Dappered | Style Scenario: Santa on Christmas Eve

[Dappered | Style Scenario: Santa on Christmas Eve]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [Style Scenario: Santa on Christmas Eve](r/Dappered/~3/wIeN29RETLA/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 20 Dec 2017 03:00 AM PST What are you going to wear? Or in this instance, what is HE going wear? St. Nick has a huge job ahead of him. Lots of miles to cover, lots of soot filled chimneys to get down, lots of cookie crumbs & milk spills to avoid. It’s a dirty job, but that doesn’t mean Santa can’t look sharp while doing it. Here’s what he might wear while putting another 25k-50k miles on the sleigh. (Top Photo [Credit]() [Style Scenario: Santa on Christmas Eve | Dappered.com] The Sweater: [Suitsupply Wool/Cashmere Turtleneck – $169]( Great for keeping the arctic blast off his neck. Wool with a bit of cashmere in it, and that texture is mighty fine looking. Mrs. Claus has been experimenting with paleo eating habits this year, and in the process St. Nick has shed a little weight around the middle thanks to cutting out most carbs. Thus, a trimmer fitting sweater from Suitsupply this time around. The Pants: [GAP Straight Fit Cords with Stretch – $29.39](//www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=80803&pcid=80799&vid=1&pid=114038042) @ 40% off ($59.95). Warmer than chinos but still enough room and bit of stretch to stay comfortable during the longest work-night of the year. The Watch: [Hamilton Automatic Pilot – $599](//www.jomashop.com/hamilton-khaki-mens-watch-h64715535.html). The centuries haven’t been kind on Santa’s eyes, so he’s ditched the world timer watches from years past and instead is now favoring an easy to read [pilot’s watch](. Besides, the Elves in R&D finally got around to updating the software on the sled, so he can now keep track of all the timezones and his sleigh-to-tree-to-sleigh split times with the on-board computer. The Belt: [Weifert Stretch Woven Elastic Belt – $9.88](. Yes that’s a stretchy woven belt. Do you have any idea as to how many cookies he’s got to wolf down that night? The Coat: Custom Gore-Tex Cashmere-Lined Topcoat w/ Horween Leather Belt. One of a kind. Made by the Mrs. w/ help from Elf Q Branch. Not pictured: Matching hat with drop down night vision equipped face shield, as well as a wireless blue tooth ear piece connected to [NORAD]( via the on-sleigh wi-fi hotspot. The Base Layer: [L.L. Bean Made in Canada Cotton/Wool Union Suit – $69.00]( Santa’s a classics guy, so although the new-fangled neoprene base layers may wick moisture better, he’s still going with a traditional union suit. At least it does have a layer of wool in there, so that’ll function a bit better than the super old-school all cotton long johns. The Socks: [Wigwam Pikes Pro Lightweight Outdoor Crew Socks in Charcoal – $16](. Nylon/Merino blend with enough cushioning and blister prevention properties to keep his feet happy while circumnavigating the globe. The Boots: [Allen Edmonds Longbranch in Black – $350]( [Port Washington]( isn’t that far from his place, so Santa’s been frequenting Allen Edmonds for years. The Longbranch is like an even tougher version of the Dalton. Wingtip details, textured leather, and a lug sole. Perfect for Christmas Eve, with all of those slippery rooftops and what not. The Air Freshener: [Car Freshener Royal Pine – $0.77](as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000HACYKM&linkCode=as2&tag=dappered-20&linkId=BB4TNUN7OFFGWC7U). You try sitting behind eight tiny reindeer (or nine, depending on the weather) for an entire evening. Whichever asshat of an elf thought it’d be funny to feed Dasher and Dancer veggie chili for dinner on the 23rd is getting [reassigned to quality control](. Bloody hell those beasts don’t need to be jet powered, do they? The Nice/Naughty List + Pen: [Waterproof Field Notes – $9.95](as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AQO8Q88&linkCode=as2&tag=dappered-20&linkId=6JGGBEVEJVTEZSXS) | [Fisher Space Pen – $34.05](. Were you expecting an iPad? The master list stays on the scrolls at the pole, but for the big night, a duplicate is transcribed to a pack of weather resistant “Expedition” Field Notes. Meanwhile, the pen works in extreme temperatures and will write from any angle. Even in zero gravity. And that’s perfect for maintaining order on the list when Blitzen gets a wild hair up his tuckus and leads the team on spontaneous inverted aerial maneuvers over the Aegean. The Gloves: [Ralph Lauren Quilted Nappa Leather Gloves in Black – $34.97]( ($88). Warm, but also offers the dexterity and durability to handle the reins with authority. The Goggles: [Mark 4 Split Lens Flight Goggles – $88](. Sheepskin face cushion. Prescription progressive lenses by the Reykjavik Costco Optical Department. After market heads up display via [DARPA](. The Cap/Crash Helmet: [Allen Edmonds Aviator Cap – $131.25]( ($175). Santa has taken some spills on rooftops over the millennia, so to stay compliant with concussion protocol, Papa Elf has added this to St. Nick’s kit this year. Sheepskin base is from Allen Edmonds, while the safety team has added aftermarket padding based on the crystalline atomic structure of marshmallow fluff. ff/Dappered?a=wIeN29RETLA:6J7qbpdDyBk:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=wIeN29RETLA:6J7qbpdDyBk:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=wIeN29RETLA:6J7qbpdDyBk:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: The Suitsupply “Blue Line” of $399 Suits](r/Dappered/~3/PkPpVrcmgM0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 