Dappered | St. Patrick’s Day 2020 – The Best of Green

[Dappered | St. Patrick’s Day 2020 – The Best of Green]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [St. Patrick’s Day 2020 – The Best of Green](#1) - [Style Scenario: Smart Casual Layers (nothing over $100)](#2) - [Steal Alert: J. Crew Leather weekender bag for $178](#3) [St. Patrick’s Day 2020 – The Best of Green](r/Dappered/~3/ctgca9Mypss/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 17 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. Green gets hosed. [Kermit knows this](. For 364 days out of the year green takes a back seat to blue, black, grey, and a host of other colors. But not on St. Patrick’s day. That’s the one day when Green reigns supreme. In honor of Green and St. Patrick’s Day, here’s our annual list of our favorite green things, of which, Kermit THEE Frog (hi ho!) will always be #1. A Green Gingham or Check Button Down [A Green Gingham Button Down](//www.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=715635002) - [Goodthreads Green Gingham Shirt – $17]( - [Banana Republic Grant Slim Fit Dress Shirt in Green Check – $45ish]( - [Ledbury The Leaf Kentland Check Dress Shirt – $155]( - [Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Regent Fit Gingham Sport Shirt – $92](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Non-Iron-Regent-Fit-Heathered-Gingham-Sport-Shirt/MG03257,default,pd.html) - [TheTieBar Green Gingham Dress Shirt – $55]( Break free from the blue and white shirt tyranny! Yes, plenty of us like having [mostly light blue and white shirts in our closet](. But green gingham is a great way to step outside (yet not too far outside) the box. Looks great with a navy or grey sportcoat, under sweaters, or with a solid knit tie. [Amazon Goodthreads Lightweight Slub Polo in Light Aqua – $20]( [Dappered.com]( Slub a dub dub, here be the rub: Warm weather is coming, and thick, pique polos, will just weigh you down. Slub is a GREAT way to lighten up. It’s airy, it has a bit of texture to it, and this “aqua” color is all kinds of right. If aqua isn’t for you, they have (counts on fingers, moves on to toes)… holy crud, 19 different colors to pick from! [Nike Killshot Green Swoosh – $90](//www.nike.com/t/killshot-2-leather-mens-shoe-zrq1wk/432997-111) [Nike Killshot](//www.nike.com/t/killshot-2-leather-mens-shoe-zrq1wk/432997-111) Yes, I still think [Killshots are overrated](. But when they unveiled the green swoosh version (the 2nd model introduced after the original blue swoosh)… my heart might have gone pitter patter. [Flint & Tinder Flannel Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket – $196.92]( ($240) [Flint & Tinder Flannel Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket]( Made in the USA and built for the long haul. Waxed cotton exterior. Soft flannel lining. Gets better with age, so be prepared to wear it and wear it often, and to enjoy how it changes as it grows older. On sale. Rubber plants [The Dappered Space: 10 Upgrades for the Stylish Study] “[Whoops there goes another rubber tree]( I don’t know how we at the Dappered home offices first acquired a rubber tree plant, but, we now have three or four. The leaves are thick, dark green, and have somewhere between a matte and gloss look to them. The branches are good and thick, and the plant as a whole is hearty. We’ve had some for years upon years. Some have grown so tall that we have to keep them inside tomato cages… indoors. [Orient Kamasu Green Dial Automatic Diver – $312]( [Orient Kamasu Green Dial Automatic Diver]( A bit rare. Tough to find in the green dial at present, and thus, it’s spendy at Amazon. Usually goes for $280 [direct through Orient]( and has gone for [around $180 at Massdrop before too](. It’s a stunner though. [Full review here](. But waiting for a restock on this bit o’ green could save you a LOT of green. [Stanley 64 oz Growler Set – $55]( [Stanley 64 oz Growler Set]( “I see you brought beer!” “It’s not beer.” “It’s not?” “Whiskey.” “Ah. Well, nice of you to share at least.” “Share what?” [Citizen Canvas Band Eco Drive Chronograph – $108.77]( [Citizen Canvas Band Eco Drive Chronograph | Dappered.com]( Vintage military looks. Simple and intuitive. The build quality and the fact that it’s powered by light means it can be a maintenance free go-to for years and years and years to come. [Did just go on mega sale](, but that was a rare one-day-deal. $120 – $130 seems about right for this watch, so even the current $109 price point is pretty kind. [Suitsupply Dark Green Havana Fit Cotton Sportcoat – $259]( [Suitsupply Dark Green Havana Fit Cotton Sportcoat]( One of the more affordable jackets that Suitsupply makes. 