Dappered | J Crew Factory Jumps in the Tech Polo Ring, USA Made Dress Shoes, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful

[Dappered | J Crew Factory Jumps in the Tech Polo Ring, USA Made Dress Shoes, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [J Crew Factory Jumps in the Tech Polo Ring, USA Made Dress Shoes, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](#1) - [The Dappered Space Most Wanted Affordable Home Style April 2018](#2) - [10 Things I’ve Learned over the Last Decade of Dressing Well](#3) [J Crew Factory Jumps in the Tech Polo Ring, USA Made Dress Shoes, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](r/Dappered/~3/8a2W71Bgp_M/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 19 Apr 2018 03:00 AM PDT Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend or a bit earlier. Might not be some massive once a year event, but still worth a look. Those are what make up these handfuls. Five of the better sales, one for each finger, are below, plus bonus sales if need be. Included are a few picks worth pointing out. [J. Crew Factory: 50% off (suiting excluded)](//factory.jcrew.com/mens-clothing.jsp?sidecar=true) + [New Arrivals](//factory.jcrew.com/c/mens_clothing/new_arrivals) [J. Crew Factory](//factory.jcrew.com/mens-clothing.jsp?sidecar=true) - [SLIM Seersucker Shirt – $29.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/new_arrivals/shirts/slimfit-seersucker-shirt/A0981?color_name=white) (multiple colors) - [SLIM Madras Shirt – $29.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/new_arrivals/shirts/slim-madras-shirt/G4134?color_name=navy-ink) (multiple colors) - [“Performance” Wicking Poly Polos – $19.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/new_arrivals/tees_polos_fleece/performance-polo/J0366?color_name=white) (multiple colors) - [“Performance” Wicking Poly T-Shirt – $12](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/new_arrivals/tees_polos_fleece/performance-tshirt/J0358?color_name=spring-rain) (multiple colors) What have we here? [“Performance” polos from J. Crew Factory?](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/new_arrivals/tees_polos_fleece/performance-polo/J0366?color_name=white) Ordered. And don’t worry, the annual polo palooza is fast approaching. Last year wasn’t the best polo crop. There are some good ones this year. Fingers crossed these make the list as a winner. [Brooks Bros: $100 off $300, $200 off $500 w/ SP18BC](//www.brooksbrothers.com/mens/men,default,sc.html) [Brooks Brothers](//www.brooksbrothers.com/mens/men,default,sc.html) - [Strand Cap Toe Oxfords](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Medallion-Perforated-Captoes/MH00025,default,pd.html?dwvar_MH00025_Color=MDBR&contentpos=5) + [socks](//www.brooksbrothers.com/APPAREL/Mens_Apparel_sale,default,sc.html?pmin=1&srule=price-low-to-high&_omna=sort-by) = $208.87 ($428) - [Park Avenue Cap Toe Oxfords](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Leather-Captoes/MH00218,default,pd.html) + [socks](//www.brooksbrothers.com/APPAREL/Mens_Apparel_sale,default,sc.html?pmin=1&srule=price-low-to-high&_omna=sort-by) = $208.87 ($428) - [Fifth Avenue Cap Toe Oxfords](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Perforated-Captoes/MH00024,default,pd.html) + [socks](//www.brooksbrothers.com/APPAREL/Mens_Apparel_sale,default,sc.html?pmin=1&srule=price-low-to-high&_omna=sort-by) = $208.87 ($428) - [McAllister Wingtips](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Leather-Wingtips/MH00216,default,pd.html) + [socks](//www.brooksbrothers.com/APPAREL/Mens_Apparel_sale,default,sc.html?pmin=1&srule=price-low-to-high&_omna=sort-by) = $208.87 ($428) - [Macneil Wingtip Bluchers](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Long-Wingtips/MH00215,default,pd.html) + [socks](//www.brooksbrothers.com/APPAREL/Mens_Apparel_sale,default,sc.html?pmin=1&srule=price-low-to-high&_omna=sort-by) = $208.87 ($428) See what we’re doing here? We’re using socks from the sale section (at post time this is working) to trip the $300 threshold. At $300, use the $100 off $300 code SP18BC and you end up with Goodyear Welted, made in the USA shoes for just north of $200. Not bad being that they aren’t 2nds quality. [Target: Goodfellow & Co. Oxford Cloth Pants – $24.99](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fs%3FsearchTerm%3DLightweight%2BTrouser) [Target: