Dappered | USA Made Briefcases, J. Crew’s big extra 40% off End of Season Sale, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful

[Dappered | USA Made Briefcases, J. Crew’s big extra 40% off End of Season Sale, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [USA Made Briefcases, J. Crew’s big extra 40% off End of Season Sale, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](#1) - [The Playlist: June 2019](#2) - [What I Wear to Work: Mark, Air Force Reserve](#3) [USA Made Briefcases, J. Crew’s big extra 40% off End of Season Sale, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](r/Dappered/~3/CVwkD_oBEQk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 20 Jun 2019 03:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( 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. [J. Crew: Extra 40% off Sale Items w/ BIG]() [J. Crew]() - [Made in the UK Baracuta G9 Harrington Jacket – $198.59]( ($390) - [Oar Stripe Leather Tote Bag – $71.99]( ($298) - [Diagonal-Stitch Rope Cotton Shawl-Collar Cardigan Sweater – $65.39]( ($140) - [Goodyear Welted Italian Leather Oar Stripe Cap-Toe Oxfords – $106.79]( ($298) - [Ludlow Slim-Fit Stretch Two-Ply Easy-Care Cotton Dress Shirt in Mini Windowpane – $29.99]( ($69.50) - [Adidas Suede Campus 80 Sneakers in Burgundy – $33.60]( ($80) - [Chore Jacket in Duck Canvas – $74.99]( ($138) - [Stretch Secret Wash Shirt in Coffee Bean Print – $17.39]( ($59.50) - [Oar Stripe Penny Loafers in Italian Suede – $107.99]( ($248) One of the better sales in recent memory from J. Crew. A big end of season event (Summer technically starts tomorrow BTW, but, that’s the retail calendar for you). Now, not EVERYTHING in the sale section is an extra 40% off, so, scan carefully. More info on those goodyear welted cap toes can be found here. [Allen Edmonds: Further Reductions/Additions to Clearance]( [Allen Edmonds]( - [Korchmar Outpost Olive Twill Field Brief – $297]( ($650) - [Outpost Olive Twill Boston Duffle Bag by Korchmar – $297]( ($650) - [Outpost Olive Twill Tote by Korchmar – $157]( ($350) - [Outpost Black Nylon Duffle Bag by Korchmar – $297]( ($650) No code additional 20% off right now, but the new additions to clearance include those made in the USA Korchmar bags. Which, some of us have had our eyes on. Was $390 during the Father’s Day event. Now under three bills. [Banana Republic: Extra 50% off Sale Styles](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=1014757) [Banana Republic](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=1014757) - [Silk-Linen Crew-Neck Sweater – $27.99](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=425817082&cid=1125294&pcid=1014757&grid=productSearch_161_1455_1) ($69.50) multiple colors - [Silk Linen Stripe Sweater – $31.99](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=425858002&cid=1125294&pcid=1014757&grid=productSearch_167_1455_1) ($79.50) - [Slim Luxury-Touch Polo – $13.49 – $17.99](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=424799012&cid=1125294&pcid=1014757) ($49.50) - [Slim Luxury-Touch Printed Polo – $18.99](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=424807002&cid=1125294&pcid=1014757) ($49.50) - [Slim-Fit Chambray Shirt – $11.99](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=274251002&cid=1014856&pcid=1014757) ($79.50) - [Arley Suede Work Boot in Sand – $57.99](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=424338002&cid=1014863&pcid=1014757) ($178) - [Kenley Suede Crepe-Sole Chelsea Boot – $75.48](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=424339002&cid=1014863&pcid=1014757) FINAL ($178) - [Slim Utility Blazer – $71.49](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=427521002&cid=1125294&pcid=1014757&grid=productSearch_214_1455_1) ($159) More end of season clearance. And the extra 50% off (most everything, not everything) is a nice fat bonus. Size shown on that slim luxe touch polo above is a large on 5’10” / 200lbs. A few final sale items here and there, but nothing wild. [Woodlore: 30% off, almost no exclusions]( [Woodlore]( - [Men’s Combination Shoe Trees, 2-pack – $26.60]( ($38) - [Men’s Ultra Shoe Tree (pair) – $24.40]( ($34.95) Who needs shoe trees? Only exclusions are garden and furniture. Everything else should be fair game for 30% off from this Allen Edmonds owned company. If you’ve ever had a pair of crappy shoe trees with terrible “action” on the springs/slider, then you know how frustrating that can be. Woodlore knows what they’re doing. Shoe trees now down to $13.30 per if you buy the two pack. [Ledbury: Up to 40% off Select Items