98% cotton and 2% spandex here. Ships and returns for free. Wear it in the heat with lightweight chinos, and then layer up with it in the fall/winter with dark wash jeans. [Filson Original Briefcase in Otter Green – $235]( ($325) [Filson Original Briefcase in Otter Green]( Made in the USA. A total classic. Most guys will favor the navy or tan options, but the Otter Green, while more casual, has been a companion to many. Jameson Gold Reserve – $100 – $150+ (depending on location) [Jameson Gold Reserve]( Oh no. Is this out of production? It might be. I used to consume more Bourbon, Canadian, Scotch, and Rum than I’d care to admit… but… this is the business right here. Look, it’s not immensely different than plain ol’ Jameson (which is a bargain in and of itself), but for that extra money you get selected casks, maturation in three different woods, and a much rounder, less rigid version of Jameson. Unlike their other options, the Gold Reserve is partially aged in virgin oak. So it’s the first stuff to hit that wood, and the end result is a nice amount of mellowed out vanilla flavor. Hints of bread pudding spread with a small dab of stone fruit compote. I personally prefer it over their 12-year and 18-year options, Red Breast 12 or 15, Green or Yellow Spot, Knappogue Castle, Tyrconnell or Tyroconnell’s Sherry Cask, Teeling, Teeling Single Grain, and Teeling Revival. Price depends on location. [B.R. Slim Traveler Chino in Paris Green – $65ish]( ($109) [B.R. Slim Traveler Chino in Paris Green]( New. A slightly dressier version of their enormously popular 5-pocket traveler pant. This time, cut in a business-ready chino. 98% cotton and 2% stretch. Enormously well reviewed already. [Timex x Todd Snyder “The Mod Watch” in Olive – $99]( ($138) [Timex x Todd Snyder "The Mod Watch" in Olive]( The more subtle (is that possible with this watch?) version of their “Mod” Timex. Bullseye dial. Nato strap. Easy to wear for most 40mm case diameter. Interesting for sure. [O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream – $7.29]( [O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream on Dappered.com]( Using this more and more these days, with all the hand washing. This stuff is the real deal, while most other hand creams are pretenders. It works. Period. If you’re the type who has calluses and scraped up knuckles and split thumbs (the worst) yet STILL knows how to look sharp? Then this’ll help prevent you from bleeding all over a favorite shirt or suit at the most inopportune time. I’ve been there myself. [Banana Republic Camo Coach’s Jacket – $75ish]( ($118) [BR Camo Coach's Jacket]( Was just going for under $60 during the F&F sale. Camo, but a little more… stylized? In a good way? I know, I know. I didn’t think that was possible either. But I kinda dig it. Cotton/nylon fabric here. [Green Mirrored World Map – $149.99](mirrored+world+map.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn) [Green Mirrored World Map](mirrored+world+map.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn) Mirrors make a small space seem larger, and maps are a constant reminder of how small our individual problems can seem to be in an overwhelming moment. So yeah, not bad. Sold by Cost Plus World Market. [Danner 917 in Java Brown w/ Green Laces – $220]( [Danner 917 in Java Brown w/ Green Laces]( Yes, I know just the laces are green. But the boots themselves are straight-up amazing. Legitimately some of the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned. They’re still boots. They’ve got some structure and a bit of toughness. But they’re not gonna weigh you down either. Full grain leather uppers, waterproof & breathable, and the perfect blend of country durability and city-dwelling comfort. [UNIQLO Extra Fine Merino V in Olive – $39.90]( [UNIQLO Extra Fine Merino V in Dark Green]( Shown above is a dark green option from a few years back, but the “dark olive” that’s on mega sale right now is close enough. A true 4-season sweater. Thin but strong thanks to the 100% merino wool construction. Good Lume – Priceless Lume = the luminocity of your wristwatches glow-in-the-dark properties. Great for when you wake up in an unfamiliar location (hotel, friend’s place, drainage ditch) and don’t know where the nearest clock radio happens to be. Good lume can be found on everything from super cheap watches to super expensive watches. As can weak lume. Best way