Dappered | In Review: Target’s Goodfellow & Co. Fa ll Roundup 2019

[Dappered | In Review: Target’s Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [In Review: Target’s Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019](r/Dappered/~3/ctZQe_wLGpk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 02 Oct 2019 03:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( [Target Goodfellow & Co Fall / Winter 2019]( About the Author: Ryan N. is a professional web developer for (and alum from) the University of Delaware, who keeps a close shave as to not be confused with his strongly-bearded twin brother. He plays guitar and drums, loves going to concerts with his wife, and loves being a dad. Guys. I think Target’s Goodfellow & Co. line is here to stay. Goodfellow is only a couple of years old ([launched in August 2017](,) yet they’ve avoided the “the terrible twos” that some toddlers and baby brands go through. This line has settled into a really nice spot. Still very affordable, still very accessible due to Target’s in-store locations and fast shipping for online orders, and still providing timeless, smart-casual style for guys who are on a budget, but also want to look good. Are all the pieces perfect? Nah. But some of them are pretty close, especially considering the price. Let’s get started with reviewing some of their fall & winter pieces for this year. SIZING NOTE: I’m 5’9″ / 160, all tops shown are a size small. Jeans are 32×30, while the chinos are 33×30. [Regular Fit Long Sleeve Jersey Henley Shirt – $14.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( I’ve always loved Target’s henleys, from Mossimo to Merona to the new Goodfellow line. This is another great continuation of that tradition. It’s all about the small details here that separate it: a slight rounding to the hem for visual interest and better drape, a slightly heathered texture to the color, and a slightly raised 3-button placket. Most 3-button plackets end up halfway down the shirt, but most higher plackets only get two buttons. You get the best of both worlds here. Also of note is a super-soft collar that lays perfectly and just gets out of the way, along with raglan sleeves for nice smooth shoulders. Eight colors to pick from. Shown above would be the “folkstone gray” color. [Standard Fit Corduroy Blazer in Natural Brown – $49.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( A lot to like here. The cut of the jacket is flattering, and while the tail is a little on the short side, it’s starting to normalize from the weird, [super-chopped jackets of late](. Moves well thanks to a [sharp navy blue butterfly liner](. The brown shade is really natural, rich but neutral, so it doesn’t overpower the rest of your outfit. If there’s one word to describe the colors in Goodfellow’s fall line, it’s “muted.” Which is just as it should be when you want your pieces to complement. The wale (the number of “ridges” per inch) of the corduroy is perfect, too. Not too big to look like an old couch, and not too small to be lost and velvety. [Slim Selvedge Jeans in Indigo – $39.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( After a summer of [frequent Lightweight Jeans wear](, it’s been a bit of a shock getting back into something so structured and rigid. But the denim-heads might be after just that sorta feel. These are true selvedge jeans, with not only the telltale red stripe on the cuff, but also on the coin pocket AND the [back center belt loop](, which was an awesome little detail not to be overlooked. Nice inky color, and the fabric feels premium. Fit is spot-on, too. Size shown here is 32×30. [“Standard” Fit Chunky Cardigan Sweater in Federal Blue – $34.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( This thing, while it looks good buttoned up, is wayyyy slouchy through the sleeves. [There’s stacks and stacks of extra fabric around my arms](. Don’t get me wrong, the 60% cotton, 40% nylon blend is ridiculously comfy, soft, and warm, but.. it wears more or less like a large sweater tagged as a small. It doesn’t fit nearly as slim as the product photos, and there’s nowhere for me to size down from a small. I guess it’s cut large to be warm and easy to wear, but it’s totally not for me. Looks fine enough when buttoned up (as shown above) but forget it with those [cafeteria-lady chicken wing arm flaps](. Be warned. There’s some real slouch to this “chunky” sweater. [Standard Fit Crew Neck Nep Sweater – $29.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( This, on the other hand? Dappered wheelhouse, baby. That’s what this is. Interesting [visual texture](, slim fit, comfortable. What else do you need in a good sweater? This was one of my most anticipated pieces in this collection, and it delivered. It’s warm enough to be a good outer by itself, with a chunky feel and strong, non-wimpy cuffs and collar. You can expect this to keep you warm all day and look great doing it. Also available in gray, in case you want to pick up both. They just might be that good. [Slim Fit Hennepin Chino Pants in Olive – $22.