Dappered | Style Scenario: Spring / Summer Wedding, Super Casual

[Dappered | Style Scenario: Spring / Summer Wedding, Super Casual]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Style Scenario: Spring / Summer Wedding, Super Casual](#1) - [The Playlist – April 2018](#2) - [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes](#3) [Style Scenario: Spring / Summer Wedding, Super Casual](r/Dappered/~3/REPsMn6s608/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 24 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. Dressing for summer weddings can be tough. It’s warm, you want to look good, but you don’t want to treat someone else’s big day as your own personal fashion show ([it’s seriously bad form](). Over the next few days we’ll be tackling some common warm weather wedding style scenarios, and today features the most casual situation. The couple might go barefoot. The groom might skip a suit, and be in linen pants and an untucked shirt. This outfit respects the day, while still keeping it loose. Top [Photo Credit]( [Style Scenario: Spring / Summer Wedding, Super Casual | Dappered.com] The Suit: [J. Crew Unstructured Blazer]( & [Pants in Stretch Cotton-Linen – $266](. Featured in our [Spring Temptation]( post, with a full review [here](, this is the perfect suit for when you want to look put together, but still be on the casual side (and not outshine the groom, even if he is skipping a suit). Fully unstructured, in a cotton/linen blend that will keep you from overheating whether it’s an inside or outside wedding. The Watch: [Timex Weekender Chronograph in Brown/Silver/Blue – $53.30](. Featured in [The 10 Best Looking Watches under $100]( post from earlier this year, the Weekender remains a favorite. At 40mm it’s wearable by most, and it’s perfect when you want something casual but not clunky. The Shirt: [EXPRESSÂ](//www.express.com/clothing/men/slim-plaid-performance-dress-shirt/pro/06032987/color/NAVY)[Slim Plaid Performance Dress Shirt – $69.90](//www.express.com/clothing/men/slim-plaid-performance-dress-shirt/pro/06032987/color/NAVY). With a slim profile and moisture wicking fabric, you can toss your blazer over the back of your chair if you so choose, and still look great and pit-stain free when you hit the dance floor. Spendy at full price, but EXPRESS runs sales all the time. The Sunglasses: [AE Foldable Aviator Sunglasses – $12.95](. Foldable sunglasses are really handy when you’re moving from shade to sun and back again. Not as nice as a pair of [Persols](, but at this price you won’t feel quite as bad if they happen to fall out and get stepped on in the reception line. The Money Clip: [Le’aokuu Genuine Leather Magnet Money Clip in Coffee – $12.99](. You’ll want to have your I.D. on you, and enough cash to tip the bartender, without the bulk of carrying around your normal wallet. A money clip like this one can carry your most basic monetary needs and also slip unobtrusively into your pocket. Basic. Slim. Cheap. The Sweat/Skin Managers: [Handkerchiefs – $9.99]( | [Titanium Dioxide Sunscreen – $10.24]( | [Foot Powder – $6.00]( Stick a hankie or two in your pockets for brow wiping (can also second as a pocket square). They’ll also come in handy if you’re seated next to a particularly weepy guest. Why that specific formula of sunscreen? Titanium Dioxide based sunscreens won’t stain your clothes if washed later on in hard water (some of the Avobenzone-type sunscreens can turn to rust in hard water). Foot powder = a good idea even if you are wearing the no-show socks. The Socks: None. The warmer summer months offer permission to go sockless in certain shoes. Hence the foot powder from above. Or, wear your favorite low profile socks, if that is more comfortable for you. The Shoes: [Jack Erwin “Parker” Driving Shoe – $115.00](. Another item from our [Spring Temptation]( post. The super soft suede keeps things comfortable, while the nubby sole will help you grip the dance floor with your killer moves. Made in Portugal. The Belt: [BR D-Ring Suede Belt – $35.70](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=316127002&CAWELAID=120302000000651349&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=43131648951&CATCI=aud-373106608763:pla-302482639670&tid=brpl000011&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwttbWBRDyARIsAN8zhbKzLP_xMLXXZ78n5ZSm2ezybzwmrQLQTS5-33qKq7YWVK6l1zGaRMUaAmY5EALw_wcB) w/ STYLE ($59.50). The suede of the belt adds some texture to the outfit, without being too casual. ff/Dappered?a=REPsMn6s608:dwOkcAT1-48:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=REPsMn6s608:dwOkcAT1-48:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=REPsMn6s608:dwOkcAT1-48:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Playlist – April 2018](r/Dappered/~3/3V3eTd8S6Q4/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 Apr 2018 02:00 PM PDT Music is a little like [food]( and clothes. These are areas where it’s probably worthwhile for one to explore & expand their tastes. The Playlist is assembled each month by [Dappered’s very own music correspondent]( Tim Johnstone. Tim is a former Virgin Records Label Rep & current award winning Program Director at [KRVB](, which was awarded the FMQB AAA station of the year markets 50+. You can also catch his work on Fridays when he assembles [the Weekend Dossier](. Got a Spotify account? You’ll find a link to this month’s playlist at the end of the post. [Leon Bridges – “Bad Bad News”]( On the heels of his [hit collaboration with ODESZA]( Leon Bridges previews his upcoming album with a couple new songs. “Bad Bad News” has a bit if a [Yacht Rock]( vibe, providing a perfect groove for Bridges’ effortless vocals. This is all kinds of smooth and sexy. [The Longshot – “Love Is For Losers”](  Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong is no stranger to side projects (Foxboro Hot Tubs…[Pinhead Gunpowder](…anybody?), and he’s just released a new ep from this most recent incarnation. There is absolutely nothing surprising about these new songs and perhaps that’s not even the point. This is just fun stuff. [Lo Moon – “Real Love”]( Lo Moon recently released their debut album and from start to finish there is not one wrong note. The melodies are rich and restrained, the production makes headphones mandatory, and the songs stay with you. For fans of Talk Talk, Roxy Music, mid 80’s Peter Gabriel and early 4AD releases. This has already found a place on my year end top 10. [Willie Nelson – “Me and You”]( At least we still have Willie. #genuinenationaltreaure [Matthew Sweet – “I Belong To You”]( Matthew Sweet has a long career of bringing shiny power pop to the masses going all the way back to his first couple of records [way back when](. I’m not sure anyone is doing it better these days. [Apashe & Sway- “I’m A Dragon”](  You might know this track from the trailer to Marvel’s Iron Fist trailer. Joe came across it in a spin class. And it has moved to my gym playlist. Your results may vary. [Snow Patrol – “Life On Earth”](  It’s been a long break for these guys. Last we heard from Gary Lightbody and crew was 2011. It seems like the entire music industry has evolved a whole lot since then. The band recently shared a [trailer for Wildness]( (which comes out in May). “Life On Earth” is one of those songs the band excels at: songs which connect and transport, melodies that nail the landing, arrangements which engage, and a earnestness which is never cloying, only relatable. This is really something. [August Greene – “Black Kennedy”]( After winning an Emmy last year for their contribution to the [Netflix documentary 13th](, Multi-hyphenate [Common](rapper)), Grammy winning pianist/producer [Robert Glasper]( and drummer/producer [Karriem Riggins]( decided to record under the name August Greene. Blurring the boundaries of R&B, Jazz and Hip-Hop, this might be the most intriguing music I’ve heard in a while. [Pearl Jam – “Can’t Deny Me”]( Seems like Eddie & Co have something on their mind. This is in your face and unflinching. [Ray Lamontagne – “Such A Simple Thing”]( Such a simple thing. What a perfect way to describe much of what LaMontagne brings to his music. And yet, it is always drenched in the feels. All of them. OK, I haven’t noticed much in the way of PARTY! feels but to my point: there is so much to soak up in his songs, a comfort found in his voice. [A Perfect Circle – “So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish”]( Well this was unexpected. The third (fourth?) preview track from A Perfect Circle’s upcoming project is, to be blunt, super catchy. Anyone who has read “The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy” books will immediately recognize the reference in the song title along with the significance of the dolphins in the video. The verses manage to bring to mind Billy Joel (“We Didn’t Start the Fire”) and REM (“It’s The End Of The World”) in the most peripheral manner possible. But it’s the melody that digs in and roots around before finding a comfy space to ear worm. Full marks. [Fantastic Negrito – “Plastic Hamburgers”]( This seems like one of the genuine rock and roll songs to come down the road in some time. Raw and immediate. [Lovelytheband – “Broken”]( Because sometimes you just want a totally ingratiating pop tune that makes you feel a whole lot better about your inner demons. Or something. Mostly, I can relate. [John Legend – “A Good Night” f. BloodPop](  You don’t need me for this one. Just hit play and roll with it. This is officially the first contender for song of the summer. [Preoccupations – “Disarray”]( Shoegaze Post-punk from this Canadian band. More dense and atmospheric than Interpol, with a buried vocal track and assorted goth touch points. The whole thing feels like it’s coming from far away. [Mike Shinoda – “Nothing Makes Sense Anymore”](  Pretty much exactly. RIP Chester. Thanks to Joe for passing this along. [THE CLASSIC: Massive Attack – “Protection”](  