to charge it up is to get those hands and indices exposed to UV light. Such as, y’know, the sun. [So wear your good stuff out and about](. Full review of [the watch shown above can be found here](. [Amazon Goodthreads Cotton Shawl Cardigan Sweater – $40]( [Amazon Goodthreads Cotton Shawl Cardigan Sweater]( Shown here in the “washed olive” option. One of those pieces that once you have one or two of, you seem to wear ALL the time. Can be a lightweight jacket for spring, a nice house sweater for the colder months, or something to throw in the bag for a summer weekend at the lake for after the sun goes down. [Faribault Woolen Mill Co. Shadow Plaid Blanket – $149.98]( ($200) [Faribault Woolen Mill Co. Shadow Plaid Blanket]( Gimmie one of these, and you can have 137,000 crappy poly fleece blankets. Washer and dryer friendly? For real? Apparently so. [adidas Stan Smith Sneakers – $80]( [adidas Stan Smith Sneakers]( Oddly good leather. Great comfort and seems to hold up with wear. Reinforced eyelets, thick laces, and just enough color. Sneakers that’ll never go out of style. You can have the Killshots. I’ll wear these until I have to switch to velcros. [A Green Tipped Cotton or Linen Pocket Square – $10.00](//www.thetiebar.com/product/PC019) [A Green Tipped Cotton or Linen Pocket Square](//www.thetiebar.com/product/PC019) Adds a nice shot of alternate color [if you’re doing the all blue thing](. Looks plenty fine with a medium grey suit + light blue shirt too. Pictured above is an Italian linen pocket square via J. Crew (that’s now sold out), but [TheTieBar has you covered for cheap](//www.thetiebar.com/product/PC019). [A black & Olive NATO strap – $10 – $15]( [Clockwork Synergy Nato Strap]( From whatever your preferred NATO strap brand happens to be. Very 007. Shown here on the hugely popular (and for good reason), [dirt cheap Casio diver](. At the top of the post it’s on what is the extinct [Seiko SNZJ automatic](. [Target Goodfellow & Co Short Sleeve Henley Shirt in Green – $12.99]( [Target Goodfellow & Co Short Sleeve Henley Shirt]( A staple in a spring ready color. Casual for sure, but still more versatile than a basic crew or v-neck t-shirt. Seven colors to pick from. [Beckel Canvas Made in the USA War Bag – $110]( [Beckel Canvas Made in the USA War Bag]( Made in the USA from 20 oz canvas, beefy cotton webbing, and leather accents. At 2700+ cubic inches, it’s got enough space for a weekend away, yet still fits most carry-on requirements. Perfect shade of green, with the leather and cotton webbing contrast looking extra sharp. Shades of a vintage sports car with this color combo. A favorite. Shoulder strap will cost you an extra $15. Kinda bummed about that. [J. Crew Field Jacket in Olive Moss – $198](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/outerwear/lightweight/field-mechanic-jacket/B1552?color_name=olive-moss) [J. Crew Field Jacket in Olive Moss](//www.jcrew.com/p/mens_category/outerwear/lightweight/field-mechanic-jacket/B1552?color_name=olive-moss) J. Crew’s take on a classic. [Head here for a review of this jacket](, albeit in a slightly different shade. Extremely well reviewed. Want something similar for cheap? Check out your local army/navy surplus store. [GAP Rugby Polo Shirt – $38.40]( w/ MARCH ($79.95) [GAP Rugby Polo Shirt]( Would look extra good today (St. Patrick’s Day) but can 100% pull duty year round. Yes, even on an unusually cool summer day. Would look pretty nifty with lightweight chinos or shorts. Another [better looking alternative to wearing an old beat up hoodie](. Have a safe St. Patrick’s Day, and remember, green beer looks just as bad coming back up as it did going down. ff/Dappered?a=ctgca9Mypss:qmqJBUQ2oJY:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=ctgca9Mypss:qmqJBUQ2oJY:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=ctgca9Mypss:qmqJBUQ2oJY:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Style Scenario: Smart Casual Layers (nothing over $100)](r/Dappered/~3/VmbDIpF02sI/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 16 Mar 2020 08:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. 