Dappered | 10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Spanish Made Driving Shoes, Super Breathable Chinos, & More

[Dappered | 10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Spanish Made Driving Shoes, Super Breathable Chinos, & More]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Spanish Made Driving Shoes, Super Breathable Chinos, & More](#1) - [Style Scenario: Warm Weather Cocktail Hour](#2) - [The Dappered Space: From Style Scenario to Styled Bathroom](#3) [10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Spanish Made Driving Shoes, Super Breathable Chinos, & More](r/Dappered/~3/NGXEQL3jwHk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 15 Aug 2018 03:00 AM PDT Seventy Five bucks. That’s a lot of money. It’ll get you [a couple pairs of Levi’s](, a [decent casual dinner out](, or a couple months at your local gym. Ten picks follow, all for $75 or under, with some of them much, much less. Expect these round-ups on a monthly basis. Got a tip on something for under $75? Send those in to [joe@dappered.com](mailto:joe@dappered.com?subject=under 75). [Jack Erwin Spanish Made Drivers – $47.50](//www.jackerwin.com/collections/sale/products/ralph) FINAL ($95) [Jack Erwin Spanish Made Drivers](//www.jackerwin.com/collections/sale/products/ralph) Somehow, these made in Spain drivers in sand suede have survived the initial (and almost complete?) onslaught on the very first Jack Erwin sale. Still final sale, but all sizes are available at post time. [J. Crew Ludlow Slim-Fit Glen Plaid Cotton – $98](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_feature/newarrivals/pants/ludlow-slimfit-pant-in-glen-plaid-cotton/G7123?color_name=light-grey) [J. Crew Ludlow Slim-Fit Glen Plaid Cotton](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_feature/newarrivals/pants/ludlow-slimfit-pant-in-glen-plaid-cotton/G7123?color_name=light-grey) Not under $75… yet. But pretty sure these’ll have to go on sale at some point. A true slim, so, if you’re thick through the legs, forget it. Used to be called the Bowery Slim Fit. Now it’s just the Ludlow. [Sperry Top-Sider Salt Washed Striper CVO – $59.95]( [Sperry Top-Sider Salt Washed Striper CVO | Dappered.com]( Built like a brick outhouse. Substantial, but still flexible canvas. Thick rubber out-soles. Reinforced eyelets and nicely thick laces. Leather accents. Plus, the extra cushioning around the tongue and heel area is a nice touch. [Allen Edmonds Cotton Flannel Shoe Bags – $3.97]( w/ PLUS20 ($10) [Allen Edmonds Cotton Flannel Shoe Bags]( Under four bucks! Keep the dust off your shoes while storing them in these soft, scratch free flannel bags. Did I mention they’re under four bucks? [Banana Republic Core Temp Chinos – $49]( w/ BRCARDFF ($98) [Dappered.com]( Just a warning. The above code, BRCARDFF, is good for cardmembers only. But the 50% off Banana Republic Friends and Family sale should go live to most of the public, tomorrow (8/16). Keep an eye out in your inbox for a code. Should be good for 50% off regular priced items. Meanwhile, these pants are outstanding. Head here for the review. [NES Classic – $59.99]( | [Super NES Classic – $79.99]( [NES]( Looks like the supply problems of these things are over? Boy things have changed. This is pure nostalgia. They’re also, according to reader Brandon D. (thanks for the tip) super fun. Both are smaller in size than the originals, yet come pre-loaded with a ton of games. 30 games come on the classic, 20 on the super. What still hasn’t changed? Your Princess is still in another castle. [Black Butte XXX Rexerve (prices vary)Â]( [Black Butte XXX Rexerve]( It’s that time of year. It’s the 30th anniversary of Black Butte Porter from Bend Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery, and every year they release a special Imperial version. They’ve done dried fruits and chocolate in the past… but this year? For the 30th anniversary? Straightforward, clean, mean, and a beast at 13.6% ABV. Not overly sweet. Anything but boring. Barrel-aged in eight different types of barrels and, while taste is subjective, I think they nailed it. [Old Navy Built-In Flex Moisture-Wicking Pro Polo – $18.99](//secure-oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1076340&pcid=5256&vid=1&pid=204651062) [Old Navy Built-In Flex Moisture-Wicking Pro Polo](//secure-oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1076340&pcid=5256&vid=1&pid=204651062) After 169 reviews, these things are 4.7 / 5 stars. That’s incredible. The internet agrees on NOTHING. Yet, here we are. But don’t take their word for it, take the word of Eric H.: Pique knit, with stretch and also wicking. 