Dappered | The Dappered Space: Outdoor Living 2020

[Dappered | The Dappered Space: Outdoor Living 2020]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [The Dappered Space: Outdoor Living 2020](#1) - [Style Scenario: Budget Bond, Chinos Chukkas Polo](#2) - [What I Wore Today Working from Home: John, Active-duty Soldier](#3) [The Dappered Space: Outdoor Living 2020](r/Dappered/~3/jgDqMoRTcS4/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 13 May 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. [The Dappered Space]( is a series designed to help guys apply the sense of personal style they’ve developed to the space they inhabit. Watch for articles on furniture and decor sales & picks, advice on how to style a room or work space, and tackling creating a space that reflects your own (and perhaps a significant other’s) personal tastes. We’ll suggest items that can be sourced online, but always keep in mind that deals can be found at consignment and thrift stores, local stores with floor models, discount stores, and even yard sales. Creating an inviting outdoor living area is one of the fun parts about this time of year. Spring time temps are usually comfortable and welcoming, the perfect transition before the heat of summer reminds us of the siren song of air conditioning. And if you’re not already doing a chunk of your living outdoors, this summer we may have no choice, seeing as crowding together indoors doesn’t seem to be the best idea right now. So let’s take a look at some pieces to create an outdoor living space to be proud of, even if it’s on a tiny terrace, or next to a window if you don’t have access to a patio or balcony. [Better Homes & Gardens Davenport 7-Piece Sectional Set – $697.97]( [Better Homes & Gardens Davenport 7-Piece Sectional Set]( A nice, neutral sectional set that you can dress up anyway you want. Place the end tables together to make a coffee table if preferred, as shown in the picture, or get an additional table, [like this affordable looker](. [Solar Outdoor Wall Lights – $23.99]( [Solar Outdoor Wall Lights]( Low, outdoor lighting at night is enchanting. There are [plenty of options]( when it comes to solar powered lights, but these are just a little bit different. Not only do they create light, but also a fun visual effect. An easy way to light up a dark corner of a yard, as long as it gets plenty of sun during the day to charge the batteries. [Bartlesville 3 Piece Dining Set – $539.99]( [Bartlesville 3 Piece Dining Set]( Black and tan, a great color combination for the stylish guy’s outdoor dining game. But if your aesthetic leans a bit more modern, [this might suit you better](. This picnic style dining set is great for the guy who loves communing with his people, and personal space isn’t an issue. For those that like their space, a dining set with separate chairs might be better. [Zak Designs 12 piece Melamine Dinnerware Set – $49.99]( [Zak Designs 12 piece Melamine Dinnerware Set]( You of course can use any dishes you already have on hand, but if you dine outside a lot, it’s nice to have lightweight, super durable dishes for al fresca dining. Melamine looks like ceramic, but is really hard plastic. It looks so much like ceramic I once picked up a melamine platter expecting it to be heavy ceramic, and almost spilled everything with the force of my lift. If the above style doesn’t appeal to you, there are [lots of offerings on Amazon](, and [elsewhere](. [Modway 2 Pack Patio Throw Pillows in Stripe – $41.75]( [Modway 2 Pack Patio Throw Pillows in Stripe]( These neutral striped pillows are an easy way to add a sophisticated vibe to a chair or outdoor sofa. If you prefer bolder pops of color, [there’s no shortage of that when it comes to outdoor pillows](. Also, you can use regular pillows if you like. They’re just not made out of quick-dry materials, and may not be as forgiving about stains. [Standish 3pc Patio Bar Height Dining Set – $320]( ($400) [Standish 3pc Patio Bar Height Dining Set]( If you aren’t one to have big gatherings, or just enjoy more intimate settings with one other person, this is a great looking set for a smaller patio or balcony. