Dappered | A Weirdly Stacked Nordy Sale Section, Spier & Mackay 20% off Sportcoats, & More – The Thurs. Men’ s Sales Handful

[Dappered | A Weirdly Stacked Nordy Sale Section, Spier & Mackay 20% off Sportcoats, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [A Weirdly Stacked Nordy Sale Section, Spier & Mackay 20% off Sportcoats, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](#1) - [The Playlist – December 2018](#2) - [In Review: Amazon’s Buttoned Down Men’s Slim-Fit Italian Wool Blazer](#3) [A Weirdly Stacked Nordy Sale Section, Spier & Mackay 20% off Sportcoats, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](r/Dappered/~3/pWIh3rvDU3E/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 13 Dec 2018 03:00 AM PST 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. [Norstrom: Early Half-Yearly Sale Picks?]( [Nordstrom]( - [Everyday Cashmere Regular Fit V-neck Sweater – $58.80]( ($98) limited sizes - [Everyday Cashmere Regular Fit Crewneck Sweater – $58.80]( ($98) - [The Rail Quilted Nylon Trucker Jacket – $59.40]( ($99) - [Marc New York Humboldt Quilted Jacket – $117.25]( ($175) - [Hart Schaffner Marx Sheffield Classic Fit Wool & Cashmere Overcoat – $356.98]( ($595) - [Ted Baker Knitts Duffel Bag – $213.90]( ($319) - [Ted Baker Twrens Wingtip Boot – $158.98]( ($265) - [The Rail Edward Chelsea Boot – $65.98]( ($110) - [Made in Portugal Selected Homme “David” Sneaker – $80.98]( ($135) - [John W. Nordstrom Plaid Wool Sport Coat – $299.40]( ($499) - [Nordstrom Merino Wool Polo Sweater – $63.75]( ($85) - [Made in Italy 1901 Extra Trim Fit Wool & Silk Sport Coat – $179.40]( ($299) What in the world? I’m not quite sure what’s going on with Norstrom right now, but their sale section is jammed and they keep sending out email advertising said sale section. So perhaps this is a slow roll out of their annual winter edition of their half-yearly sale? Usually it launches on the 26th. Anyway, it all ships and returns for free since it’s Nordstrom. And if memory serves, J. Crew hasn’t put their everyday cashmere on sale all that often, if at all. Yet Nordstrom has it marked down by 40%. Not bad. [Spier & Mackay: 20% off reg. priced Sportcoats w/ SC20]( [Spier & Mackay]( - [Dark Navy Corduroy Sportcoat – $238.50]( ($298) - [Navy Super 120s Wool Hopsack Sportcoat / Blazer – $238.50]( ($298) - [Vitale Barberis Brushed Wool Windowpane Sportcoat – $262.40]( ($328) Wait a minute… is that navy hopsack wool sportcoat new? Seems like most sizes are available at post time. Not bad for a half canvas, super 120s wool, quarter lined, do-anything blazer. [They’ve also dropped the prices on their suits by $30 – $40]( depending on the line. Sizes can be limited (both for the suits and the sportcoats) depending on what you’re after though. We’re coming to the end of the season, and Spier usually sells just about out of stuff, then moves on and does a restock after that. [Huckberry: Final Countdown Markdowns + Free Shipping!]( [Huckberry]( - [LeviMoon – $239.98]( ($289) - [Up to 25% off Select Blankets]( ($90 – $175) - [Standard Issue Leather Dopp Kit in Whiskey – $49.98]( ($68) - [25% off Sunski Sunglasses]( ($42 – $50) It’s coming close to zero hour for getting the gifts you’re giving (or, well, getting for yourself) in time for the portly fella in the red suit to stash them under the annual piece of indoor evergreen conifer. Or something. You get the point. They’ve also put together [a handy best-gifts page](. Some of it is on sale. Some of it is not. Free shipping no minimum expires tomorrow, 12/14. [Target: 20% off Select Men’s Jeans w/ JEANS20]( [Target Denim]( The Pick: [Goodfellow & Co Slim Straight Fit Selvedge Jeans – $31.99]( ($39.99) Nice. It’s still jeans season, people (and will be for a very, very long time). Our resident Denim Head was oddly impressed with Target’s selvedge jeans. [Head here for the full review](. These are also [available in slim, as well as straight](. [East Dane: Extra 30% off sale items w/ JOY18]( [East Dane]( - [Allen Edmonds Nomad Bluchers – $193.20]( ($345) - [Tumi Alpha Double Expansion Satchel – $165.90]( ($395) - [Wolverine 1000 Mile Suede Evans Boots – $224]( ($400) - [To Boot New York Boston 2 Eye Chukka Boots – $182]( ($325) - [To Boot New York Aldrich Chelsea Boots – $222.88]( ($398) As always, East Dane is fulfilled by Amazon. And it’s mostly high fashion. