises to deliver at least $150 worth of clothing in its subscription boxes for men. There are no additional shipping or styling fees; it truly is a flat $65 monthly.
Trendy Butler subscription boxes include two or three clothing items, selected to be worn as a coordinated outfit. The company’s style profile has categories such as “Work Hard, Play Hard” and “Casual and Stylish,” as well as color palettes and graphic t-shirt preferences. The A.I. is not nearly as complex as some other men’s subscription boxes, but Trendy Butler focuses on excellent quality and value and aims for the process to be as effortless as possible for customers.
Exchanges are free with the Trendy Butler subscription box, and they are accepted no-questions-asked within 60 days, so long as the items are unworn.
3. Amazon Prime Wardrobe
Amazon Prime Wardrobe is perhaps the best example of a true “try before you buy” setup among subscription boxes for men.
The customer is in complete control, choosing up to eight eligible items. There’s a vast selection of items to choose from and as a general rule, those fulfilled and shipped directly by Amazon are eligible.
Keep your items for seven days, what Amazon refers to as the “try-on period,” then decide what you want to keep or return. Returns are always free, and of course, you only pay for the items you keep.
Being Amazon, the king of all things, the company also recently introduced Personal Shopper by Prime Wardrobe. For $4.99 monthly, you get access to a customized personal shopping experience. Aside from the monthly fee and a stylist choosing your items, Personal Shopper is identical to Prime Wardrobe.
4. Thread Beast
If your style centers around the hottest new sneakers and streetwear, Thread Beast may be your ideal men’s subscription box. The company aims to save guys time and hassle by bringing current styles directly to your doorstep.
Thread Beast offers four monthly boxes, called “plans.” There come as Basic, $55; Essential, $85; Premium, $135, and Baller, $250. Each box promises to deliver about double the value as what you’d find in the mall. In other words, get twice the amount of currently-in-store items at around half the price. Brands may include Levi’s, Champion, Puma, G-Star, Grizzly, SuperDry, and many others.
Customers are welcome to make special requests or exchange items, though returns are not accepted. You may also pause or cancel your subscription at any time.
5. The Menlo Club
The Menlo Club’s focus is on stylish, top-quality staple pieces that help men build their wardrobe. Think sharp button-down shirts, athleisure items, and upscale sneakers. It’s a clear step up from streetwear but not quite formal, and can best be described as contemporary.
The company is one part of the Five Four family of brands, which owns several clothing labels and an e-commerce store, Menlo House. In both the monthly ($60) and seasonal ($75) men’s subscription boxes, you typically receive two items, though that may vary.
Where Menlo Club really sets itself apart from other subscription boxes for men is in its additional perks. Aside from the boxes, subscribers also get members-only pricing and free shipping at the Menlo House store.
6. Stitch Fix Men
Stitch Fix is one of the most well-known clothing subscription services and for many years, it was only available to women. That changed in 2016 when the company launched Stitch Fix Men.
Born from one of the biggest and earliest players in the subscription box game, Stitch Fix is one of the most approachable options available. Rather than focusing on luxury brands or its own private label, Stitch Fix includes trendy, everyday brands like The North Face, Vuori, and Ralph Lauren. They also offer extended and Big & Tall sizes.
Instead of a flat rate or tiered pricing for its men’s subscription boxes, Stitch Fix allows customers to specify price ranges for different clothing categories. You also receive a 25% discount if you keep everything in your box. Finally, there isn’t a set delivery schedule; you simply order another box when you need a “Fix.”
7. Thread Lab
For the eco-conscious shopper, there is no better men’s subscription box than Thread Lab. Not only does the company focus on sustainable clothing in its boxes, but it asks new customers about causes they are passionate about, then matches them up with like-minded brands. For example, a new customer who’s concerned about environmental issues may receive some Coaltree items.
After choosing one of three box types – Starter, $99; Essentials, $149; or Full Kit Plus, $499, customers also specify the types of clothing they want (i.e., jeans, sweaters, polo shirts, dress pants, and even socks and underwear).
Thread Lab provides customers a preview of their box before shipping. This is such a great feature! You have the opportunity to reject items and have them replaced, and the company asks for feedback on why they’re being rejected to dial in your style.
8. Basic Man
If Basic Man is trying to appeal to men, the simple, straightforward name is a great start. And as the name does indeed imply, Basic Man provides men with basics. Ultra-high-quality basics, that is.
Each month you receive a curated set of basics: a shirt (think tee or undershirt) and one pair each of underwear and socks. Basic Man uses natural, sustainable fabrics and packaging materials and even encourages customers to toss out old basics.
Choose from a monthly ($20) or 12-month pre-paid subscription box plan, and pause or cancel anytime. The pre-paid subscription gives a substantial 25% discount. You can also shop Basic Man’s e-commerce store any time for individual best sellers and loungewear.
9. The Mr. Collection
Bringing something completely unique to the world of clothing subscription boxes for men, The Mr. Collection (in case you’re wondering, yes, there’s a Mrs. Collection too) offers clothing rentals.
The process of actually getting the clothes is nearly identical to many other men’s subscription box services. Fill out a basic style profile, create a wishlist, then select a monthly membership plan.
The Mr. Collection offers four tiered plans: Standard and Premium Packs, and Once a Month or Unlimited. Pricing varies from $59 to $89 and Standard Packs come with three items, while Premium Packs include four.
Wear the clothes as much as you want, then return them for a new pack. Or, if you really love something, The Mr. Collection offers exclusive pricing on purchases.
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Men’s Clothing Subscription Box FAQs
Clothing subscription boxes for men are quite literally what they sound like: curated boxes of clothing that you subscribe to. Some center around a theme, like Basic Man, sending out “basics;” underwear, socks, and t-shirts. Others expand their offerings beyond clothing and include accessories, home goods, and electronics in their subscription boxes.
Men’s clothing subscription boxes vary a great deal in price. There are options starting at $20 per month and going up to $500 monthly. The majority of the boxes on this list range from $65-100 per month.
Having said that, there are also a handful of clothing subscription box companies that don’t set flat prices. Stitch Fix and Frank and Oak are two examples. Customers can actually set a price range or budget for specific items, then the company sends you things based on those parameters.
Almost all clothing subscription boxes for men are delivered on a monthly basis. There are a few that offer seasonal or quarterly subscription boxes. Customers are always allowed to skip a month or pause their subscription.