Summer Sale]( [Ledbury]( - [The Light Blue Duval Stripe Dress Shirt – $89]( ($145) - [The Slim Fit Midnight Bennavile Sportcoat – $439]( ($625) - [The Pink Fairlake Check Dress Shirt – $89]( ($145) - [The Blue McAdam Gingham Dress Shirt – $89]( ($145) Not a ton going on here, but if you love Ledbury? Then you know that any sort of discount is greatly appreciated. They make amazingly high quality, super versatile stuff. Sizes are scattered depending on what you’re after. Also worth a mention: - [Bloomingdale’s]( Extra 25% off select sale & clearance w/ EXTRA25. Big thanks to Brandon D. for the tip! - [DROP]( They’ve got Swiss made, [Glycine “combat” automatics up for $280](). Final sale of course and they don’t ship until July. Now, if you want one on a nylon strap, [you can get one at Costco for a bit more ($299.99)]( but it’s not final sale and you don’t have to wait for a pre-order to fulfill. Big thanks to Aaron K. for the tip! - [Huckberry]( Their [Camp Shop is 25% off at checkout]( no code needed. ff/Dappered?a=CVwkD_oBEQk:a-wXGyzS5y4:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=CVwkD_oBEQk:a-wXGyzS5y4:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=CVwkD_oBEQk:a-wXGyzS5y4:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Playlist: June 2019](r/Dappered/~3/FjfGhiKw590/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 19 Jun 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. [Sleater-Kinney – “Hurry On Home”](  Original riot-girls return with new music produced by St. Vincent. This is all you need to know. Just crank it. [The Avett Brothers – “High Steppin'”](  It’s a North Carolina kind of playlist this month. The Avett Brothers are a band that overtly share their feelings and struggles through their music (see [Mission Statement: Closer Than Together right here](). “High Steppin'” surprises at first, built as it is upon a throbbing bass synth. Attention achieved. And then the band brings more familiar Avett Brother instrumentation like piano and fiddle into the mix alongside their sibling-perfect harmonies and by the end you’re thinking about where you can get one of those suits or that skeleton outfit or taking line dancing lessons or simply hitting repeat, repeatedly. [Keane – “The Way I Feel”]( Keane has been missing in action for a good while now. The band took a break several years back. Singer Tom Chapin released a well received solo album in 2016 and members Tim Rice-Oxley and Jesse Quin worked together on their Mt Desolation project. Chapin had once remarked that he felt too old to have Keane get back together. Whatever dude. Chapin’s voice is in top form here and Rice-Oxley continues to produce soaring medleys perfectly arranged. This is an injection of joy delivered just in time for the Summer days ahead. [The Band CAMINO – “See Through”](  Me, upon seeing that this band was going to be playing our main rock venue in town: “Who dat?” Ten minutes later, Joe: “you should check out these guys.” Two days later, Billboard Magazine: [How Elektra Records signed The Band CAMINO, Rock’s Next Big Thing.]( Good call Joe! [Jai Paul – “He”](  Sexy AF. [The Nude Party – “Chevrolet Van”](  Everything old is new again. More good music from North Carolina. The Nude Party are up front about their MO: they are a good time rock band. They leave the angst and the politics and the activism to others. They deliver British Invasion rock that flirts with other genres and influences all in the name of making you smile. Mission accomplished. [Hiss Golden Messenger – “I Need A Teacher”](  MC Taylor is the man behind this Durham, NC band. This is the first taste we are getting of the band’s upcoming 7th album. With “I Need A Teacher,” Taylor continues to share deeply personal stories about himself while merging alternative rock, gospel, folk and Americana. The jangly guitars, harmony vocals, and organ are timeless and inviting. This is supremely satisfying. [Another Sky – “Apple Tree”](  This British band are masters at delivering a fresh take on the shoegaze sound pioneered by the likes of My Bloody Valentine, Rise, and Chapterhouse while bringing the melodic flair of Stone Roses. There is so much to like here, from the production and arrangements, to the distinct hooks found in each part of the song. I think the thing I appreciate the most is singer Catrin Vincent, who’s voice, according to Paste Magazine “ascends from the deepest pockets of her throat, resulting in a versatile vocal range that most female vocalists don’t possess.” I can’t wait to hear more. [Wilder Woods – “Supply & Demand”](  Wilder Woods is a new project from NEEDTOBREATHE’s singer Bear Rinehart. Not so much of a reinvention but a new musical personality inspired by his life as a traveling musician and father of two young sons (they are the Wilder and Woods of the band name). [Here’s a good story about Reinhart’s thoughts about branching out.]