19 Dec 2017 08:00 AM PST [Suitsupply Light Blue Plain Napoli – $399]( Note: Suitsupply’s nested suits start at $399. What they call [their “Blue line”]( is their basic, half-canvas, all Napoli fit line of suits. And there’s more than just shades of blue in there too. The suit in this review is one of the newer additions, a lighter/steel blue number made from Super 110s Italian wool. A fitted suit. Even just saying that out loud conjures up images of a night at Monaco’s Grand Casino, consorting with femme fatales and drinking a martini. (Okay, I may be watching [Casino Royale]( as I type this review.) Still, while it’s probably going to be used in less rarefied settings, it’s a real confidence booster to wear something that while it perhaps wasn’t made specifically for you, from scratch, it’ll still follow the contours of your body. [In Review: The Suitsupply "Blue Line" of $399 Suits | Dappered.com]( What a 38R looks like on 6’1″ / 175 lbs. For this review, Suitsupply sent me their new [Light Blue Napoli suit.]( And to stay [consistent with Dappered policy](, it was not to be kept. (Can’t be influenced by free samples, right?) Both the color and its wool fabric seem to make it an ideal candidate for not just fall wear, but spring and perhaps not overly warm summer nights too. After using their online sizing function, I was able to accurately choose the correct dimensions, and within a week the suit was at my door. I’ve never purchased a suit online. Not once. So I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was waiting on my porch when the delivery man arrived carrying a ginormous box. I was curious if they would fold it to save space, and I can honestly say they don’t. The box is sized exactly to house a jacket and pants hung on a hangar, and the suit is securely mounted in the cardboard. I later learned that this used to be standard, but with shipping costs going up, this huge box is now a premium, $10 option you can choose at checkout. Anyway, the presentation was extremely impressive and included both a greeting card and a garment bag. [In Review: The Suitsupply "Blue Line" of $399 Suits | Dappered.com]( An unaltered shot from the back. The Napoli has some contour without being overly darted. The suit itself is seriously nice. The first thing that struck me was the color. It’s not your normal navy blue suit, but is instead a light grey-blue that is suitable for both formal and casual wear. I was excited to see that it features functional sleeve buttons, which means you can unbutton one or two of them to let people know this is a suit that’s been made with a real attention to detail. (Although this feature can make sleeve tailoring quite expensive.) [In Review: The Suitsupply "Blue Line" of $399 Suits | Dappered.com]( My arms are on the long side, so, sleeves may be a touch short. Maybe getting a 38L could solve that? Might be too long overall then. Since part of the review required me to keep the suit in great shape, I didn’t wear it out and about, but I wore it in and around my home, and overall I’m pretty impressed. The wool isn’t scratchy, and the half-canvas construction gives it a pretty premium feel. (Again, I didn’t keep the suit, so I’m not obligated to say nice things about it! This is all my honest opinion.) In terms of fit, I would say that SuitSupply’s online sizing program is pretty accurate. The suit fit me in every measurement except the sleeves, which I wish were about .5 to 1 inch longer. But I have long arms, so normally-proportioned people shouldn’t have this issue. The Napoli fit’s jacket style is somewhere between conservative and trendy. There’s shape to it, but you won’t look like a [Jonas Brother](. The Napoli is a good compromise, and I think a conservative, without being boring, shape. [In Review: The Suitsupply "Blue Line" of $399 Suits | Dappered.com]( Great Italian wool fabric. Half-canvas. Ships & returns for free. I tried the suit with both casual and business-type attire. Pairing the pants and jacket with a white shirt and a wool tie made of my family’s tartan (bonus points to the one who can identify it), I found that the suit was comfortable and gave a very professional look. The second outfit I tried was more of a casual outfit. I like my clothes versatile, and so I wanted to see if the jacket would dress down well. I ditched the tie, and instead donned a pair of dark wash jeans and a merino sweater. Yes, I know some guys don’t like to “orphan” a suit jacket with casual wear, but I thought this lighter blue shade would work great with jeans. The jacket was snug with the extra layer under it, but I think it still looked quite good. I’d feel comfortable wearing this to meet a colleague out for lunch or if I was making a presentation in college. Overall, I’m really impressed with the suit, and it pains me to have to give it up. If you’re in the market for a sub 500 dollar suit, this should absolutely scratch your itch! About the Author: [Zach S.]( is an [expedition and product/lifestyle photographer]( from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and a graduate of The United States Military Academy Preparatory School. When he’s not doing photography, he’s writing and working towards his goal of becoming a Marine Aviator. [Click here for Zach’s 5 Favorites.]( ff/Dappered?a=PkPpVrcmgM0:DTVa8dgBhF8:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=PkPpVrcmgM0:DTVa8dgBhF8:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=PkPpVrcmgM0:DTVa8dgBhF8:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States