Dappered | Style Scenario: Spring/Summer Dad Style!

[Dappered | Style Scenario: Spring/Summer Dad Style!]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Style Scenario: Spring/Summer Dad Style!](#1) - [In Review: The NEW Saddleback Thin Brief](#2) - [In Review: The Jomers Italian Fabric Travel Jean](#3) [Style Scenario: Spring/Summer Dad Style!](r/Dappered/~3/m8Lxtfo3mvs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 21 Mar 2018 03:00 AM PDT What are you going to wear? Or in this case, what is HE gonna wear? First the Dad Bod gained acceptance. And then Norm Core took hold. Now? It appears that UNIQLO is jumping on the Papa-Power bandwagon with some of their new spring arrivals. Showcased below you see some of [what they’re offering for Spring/Summer 18]( with other items thrown in to complete an ultimate, warm weather Dad outfit. Prepare your puns, and load up that fanny pack. [Style Scenario: Spring/Summer Dad Style! | Dappered.com] The Shirt: [UNIQLO Cotton/Rayon Relaxed Fit Open Collar Short Sleeve Button Down – $29.90](. Because the company doesn’t pay Tommy Bahama money. Goddamned ageists. Thirty years. I’VE GIVEN THEM THIRTY GODDAMNED YEARS. Says relaxed fit, but still… why not size up to be safe? The Shorts: [UNIQLO Elastic Waist Pleated Shorts – $29.90]( Comfortable waist and sensible pleats. Hey, have I ever told you about the size of [the Muskie]( I caught in 1984 on Lac Vieux Desert? Just down the road from Land o’ Lakes. Shoulda had that monster mounted. The Sandals: [UNIQLO “U” Sandals – $29.90]( Because after 17 years, that pair from [Mills Fleet Farm]( has finally given up the ghost. The Socks: [Wigwam Super 60 Crew Athletic Socks – $10.99](. Have you ever sunburned your feet? G. Rover CRIPES it hurts! The Watch: [Casio Alarm Chrono in Gold – $47.68](. Looks especially handsome with all of that dark, coarse arm and wrist hair crawling up through the links. The Hat: [Outdoor Boonie Sun Hat – $11.95](. Because a sunburned bald spot is worse than sunburned feet. The Sunglasses: [Tac Glasses – $19.68](. Can Maui Jims survive being frozen in a block of ice and then being run over by a humvee? Didn’t think so.   The Fanny Pack: [Mossimo Nylon Fanny Pack – $12.99](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmen-s-fanny-pack-mossimo-153-black-one-size%2F-%2FA-51967521). Sure. Make fun now. But you’ll be damn glad that I remembered to pack the bug spray, beef jerky, roll of quarters, gum, [tac-light](, ear plugs, roll of wire, emergency flares… The Beer: [Miller High Life](). Craft beer is for Millennials, Hipsters ruined Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Old Style gives me enough gas that your mother makes me sleep on the couch. Perfect for a hot day of washing the lawn furniture and taking the storm windows off the house. (Top Photo [Credit]() ff/Dappered?a=m8Lxtfo3mvs:SXqinv5q3Fo:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=m8Lxtfo3mvs:SXqinv5q3Fo:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=m8Lxtfo3mvs:SXqinv5q3Fo:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: The NEW Saddleback Thin Brief](r/Dappered/~3/dw-CnqabtME/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 20 Mar 2018 10:22 AM PDT [Saddleback Thin Briefcase – $499]( How often have you heard the phrase “back and better than ever!” yet it was either a gross exaggeration, or, a flat out lie? That is NOT the case here. At all. Quite the opposite. I don’t know why Saddleback took a time out from [their hugely popular thin briefcase](. But for the past few months it hasn’t been available. Sold out. Gone. Kaput. But now? As in, RIGHT now? Today? It’s back. And yes, it’s better. [In Review: The NEW Saddleback Thin Brief | Dappered.com]( Open sesame. The new, additional exterior pocket on the redesigned thin brief. The re-design features an additional exterior pocket, right behind the main buckle. It’s got a fold over flap and it’s perfectly sized for tablets or small laptops. Inside, there’s a big, [additional pigskin pocket, sewn to the back of the bag](. That pigskin pocket is super flexible. Meaning, if you have something thicker you need to put in the bag, it collapses easily. No more stiff divider that might somewhat limit your options. They’ve also added a pair of small, [quick-access pockets to the sides](. Perfect for pens, tickets, etc. [In Review: The NEW Saddleback Thin Brief | Dappered.com]( Perfect for the country, or the city. One beautiful bag. The rest of the bag is pure Saddleback. Built to survive their legendary 100 year warranty, it’s made out of super-tough, feels great to the touch, crazy thick leather that’ll only look better as it [develops a patina](. Hell, it even smells good. Dark Coffee Brown, Chestnut, Black, and the Tobacco seen in this post are all available. The bag is designed using big, thick pieces of leather, instead of tons of