Best Sellers: 21 Things GQ Readers Couldn't Stop Buying in July

From surfer-approved trunks to dinner-elevating dishes and more. 
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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 swim trunks you can score at Amazon. These 21 best sellers below resonated hard in July—so we gathered them here, figuring that if everyone else liked what they saw, you might, too. Check 'em out, 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.


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G.H. Bass & Co. "Larson" Weejuns loafers

Bass Weejuns have been an icon since the '30s, and when it comes to loafers—or any shoe really—you'd be hard-pressed to find a better value.

Gucci 1953 Horsebit Leather loafer

The word "icon" is tossed around real casually these days, but Gucci's horsebit loafer is the rare piece of design actually worthy of the moniker.
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Miabella paperclip chain necklace

Leave it to the Italians to make a nondescript office supply look incredibly cool.

Aobei Pearl chain bracelet

One pearl is still plenty.
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Tuft & Needle Original mattress (was $695, now 10% off)

We’ve recommended Tuft & Needle’s Original mattress since we started testing mattresses in earnest over a few years ago. And we're not gonna stop any time soon.
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Yeti Hondo base camp chair

If you want a camp chair that could survive a fall from your balcony, Yeti provides.
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Kiehl's Facial Fuel energizing face scrub (was $28, now 36% off)

Like a restorative spa day for your face.

Vans Old Skool sneaker (was $65, now 33% off)

Nobody has to know that you can't kick flip either.

Everlane ReNew swim short

Yesterday's recycling is today's beach-ready flex.

Abercrombie & Fitch cotton-silk Johnny collar knit polo shirt

Dressing like a '60s jazz musician is always a good move.
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Ursa Major Base Layer deodorant

All natural and pumped full of soothing ingredients like aloe, chamomile, and shea butter.
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Birdwell Beach Britches nylon board shorts

If you're after some serious throwback, hang-ten, shaka-hand energy, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better pair of drawstring waist boardies than these.
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Patagonia Baggies 5" shorts

They’re tough but lightweight, laidback but presentable, affordable as hell, trend-proof in fit and form and function.
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Lacoste colorblock taffeta board short

Sunny, preppy, throwback goodness.

Dr. Dennis Gross ferulic + retinol anti-aging moisturizer

The good doctor's formula is pricey, yes, but it's ROI is high: it's packed with ingredients that'll do their damndest to protect your skin—from signs of aging, dark spots, sun damage, and more—in the long run.

Baxter of California SPF 15 oil-free moisturizer

Terrific for oily-skinned people and sweltering days, this oil-free hydrator wears light and also shields from skin-aging UV rays.
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Our Place Main dinner plates (set of four)

Speckled ceramic for that handmade, expensive feel.
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Gibson Home Rockaway 12-piece dinnerware set

A lot like the fancy Japanese ceramics you've been eyeing, but at a price that won't make you wince.

Todd Snyder x Timex military watch (was $138, now 25% off)

It's never a bad time to buy a good watch on sale.

Todd Snyder + Champion sun-faded midweight pocket sweatshirt (was $98, now 29% off)

Might have to reconsider our ongoing obsession with plain gray sweatshirts.
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Todd Snyder short sleeve rugby (was $178, now 21% off)

Would definitely consider playing rugby if this was the uniform.