( “Supply & Demand” is a stone-cold summer jam, light and airy, warm and welcome. [The Seratones – “Gotta Get To Know Ya”](  Music for people like myself who would rather be in a club or intimate venue that allows for a total immersion into the music and atmosphere than being in an arena or stadium where much of that can be lost. Hopefully I will find the opportunity to get sweaty and happy doing the white guy shuffle seeing these guys do their thing in the not too distant future. Because, hot dang, this is all kinds of fun. More please. [Liam Gallagher – “Shockwave”](  What do we have here? Perhaps the younger Gallagher has decided to keep up with brother Noel’s recent output? There is absolutely nothing new going on here. And that’s ok. Because this has all the swagger Gallagher brought to OASIS and more importantly, it feels natural. You’ve got the power chords, the Beatles-esque melody in the bridge, and most importantly, Gallagher’s snarl delivering lines like “You made your bed all pretty/You reap what you sow/Backstabbed all your friends/And yes it’s all about who you know.” Any one want to put $5 on a bet about who this song is written about? [Morgxn – “A New Way”](  Morgxn, an L.A. based musician originally from Nashville, has an innate ability to craft arena-side hooks buoyed up in driving, propulsive arrangements infused with possibilities. Moreover, these songs manage to stick with you, coming back around and popping back into your gray-matter like a friendly affirmation. And that is what this song is. An affirmation for who you are as a person and how anyone telling you otherwise. It is a reminder that your beliefs matter and in the face of adversity it is important to remain true to yourself. [Orville Peck – “Turn To Hate”](  The masked-cowboy crooner releases another gem from his recommended debut album Pony, included on most of the listicle “best albums of the year-to-date” posts that pop up with regularity this time of year. Yes, I’m a fan. [Mattiel – “Keep The Change”](  All kinds of retro inspired fun from Mettiel Brown and the guys who comprise this band out of Atlanta. Jack White is a fan. I understand why. Mattiel’s “mischievous energy” as described by The Guardian, is hard to ignore and Brown’s vocals are not only engaging but completely authentic. [Bradley Cooper – “Black Eyes”]( For those of you who are not familiar with the “A Star Is Born” soundtrack and didn’t think you would have any interest at all. Lukas Nelson (below) also appeared in this movie alongside Cooper, who directed. Cooper collaborated with some fantastic songwriters including Jason Isbell, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow. And credit to him for his work throughout because more often than not, the transition from actor to singer songwriter can be cringe-worthy. [Flying Lotus – “More” (featuring Anderson Paak)](  DJ and Producer Flying Lotus gets an assist from Anderson Paak on this single from his new album Flamagra. The groove and beats are infectious and the ridiculously genius chorus emerges to put a cap on a wonderfully psychedelic adventure. [Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real – “Bad Case”](  Lukas Nelson knows what it takes to be a successful musician. He has spent his life on the road. For reals. Lukas’ father is Willie Nelson and for the past 5 years, while making music on his own, he and POTR have been Neil Young’s backing band on his tours. Forty years ago, a song like “Bad Case” would have found it’s way to pop radio where The Eagles aired alongside the likes of disco hits, Debbie Boone flavored adult contemporary songs, rock songs from Styx and Boston and classic R&B. [Efterklang – “Vi er uendelig”](  The band is Danish. I don’t understand a thing being sung here. But this is evidence that a song can be transcendent regardless of whether one can actually follow along with lyrics. See also, Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins. A quick on-line translation yields an understanding of that song title to me “we are endless.” In the sense that I have found myself repeatedly thinking about this song since originally hearing it, I would call this haunting. [Lana Del Rey – “Doin’ Time”](  A SoCal mashup whereupon Lana Del