Dappered | What I Wear to Work: Andrew, High School Music / Band Teacher

[Dappered | What I Wear to Work: Andrew, High School Music / Band Teacher]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [What I Wear to Work: Andrew, High School Music / Band Teacher](#1) - [The Playlist – April 2019](#2) - [Style Scenario: Warm Weather Creative Casual](#3) [What I Wear to Work: Andrew, High School Music / Band Teacher](r/Dappered/~3/UyFL-mEZhJ0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 24 Apr 2019 03:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( Welcome to “[What I Wear to Work](.” A series on, you guessed it, who wears what to work. Would you like to be featured? See the bottom of this post for instructions. Andrew Green is a high school music teacher in Washington DC. For the past eleven years, he has been helping young instrumentalists develop their talent. Andrew lives in Washington DC with his wife and two year old son. He enjoys long-distance cycling and cooking. [What I Wear to Work: Andrew, High School Music / Band Teacher | Dappered.com] The Sportcoat: [Lands’ End Tailored Fit Year’rounder Suit Jacket in Light Charcoal – $137.40](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-tailored-fit-yearrounder-suit-jacket/id_311661?sku_0=::LCH) when 40% off ($229). I usually wear a sportcoat to work, but I also wear a suit about once a week if there’s a performance, meetings with parents, or just to face the week on a Monday. I’ve found that the Lands’ End Year’rounder Suit Separates can, in fact, double as a sportcoat when the jacket is worn solo, as shown above. 100% Australian merino wool, tailored but not tight fit, and often on sale. The Lapel Pin/Flower: [TheTieBar Navy “Laser Stripe” Lapel Flower Pin – $8](//www.thetiebar.com/product/LP100?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9djq95fk4QIVjouzCh0CkQMBEAQYASABEgI0vvD_BwE). I actually had never worn one of these to work. But I got it for my brother’s wedding, and the day I shot the pic of my outfit (at the top of this post) it was the day after spring break, so, why not? The Tie: [TheTieBar Navy Bulletin Dot Tie – $19](//www.thetiebar.com/product/TIE-0555-0251). Inexpensive, versatile, and available in a few different widths and lengths. [A standard](. The Shirt: [Geoffrey Beene Fitted Solid Spread Collar Dress Shirt – $30](. Usually around $30ish. I found mine on sale at Macy’s. The Chinos: [Original Penguin Slim Fit Chinos in “Reflecting Pond” – $29.99](//www.originalpenguin.com/sale/pants/slim-fit-chino-pant/089603914204.html) ($89). Dark navy dress slacks would work here too, but some slim fit chinos in a medium, brighter (but not bright) blue adds more fun to the outfit. Those Original Penguin chinos are just about sold out, but for an in-stock alternative, [these chinos from Goodthreads should do the trick](. Just about the same color too. The Shoes: [Florsheim Montinero Double Monk – $79.90]( ($100). I understand that some guys love fancy, super expensive shoes. But I paid $80 for my last pair of Florsheims, and they lasted about 7 years, when worn 2-3 times per week. So, not bad. The Socks: [Enerwear Cotton/Spandex Blend Dress Socks – $16.99 / 6 pair](. Cheap. Effective. The Briefcase: [Samsonite Slim Leather Laptop Brief – $80](. I prefer bags WITHOUT a messenger/flap-over style closure. Why? Because it’s much, much easier to get into when you’re standing up and holding the bag. Easy access here. The Watch: Swiss Army Infantry 2nd time zone (discontinued). It was an engagement gift from my wife a while back. I wear it a lot, so I just keep putting new leather bands on it over the years. A huge thank you to Andrew for not just submitting his What I Wear to Work, but for also being a teacher! [Head over to LinkedIn]( to discuss this with your coworkers or follow Dappered if you want to see these in your feed. If you want to take this for a spin, send an email to joe@dappered.com with who you are, what you do, and what you’d like to submit. To be featured, we’ll need a picture of you at work, as well as the details on what you’re wearing/usually wear on the job. Final image will have to be cropped down to 1500×840 pixels, so, keep that in mind when shooting. Landscape mode please, and let’s keep anything from the chin up out of it. Note that sending an email with your picks and a pic doesn’t guarantee publishing. Be yourself! And get your employer’s permission if you’re gonna get specific with your place of work. Good luck. We’ll be in touch. ff/Dappered?a=UyFL-mEZhJ0:NLyjyaNi0Sk:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=UyFL-mEZhJ0:NLyjyaNi0Sk:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=UyFL-mEZhJ0:NLyjyaNi0Sk:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Playlist – April 2019](r/Dappered/~3/jR5nQqPIPug/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 Apr 2019 02:00 PM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( 