Dappered | 3 Styles of Sportcoats to Consider Buying that AREN’T a Navy Blue Blazer

[Dappered | 3 Styles of Sportcoats to Consider Buying that AREN’T a Navy Blue Blazer]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [3 Styles of Sportcoats to Consider Buying that AREN’T a Navy Blue Blazer](#1) - [Heads Up: The Timex Mechanical Marlin is back in Stock at Todd Snyder](#2) - [Why “The Customer is Always Right” is bullshit](#3) [3 Styles of Sportcoats to Consider Buying that AREN’T a Navy Blue Blazer](r/Dappered/~3/6UDUlolaN8U/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 13 Feb 2018 03:00 AM PST First, before you pedantic purists get your ascots in a twist, yes, there is [a difference between a blazer and a sportcoat. Suit jackets are different too](. But for the sake of argument, let’s just accept that most normal guys use the term sportcoat and blazer pretty interchangeably. Also, most acquire [a navy blue blazer first](, and then might be wondering what to move onto after that. Here are three suggestions to do just that. After all, there are [a ton of advantages to wearing a sportcoat or blazer](. Light to Med. Grey All Season Wool or Linen [Dappered.com] - [Bonobos Italian Wool Sportcoat in Light Grey (above)]( or [Grey (top left) – $400]( - [J. Crew Unstructured Ludlow Blazer in Stretch Cotton-Linen – $168]( - [Suitsupply Havana Fit Linen Sportcoat – $399]( - [Black Lapel Cool Gray Linen Blend Custom Blazer – $379]( - [Spier & Mackay Italian Hopsack Wool Sportcoat in Slim]( or [Contemp. – $318]( Terrific in the summer with white or off white chinos or linen pants, and perfect for the cooler months in jeans to achieve that perfect [“Northern Lights”]( look. Most men rely on blues, greys, and browns for the foundation of their wardrobe. A medium or light grey sportcoat will fit in just fine. And it doesn’t have to be solid. Subtle patterns can look great here too. Medium Blue Wool or Cotton [Dappered.com] - [J. Crew Factory Thompson Unstructured Flex Chino Blazer – $99.50]( - [Black Lapel Baltic Blue Wool Blazer – $399]( - [Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Wool and Cashmere Sport Coat – $298.80](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Regent-Fit-Wool-and-Cashmere-Sport-Coat/MM00691,default,pd.html) ($498) (top right of post) - [J. Crew Italian Cotton Sportcoat in Ludlow]( or [Crosby Fit – $228]( (currently sold out, but you have to think they’ll restock at some point.) - [Suitsupply Havana Fit Blue Wool Sportcoat – $399]( The “new blue” if you will. Not sure how to wear it? [Here’s how](. They’re more versatile than you might think. If a navy blue wool blazer isn’t your first purchase, then something like this might be. Probably in chino. Earthtone (Brown/Green/Grays) with Texture [Dappered.com] - [Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Brown Hopsack Sportcoat – $498](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Regent-Fit-Hopsack-Sport-Coat/MM00670,default,pd.html) - [J. Crew Factory Thompson Fit Herringbone Sportcoat – $119.99]( FINAL - [Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Brown Herringbone Sport Coat – $298.80](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Regent-Fit-Herringbone-Sport-Coat/MM00693,default,pd.html) ($498) - [Old Navy Tweed Wool-Blend Blazer – $69.97](//oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5286&pcid=72305&vid=1&pid=129566002) ($79.99) - [Suitsupply Havana Fit Brown Wool Sportcoat – $399]( - [J. Crew Factory Moleskin Sportcoat – $99]( (above, sold out, from a few seasons back) - [Spier & Mackay EThomas Wool/Cashmere Unstructured Plaid Sportcoat in Slim]( or [Contemp. Fit – $299.99]( ($425) Something for the cool to cold months. Can be wool or cotton (think moleskin or corduroy). Another style of jacket that doesn’t have to necessarily be solid. Patterns can work here as well. Looks great in the fall and winter, and will add a much needed layer when it’s cold out. ff/Dappered?a=6UDUlolaN8U:zlOtXiK62rM:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=6UDUlolaN8U:zlOtXiK62rM:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=6UDUlolaN8U:zlOtXiK62rM:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Heads Up: The Timex Mechanical Marlin is back in Stock at Todd Snyder](r/Dappered/~3/t2Kmbrjgm-U/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 12 Feb 2018 05:32 PM PST [Timex Marlin Mechanical 34mm – $169.15]( w/ TS15 ($199) A throwback in more ways than one, the Timex Marlin Mechanical has been the latest Todd Snyder / Timex collaboration that soon after launch was plumb sold out. But now? It’s