Goodfellow & Co. Oxford Cloth Pants](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fs%3FsearchTerm%3DLightweight%2BTrouser) So the site says these things are “poplin” but… it sure doesn’t look like it. Big thanks to Ryan N. for the tip who saw these in person, in store. available in either slim or straight fit. Could be perfect for those hot summer days. Also, I don’t know what the “printed” distinction means on these pants. They just look like they’re heathered/chambray-ish/oxford cloth-y. Beats me. [ Allen Edmonds Anniversary Sale ends MONDAY]( [Allen Edmonds]( - [Carlyle Plain Toe Oxford – $249]( ($425) - [Fifth Avenue Cap Toe Oxfords – $249]( ($425) - [Factory 2nds Cornwallis Oxford – $175]( ($249) - [McAllister Wingtip Oxford – $275]( ($425) - [Cornwallis Medallion Toe Oxford – $275]( ($425) How’d tax day shake down for you. Good? Got some money back? Y’know, that’s actually not good. But. I totally understand how it makes one feel. Anyway, sock that return away in the emergency fund. But if you just can’t stand it, there’s the big AE sale. [Massdrop: Seiko SKX – $169.99]( FINAL [Seiko SKX]( Well look what’s back on Massdrop. It’s worth noting that while $169.99 is a fine price for a Seiko 007 or 009, they’re final sale. If you want the ability to return the thing, head [over to Amazon]( or [Jomashop](//www.jomashop.com/seiko-divers-mens-watch-skx009k1.html). [They’ve got](//www.jomashop.com/seiko-mens-watch-skx007k1.html) much of the [SKX series for $179.99](//www.jomashop.com/seiko-divers-mens-watch-skx009k1.html). BUT… and this is a big difference from most Massdrop products, THIS time Massdrop actually has these in stock. No waiting. Ships in 2-3 days. BONUS [Huckberry: LeviMoon is back!!! – $239.98]( ($289) [LeviMoon Lamp]( Good God that’s a lot of money ($240!!) for what amounts to a small lamp (if that, depending on how much light it casts). But… good grief I want one. Levitates thanks to magic. Or, magnets. Magic or magnets. I dunno. I didn’t major in the science. Also worth a mention: - [Need Supply Co](: 20% off w/ THANKYOU20 - [Club Monaco]( Extra 20% off sale items. - [Ledbury]( 20% off $150, 25% off $250, 30% off $350. - [Nordstrom Rack]( They have [the Skagen Holst for $76.97](. Full review [here](. ff/Dappered?a=8a2W71Bgp_M:djyLex6m_Xs:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=8a2W71Bgp_M:djyLex6m_Xs:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=8a2W71Bgp_M:djyLex6m_Xs:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Dappered Space Most Wanted Affordable Home Style April 2018](r/Dappered/~3/uaAqX8hyonY/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 18 Apr 2018 02:00 PM PDT [The Dappered Space]( is a series designed to help guys apply the sense of personal style they’ve developed to the space they inhabit. Watch for articles on furniture and decor sales & picks, advice on how to style a room or work space, and tackling creating a space that reflects your own (and perhaps a significant other’s) personal tastes. We’ll suggest items that can be sourced online, but always keep in mind that deals can be found at consignment and thrift stores, local stores with floor models, discount stores, and even yard sales. As is the case with the [Most Wanted Affordable Style]( series on this site, this is a list of suggested items in the styled space arena that recently caught our attention. Whether because of the good price, the great design, or the eye-catching attributes, the following picks showcase a few items that might more finely tune your own home style. This month we focus a bit on the indoors, and then move out to the patio. [Best Made Co. The Spare Parts Trays – $28]( [Best Made Co. The Spare Parts Trays]( A good looking way to keep things organized. These stackable trays come in a set of 3 and are made in the USA of 22-gauge steel. Available in 4 different colors. Perfect storage for your EDC. And yes, I’m sure there are much cheaper options at hardware stores that you DIY types could paint to whatever shade you’d like. [Glenis Tufted Accent Chair – $190]( ($425) [Glenis Tufted Accent Chair]( Good reviews on this chair at Macys.com. It’s stylish looking on its own, but can be dressed up with a pillow or a throw on the back of it. Reviews say it is firm, but softens up after several uses. Fairly light weight at 40 pounds, so can be moved from room to room