Rey does what she does in her version of one of Sublime’s biggest hits. Summertime, summertime indeed. [Sturgill Simpson – “The Dead Don’t Die”](  No offense to fans, but I am not really a fan of modern country music. It simply doesn’t appeal to me. But I love traditional takes on the genre and nobody, and I mean nobody is doing it better than Sturgill Simpson. “The Dead Don’t Die” is from the new Jim Jarmusch movie of the same name (featuring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Steve Buscemi and many others) and with any hope, will be included on his upcoming release. [WIVES – “The 20 Teens”]( I love that [this site]( refers to this Queens NY band as “scuzz-rockers.” I love the musical touchstones my mind makes over the course of the song. I hear bits of Sonic Youth, The Pixies, and with Jay Beach’s laconic vocals, a bit of Mark E. Smith and The Fall. I am more than OK with the elements of 90’s indie rock which is becoming a thing again. THE CLASSIC: Moodswings – “Spiritual High” featuring Chrissie Hynde  In 1992 [Grant Showbiz]( and James F.T. Hood released an album under the moniker Moodswings. Showbiz had been a roadie and music producer and Hood was a drummer for [The Pretenders](, [The Impossible Dreamers](, [Kid Creole & the Coconuts](26_the_Coconuts), and [Jeff Beck](. Their debut album is completely a product of its time, when ambient and house music was crossing into modern rock. “Spiritual High” is essentially a reworking of Jon Anderson and Vangelis’ song “State Of Independence” ([Donna Summer also recorded a version]() interspersed with recordings of Martin Luther King Jr. Not surprisingly, it is Chrissie Hynde’s vocals which carry the production here, providing a new context for her expressive voice to shine. Bliss out bruh. And enjoy it here because for whatever reason, this album is no longer available on streaming services or for sale. For previous editions of The Playlist, see the growing archive [here](. See the Spotify playlist [here](. ff/Dappered?a=FjfGhiKw590:oikBHtC1dWQ:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=FjfGhiKw590:oikBHtC1dWQ:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=FjfGhiKw590:oikBHtC1dWQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ [What I Wear to Work: Mark, Air Force Reserve](r/Dappered/~3/HxVPV093d74/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 19 Jun 2019 08:00 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. Mark has been a member of the US Air Force for the past 16 years, serving 11 years on Active Duty and now on the home stretch as a full-time member of the Reserves. Currently in Maryland, he enjoys a variety of hobbies, including as much travel as he can fit into his schedule (see [his photojournals]( over on Dappered Threads), camping, hunting, taking in DC nightlife, participating in an annual Tough Mudder (this year’s event in Boston at the end of June), the occasional rave here and there, and he’s even been known to badly [impersonate a horse now and then](. A relative newcomer to the world of men’s style, he’s found a niche and rocks it whenever he can, from dressing for brunch in NYC, Michelin-rated dining around the country, Embassy black-tie parties, and everything in between. [What I Wear to Work: Mark, Air Force Reserve | Dappered.com] The Shirt: [Under Armour Heat Gear Compression-Fit Tactical Shirt – $28.99](. Let’s get straight to the point: it’s summer, and this place used to be a swamp. It’s humid. REALLY humid. Yes, it’s true, cars and buildings and such are air conditioned and lovely these days. However, where I park is close to a full MILE from the door of the building in which I work. And even though I’m usually in the gym by 5:30-6:00 every morning, it’s still ridiculous by 7:30 when I’m walking to the office.  Give me 120* in Vegas any day over 90* in Maryland. Maybe I’m just getting old, who knows (I am). The UA Heat Gear isn’t cheap, but if you have an outlet mall near you (I’m fortunate enough to live 3 miles from their main distribution center which happens to have a “factory seconds” store, typically logos are wonky) you can usually grab these for less than half price. They also come in a rainbow of colors, although I stick with tan because that’s what the the regulation says. The Hat: [Tru-Spec OCP Patrol Cap]([–]([$12.95](. This is the “summer weight” version, though I wear it year round.  