Dappered | The Best in Affordable Style from the Month that Was – Oct. ’17

[Dappered | The Best in Affordable Style from the Month that Was – Oct. ’17]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Best in Affordable Style from the Month that Was – Oct. ’17](r/Dappered/~3/W_8Gbmt5bVc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 31 Oct 2017 03:00 AM PDT A wise man once asked: [“What the hell just happened?”](And for good reason. There is value in looking back. It gives us all a good gauge as to what is good, and more importantly, what is not good, going forward. Sure, the “[clip show](” is mostly a cheap (affordable?) device to create new content out of already published stuff. But it’s also a good way to catch up in case you missed something. So [cue the flashback music](. Here’s the very best from the month that was… Best Sale: [Allen Edmonds Rediscover America Sale]( (exp) [Allen Edmonds]( It’s over now, but this is one of the better sales Allen Edmonds runs every year. With markdowns both on the main site, as well as factory 2nds quality shoes, there’s hardly a better time to pick up some high quailty, American made footwear. Those Mcallisters? $245. For first quality. Those Higgins Mill boots? $250. And they come with a studded danite sole. Sale had launched just in time for boot weather to start showing up too. Best Ind. Item Deal: [Woolrich Yankee for $130]( ($350) [Woolrich Yankee]( We’re a little shoe heavy to start this post, but, it really was the best individual item deal. USA made, Goodyear welted boots, made out of horween leather, for $130. That’s downright shocking. Naturally, they didn’t last long. Most Honest Post: [Things Normal People Don’t Notice (but you might think they do)]( [Things Normal People Don't Notice | Dappered.com]( The response on social media, to this post, was pretty wide ranging. Everything from “good reminder” to “this misses the point” to “3, 5, 7, 13, 14 are always noticed on me.” Most Useful Post: [10 Things that’ll change your look for the better… that aren’t clothes]( There’s only so much that well tailored sport coat can distract from. Most Underrated Fall Fabric: Moleskin [Moleskin](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-straight-fit-5-pocket-stretch-moleskin-pants/id_316890_59) [Moleskin]( Look, wool is the grand champion, for sure, but moleskin doesn’t get nearly enough love. It’s warm, it’s soft, and it’s cotton so it’s super easy to take care of/launder. Plus, [no moles are actually harmed]( in the making of moleskin! So, it’s got that going for it. Which is nice. Easiest Costume to Pull off: [“The Hef”]( [The "Hef"]( That burgundy shawl collar velvet jacket ain’t cheap, but… you end up with a burgundy velvet shawl collar jacket! Throw that on, top off with the hat, and everyone knows who you’re going as for Halloween, no matter the rest of the outfit. Plus, you can take alllllll the pictures with the “[sexy Pac-Man Ghosts.](“ Wait… what? I understand nothing. Be careful out there tonight. Most Wheelhouse Post: [Best Sportcoats/Blazers of Fall 2017]( [Best Sportcoats/Blazers of Fall 2017 | Dappered.com]( See? The leaves are making a pocket square! Because it’s a post about fall sportcoats. Now it’s [that kind of creative genius]( that gets you your own men’s style website. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. [I’m Idaho]( 2nd Most Wheelhouse Post: [6 Styles of Boots worth OwningÂ]( [6 Styles of Boots worth Owning | Dappered.com]( Published on October 9th, when most of us were starting to drag those boots back out of storage, and featured the likes of chelseas to chukkas and everything in between. Picks too, from cheap to spendy. Worst Feedback: [Burgundy Chinos]( [How to wear Burgundy Chinos | Dappered.com]( Via Social Media: “How to wear pink pants? How about just don’t?” – Roger B. Your definition of “pink” blows. Work on that. Most Shocking post: [Land’s End Joggers Steal Alert]( Whatever. Sneakiest Knife: [Copper River Knife – $68]( [Copper River Knife]( Took me more than a few seconds to find the knife in the picture above from [this post](. It’s actually modeled after the ulu, an all purpose knife used by Inuit people. Ah HA! There it is. Pretty cool. Sorta related but not really, I was never good at those magic eye posters either. I’m also, often, a pretty dull blade. Feeling Nostalgic? [Here’s the archive]( containing previous editions of Best of the Month that Was. ff/Dappered?a=W_8Gbmt5bVc:sEhl_Iy_muI:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=W_8Gbmt5bVc:sEhl_Iy_muI:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=W_8Gbmt5bVc:sEhl_Iy_muI:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The 7 Types of Watch Guys](r/Dappered/~3/Ydw8KqT40Fo/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 30 Oct 2017 08:00 AM PDT The Inexpensive Automatic Guy [The 7 Types of Watch Guys | Dappered.com] Possible Watches for this Person - [Orient Bambino (multiple styles) – Mid $100s]( - [Seiko SKX line – $200ish]( - [Invicta Pro Diver – $80]( - [Hamilton Khaki Field – $380]( We live in an amazing time. If, for whatever reason, you see the romance in having a tiny, mechanical machine, with gears and springs whirring about while keeping the time on your wrist, devoid of electrical power? [Then you’ve got a ton of affordable options.]