with ease if needed. And now, thanks to a big sale, it’s under $200. [Opalhouse at Target](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fc%2Fopalhouse%2F-%2FN-be4v3%3Flnk%3DItshereDiscover_linkhere) [Opalhouse at Target]( - [Metal Taco Holder – $7.99](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmetal-taco-holder-green-opalhouse-153%2F-%2FA-53024674) - [Stoneware Reactive Mug – $5.99](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fstoneware-reactive-mug-16oz-opalhouse-153%2F-%2FA-53475678%23lnk%3Dsametab) - [Rhino Ceramic Cookie Jar – $19.99](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Frhino-ceramic-cookie-jar-white-opalhouse-153%2F-%2FA-53019058) If you’re a fan of world-inspired home goods, the newest home furnishings line at Target, called Opalhouse, might catch your eye. Brightly colored and inspired by nature, this line definitely speaks to freshening your home up for spring. [Puerta Wicker Barcart – $249.99](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fpuerta-wicker-barcart-mixed-black-christopher-knight-home%2F-%2FA-52565485) [Puerta Wicker Barcart]( Hopefully you’ve been able to spend some time outdoors on a patio already. If not, never fear. That weather is heading your way. And having a bar cart on your own patio can make hosting a patio barbecue or happy hour a more chic affair. I like that this particular bar cart has a built in ice bucket for cold beverages. Part of the Christopher Knight Home line. Thanks Peter Brady! [Clear Glass Diamond Solar LED 30 Bulb String Lights – $17.98](//www.worldmarket.com/product/clear-glass-diamond-solar-led-30-bulb-string-lights.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn) ($19.98) [Clear Glass Diamond Solar LED 30 Bulb String Lights](//www.worldmarket.com/product/clear-glass-diamond-solar-led-30-bulb-string-lights.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn) Geometrics are a pretty hot home trend right now. You can add a little of it to a patio with these diamond shaped string lights. Or add some style to an indoor event at your place. Sarah is a long time member of the Dappered team, typically working behind the scenes editing posts, taking some photos, and keeping the books in good standing. Occasionally she’ll come out from behind the curtain to offer her two cents. ff/Dappered?a=uaAqX8hyonY:SWSu-3DFfpU:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=uaAqX8hyonY:SWSu-3DFfpU:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=uaAqX8hyonY:SWSu-3DFfpU:gIN9vFwOqvQ [10 Things I’ve Learned over the Last Decade of Dressing Well](r/Dappered/~3/EB8pQlnmHYQ/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 18 Apr 2018 08:00 AM PDT Dappered isn’t quite 10 years old. But I started getting interested in exploring how to dress better ([whatever “better” means]() a few years before this website came into being. At the time, I didn’t feel great. I felt like my clothes weren’t doing me any favors, and they were in part misrepresenting who I was and who I was working to be. So I changed. I wanted the drapes to match [my mental carpet](. Anyway, you might not think I dress “well.” That’s fine. [Taste is subjective](. But I think the following observations will resonate, whether you’re ultra-hip, or, super conservative. #1. Clothes can give you power. They can also take power away. Dressing well [opens so many doors it’s almost unfair](. It’s more than just confidence. People often assume you’re the best version of yourself, even if you’re not on that day. Being smartly dressed can also knock a social or professional bully back on his heels. All without saying a word. Dress like you should be taken seriously. BUT (and this is key) [don’t look like getting dressed was the most important thing you’ll do all day](. #2. A well executed personal uniform (or three) is nothing short of ideal. Variety for the sake of variety can be one way to define chaos. [Don’t be afraid to embrace a personal uniform or three](. Find a casual outfit that feels comfortable but still looks good. Then develop something that’d look great on a date yet isn’t too stuffy. Finally, build a look that [revolves around a suit]( for more dressed up affairs. Replicate those three outfits over and over in various colors & textures, and you’re set. [Dappered.com] Dark jeans, sleek boots, tailored sportcoat. Easy. Plus, there are tons of other ways