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( These are really, really nice. Almost [OG* Flint and Tinder 365 Pants](-lite, but nowhere near as stretchy (only 2% spandex here, 98% cotton). Nice brushed feel on the fabric, and the color is so very, very “fall”. Just something about well-fitting olive chinos. [Call me basic](. Nice details here. There’s a hidden coin pocket on the waistline, and accent stitching on.. just one [back pocket buttonhole](? Hmm. It seems intentional, though. Good flexibility and movement for all-day comfort. Unfortunately, a lot of reviews again note the sizing inconsistencies that have plagued the Goodfellow and Co. line since its inception. GET IT TOGETHER, TARGET! That seems to still be the one drawback of Target’s Goodfellow line. Sizing. It can be a bit all over the place. This particular size 33×30 fit my frame great though, for what it’s worth. (*The Original Flint & Tinder 365 pant was made in the USA, with a fabric makeup that was 97% cotton & 3% lycra. The 365 pant is now 98% cotton, and 2% spandex, and production on those pants has moved overseas.) [Casual Fit Mock Collar Long Sleeve Shawl Pullover Sweater in Oatmeal – $29.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( Now, I haven’t been a huge fan of thin sweaters for a while, so take this with a tiny grain of salt. I feel like there’s a lot going on here. The sweater’s 57% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 15% Polyester fabric itself is thin, but the ribbed shawl collar is slightly meatier because of the knit structure. To me, it felt a little unbalanced, and the shawl to me felt huge compared to the product photos. I felt a little bit like a [pharaoh](. I couldn’t get it to lay small, if that makes sense. It was either way up my neck, or way flung out towards my shoulders. It’s also thin enough that if you wear an OCBD underneath, the [buttons could show through](. Casual fit means it draped a little loose, which isn’t what I look for in a sweater, personally, and the sleeves were fairly long and bunchy. Let’s look at the pluses, though. It’s very soft, and the oatmeal color is excellent and great for fall. For me, though, I’d take a sweater [like the aforementioned textured nep sweater over this](. [Standard Fit Sleeveless Quilted Midweight Vest – $29.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( Not sure what the author of the single one-star review on Target’s website has beef with, because as far as I’m concerned, this nails basically everything you’d want in a midweight quilted vest. Kudos is due for the [“3-columned” pattern of quilting on the back](, which breaks up the visual nicely and avoids the [“off-duty Ninja Turtle” look]( that a lot of quilted vests give ya. The fit is spot on for this one, and the color is a solid fall-ready dark charcoal grey (which leans a little blue). What catches my eye, though, is the [blue liner](. Very welcome addition that you don’t see in a piece like this. Between the jacket liner, the contrast stitch on the chino pocket, and the belt loop of the jeans, Goodfellow seems to take some pride in small visual interest bits. The side pockets are great, and there is a good-sized inner pocket, too. Solid hardware too and here you’ve got a winner. [BEST IN SHOW: Slim Fit Brushed Whittier Oxford Long Sleeve Collared Button-Down Shirt – $24.99]( [In Review: Target's Goodfellow & Co. Fall Roundup 2019 | Dappered.com]( Quite a mouthful there. So, remember [the Old Navy Spring roundup post](? There was a [blue OCBD]( that had a lot of promise. Unfortunately, the boxy body on the Old Navy shirt really betrayed what was otherwise going to be an excellent OCBD. There were even comparisons to Goodfellow dimensions in there.. a portend of things to come? Well, THE FUTURE IS HERE, BABY! This is one of the best-fitting off-the-rack shirts I’ve ever tried. Honestly, for me, it feels made-to-measure. Sleeves fit nice and snug, and the body skims without being too tight, meaning you don’t get a ton of extra fabric around the waist, which has happened with basically every off-the-rack OCBD I’ve ever tried. The fabric itself is super soft, and will only get better with each wash. Excellent buy here all-around. Got a tip on something from Target’s Goodfellow & Co. line that didn’t make this round up? Send those suggestions into joe@dappered.com. ff/Dappered?a=ctZQe_wLGpk:a1Scne3M1fM:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=ctZQe_wLGpk:a1Scne3M1fM:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=ctZQe_wLGpk:a1Scne3M1fM:gIN9vFwOqvQ [10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Fall Ready Sweaters, Chore Blazers, a new Cheap Casio, & More](r/Dappered/~3/6fONYM7lNn8/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 01 Oct 2019 11:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( 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. [Abercrombie 100% Cashmere Waffle Crew – $42]( ($140) [Abercrombie 100% Cashmere Waffle Crew]( I’m pretty sure I still have a headache from walking into an Abercrombie & Fitch store, that one time, and having my olfactory senses assaulted by… whatever the hell it was they sprayed all over those joints. BUT. This thing doesn’t look like their stores smell. It’s logo free, comes in a cool stripe, has a nice waffle texture to it, AND it’s 100% cashmere? Shut the front door. Big thanks to Brandon