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some more down to earth pieces in the mix. Especially tempting would be those Allen Edmonds grain bluchers. [BONUS Todd Snyder: 30% off select w/ HOLIDAYBONUS]( [Todd Snyder]( - [Made in the USA Italian Wool Unconstructed Sportcoat – $418.60]( ($598) - [Made in the USA Red Wing Blacksmith in Copper Rough and Tough – $210]( ($300) - [Made in the USA Wool Flannel Jacket]( & [Pant in Light Grey – $557.20]( ($796) - [Vans Gum Block Slip on in Classic White – $35]( ($50) What an odd collection of things in this select item sale. But there are some winners. Just… none of em’ are cheap. Cheaper? Yes. 30% off is a pretty hefty discount from Todd Snyder. So that’s greatly appreciated. [BONUS II Lands’ End: 50% Off w/ MERRY & 7894](//www.landsend.com/shop/mens/-/N-fz6?cm_re=lec-_-global-_-glbnv-men-_-20160316-_-txt) [Lands' End](//www.landsend.com/shop/mens/-/N-fz6?cm_re=lec-_-global-_-glbnv-men-_-20160316-_-txt) - [Wool Blend Topcoat – $174.50](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-wool-topcoat/id_303517?sku_0=::DCH) ($349) - [Wool Blend Topocat in Windowpane – $199.50](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-patterned-wool-topcoat/id_313540?sku_0=::VO4) ($399) - [Tailored Fit Comfort-First Knit Blazer – $99.50](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-tailored-fit-comfort-first-knit-blazer/id_326731?sku_0=::X2Z) ($199) - [Made in Germany Wine Glasses (Set of 4) – $19.98](//www.landsend.com/products/red-wine-glasses-set-of-4/id_304397?sku_0=::CLE) ($39.95) - [Waxed Canvas Weekender Duffle Bag – $74.50]( ($149) - [Tailored Fit Half-Canvas Italian Wool Navy Blazer – $149.50](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-tailored-fit-comero-italian-wool-navy-blazer/id_307554?sku_0=::NAV) ($299) - [100% Cashmere V-Neck Sweater – $94.50](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-cashmere-v-neck-sweater/id_272835?sku_0=::CHH) ($189) This might… might work site-wide? On sale stuff too? And it’s not limited to just one item. You can pick up a bunch of stuff if you so choose. Also worth a mention: - [EXPRESS](//www.express.com/mens-clothing): 40% off everything. - [Club Monaco]( Extra 30% off sale styles. - [J. Crew Factory](//factory.jcrew.com/mens-clothing.jsp?sidecar=true): 50% off “Everything.” ff/Dappered?a=pWIh3rvDU3E:ivTr0TN3-Y4:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=pWIh3rvDU3E:ivTr0TN3-Y4:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=pWIh3rvDU3E:ivTr0TN3-Y4:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Playlist – December 2018](r/Dappered/~3/gyCX9OZNVDM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 12 Dec 2018 02:00 PM PST 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 Reset](. Got a Spotify account? You’ll find a link to this month’s playlist at the end of the post. There are numerous types of holiday songs. The break your heart beautiful. The over the top pop showstopper. The quiet, lovely Winterlude. And this is not a surprise since holiday songs were always pop culture touch stones. Then there are the Holiday love songs which are everywhere. This year’s December playlist has selections from all of the above. [JD McPherson – “All The Gifts I Need”](  I’m already on the record as a big fan of JD and his new Christmas album. It is just a blast right out of the gate and it doesn’t let up. These aren’t all songs about making merry and bright. Sometimes the Holidays suck and you get some of that too, delivered with a terrific sense of humor and a knack for big, memorable hooks. [Kelly Clarkson – “Christmas Eve”]( This relentlessly cheerful Holiday song from Kelly Clarkson was released last year. And there’s a chance I recommended it last year. But there is absolutely no chance that I care about repeating it here. It’s just too fun to forget. It is all of the heightened energy of that first peek at the tree on Christmas morning, the promise of all the fun to come, and the joy of the season all crammed into a showstopper of a song. [Old 97’s – “Snow Angels”]( Rhett Miller and The Old 97’s have been consistently made terrific Americana/Alt-Country for a good while now. Rhett released a solo record not that long ago and now the band has shared their first original Holiday collection. There is much to like here and if you are already a fan of Rhett and The Old 97’s this is for you. [Ingrid Michaelson – “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (featuring Leslie Odom Jr)](  Whereupon Ingrid does the most Ingrid thing imaginable to Mariah Carey’s perennial favorite. Yes, this is a compliment. [A Fine Frenzy – “Red Ribbon Foxes”](  Some of the songs included in this year’s playlist aren’t actually new. But they are deserving of attention. I met Allison Sudol (AKA A Fine Frenzy) just after she released her debut single with Virgin Records sometime in 2007. She stopped by the station to play in our performance lounge. It was obvious to those of us who were there that she is supremely talented. We played several of her singles over the next couple years and were fans of her Christmas ep which included “Red Ribbon Foxes.” But you might already be familiar with her via her screen work. In particular, her role as Queenie Goldstein in [Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them](film)). Yep. Same woman. And I still love this. [Kasey Musgraves – “Present Without A Bow” featuring Leon Bridges](  I’m not sure how I missed this one. It has been really something watching Kacey Musgraves’ evolution as a songwriter/performer since her debut. [Her most recent album]( is pretty much one of the best of the year (not me – real critics have expressed this). This Holiday album is from a couple years back and it is a fun collection of original