Dappered | Style Scenario: Spring? What Spring?

[Dappered | Style Scenario: Spring? What Spring?]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Style Scenario: Spring? What Spring?](#1) - [Heads Up: The Timex Mechanical Marlin is back in Stock at Timex & Todd Snyder](#2) - [In Review: The J. Crew Waxed Canvas Abingdon Briefcase](#3) [Style Scenario: Spring? What Spring?](r/Dappered/~3/4BpHJ7flnHk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 18 Apr 2018 03:00 AM PDT What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. Go home Old Man Winter. You’re drunk. We’ve [already]( started [invoking]( spring in [many]( a style scenario. So if you’re lucky enough to live in a part of the Northern Hemisphere that HASN’T been smashed up side the head with a cold, windy blast? Lucky you. This is for those who are stuck slogging it out through one last round with sleet and ice. [Style Scenario: Spring? What Spring? | Dappered.com] The Sportcoat/Sweater: [Banana Republic Supima Cotton Sweater Blazer – $148](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pcid=5001&vid=1&pid=321828002&searchText=sweater+blazer). Perfect for an unusually cool day in April. All Supima cotton, cut into the shape of a blazer. Don’t knock em’ till you’ve tried them. Usually excluded from sales but it will get a discount every so often. Should also do great in the summer on cooler nights after the sun goes down. Something to throw over a polo with chinos. The Umbrella: [Totes Wooden Stick Umbrella – $20](. Bigger then one of those tiny micro-umbrellas, but not some huge golf umbrella either. Big enough for two people to huddle under. Looks great, costs… not much. The Coat: [GAP Casual Mac Jacket in “Bracken Olive” Twill – $76.80](//www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=48872&pcid=5168&vid=1&pid=228381002) when 40% off ($128). All cotton here, so won’t be as water resistant as a cotton/nylon blend, but as long as you aren’t caught sans umbrella in a downpour, you should be just fine. Casual, but the cut and style is classic so you’ll look anything but dumpy. The Scarf: [Abraham Moon for J.Crew Wool Scarf in Purple Plaid – $39.99](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/jcrewingoodcompany/abrahammoonsons/abraham-moon-for-jcrew-wool-scarf/E3870?sale=true&color_name=purple-plaid&isFromSale=true) ($59.50). Made in the UK and on sale because we were supposed to be out of scarf season by now. Should drop further with codes. The Socks: [Wigwam Men’s Merino Wool Comfort Hiker Midweight Crew – $35.98 / 3 pack](. Maybe not the most stylish, but comfortable and durable as hell. Which is what you want on a total crap day for weather. The Watch: [Seiko 5 Black Dial SNZF17 – $144](. A basic, dependable diver. 100m instead of 200m water resistance, so, don’t try to smash it around in the surf at the beach (water resistance is measured when the watch is stationary, so, accelerating the thing into a wave could muck up the insides). Y’know, once the sun comes back out. Fulfilled by Amazon at post time. The Gloves: [Hestra ‘Jake’ Leather Gloves – $83.98]( ($140). Anything but discount store cheap-y gloves. Hestra knows what they’re doing when it comes to keeping your hands covered. Ships and returns for free by Nordstrom. The Belt: [GAP Basic Leather Belt in Dark Brown – $39.95](//www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5135&vid=1&pid=600175022&tid=goaff4025845&ap=2&siteID=goafcid11553180&cvosrc=affiliate.cj.4025845). It’ll stop getting recommended when it stops being the perfect casual to smart casual option. Will go on sale from time to time. The Shirt: [J. Crew Factory Slim Washed Shirt in Stone Blue/White Gingham – $24.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/shirts/washed_shirts/slim-washed-shirt/49208?color_name=stone-blue-white). Lots of blues here, but this greyish-blue shade is a nice way to break it up. Plus, it should go great with all of your warm/hot weather stuff. The Boots: [Aston Grey Wingtip Boot – $99.98]( ($119). DSW’s reliable, in-house brand offers up their own wingtip boot. On clearance because it’s no longer boot season. Or so we thought. The Jeans: [Old Navy SLIM FIT Flex Max Jeans in Medium Wash – $44.99](//oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=441698012). Super comfortable, and while there’s a slight bit of fading to the fabric, it actually works here to add a bit of contrast up against the navy sweater blazer. On sale often. ff/Dappered?a=4BpHJ7flnHk:3rBdAn9HxeI:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=4BpHJ7flnHk:3rBdAn9HxeI:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=4BpHJ7flnHk:3rBdAn9HxeI:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Heads Up: The Timex Mechanical Marlin is back in Stock at Timex & Todd Snyder](r/Dappered/~3/nKZMC7jxI7c/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 17 Apr 2018 08:22 AM PDT [Timex Marlin Mechanical 34mm – $199 via Todd Snyder]( or [TimexÂ]( 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. [Both at Todd Snyder]( and [direct through Timex](. 