- Menlo Club is an affordable men's clothing subscription that will supplement your existing wardrobe.
- For $60 a month, you receive 2-3 items from Menlo Club's brands based on your personal style.
- I tested it out and it's the easiest way to dress nicely without overspending or going to the store.
Clothing subscriptions have a reputation for transforming some of the most egregious dressers into stylish and dapper men, but realistically, not everyone is in dire need of a completely revamped wardrobe. When you're already stylish and have a lot of clothes, all it takes is a few new pieces on a regular basis to maintain a fresh look — and Menlo Club is the best men's clothing subscription for that.
Founded by Andres Izquieta and Dee Murthy in Los Angeles, Menlo House (formerly known as Five Four) is the largest platform of vertically integrated men's fashion and lifestyle brands. Through their subscription service, Menlo Club creates stylish looks using its own brands — Five Four, New Republic, Grand AC, and Oshenta.
What makes Menlo Club special is that it focuses on a different brand during different months of the year. Eight months of the year are for Five Four clothing, two more are designated for New Republic footwear, and two months are set up for Grand AC, the brand's line of athleisure and athletic wear. Oshenta sunglasses are randomly included as an accessory.
With a design team lead by award-winning New York designer Mark McNairy, each subscription comes with stylish additions that have a place in every man's closet, even for NBA All-Stars like Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, and Isaiah Thomas who are all fans of the service.
How Menlo Club works
For $60 a month, you'll receive an individually curated package of two to three items like shirts, pants, jackets, shorts, shoes, and accessories. You can cancel your membership at any time, so don't worry about having to make a long-term commitment.
Like others clothing subscriptions, Menlo Club curates your subscription boxes based on your style, but it's a lot easier and to the point. When signing up, a short survey helps them better understand your style. You can choose between casual, classic, forward, and mixed styles. Next, you select your shirt, pants, and shoe sizes — and that's it. There's no need to answer a bunch of questions or enter every single body measurement.
What it's like to try
I don't need much help putting together stylish outfits with the clothes I already have (humble brag), so I was excited to try Menlo Club for its simplicity. The brand gave me the opportunity to go through the signup process as a normal customer would. Given how effortless it was, I feel confident saying it's one of the most effective and efficient subscription boxes I've used.
I went with the "casual style" subscription and tested three months' worth of clothing — Five Four Slim Jeans, Five Four Luka Chore Jacket in Navy, Melrose Place Kelso Tee, Melrose Place Ozark Crewneck Sweatshirt, and Melrose Place Gila Jogger Pants.
How I easily made outfits
Here, I paired the Five Four Slim Jeans and Chore Jacket with other casual pieces from my closet — a white graphic T-shirt, "Sashiko" Nike SB Blazers, and a Yankee fitted hat. Even if you don't have these specific pieces, you probably have similar items in your own closet or other pieces that will work just as well.
Next, I wore the sweatshirt and joggers with one of my favorite running sneakers, the "Infrared" Nike Air Max 90, to create a sporty casual look. There's nothing like a well-made sweatsuit when comfort is your top priority. I've worn my fair share of sweatsuits and comparable options might cost you double the $60 monthly subscription fee.
Lastly, I wore a Melrose Place T-shirt with Revtown Black Selvage Jeans and a pair of "Black Cement" Air Jordan 3s. Although I could have worn this outfit with a number of different shirts in my closet, this shows how Menlo Club conveniently adds new pieces to your wardrobe that you'll actually wear without much effort or thought.
The bottom line
Menlo Club is my personal favorite clothing subscription because it's affordable, convenient, and most importantly, the clothes are good in terms of quality and style. If you're the type of person who has limited time for shopping, this subscription will keep you looking and feeling fresh with plenty of variety. If you're the type of person who needs some help with style, Menlo Club will definitely elevate your wardrobe with pieces that are hard to mess up.