58% cotton, 39% polyester, 3% spandex. I’m sure the collar will roll, but time will tell. [Made in the USA Notebook by Appointed – $24]( [Made in the USA Notebook by Appointed]( Yes this was just mentioned yesterday. But it deserves more pub. Yes, paying two-dozen-dollars for ONE notebook is absurd. But I like this thing more than I like most people. Beautiful, thick cover. Brass spiral bound. Filled with paper that’s graph patterned on one side and blank on the other, and that paper feels good in the hands and under a pen. So yeah. There you have it. Pen not included. Sorry. [NEWWHEY Waxed Canvas Duffel – $39.96]( [NEWWHEY Waxed Canvas Duffel]( Newwhey? Sounds like a protein powder brand. But it’s not. Reader Jarred M. (and self described “cheap ass”) sent in a tip about these things, and they’re allegedly legit. Waxed canvas, not a total crap-show, and that grey shade is mighty fine looking. For other Best Bets under $75 from previous months, [click here](. ff/Dappered?a=NGXEQL3jwHk:ULDkpV_J34k:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=NGXEQL3jwHk:ULDkpV_J34k:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=NGXEQL3jwHk:ULDkpV_J34k:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Style Scenario: Warm Weather Cocktail Hour](r/Dappered/~3/AGpIap7kdS0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 14 Aug 2018 02:00 PM 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. Hey. Guess what? It’s hot. Time to make lemonade out of those lemons, and meet up with friends or a date after work for a quick beverage. Whether you’re outside on a patio, or moving as quickly as possible indoors to air conditioning, a light in weight and color outfit is appropriate for both in and out of doors this time of year. And yes, it is possible [to look sharp & stay cool]( while wearing a jacket and collared shirt. [Style Scenario: Warm Weather Cocktail Hour | Dappered.com] The Blazer: [Bonobos Unconstructed Italian Wool in Beige – $224]( FINAL w/ ECLIPSE20 ($248). The perfect warm weather sportcoat. Totally unlined in the back. Barely-there construction. Yet, the breezy, airy, hopsack wool still has some crispness and good feel to it. It’s not some wimpy, barely there fabric. Yet it still stays cool. Wool… earth’s original technical fabric. (And I swear if some marketing agency steals that line, I’m comin’ for you.) The Shirt: [Buttoned Down Tailored Fit Dot & Stripe Shirt – $49](. Throwing some pattern in here. Tailored fit, ships fast and free if you have Prime, and the button down collar ensures your points won’t be flying out from under your sportcoat lapels. The Sunglasses: [Suitsupply Dark Brown Square Sunglasses – $79]( Classic but with a modern, angular twist. Can one twist in an angular fashion? Beats me. I didn’t major in geography.* The Wallet: [Mitchell Leather Money Clip Wallet in Horween Chestnut – $79]( Made in the USA from Horween’s “Dublin” leather, which is cowhide that goes through the same recipe of oils that Cordovan goes through. The wallet provides easy access to cash, which bartenders & servers will appreciate. [More info here](. The Watch: [Timex Navi Ocean – $131.98]( ($155). Part of the Timex “Archive” collection. On sale, and ships and returns for free via Huckberry. The Shoes: [DSW Blake McKay Double Monks – $109.99]( Contemporary. Not flashy. [Full review is right here](. The Chinos: [Amazon Goodthreads Men’s Straight-Fit Washed Chino Pant in White – $30](. While a full blown summer suit is nice to have, it’s pretty easy to replicate the look with a lightweight & light-in-color blazer, and contrasting chinos. The sportcoat leans warmer in tone, while the pants are a true, bright white (yes, [you can wear white chinos](). That makes for just enough contrast, plus you can wear each item separately with other stuff. The SPF & Mattifier:  [Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 – $33.99](as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001LNTNGC&linkCode=as2&tag=dappered-20&linkId=XKX22576AUN2P7VH). Expensive, but works and lasts for a good long time. Also has SPF 15 in it so your face won’t turn into a boiled tomato. The Belt: [J. Crew Factory Washed Leather Roller Belt in Dark Brown – $23.50](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/accessories/belts/washed-leather-roller-belt/H3605?color_name=tan-leather&srcCode=AFFI0001&siteId=CJ_4025845_Dappered&utm_source=Dappered&utm_medium=affiliate&cjevent=3634552a9fd711e880a3030b0a1c0e0d). On the slim side. Not some clunky, super heavy thing. Surprisingly versatile. *Yes, that’s a joke. ff/Dappered?a=AGpIap7kdS0:uUztWp8O4gw:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=AGpIap7kdS0:uUztWp8O4gw:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=AGpIap7kdS0:uUztWp8O4gw:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Dappered Space: From Style Scenario to Styled Bathroom](r/Dappered/~3/9IVj1dUiZ-Q/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 