tiny bits sewn together. That way, any seams or possible weak points are minimized. [In Review: The NEW Saddleback Thin Brief | Dappered.com]( Built better than you. You gonna make it 100 years? And what of those seams and possible weak points? They stitch the thing together with marine-grade thread (if this thread can survive the high seas, it can almost certainly survive your commute) and they then tack the rest of the bag together with reinforced copper rivets for unrivaled durability. [In Review: The NEW Saddleback Thin Brief | Dappered.com]( The slimmest of their briefcase options. Not razor thin, but not enormous either. New, additional side saddle style pockets offer storage for small items. Saddleback rarely makes a misstep. But the sudden disappearance of their thin brief had a lot of us scratching our heads. Glad it was only temporary, and it’s awesome to see that the return has been improved upon. Which is no easy task considering the success of the previous incarnation. [Enter here to win]( the Tobacco Leather Saddleback Thin Brief seen in the post above. Deadline for entry is 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday 3/21/18. One entry per person. A huge thanks to Saddleback for sending us this bag for review and giveaway! [In Review: The NEW Saddleback Thin Brief | Dappered.com]( ff/Dappered?a=dw-CnqabtME:fYtXJX1IF1s:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=dw-CnqabtME:fYtXJX1IF1s:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=dw-CnqabtME:fYtXJX1IF1s:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: The Jomers Italian Fabric Travel Jean](r/Dappered/~3/GK2d69Q7KXM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 20 Mar 2018 08:00 AM PDT [Jomers Italian Fabric Travel Jean – $38]( If you like the Bonobos travel jean, but don’t necessarily love their heavier weight and steep price, then you’re gonna love these just released 5-pockets from Jomers. They feel like a summerweight version of the Bonobos Travel Jean. The fabric is noticeably thinner and lighter in weight, yet anything but cheap feeling. Woven in Italy, these pants are constructed from 8 oz Italian denim that’s 98% cotton and 2% stretch. And for there being just 2% stretch in there, they actually move quite well. It’s awfully nice for the asking price. [In Review: The Jomers Italian Fabric Travel Jean | Dappered.com]( Size shown here is an unaltered standard fit, 33 waist & 34 length (only one length available) on 5’10” / 195 Cut and sewn in Egypt, then shipped to our shores in five shades and two fits. You’re looking at the more generous, “standard” fit in this post, on my 5’10” / 195 pound frame. And you might notice they don’t fit… awesome. That’s because they only come in one length (the biggest drawback by far of these pants.) An inseam of 34 inches. So unless you’re one tall drink of water, you best be prepared to spend some cash at the tailor. [The Jomers Italian Fabric Travel Jean]( Five shades. Two fits (slim and standard). BUT, that’s not too unexpected with Jomers. Their stuff is priced so reasonably, that many guys put up with the seemingly perpetual sold-out-ness of their products, and the somewhat limited sizes that they offer. Yet, it would be nice to see different inseam lengths. Offering any sort of pant in only 34″ inseams is something you’d expect from wool trousers or suit trousers. Not something more casual like this. [In Review: The Jomers Italian Fabric Travel Jean | Dappered.com]( 8 oz garment dyed Italian lightweight fabric. Still denim, but not heavy or stiff. Darker in person. That texture must make it seem lighter on camera. Are they worth it? That depends on how easy it is for you to get your pants hemmed. If you do that work yourself, then absolutely. If you like your tailor (or, local dry cleaner that does minor alternations) and it’s quick and easy to get out, then yes absolutely. The fabric really is that nice. Especially if you’re a jeans addict, who hates to shelve his collection of 5-pockets during the warmer months. These 8 oz lightweight should do just fine in all but the hottest of weather. [In Review: The Jomers Italian Fabric Travel Jean | Dappered.com]( Lightweight enough to be worn when it heats up. Dark Gray is shown in this post with [a JCF linen blazer]( polo, and white sneakers. There are five shades to pick from, and from what I understand, Jomers just dropped these things today. So if past is prologue, stock in common sizes might not last forever. Get on it if you’re interested, and make sure you put a call in to your tailor for hemming. ff/Dappered?a=GK2d69Q7KXM:AgEutiOv8OI:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=GK2d69Q7KXM:AgEutiOv8OI:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=GK2d69Q7KXM:AgEutiOv8OI:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. 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