back. It. Is. Small. Just 34mm in diameter with an 18mm wide band. It’s shown below on a pretty average sized 7.75″ wrist. But many guys love the smaller watch trend. Just 30m water resistant, so, don’t get it wet. At all. And it’s one of the few Timex watches out there that doesn’t have bit of quartz buzzing inside it. It’s fully mechanical, so, you’ll have to wind it. [In Review: The Mechanical Timex Marlin | Dappered.com]( [In Review: The Mechanical Timex Marlin | Dappered.com]( [In Review: The Mechanical Timex Marlin | Dappered.com]( [In Review: The Mechanical Timex Marlin | Dappered.com]( Again, it’s not big. A 44mm chronograph (shown above) dwarfs it. And it’s soup to nuts made in China. But they just re-launched at Todd Snyder, and plenty of guys have been waiting for one. Luckily enough, the 15% off code TS15 does appear to be knocking some cash off the asking price at post time. [Full review here]( if you want to read up a bit more on it. That’s all. Carry on. ff/Dappered?a=t2Kmbrjgm-U:cHk0Hwqt7T8:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=t2Kmbrjgm-U:cHk0Hwqt7T8:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=t2Kmbrjgm-U:cHk0Hwqt7T8:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Why “The Customer is Always Right” is bullshit](r/Dappered/~3/Mm1y4X7J0J8/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 12 Feb 2018 08:00 AM PST [LL Bean Scraps Legendary Lifetime Return Policy]( Citing clowns like those [who return 15 year old worn to death shoes](, or, buzzards who scout thrift stores and yard sales for LL Bean stuff so they can return it, get new gear, and then almost certainly sell that new stuff on eBay, [LL Bean has eliminated their lifetime, no-questions asked return policy](. Good. This was long overdue. [Lifetime return policies](. Responding to every complaint with fall-on-the-sword apologies. Sales reps [showering customers with freebies]( when something has gone slightly awry. Many people would view these things as the hallmarks of true customer service. But it’s bullshit. All of it. There is a difference between legitimate customer service, and disingenuous ass kissing in order to buy a customer’s loyalty. And the latter has consequences: 1. Someone’s gotta pay. Those costs have to be paid for somewhere down the line. And it’s not just “oh gosh we’re sorry” freebies. Hand written thank-you notes cost money. So do sweaters returned 10 years after they were purchased. It’s like an over-litigious society, where companies throw their hands up and just settle a case out of court because they don’t want to pay for the lawyers… and then pass the costs on to the customers that didn’t threaten to sue. 2. People become entitled assholes. When companies try to buy loyalty by treating customers like they can do no wrong, some of those customers start to believe it. It’s like the internet, [always asking for everyone’s opinion]( (not because anyone cares, they just want your clicks), or a clueless boss fueled by brown-nosing “yes men.” What’s lost to most, is that there are plenty of us out there who’d respect a business MORE if they told some of these types [to get the hell out of their restaurant]( / bar / car wash / department store, instead of comping the whiners just to get them to shut up. What should be, but sadly isn’t, an acceptable response to unreasonable complaints. 3. It sets a precedent of unreasonable expectations. For you, in your job. Flip the script. It’s the golden rule. No matter your job, you’ve got customers… somewhere. During a recent personal real estate experience, some paperwork got goofed and a document (a single page) had to be signed an extra time. The realtor came to our place and the new document got signed at our kitchen table. On the way out the Realtor asked, out of nowhere, what my favorite restaurant is. Why? Because she wanted to get us a gift card “for the trouble.” … The trouble? It took two minutes. Would you want to operate in an environment where you had to grease someone with a gift for ONE extra signature? There are plenty of businesses who can’t seem to get customer service right. But while most of the time we hear about companies who lack reasonable customer service, favoring overzealous customer service isn’t the right answer either. Editor’s Note: This post was adapted from a post [first published in 2014](Top Photo [Credit]( ff/Dappered?a=Mm1y4X7J0J8:8AkVWLxeG4E:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Mm1y4X7J0J8:8AkVWLxeG4E:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Mm1y4X7J0J8:8AkVWLxeG4E: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