Dappered | The Men’s Suit Purchase Priority List

[Dappered | The Men’s Suit Purchase Priority List]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [The Men’s Suit Purchase Priority List](#1) - [Steal Alert: Spier’s Goodyear Welted made in Portugal Shoes are on Sale](#2) - [In Review: Nordstrom Men’s Shop Zack Leather Sneaker](#3) [The Men’s Suit Purchase Priority List](r/Dappered/~3/b-NItw6CSLs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 16 Jan 2019 03:00 AM PST Far too many of us have a suit, or suits, that don’t get used much. It’s probably because something was on sale and we thought we’d wear it more often than we actually do. The solution? Prioritize. Here’s what to buy first, and what to hold off on until later when assembling a suit collection. Not everyone needs all of these. Heck, not everyone “needs” more than one or two of these (if that, in our increasingly casual culture). But if you want to buy a suit, or two, or three, here’s the order to buy them in, starting from the ground up. #1. The Plain Charcoal Wool Suit [Dappered.com]( - [Spier & Mackay Charcoal Wool Suit in Slim or Contemporary – $328]( shown above - [Suitsupply Napoli Fit Charcoal Wool Suit – $399]( - [B.R. Slim Italian Wool Suit Jacket](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=257819012&cid=1065892&pcid=75310) & [Pant – $340.80](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=257847012&cid=1065892&pcid=75310) when 40% off ($568) Plenty would favor a navy suit as your first suit, but the argument here is that charcoal looks more appropriate at a funeral. It’s also more sober/conservative for job interviews. Make it a two button, notch lapel. If your job requires you to wear a suit daily, you’ll want more than one of these. #2. The Plain Navy Wool Suit [Dappered.com]( - [Suitsupply Napoli Fit Navy Wool Suit – $399]( - [Black Lapel Custom Midnight Blue Suit – $499]( - [Spier & Mackay Charcoal Wool Suit in Slim or Contemporary – $328]( Again, many would opt for a navy suit over charcoal for their FIRST suit, and that’s fine if that’s what you choose. But we’re putting it second due to the funeral factor (and let’s hope that doesn’t become a factor). #3. The Light Gray / Tropical Wool Suit [Dappered.com](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/suiting/blazers_sportcoats/slimfit-thompson-suit-jacket-in-voyager-wool/G6752?color_name=light-charcoal) - [J. Crew Factory Voyager Wool Suit Jacket](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/suiting/blazers_sportcoats/slimfit-thompson-suit-jacket-in-voyager-wool/G6752?color_name=light-charcoal) & [Pant = $299](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/suiting/suiting/slimfit-thompson-suit-pant-in-voyager-wool/G6754?color_name=light-charcoal) shown above - [Bonobos Jetsetter Light Gray Wool Suit – $550]( - [J. Crew Slim Ludlow Suit in Geyser Gray – $650](//www.jcrew.com/r/shop-the-look?externalProductCodes=28130-GY6569%3A16561%3A43966&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302023736&bmUID=mx8YWCP) (wait for a sale) - [Suitsupply Light Gray Napoli Fit Italian Wool Suit – $499]( - [Todd Snyder USA Made Tropical Wool Windowpane Suit Jacket & Pant = $448]( ($796) You’re looking for something you can wear to a summer wedding, but the fabric makes it noticeably more dressed up than seersucker or linen. Also, you can wear these in fall and winter to add a bit of brightness to an otherwise cold and dark wardrobe. Look for lighter weight, not just lighter in color. Also look for less lining. Still favor a notch lapel and two button jacket. #4. The Subtle Pattern Wool Suit [Suitsupply]( - [Suitsupply Sienna Fit Blue Check Suit – $699]( shown above - [Spier & Mackay Blue Check Suit – $348]( - [Suitsupply Napoli Fit Charcoal Striped Suit – $399]( Slow your roll Sparky. We’re not talking fat chalk stripes or massively contrasting plaids here. Something subtle. Say, a blue on navy plaid. Or a fine pin stripe. [A dark charcoal base with a white pinstripe]( could make you look like you stepped out of a Dick Tracy comic. Less can be more. Especially when it comes to suit patterns. #5. The Lightweight Cotton or Linen Summer Suit [Dappered.com](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Regent-Fit-Stripe-Seersucker-Suit/MK00755,default,pd.html) - [Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Seersucker Suit – $498](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Regent-Fit-Stripe-Seersucker-Suit/MK00755,default,pd.html) (wait for a sale) - [Black Lapel Light Blue Linen Blend Custom Suit – $499]( - [Suitsupply Havana Fit Linen Suit – $499]( For when it’s unbearably hot. Don’t worry about the wrinkles. Fabric that’s super light and breezy is supposed to wrinkle. It’s expected, and part of the charm. Favor linen and seersucker suits over chino. Some chino suits can lean a little dense, and thus, won’t breathe nearly as well. #6. The Wool Tuxedo [Suitsupply]( - [Suitsupply Havana Fit Shawl Collar Tuxedo – $599]( - [Nordstrom Men’s Shop Trim Fit Tuxedo – $429]( - [Spier & Mackay Navy Tuxedo – $448]( Currently sold out. Bring em’ back Rick!! There are very few places to rent a good looking, decent fitting tux. ([Here’s one](.) This is pretty far down the list because most guys these days don’t have black tie events to go to until later in life… if at all. Ever. But if you’re getting married or attending a big event and want to look your absolute best? Buy a tux. Have it tailored. It’ll be a great investment. Even if it’s an inexpensive tux, a little tailoring can go a long way. Peak lapel is timeless. Shawl is a bit more dashing. And finding a tux for cheap can be a tough ask. Retailers assume you’ve got cash, being that you’re shopping for a black tie event. #7. The