Massive Attack’s debut CD, Blue Lines is a legit masterpiece. But their follow up album provided a couple singles which are utterly beautiful. Everything But The Girl’s Tracey Thorn’s vocals steal the spotlight, but Brian Eno’s added production are equally impressive. For previous editions of The Playlist, see the growing archive [here](. See the Spotify playlist [here](. ff/Dappered?a=3V3eTd8S6Q4:OZmMWnNROWw:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=3V3eTd8S6Q4:OZmMWnNROWw:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=3V3eTd8S6Q4:OZmMWnNROWw:gIN9vFwOqvQ [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes](r/Dappered/~3/TOH-tjmwvGI/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 Apr 2018 08:00 AM PDT [B.R. Waller Suede Wingtip – $94.80](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1030875&pcid=13846&vid=1&pid=266941022&tid=braff4025845&ap=2&siteID=brafcid11555231&cvosrc=affiliate.cj.4025845) w/ STYLE ($158) Light in color suede shoes are a spring and summer staple. But if you’re used to wearing black and dark brown shoes on your feet (outside of athletic shoes and sneakers), then they might be a little bit intimidating. Luckily, they’re more versatile than you think, and don’t have to be reserved for just seersucker suits. Proof is below, featuring [Banana Republic’s “Waller” suede wingtip](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1030875&pcid=13846&vid=1&pid=266941022&tid=braff4025845&ap=2&siteID=brafcid11555231&cvosrc=affiliate.cj.4025845) in “Sandy Taupe” ([full review can be found here](). Are these a bit easier to wear compared to [super-traditional off-white bucks](? Indeed. But that doesn’t mean off-white bucks couldn’t look just as good with many (or all) of the outfits shown here… With Jeans & a Sportcoat while it’s still cool out [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes | Dappered.com] - Sportcoat: [Bonobos Unconstructed Italian Wool in Gray – $320]( w/ BLUEMOON ($400) - Shirt: [Nordstrom Smartcare in White – $59.50]( - Jeans: [Banana Republic Rapid Movement Denim – $118](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1073879&pcid=5389&vid=1&pid=488381002) - Belt: Brooks Brothers Ribbon Belt (sold out) - Watch: Hamilton (discontinued) - Sunglasses: [Suncloud Motorway – $55.81]( Bridging the gap between the cold that (hopefully) was and the warmth that’s coming. A smart casual uniform for some of us, brightened up a bit with the lighter colored suede shoes and the crisp white shirt. One warning on wearing light colored suede shoes with dark wash jeans. Make sure those jeans are washed a few times before you try this, because if they’re the type of jeans to bleed/crock a bit, you’ll end up with blue streaks on your shoes. Also note that the Bonobos blazers in this post are from a couple seasons ago, and thus still show the patch pocket at the chest. They’ve switched that out for a welt pocket since, but are still sticking with patch pockets on the lower half. With Light Chinos and a Contrasting Polo [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes | Dappered.com] - Chinos: [Bonobos Stretch Chinos – $78.40]( w/ BLUEMOON ($98) - Polo: [Banana Republic Luxe Touch Polo – $29.70](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=47431&pcid=10894&vid=1&pid=266470032) ($49.50) - Belt: [J. Crew Factory Washed Leather Belt – $23.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/accessories/belts/washed-leather-roller-belt/H3605?color_name=tan-leather) - Watch: Standard Issue Instruments Pilot Timer (discontinued) - Sunglasses: [Ray Ban Clubmaster Oversized – $89.50](//www.jomashop.com/ray-ban-rb4175-877-57.html) Wheelhouse stuff here. A perfect casual, but not frumpy or sloppy look for when temps start to heat up. Currently working on our annual polo-palooza/best polos round up. So stand by for that. With a Lightweight Sweater & Jeans on the weekend [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes | Dappered.com] - Sweater: [Lands’ End Cotton/Modal Button Shoulder Sweater – $36](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-long-sleeve-button-shoulder-striped-modal-sweater/id_320235?sku_0=::YNF) when 40% off ($60) - Jeans: [Banana Republic Rapid Movement Denim – $118](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1073879&pcid=5389&vid=1&pid=488381002) - Belt: [J. Crew Factory Washed Leather Belt – $23.