( Sure, they might lose a few seconds a day in terms of accuracy, but if you were really that concerned about keeping up with [the Navy Master Clock](, wouldn’t you just get a quartz? The Quartz is JUST FINE guy [The 7 Types of Watch Guys | Dappered.com] Possible Watches for this Person - [Seiko SNDC3 Chrono – $99.99]( - [Timex T49905 Black Brass Case Chrono – $53.30](as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0083XFHIG&linkCode=as2&tag=dappered-20&linkId=3JEM6N7WWDPBVL5O) - [Timex Navi Ocean Leather Strap – $140]( - [Daniel Wellington – $80 – $100]( - [Armogan Le Mans – $220]( - [Skagen Holst Multi Function – $85](//www.jomashop.com/skagen-watch-skw6176.html) Speaking of Quartz… while it lacks the old-timey romance that mechanical watches carry, they’re more accurate, more durable, and cheaper. Wristwatches are one of the few markets where technological innovation has led to more efficient, more economical products, yet a good chunk of the consumer base clings to the old, less advanced technology. But there are plenty who recognize the absurdity of this, and wear a quartz with pride because of it. The Beater Watch Guy [The 7 Types of Watch Guys | Dappered.com] Possible Watches for this Person - [Timex Scout – $35 – $50]( - [Seiko 5 SNK80 Series Automatic – $53.40]( - [Casio 200m Diver – $45ish]( He might have some “fine” timepieces on a winder or in a case somewhere, but this is the type who proudly wears a cheap, durable “beater” watch most of the time. Also includes the types who hate carrying their phone on them all the time, yet don’t understand why someone would spend any substantial amount of money on a watch. The Smart Watch Guy [The 7 Types of Watch Guys | Dappered.com] Possible Watches for this Person - [Apple Watch – $329+]( - [Samsung Gear S3 – $297.92]( - [Withings Activité Sapphire – $197.95]( Always up on the latest technology. Perhaps an Apple fanboy. Or, always wanted to be [just like Dick Tracy](. Perhaps on a bit of a fitness kick and is tracking his steps/heart rate/etc. The venn diagram of this type of watch guy, and the next type of watch guy below, almost never intersects. The Luxury Watch Guy [The 7 Types of Watch Guys | Dappered.com] Possible Watches for this Person - [Tudor Black Bay – $2800 – $4000](//www.jomashop.com/tudor-watches.html) - [Rolex Submariner – $7500 – $8500]( - [Omega Speedmaster – $3475 – $5000](//www.jomashop.com/omega-watch-311-30-42-30-01-005.html) - [IWC Portuguese Chronograph – $5400](//www.jomashop.com/iwcportuguese.html) The absurd amounts of money that can be spent on what is in essence a wearable antiquated bit of technology (imagine dropping a few grand on, I don’t know, a walkman) is frankly, absurd. Yet, plenty of men do it. And then one day they/we will look back, on our death beds, as to all of the emotional holes that those expensive wristwatches were intended to fill, and with our dying breath we shall sit stark upright in bed, grip the hospital bed sheet, and cry out through spittle dusted lips… OOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalurhagslhalhlwpppblpbltt…. The Rare Maker/Brand Guy [The 7 Types of Watch Guys | Dappered.com] Possible Watches for this Person - No watch brands listed here, on a mainstream website, could satisfy the scarcity demanded by the “Rare Maker/Brand” Guy. In fact, the Nomos shown above is almost certainly not rare enough. “Oh sure, Well-Known-Brand makes a decent watch, but if you’re looking for an alternative that’s made by mustachioed, monocle wearing elves in the German black forest who exclusively speak Klingon (Q’plah!) while on the job, then you should try brand-no-one-has-ever-heard-of-yet-somehow-exists.” The Bigger is Better Guy [The 7 Types of Watch Guys | Dappered.com] Possible Watches for this Person - [Diesel “Mr. Daddy” – $200]( - [Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter – $460.99]( - [Maratac Pilot Large Size – $450]( (depending on the wearer) - [Hamilton Khaki Belowzero – $1095](//www.jomashop.com/hamilton-mens-watch-h78585333.html) - [Breitling Super Avenger II – $3950](//www.jomashop.com/breitling-watch-a1337111-bc28-442x-a20d-1.html) - [Whatever Arnold’s wearing]( Like Truck Nutz, a sure sign that someone just might be over-compensating for lack of size in another area. Yet, there’s a certain contingent of watch snobs out there who think anything over 40-41mm in diameter falls into this “LOOK AT MY WATCH” gargantuan category. And frankly, that’s just not true. Some people are larger than others, and proportionally, a larger watch looks better on their wrist. Some prefer smaller, more classically sized (as in, developed and released when humans on average were smaller) wrist watches. Bottom line: The Bigger is Better Guy shouldn’t be tough to get a consensus on. And don’t look down your nose too hard at him. I think we’ve all been at a point when we were trying a little too hard. ff/Dappered?a=Ydw8KqT40Fo:UvWEjpb9cqI:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Ydw8KqT40Fo:UvWEjpb9cqI:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Ydw8KqT40Fo:UvWEjpb9cqI:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. 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