Tweed or Flannel Winter Suit [Dappered.com]( - [Suitsupply Havana Fit Light Gray Flannel Suit Separates – $599]( - [Spier & Mackay Vitale Barberis Canonico Flannel Sportcoat – $279]( & [Matching Trousers – $99]( (just about sold out) - [J. Crew Italian Flannel Suit Separates – $343 – $686]( (currently sold out?) The thick, wintry stuff, for when it’s unbearably cold. Some people live in climates that’ll never necessitate a suit like this. Those who do live in climates with a real winter can usually get by with their normal suits, good layering, and solid outerwear. But hey, there is just something about a flannel suit on a super cold day. This post originally ran in 2017, but has since been updated with current product suggestions. ff/Dappered?a=b-NItw6CSLs:0wNUe6UuBjU:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=b-NItw6CSLs:0wNUe6UuBjU:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=b-NItw6CSLs:0wNUe6UuBjU:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Steal Alert: Spier’s Goodyear Welted made in Portugal Shoes are on Sale](r/Dappered/~3/AWmaOwt50dM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 15 Jan 2019 08:25 AM PST [Spier & Mackay Goodyear Welted Shoes – $178 – $248]( ($248 – $298) Made in Portugal with solid quality leather. Ships and returns for free [if they’re your first shoe, sportcoat, or suit purchase](. Goodyear welted. Contemporary but not trendy designs. Not bad for $250, let alone under $180 if you get one of their base leather models. [Spier & Mackay Goodyear Welted Shoes]( Top two rows = $178. Base of the pyramid medallion toes are $248. The less expensive line is made from leathers sourced from Portugal and Italy. The more expensive line uses Box Calf from the German supplier [Weinheimer](. Yes, the more expensive line [was going for less immediately after Christmas](. But the base leather models were going for more. And $178 for Goodyear welted cap toe or wingtip oxfords seems pretty good. Especially as materials costs and labor costs have been going up in recent years across the board. [Full review here](. Sizes are scattered, but there seems to be a good amount of regular sizes still left, depending on the model and color that you’re after. But that stock selection could change quickly. Spier sent out an email blast this morning letting people know they dumped this first run of shoes into their sale section. That’s all. Carry on. ff/Dappered?a=AWmaOwt50dM:_8Ox9MMN_UM:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=AWmaOwt50dM:_8Ox9MMN_UM:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=AWmaOwt50dM:_8Ox9MMN_UM:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: Nordstrom Men’s Shop Zack Leather Sneaker](r/Dappered/~3/iYp-w0SQDsg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 15 Jan 2019 08:00 AM PST [Nordstrom Zack Sneaker – $99.95]( 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](. One of the items in our closet that can get ignored are sneakers. We get dazzled by the loafers, the wingtips, the boat shoes (not really the boat shoes), but often forget that a good sneaker is essential to a man’s closet. But are these the ones you’ll reach for when it’s time to dress down a bit? I’ve seen some sneakers running into the $200-$400 range, which is still hard to wrap my head around. So comparatively, these might look like a bargain. And it’s Nordstrom. Nordstrom rarely misses on a product. But I have to say, these aren’t as impressive as I was hoping they’d be. [In Review: Nordstrom’s Zack Sneaker | Dappered.com]( Yes, they look good. The mostly off-white leather uppers up against the white soles and tan leather accents are right in the wheelhouse when it comes to versatility. These sneakers should be able to match with most things in the closet. They’re not a true, bright white, but these could fill that role despite leaning a little more to the cream side of things. The outside leather of the shoe feels well made and oddly soft to the touch, and feels like it can handle everyday wear for a while. But the inside of the shoe… felt strangely stiff. Like really stiff. The foot-bed, although claimed as cushioned, felt tough as well. I wore my chuck tailors on my right foot, and these on my left, and could tell the difference in cushioning. The chucks felt more cushioned, which is ironic because chucks are known for not having the most cushion. Maybe this would change with a few wears and breaking in, but it was something I noticed right away. [In Review: Nordstrom’s Zack Sneaker | Dappered.com]( If you have wide feet, feel free to stop reading and look for another shoe. This one is narrow. Mix that in with the lack of cushioning and the stiff feeling of the shoe, and these are gonna be a miss for many. Yes, the shoe feels substantial on your feet, which is a good thing. They don’t feel cheaply made, but for the brief time I tested these, I admittedly couldn’t wait to put back on my converse. Now the insoles are removable, so you could feasibly remove it and put in a more comfortable solution, but… do you really want to start doing that with brand new sneakers? As a day to day Chuck wearer (I have their leather version of the chucks II as well as the classics), these felt noticeably less comfortable out of the box. For $99, these aren’t as spendy as the luxury brands, but I think most would expect at least some comfort. And these just didn’t have that. At least shipping and returns are free. [In Review: Nordstrom’s Zack Sneaker | Dappered.com]( ff/Dappered?a=iYp-w0SQDsg:KUc2HaY8Hd0:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=iYp-w0SQDsg:KUc2HaY8Hd0:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=iYp-w0SQDsg:KUc2HaY8Hd0: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