songs, favorites of the season and a few nicely chosen less-covered Christmas songs. [Aloe Blacc – “I Got Your Christmas Right Here”]( Aloe Blacc just seems like the most chill man in music. He makes what he does seem effortless and maybe it is for him. This is a perfect example of what he does best. It’s a feel-good song that begs you to just stop and enjoy the season. [Low – “Just Like Christmas”](  Here’s where I admit I have all the feels for this song. I am not proud of the fact that I came to it via Snow Patrol but there you are. I love both versions. This is definitely one of those Holiday songs that is lovely and kind of sad at the same time. Like I said. The feels. [David Archuleta – “Christmas Every Day”]( If you would have asked me two weeks ago if I’d ever include David Archuleta on a Dappered playlist, I would have snorted like a smug douchenozzle. I’m still an asshat but damn if this song doesn’t just insist on making you a little less cynical about the world we live in. It is nearly unrivaled in it’s cheerfulness and good vibes and it will make your heart grow two sizes and such. So, yeah. Way to go David. [John Legend – “What Christmas Means To Me” featuring Stevie Wonder](  Anyone else kind of surprised we are only getting this now? Doesn’t it feel like John Legend must have surely released a holiday collection before now? This one could very well be a classic. [Rogue Wave – “Christmas”]( Not new. But it’s a gem for sure. Rogue Wave covered this Who song (from their rock-opera “Tommy”) and because it is Rogue Wave, they infuse the song with that sweet and sad spirit that makes up so much of their own music. Everything about this arrangement helps take a song out of its original context and lets it live on its own. Absolutely lovely. [The Mavericks – “I Have Wanted You For Christmas”](  Raul Malo and his band of honky tonk brethren are no strangers to Holiday songs. Malo released his own Holiday collection years ago and it is worth checking out. Everything The Mavericks do has a retro feel which is a result of their use of instruments popular in Tejano music. This is one of those “Christmas song masquerading as a love song” Holiday songs. [Over The Rhine – “Here It Is”]( Here we have an example of the holiday LOVE song. As in framing the love song in a holiday song. As in this is really just a fantastic song that is dressed up for the season. This Cincinnati band has made Christmas songs a regular part of their discography. This is one of my favorites. There is something special about this song: it is absolutely genuine, and Karin Bergquist’s vocals are something to behold. [Leslie Odom Jr. – “Winter Song”](  Whereupon one of the sweetest vocalists working today absolutely shines on this cover of Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles’ beautiful Christmas song. This is just one song from a fantastic collection that came out last year. [Phoebe Bridges – “Christmas Song”]( Phoebe Bridgers is having a really good year. Along with Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, Bridgers released an excellent ep under the moniker boygenius. Late last year she released her debut album “Stranger In The Alps” to critical acclaim. This new holiday recording is a cover of a song by Omaha, Nebraska band McCarthy Trenching (they have quite the story about their name by the way). The story goes that Bridgers performed the song at a Holiday show last year and Jackson Browne was in the audience. Phoebe asking him to sing on a studio version and this is the result. [Lindsey Stirling – “Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy”](  I can’t think of a Holiday song better suited for Stirling’s talents. Merry and bright indeed. For previous editions of The Playlist, see the growing archive [here](. See the Spotify playlist [here](. ff/Dappered?a=gyCX9OZNVDM:_UMp5YBVL-8:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=gyCX9OZNVDM:_UMp5YBVL-8:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=gyCX9OZNVDM:_UMp5YBVL-8:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: Amazon’s Buttoned Down Men’s Slim-Fit Italian Wool Blazer](r/Dappered/~3/Hu8aZddcWRg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 12 Dec 2018 08:00 AM PST [Buttoned Down Men’s Slim Fit Super 110 Italian Wool Blazer – $269]( NOTE: These blazers come in navy, charcoal, & black. They’re also available in three fits: [Slim](, [Tailored](, and [Classic](. About the Author: Stephen Knight is a photographer / videographer who founded [Itsaknightslife](. His mission is to tell the story of people through style, food, music, and dancing. Catch his stuff at itsaknightslife on [Instagram]( and [Youtube](. [A couple weeks ago]( we spoke about how Amazon got things right with their [merino wool sweater](, and how getting the essentials right could make Amazon a real player in the style/fashion industry. Enter now the Buttoned Down (that’s the in-house brand name) [Men’s Slim Fit Super 110 Italian Wool Hopsack Blazer](. (Try saying that 5 times fast.) How does this essential stack up? [Buttoned Down