D. for finding this!! [Gingko Octagon One Desk Light – $59]( [Gingko Octagon One Desk Light]( Death to the dude-default-dependence on crappy overhead lights. Get some lamps guys. When it’s getting later in the evening and you want to swap out a watch strap or write in a journal or whatever, the last thing you want is your entire ceiling ablaze with those overheads. Something like this extremely cool looking desk lamp does the job more effectively, more stylishly, and with a heck of a lot more subtlety. On sale for Bespoke Post members. [3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Camo Backpack – $35]( [3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Camo Backpack]( Granted, backpacks might not be your thing. And neither might be using camouflage for points in the style game (also, there are no points, and there is no game). BUT, the few online reviews are surprisingly positive. And it’s a not-so-expensive-way to dip your toes in a trend like camo. [Part of Target’s “design for all” 20th anniversary collection](. [Free Fly Bamboo Slacktide SS Henley – $27.98]( ($50) [Free Fly Bamboo Slacktide SS Henley on Dappered.com]( Super impressive. Very soft, 70% bamboo / 30% poly fabric blend that moves with you and feels like some sort of hippy-dippy tree-hugging version of a tech fabric. It doesn’t feel quite like tech fabric (it’s softer and a little squishy) but has a lot of the same properties in action. Size shown above is a large on 5’10” / 200lbs. On sale at Huckberry. [Goodfellow & Co. Moroccan Mint & Cedar 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash – $5.99]( [Goodfellow & Co. Moroccan Mint & Cedar 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash on Dappered.com]( Love this stuff. Lathers up just fine for me, smells great (Mrs. Dappered liked it) but not overpowering. Felt like it rinsed clean for me. On the shampoo front, it works well there too. Cleans without drying out. [I was buying this “man made wash” stuff]( (I know, how cliche) but the Goodfellow is more than 3x cheaper per ounce. Had to buy six for the free shipping, but, well that’s what I did. [Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President – $13.99]( [Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President on Dappered.com]( I had no real idea about James Garfield. The guy was one incredible human. A truly original, brilliant, American boot-strapper and then some. He would refuse to campaign for office AND STILL WIN. Unreal. [He was also the second president to be assassinated](. This isn’t a pure biography. It’s about the man, the man who killed him, and the medical world of the late 1800s. (What are these “germs” you speak of?) Huge thanks to Tracie I. for the tip here. [Finisterre Cotton/Wool Sweater – $69.98]( ($108) [Finisterre Cotton/Wool Sweater ]( Not cheap, but a 85% cotton / 15% wool mix, timeless stripes, and a barely-noticeable roll neck make this thing unique. I usually dislike roll necks, but this one is barely there, and frankly, I think it adds to the sweater. “Fully fashioned” knit designed to fit closer to the body without a boxy look. Made in Portugal from Italian yarns. Something you can feel great in for years and years to come. [Part of our updated essentials shop](. [Manly Indulgence Candles – $15]( [Manly Indulgence Candles]( The name of the brand is a bit wince inducing (the same could be said about a website named… Dappered [[***chef kiss***](] ) but the candles really are something. Especially the “Palo Santo” option shown above. I’ve had multiple people, many of which ladies, say they really like the smell of this thing. It’s pleasing, not frou-frou, and not overpowering. Lasts a while too, being that they come in either 15oz or 16.5 oz sizes. Branding is minimal/subtle, in case the “manly indulgence” thing really is a turnoff. The next time you tear a hole in the space/time continuum with a massive bellow from your butt trumpet, consider lighting one of these things. [Casio Men’s MTD-120D-8AVCF Quartz Watch – $64.95]( [Casio Men's MTD-120D-8AVCF Quartz Watch]( Call me crazy, but I think that’s pretty classy. 42.5 mm in diameter so it’s got some size but it’s really not huge. Love the hands, and that yellow seconds hand and bit of color in the first quarter hour is a nice touch. [50m water resistant which is allegedly, plenty](. [Banana Republic Slim Utility Blazer – $66 – $79](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=427521012&cid=1108161&pcid=13846) ($159) [Banana Republic Slim Utility Blazer]( All cotton. Not a traditionally styled sportcoat, but more of that chore-jacket look that’s supposed to not be quite as sharp and crisp looking. To be worn with henelys and t-shirts and untucked OCBDs and chambray shirts. So basically, perfect for right now. Already on sale, so should drop further with upcoming codes and further promos. For other Best Bets under $75 from previous months, [click here](. ff/Dappered?a=6fONYM7lNn8:4l02wzY6SK4:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=6fONYM7lNn8:4l02wzY6SK4:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=6fONYM7lNn8:4l02wzY6SK4:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). 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