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 got back in stock at Timex, and I believe Todd Snyder just got a new batch in too? [Full review here]( if you want to read up a bit more on it. No word, yet, on any codes working on these things. Shoot me an email if you have a tip on any way to get this thing on discount: joe@dappered.com. That’s all. Carry on. ff/Dappered?a=nKZMC7jxI7c:_uqmyngVK2U:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=nKZMC7jxI7c:_uqmyngVK2U:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=nKZMC7jxI7c:_uqmyngVK2U:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: The J. Crew Waxed Canvas Abingdon Briefcase](r/Dappered/~3/594-bdj1BIc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 17 Apr 2018 08:00 AM PDT [Waxed Canvas Abingdon Brief – $86.94 (when 40% off) – $138](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/bags/abingdon/abingdon-briefcase/F8193) sold out? First of all… what happened to these things? J. Crew has been making these for years. And as soon as we order one for an in-person review they up and disappear into the ether? They’ve gotta come back, right? I mean, at post time, [their “bags” section](//www.jcrew.com/c/mens_category/bags) is awfully light in terms of variety and stock. Anyway, there’s a reason why it’s popular, and it’s gotten really good review on J. Crew’s site. It’s the perfect bag for someone who one day will invest in a Filson ([currently $225](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Filson%C2%AE-Twill-Briefcase/UL00155,default,pd.html) w/ SP18BC), but might not have the cash at present to do so. [In Review: The J. Crew Waxed Canvas Abingdon Briefcase | Dappered.com](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/bags/abingdon/abingdon-briefcase/F8193) Thick, waxed canvas means the bag stands up on its own. It’s perfect for a smart casual office, and it’s constructed from quite solid materials considering the price. The exterior is waxed, and not in a cursory sense. No, this thing is really waxed. Stands-up-on-its-own waxed. It feels durable, looks good, and even feels good in your hands. The interior is spacious enough for most 15″ laptops, and the divider/laptop compartment is padded. Not super squishy padded, so if you’re a bit of a klutz you might want to invest in an extra laptop sleeve, but it’s not just thin fabric in there. The other half of the interior is divided in half by un-padded canvas for keeping things like your phone/notebooks/etc. organized. A few pen slots are added to this interior divider. [In Review: The J. Crew Waxed Canvas Abingdon Briefcase | Dappered.com](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/bags/abingdon/abingdon-briefcase/F8193) Padded divider for a laptop. More dividers for other goods. Nothing crazy fancy. The exterior features two more zippered pockets for quick access. [A slimmer, wide pocket on the back](, and a spacious bellows pocket up front. The leather top grab handles are appreciated for short trips (unlike true messenger bags, you don’t have to sling this over your shoulder each time) and the brass-tone hardware feels solid. The shoulder strap that it comes with is pretty basic. No padding or anything. Just basic cotton canvas. [In Review: The J. Crew Waxed Canvas Abingdon Briefcase | Dappered.com](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/bags/abingdon/abingdon-briefcase/F8193) Leather accents and pretty solid feeling brass-toned hardware. It nails all the necessities for a 21st century, stylish, smart casual briefcase. Room for a laptop and more? Check. Top grab handles and not just a shoulder strap? Indeed. Rugged but not overly technical looking exterior? Yes, it’s got that going for it too. Now if they could just make a few more of them, that’d be appreciated. But hey, sometimes J. Crew doesn’t make enough of their most popular items. [See the Killshot as a prime example](. [In Review: The J. Crew Waxed Canvas Abingdon Briefcase | Dappered.com](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/bags/abingdon/abingdon-briefcase/F8193) ff/Dappered?a=594-bdj1BIc:CR3-GxpWtWs:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=594-bdj1BIc:CR3-GxpWtWs:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=594-bdj1BIc:CR3-GxpWtWs: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