to execute this smart-casual uniform. #3. Let the Fanatics have their “Thing.” It’s okay to not “get” something popular. Like joggers. Or selvedge denim. Or absurdly expensive wrist watches. It’s also okay if you do, and you can’t quite explain to others why you like what you like. Just as long as [you don’t scoff at others who aren’t in your camp](. Once you do that, you’re toast. #4. Despite fashion’s continuous change and cyclical nature, there are plenty of constants in the middle. The slimness of suits and jeans. Pleats on pants. Jacket lapel width. Everything comes and goes and comes back again. [Yet there’s a middle ground that stays oddly consistent](. [Dappered.com] Change is constant. Yet there are plenty of constants that rarely change. #5. Value can be found at almost any price point. There’s an old saying… “Buy nice or buy twice.” But that’s not always true. [A $40 pair of Levis]( is 90% as “good” as some $200 pair of designer denim. And there are [countless other examples]( that proves [you can find great value for reasonable prices](. #6. People are dicks. Colleagues. Family. So called “friends.” They’ll all give you [a hard time]( when you start to dress a bit differently. Anyone that does that is saying more about themselves than they ever could about what you’ve chosen to pull out of the drawer that morning. Trust your gut. Time will march on, and you’ll be really glad you listened to your instincts. [Dappered.com] Just grin and bear it. No need to get personal. #7. Cotton isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Cotton is cheap, and it can be great for stuff that needs to be washed a lot (say, dress shirts), but wool is the fabric that wins every time. Also, the proliferation of breathable technical type fabrics within classic menswear has also been nothing short of a revelation. #8. Dress for your life. DON’T try to win approval from overly critical strangers on the internet. We’re all gonna die. And I’m all for leisure, but, the amount of time… real honest to goodness, above ground, heart beating, brain synapses firing time… that is wasted by some on the internet arguing over and hyper-critiquing someone else’s personal sense of style is just plain sad. They almost certainly don’t know you, where you live, and how you go about your life. Context matters. Those types are cut from the same cloth as the weirdos who plaster not just one, but 25-30 political bumper stickers all over the back of their car. Are these really the people you want to take seriously? #9. Keep perspective. Getting dressed isn’t curing cancer. Get a grip, or, keep the one you have. [Dappered.com] [Dressing yourself]( should not lead to a swollen head. #10. Finding a good tailor, early, will save you immense time, money, and frustration. This can be tough depending on where you live. And the first tailor you go to might not be a great fit. But find someone who you can develop a good relationship with. Someone who can gently steer you away from making a bad decision, and who can make you look like a million bucks for much less. Clothes seen in this post, in case you care, working from the top down: Sportcoat by [Suitsupply](. Oxford by Ledbury (sold out). Sportcoat by [Spier & Macky]( (sold out). Jeans by [Banana Republic](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=488402002&vid=1&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdkw=straight-rapid-movement-denim-dark-wash-jean-P488402&brandCvoSid=DSPAFDYKAU9V&sdReferer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bananarepublic.com%2Fproducts%2Frapid-movement-denim-men-C1073879.jsp). Belt by [Gap](//www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5135&vid=1&pid=600175022&tid=goaff4025845&ap=2&siteID=goafcid11553180&cvosrc=affiliate.cj.4025845). Chelsea boots by Banana Republic (sold out). Shirt by [Ledbury](. Coat by [Charles Tyrwhitt](. Gloves by [Orvis](. Jeans by [Banana Republic](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=266628002&vid=1&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdkw=slim-rapid-movement-denim-gray-wash-jean-P266628&brandCvoSid=DSPAFDYKAU9V&sdReferer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bananarepublic.com%2Fproducts%2Frapid-movement-denim-men-C1073879.jsp). Sportcoat by J. Crew Factory (sold out). Watch by Hamilton (sold out). 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