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/accessories/belts/washed-leather-roller-belt/H3605?color_name=tan-leather) - Sunglasses: [Persol 714 Steve McQueen Edition – $279]( (I did NOT pay this much for them all those years back I got them. Good Lord those things have gotten expensive. Try [these from J. Crew](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/sunglasses/palma-sunglasses/H8976?color_name=dark-amber-tort) for a much cheaper, non-folding alternative.) - Watch: [Armogan Spirit of St. Louis – $250ish]( for that specific colorway. That’s steep. Currently out of stock at Huckberry and the other usual 3rd party retailers. Off the clock doesn’t mean you have to give up. This outfit would be great for casual dates, or, those weekends where you’re feeling a bit like a slob but want to put an end to that. Big fan of that particular sweater from Lands’ End. Nice and lightweight. Almost feels like a super lightweight merino, only much cheaper. With Oxford Cloth Pants and a Light Polo [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes | Dappered.com] - Polo: [Banana Republic Luxe Touch Polo – $29.70](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pcid=5001&vid=1&pid=266433032&searchText=Luxury-Touch+Polo) ($49.50) - Pants: [J. Crew Factory Slim or Straight Fit Oxford Cloth Pant – $37.50](//factory.jcrew.com/r/search/?N=0&Nloc=en&Ntrm=%22pant%20in%20Oxford%20cloth%22&Nsrt=&Npge=1&Nrpp=60) - Belt: [Jomers USA Made Cotton Macrame Belt – $20]( - Watch: Hamilton (discontinued.) - Sunglasses: [Ray Ban Clubmaster Oversized – $89.50](//www.jomashop.com/ray-ban-rb4175-877-57.html) For when it REALLY heats up. Items above are all cotton though, so if you have a tendency to sweat a lot, know that once cotton gets wet, it stays wet. Thus, you’ll want to swap those oxford cloth pants for some tech-fabric chinos or fresco/tropical wool trousers. For the polo, you’ll want to go with a tech fabric too, but just make sure it’s relatively well fitted and not some billowy golf-grandpa monster. With Dark Jeans & a Button Up for Contemporary Business Casual [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes | Dappered.com] - Shirt: Ledbury (sold out, got it on mega sale, but for a button down version, [try this from Nordstrom]( - Jeans: [Banana Republic Rapid Movement Denim – $118](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1073879&pcid=5389&vid=1&pid=488381002) - Belt: [British Belt Co UK Made Suede Stratton Belt – $39.99](//massdrop.7eer.net/c/94385/252901/4148?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.massdrop.com%2Fbuy%2Fbritish-belt-co-stratton-belt) - Watch: Hamilton (discontinued) - Sunglasses: [Persol 714 Steve McQueen Edition – $279]( Jeans are okay in most work places. You know if they’re okay in yours. Rolling up the sleeves ([here’s how to do it to make sure they stay up and look clean]() helps merge the dressier shirt (even though it’s a check/gingham) with the more casual jeans. Also, the different colors of suede is just fine. Suede isn’t like smooth leather. You can fudge the “matching” rule a bit here. With Chinos and a True Blue Blazer [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes | Dappered.com] - Sportcoat: [Bonobos Unconstructed Italian Wool in Bright Navy – $320]( w/ BLUEMOON ($400) - Shirt: [Nordstrom Smartcare in White – $59.50]( - Chinos: [Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos – $78.40]( w/ BLUEMOON ($98) - Belt: Polo Ralph Lauren Suede D-Ring Belt (sold out) - Watch: [Armogan Spirit of St. Louis – $250ish]( - Sunglasses: [Persol 714 in Havana – $153.09]( A basic, summer prep look that’s not overly traditional or boring. The trimmer fits and easy color tweaks like switching the chinos to grey (from regular khaki) and the blazer to a true-blue (instead of dark navy) keep you from looking like you raided some rich fart’s yacht club locker. Don’t get me wrong. It’s still really preppy. It’s just more modern, and less crusty and musty. With Chambray Pants & a Linen Sweater after Sundown [How To Wear It: Light Colored Suede Shoes | Dappered.com] - Sweater: Banana Republic Linen Crew (sold out, [but these are awfully similar](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1103419&pcid=28660&vid=1&pid=267336022).) - Polo: [UNIQLO Button Down Collar Polo – $19.90]( - Pants: GAP Chambray Chinos (sold out, [but these from Target could work too](//goto.target.com/c/94385/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmen-s-slim-fit-patterned-lightweight-trouser-goodfellow-co-153-blue-chambray%2F-%2FA-53179557%3Fclkid%3D3f9b378cN75d9f12fa5845aa59a635b55%26lnm%3D81938%26afid%3DShopStyle%2520Inc.%26ref%3Dtgt_adv_xasd0002)) - Belt: [J. Crew Factory Washed Leather Belt – $23.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/accessories/belts/washed-leather-roller-belt/H3605?color_name=tan-leather) - Watch: Standard Issue Instruments Pilot Timer (discontinued) - Sunglasses: [Suncloud Motorway – $55.81]( Lots of summer textures here, but still light weight enough to boil over on a day (or night) that’s unusually cool. Something to wear while making dinner or heading out for a drink after a day at the beach. Has something caught your eye, but you’re not sure how to wear it? Send in any suggestions for our “how to wear it” series to joe@dappered.com. ff/Dappered?a=TOH-tjmwvGI:3QDORhNeLrA:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=TOH-tjmwvGI:3QDORhNeLrA:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=TOH-tjmwvGI:3QDORhNeLrA: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