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. This time in-between winter and spring (or after summer and heading into fall) can be a tough time to look decent. One moment it’s warm and sunny, the next the wind picks up and it’s hailing. The answer? Lightweight layers. Here’s one way to look smart (which happens to be a personal favorite outfit) while keeping your style budget in check. [Style Scenario: Smart Casual Layers (nothing over $100) | Dappered.com] The Polo: [UNIQLO Button Down Collar Airism Polo – $29.90]( Early favorite for polo of the year. An almost 50/50 blend of cotton and nylon from their Airism division. Button down collar looks sharp and helps frame your jaw line. Usually most guys will wear a lighter colored shirt under a darker top layer (think white shirt, dark suit). Here? We’re flipping that contrast script. Dark shirt under a lighter top layer. Looks just different enough. The Sunglasses: [Sunski Manresa 49mm Polarized Sunglasses – $30]( ($68). How much? Impressive. Sunski makes a heck of a nice pair of sunglasses. Lightweight but not flimsy. The Sweater: [Goodthreads 100% Merino Wool Cardigan – $40](. Yes a friggin’ cardigan. One of the great traveshamockeries of current men’s style is the (incorrect) assumption that you (yes YOU!) can’t pull off wearing a cardigan. You can. They are enormously versatile too. Get one in all merino wool. A trim, but not tight fit. And wear it like you would an unstructured sportcoat. If you get warm? You don’t have to pull it over your head like other sweaters. Your hair will thank you. Cardigans are also a great filtering mechanism… for people. If someone lamely calls you Mr. Rogers? (OOOH good one! Never saw that coming Todd!) Cool. Now you know that person is a predictable, bottom shelf, butt rash of a homo sapien. Mr. Rogers on the other hand, was a genius. Ain’t nobody got time for predictable bottom shelf butt rashes. So Todd’s now dead to you. The Pants: [GAP Modern Khakis in Slim Fit with GapFlex in Green – $28.80]( w/ MARCH ($60). Yes GREEN. Brown can be too frumpy/tenured Western Civ professor. Khaki can be too, well, khaki. Green. GREEN MY FRIENDS EMBRACE GREEN. It’s the “fun” color for those of us who don’t like to stand out too much. The Shoes: [Clarks Men’s Bushacre 2 in Wheat Suede – $60](. More flipping of the contrast script. Usually shoes are dark. Not this time. Light suede looks terrific here. (Boots at the top of the post are actually the [Todd Snyder for Sanders chukka](//www.toddsnyder.com/products/sanders-hi-top-chukka-boot-dirty-buck-suede-tan?_pos=3&_sid=ce521063c&_ss=r&utm_source=LinkShare&utm_medium=TS&utm_campaign=10&ranMID=39608&ranEAID=th9ILo5LtqE&ranSiteID=th9ILo5LtqE-MUDpWej7jUgzm6RQWWte5Q&medium=Dappered). Sadly, those aren’t under $100.) The Belt: [GAP Basic Leather Belt in Cognac – $39.95](. The newest shade of their all-world, super affordable, super versatile belts. The Watch: [Invicta Men’s 8926OB Pro Diver Stainless Steel Automatic Watch – $80](. Automatic, timeless good looks, and a price that’s relatively dirt cheap. The Socks: [innotree Merino Wool Blend Socks – $17.99 / 2 pairs](. Bargain merino-blend, do-anything, well cushioned socks. I wear these things all the time. That said, I have had the heels wear out with heavy use. But that’s okay at this price point. The Briefcase: [Banana Republic Water-Resistant Briefcase – $64.50]( ($129). Not for a dressed up workplace, but neither is this outfit. Half off thanks to the Friends and Family sale. ff/Dappered?a=VmbDIpF02sI:2CZcvw7bXNw:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=VmbDIpF02sI:2CZcvw7bXNw:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=VmbDIpF02sI:2CZcvw7bXNw:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Steal Alert: J. Crew Leather weekender bag for $178](r/Dappered/~3/O6fqyGCmU1c/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 16 Mar 2020 06:26 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head [here]( to learn more. [J. Crew: Leather weekender – $177.99]( w/ GOSHOP ($498) Listen. J. Crew’s leather accessories have not always been their strong suit. I’d frankly recommend you give [the Military Duffel from WP Standard a good strong look](. That thing is incredible. It’ll also cost you $400. [This J. Crew weekender]( on the other hand, is now down to $180. That’s no [“Amazon Basics” canvas duffel]( ($50!) But, c’mon. Check out that shade of leather. And while I’m not totally sure I trust that zipper from here ([ahem]( it’s not final sale either. So if it shows up and it doesn’t feel like it’ll hold up or it’ll jam on the lining? You can send it back. Would make for a terrific long-weekend-getaway bag. Not that any of us are going anywhere anytime soon. Could also make for a super high class gym bag. Not that many of us are gonna go to the gym anyti… Oh for crying out loud. Extra 50% off code GOSHOP expires today, 3/16/20. That’s all. 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