Men's Slim Fit Super 110 Italian Wool Blazer | Dappered.com]( Size 38R Slim on 5’10” 170 lbs. Slim has slanted, hacking style pockets. Tailored and Classic have straight pockets. The Look The first thing I noticed about this blazer was how “deep” the navy color is of the jacket. It gives it a more formal look, something that can be worn with a tie, although I would say this has the ability to be used in multiple scenarios. I’m not sure if I would wear it in the most formal of places, but for dinners and certain meetings, this will do just fine. This is something you can easily pair with dark (or light) pants or denim. From an overall standpoint, this is a good looking blazer, and I was very pleased with the way it looked on me. The notch lapels are slim. Quite slim. But they don’t draw too much attention in a weird, super-modern kinda way. They compliment the cut of the jacket. The jacket is fully lined in 50% viscose /50% polyester, so it looks fairly structured, and the padding on the shoulders is noticeable but not overbearing. The “genuine horn buttons” (they don’t specify on the site) are a little darker than I’d like. I’m not a fan of navy with gold buttons, but something of a mid-toned brown note would resonate with me more. But that’s subjective. The length of the blazer is fine, it isn’t chopped and falls right around the mid to upper mid thigh. The upper pocket wasn’t stitched together, so no need to break out the scissors for this one. [Buttoned Down Men's Slim Fit Super 110 Italian Wool Blazer | Dappered.com]( Nice hopsack weave, non-functioning button sleeves. The Feel Just like any hopsack material, the feel of this blazer is lightweight, and breathable. the outer shell has that tell-tale hopsack texture. For some, that texture can be polarizing. Either you love the texture, or you don’t. I have to be honest and say that I tend to not, and it’s the same for this jacket as well. If you DO like the feel of a hopsack wool, then you should feel right at home in this jacket. Wool is sourced from the Italian mill Reda, which is a tag I think most of us have seen on some pretty nice suits and sportcoats. Despite the description on Amazon saying: “lightweight chest canvas forms to the body over time for a comfortable fit and natural look,” I don’t believe this blazer is a true, “half canvas” construction like, say, Suitsupply. I did the pinch test and compared it to one of my Suitsupply jackets, and there’s a noticeable difference. But that test is famous [for not being super accurate](. So while it doesn’t have that substantial half-canvas feeling, it is really lightweight. And plenty will like that. Shoulder pads seemed to go just short of my shoulder edge, and I wouldn’t say the actual padding itself felt the most comfortable, but I don’t think that it was poor either, just middle of the road. The lining didn’t get in my way when moving around, and wearing this over the course of the day didn’t bother me, although this wasn’t as comfortable as a deconstructed blazer. Fabric weight is solidly three season. You’ll need to layer up if you run cold in order to turn it into a year round piece. [Buttoned Down Men's Slim Fit Super 110 Italian Wool Blazer | Dappered.com]( Slim fit without being too tight. The Fit I went for the slim version of the jacket, and I’m not sure who Amazon is hiring to do the fittings of their clothing, but they need to keep doing what they’re doing. I said that their merino wool sweater was the best “fitting” sweater I’ve worn… and I have to give them the crown for the best “off the rack” fitting blazer. One of the first things I check for with jackets and blazers is the back, which usually needs to be taken in. This is the second time ever I picked up an item that didn’t need to be taken in, anywhere. The chest was close to the body, along with the sides. So my modern style wearers who like clothes fitting close to the body, the slim will be for you. If you have a little bit more heft to you or want some extra room to move around, it would [probably be best to go for the “tailored-fit” version](. Keep in mind I’m 5’10 ~170 lbs and exercise regularly. [Buttoned Down Men's Slim Fit Super 110 Italian Wool Blazer | Dappered.com]( Conclusion At $269 at the time of posting, with fast Prime-backed shipping and easy returns, there’s a reason why it’s getting so many good reviews on Amazon. If it goes on sale (and I believe it has in the past, who knows if it will in the future) it’ll fall into the steal category for sure. The versatility of the garment is notable, but the real reason to get this is the off the rack fit, which saves you some tailoring money. I said last time that Amazon [hit it out of the park with the merino sweater](, and had a solid staple to add to their portfolio. With this hopsack blazer, you can make that two. ff/Dappered?a=Hu8aZddcWRg:fbgAZ64JeB8:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Hu8aZddcWRg:fbgAZ64JeB8:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Hu8aZddcWRg:fbgAZ64JeB8: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