It just doesn’t get cold enough in Maryland most of the time to justify the winter weight version, and if it gets cold enough for me to forego the patrol cap altogether, I have a fleece beanie in the proper color spec. Comes with hook-and-loop on the back for a name tape, presumably so Sergeant Major can shout your name when he’s behind you and you did something to make him mad, instead of just “HEY YOU!” and running to catch up with you. Clever idea, always thinking of making life easier for our senior leadership. The Blouse: [True-Spec OCP Blouse –Â]([$69.95](. As with all things OCP, I prefer the summer weight items as it’s easy to layer cold-weather gear (waffle knit top, long-sleeve shirts, etc) underneath if needed, and if it’s REALLY bad we have a really great cold-weather system nowadays, which is a welcome change from—yes, I’m really going to say this—back in the old days. Dozens of different layers and configurations make it pretty much impossible to ever be cold if you have the proper stuff, so everyone tends to utilize the True-Spec blouse and trousers. Pockets on the sleeves, pockets on the chest, and hook-and-loop everywhere mean lots of real estate for patches, memo notebooks, pens, snacks…whatever your heart desires. They even have large pockets on the elbows for the addition of elbow pads if you’re the type that enjoys low-crawling through the office. I do not. The Trousers: [True-Spec OCP Trousers –Â]([$69.95](. Speak for themselves, really. I’m not one for being all matchy-match, but sometimes it’s not up to me. This would be one of those times. Eight pockets, two of them large enough for a full MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat), ensure that no Airman goes hungry between trips to the taco shop located just down the hall from the office.  The Belt: [Spec-Ops Rigger’s Belt – $60]( (depending on color and size). There are many less-expensive options for a belt, and I even have a few at the house. This just happens to be the one I’m currently wearing. I don’t presume to require the rigger portion of the belt; if things are bad enough I’m actually using it as intended, then let’s just say the situation has gotten *WAY* out of hand. But the fact remains I *AM* still able to be ordered to deploy with virtually no notice (as in, “Go home and pack, you leave at 4 AM tomorrow”), so this falls in the “better to have and not need, than need and not have” category. The Boots: [Bellville C790GTX in Coyote Brown –Â]([$173.99]( (or, whatever your favorite desert sand clodhoppers tend to be). We get a lot of freedom with choice of footwear, and through the years (and three different colors of boot) these have been a favorite of mine. Back when we still polished our black boots, I had a slightly different model (as the new ones are suede instead of polished leather) but the choice of Gore-Tex Bellvilles has remained. One summer at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi Mississippi (where we arrived on the base during a tropical storm, and navigated the steps off the bus into 3-inch-deep water) taught me a very valuable lesson that waterproof footwear, in some situations, trumps just about anything else. Paired with a good sock, the waterproof membrane doesn’t really cause any overheating in my experience. The Socks: [Fox River Boot Socks –Â]([$30]( (3-pack). By far my favorite boot sock—and over the years, I’ve tried several. The right combination of wicking and cushioning keeps my feet happy on those long walks from my car to work. I’ve even replaced a lot of my hiking/hunting/outdoorsy socks with these in various non-uniform-approved colors, they’re that comfy. Bonus: [Mystery Ranch 3-day Assault Pack –Â]([$399](. Not cheap, but I have a healthy dose of Mystery Ranch gear these days and absolutely LOVE it. I wouldn’t utilize it for a strict backpacking trip where weight was a theme, as it’s extremely well-made and very durable…causing weight to be higher than your Gregory or North Face equivalents. But it’s the right color, holds all my clothing (gym-work-etc) for the day, and there’s even room for my lunch—above and beyond the snack pockets all over my uniform! My favorite part of the pack though is the hook-and-loop panel near the top, which allows me to express myself through the application of “morale patches”.  The current patch which adorns my 3-day simply says “I only joined for the discounts” – injects a little humor into a job which can range from dull to…well let’s just say not every day is peaches and ice cream. A huge thank you to Mark for submitting his What I Wear to Work, as well as for his service (and sense of humor). [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! 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