14 Aug 2018 08:00 AM 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. You may be asking: why the heck would you want to style a bathroom? It’s a utilitarian room, used for basic bodily functions. But it’s also a room that, when preparing yourself for the day, you spend a decent amount of time in. And a drab, plain, messy bathroom provides no inspiration for a successful day. This might sound kind of woo-woo, but what kind of energy does your bathroom space create for you? Do you walk in, switch the light on, and immediately start feeling guilty about the whiskers and toothpaste caked to the sink, reminding yourself you need to clean it up… like you have for the past several weeks? Do you lift the toilet seat, and the at the sight of your toilet think “that’s disgusting”, but you do nothing about it? Trying to create a put together look in a shitty (perhaps quite literally) space can make you feel like a fraud. You might look put together, but you have a dirty little secret. So change it. Create a bathroom space that reflects the person you are, or want to become. And if your bathroom is the one guests use, it’s time to up your game. Show them you’re capable of not only making yourself look good, but the space around you as well. [We’re taking inspiration from this style scenario Joe put together for the 4th](. [Dappered.com]( There are lots of naturalistic colors that evoke masculinity. Following these style cues can lead to look that says “this is a put together man’s bathroom, damn it.” The Rug: [Bryson Cotton Stonewash Racetrack Bath Rug in Light Grey – $16.99](. Rugs have decorative value, even in the bathroom. But in the bath they serve a functional purpose too, soaking up water from your feet after the shower. Or providing a room-temperature spot to put your feet on if it’s a cold morning. Plus, as mentioned above, they decorate a room. The Sink Accessories: [Threshold Amber Apothecary Glass Lotion Dispenser – $12.99]( | [Long Spout Soap Dish – $30]( |  [Farmhouse Pottery Glazed Donut Match Striker – $34.98]( | [Norden Big Sur Candle – $49.98](. Rather than having a cluttered mess of hair products, shaving products, and skin care products stealing space on your counter, get a cabinet to store them in, and then keep intentional items on the sink. Soap dish, some lotion, perhaps a candle and some matches, and even a small plant or decorative object is fine. Create a counter top that gives you space to breathe, rather than play constant defense against everything you could knock over or off the counter. The Cabinet: [Vivienne 26″ W x 65″ H Over the Toilet Storage – $159.99](. Use this to keep clutter off your counter. But also, don’t let the cabinet get cluttered up. Some people are secret pack rats, and creating hidden clutter can be just as soul sucking as having a ton of clutter in sight. If you’re not using it, toss it. If it’s expired, toss it. If you just don’t like it, toss it. The Shower Curtain: [Duck River Textile Akua Shower Curtain – $39.99](. You gotta like stripes, but if you like stripes, this curtain fits right into the color scheme we’re going for, and breaks things up visually. The Towel Rack: [KBN Decor Bathroom Shelf Organizer with Towel Hooks in Dark Walnut – $69.99](. Give yourself a little extra shelf space by hanging a shelving/hooks combined unit. Plus, this just looks better than the cheap metal towel racks that will come with a rental. You can still utilize the cheap rack, and put some nice towels on it, but hanging something extra like this dresses up the space. The Towels: [6pc Spa Waffle Jacquard Cotton Bath Towels Set – $44.99](. This set sold by Target comes with two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. Going with light grey here because they don’t eventually develop a beige tinge like white bath towels can. The Art: [AGI Photo Gallery 2 Forest Prints – $9.95](. How the heck are these prints so affordable? Because they come to you in a scalable, digital format you can print to your own specifications (up to 16″ x 20″). Print them on canvas, or on high quality paper and frame. The Magazine Holder: [Spectrum Diversified Seville Magazine Rack – $14.69](. Last but not least. Some trips to the bathroom are… longer than others. Don’t waste that time. Do a little reading. I know the printed format is becoming quaint, but it’s good to [give your eyes a break from blue light]( on a regular basis. This will let you poo, er..uh, do that. 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=9IVj1dUiZ-Q:TjVPHf_toJo:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=9IVj1dUiZ-Q:TjVPHf_toJo:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=9IVj1dUiZ-Q:TjVPHf_toJo: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