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. [Black Pumas – “Black Moon Rising”](  This is all sorts of fantastic. I’ve featured this Austin, TX band on a previous Playlist. They are back with a new album on the way and a terrific lead single. Check out their recent performance at Pickathon to appreciate what these guys are all about. [The Head & The Heart – “Missed Connection”](  Sun drenched folk rock from a band that continues to evolve with confidence and a naturalness that befits the music. It’a a long way between Laurel Canyon’s eternal sunshine and the more subdued meteorological environment of Seattle, but the band stays true to their musical roots. This bodes well for the new album Living Mirage coming this May. [OSO LEONE – “Virtual U”]( Just a month or so following the death of [Mark Hollis of Talk Talk](, we are reminded about the influence he has had on modern music. Oso Leone are a Spanish group who have shared a wonderful new song which is built upon the musical architecture Hollis built over the course of his career. This is lovely. [The Cerny Brothers – “I Wanna Love You”](  It’s not often you run across such an example of classic meat and potatoes Rock and Roll of this sort in this day and age. This is straight-up mid to late 70’s Americana-fueled ghosts of Springsteen past. It is as good as it is surprising. [Lizzo – “Tempo” featuring Missy Elliott](  It was only a matter of time and it is a delight to behold. Also, it’s not exactly PG-13. But if you are familiar with Lizzo (she is no stranger to The Playlist), you already knew this. [Plague Vendor – “New Comedown”](  Yaaaaaaaaaasssss. I have Joe to thank for sending this my way. There is nothing new going on here and that is absolutely fine because what these guys to they do very well. A killer addition to any gym playlist. [Pure Bathing Culture – “Devotion”](  One thing I respect about Portland, OR’s Pure Bathing Culture, the duo of Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman, is that they seem comfortable with the term soft rock. For those of a certain age, this brings back guilty pleasure favorites from once upon a time. Pure Bathing Culture update Fleetwood Mac’s late 70’s sound in a contemporary context. [The Preservation Hall Jazz Band – “Kreyol”](  When [America’s legendary New Orlean’s band]( heads to Cuba, the results are everything you would hope for. Ben Jaffe has successfully steered this iconic band into new territory and exciting collaborations over the past 15 years. This new project, coming on the Sub Pop label, finds the band exploring the Cuban musical landscape and the results are really terrific. It was the dream of Jaffe’s father, who launched the band in the 1960’s, to trace the band’s musical heritage to their roots in Cuba. Now there is a documentary called “[A Tuba To Cuba]( which chronicles their visit. [AVICII – “SOS” featuring Aloe Blacc](  A sad reminder of the talent lost with the death of Avicii last year. This is the first song released from an upcoming posthumous release of songs he was working on at the time of his passing. “SOS” features Aloe Blacc who, along with Avicii, produced [this huge hit](. This is entirely bittersweet. The album will be called Tim and will be released later this year. His family has started the Tim Bergling Foundation—which works to prevent mental illness and suicide and this album will help the foundation. [Bear’s Den – “Laurel Wreath”](  I am Scottish. This explains why I am such a sucker for this kind of sad-sack gloomy yet beautiful music. It’s in my blood. Hopefully there is a smidgeon of Scot’s blood in you so you too can wallow in this glorious din. [Pigeonhed – “Battle Flag” Lo- Fidelity All Stars remix](  Shawn Smith was not Seattle’s most famous rock vocalist, but amongst Seattle’s musicians, he was a favorite. Smith died earlier this month, way too young. And not nearly famous enough. His voice – a rich, soulful, booming voice which you hear on his work with Brad (alongside Pearl Jam’s [Stone Gossard](, [Jeremy Toback]( and [Regan Hagar](), Satchel and Pigeonhed. Their song “Battleflag” was remixed by the London producers Lo-Fidelity All Stars and became a hit in the mid 90’s. Check out other performances [here]( and [here]( and [here](. [Modest Mouse – “Poison The Well”]( This is the very perfect example of what Isaac Brock has been serving up via Modest Mouse since their inception. He is, by the sounds of things, not particularly happy at the moment. [Jessy Wilson – “Clap Your Hands”](  Jesse Wilson is another Dappered Playlist alumni. She was a member of Muddy Magnolias who I featured a few years back. Wilson has sung on albums and tours with Alicia Keys. “Clap Your hands” is mercenary grade R&B. It is meaty and grimy, sensuous and insurgent, and Wilson’s voice is empowered by all of it. This is some righteous stuff and I can not wait to hear more. [Operators – “Faithless”]( Dan Boeckner has made all sorts of terrific music through projects like Wolf Parade, Divine Fits (with Britt Daniel of Spoon), and Handsome Furs and Atlas Strategic. Operators is something he started before Wolf Parade reunited a few years back and I’m happy to see that he’s back with Sam Brown and Devojka for more synth-rock goodness. You are warned: the Dan Boeckner rabbit hole is deep and rewarding. [Bleached – “Shitty Ballet”](  I am quite happy that a particular 90’s indie rock aesthetic is making it’s way back into rotation. This made for a very happy music nerd. [The National – “Light Years”](  What originally attracted me to The National was their more somber and moving songs like [Fake Empire]( from their BOXER album. “Light Years” is a return to that sound. There is a gravity at work here. Piano dominates, with sparse arrangements providing a base for Matt Berninger’s hopeful vocals. The video is part of a movie that Mike Mills had made with Alicia Vikander called I Am Easy To Find. You can [learn more about that here.]( [THE CLASSIC: Bruce Springsteen – “Streets Of Fire”](  While I was digging the Cerny Brothers take on a very Springsteen-esque brand of heartland Rock and Roll, Joe has been reading [the man’s autobiography](. And he shares this month’s Classic with a really good observation. It’s likely that the younger generation may have a distorted view on what the man is all about. His fan base has long been as strident as Jimmy Buffet’s Parrotheads. His fame from his larger than life personality performances via his MTV hits belies his talents as a story teller and musician. This video is a good reminder that the man is a genuinely gifted performer. For previous editions of The Playlist, see the growing archive [here](. See the Spotify playlist [here](. ff/Dappered?a=jR5nQqPIPug:Ux44WC2KKjk:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=jR5nQqPIPug:Ux44WC2KKjk:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=jR5nQqPIPug:Ux44WC2KKjk:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Style Scenario: Warm Weather Creative Casual](r/Dappered/~3/fpTbu25EWKA/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 Apr 2019 08:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( 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. The days of dark denim and boots are just about done… until fall. Doesn’t mean you can’t lean on some familiar styles. Just change some colors and some fabrics and you’re good to go for the warm weather ahead. Here’s one way to do just that. [Style Scenario: Warm Weather Creative Casual | Dappered.com] The Sportcoat: [Bonobos Unconstructed Italian Hopsack Wool Sportcoat – $320]( w/ ECLIPSE20 ($400). A great year round navy sportcoat, but especially advantageous in the warmer months due to the lack of lining and airy hopsack wool. A medium blue sportcoat would work here too. Too expensive? Try the ol’ standby of [J. Crew Factory’s chino sportcoat](. Want something with a little visual texture? [Banana Republic’s Slim Stripe blazer is also barely lined](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=417395002&cid=1113632&pcid=32643), and usually drops to the low $100s with codes. The Watch: [Timex x Todd Snyder Gray Military Watch – $79.97]( ($148). Perfect for the warmer months. Also comes with an additional camo strap. The Henley: [Goodthreads Short-Sleeve Lightweight Slub Henley in Tan – $20](. A bit of rich color here as your base. If you’re looking to invest, the new [72-hour lightweight merino henley from Proof]( (in dark olive) works great here too. The Jeans: [Banana Republic Slim Rapid Movement Jeans in Stain Resistant White – $90.30](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=424879002&searchText=rapid+movement+denim&autosuggest=true) ($129). I know. White jeans can be scary. But if not during this time of the year, when? You’re also keeping them pretty dressed down. You’re wearing, at your core, jeans, sneakers, and a short sleeve henley after all. The Sunglasses: [Suitsupply Brown Square Frame Acetate Sunglasses – $79]( Good to see that Suitsupply has brought back some of their interesting but still timeless sunglasses designs. Ships and returns for free too. The Shoes: [adidas Stan Smiths – $80](. They really are the best. The Briefcase: [Tumi Alpha Bravo Aviano Slim Briefcase – $224.97]( ($375). Tumi makes great stuff. It’s just really expensive. A little color but it’s still plenty professional. On sale at Nordstrom Rack. Ships free since it’s over $100+. The Belt: [J. Crew Factory Washed Leather Roller Belt – $15.60]( w/ FULLBASKET Not some thick clunky thing, which therefor makes it perfect for this scenario. ff/Dappered?a=fpTbu25EWKA:2MiDjAHWRAw:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=fpTbu25EWKA:2MiDjAHWRAw:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=fpTbu25EWKA:2MiDjAHWRAw: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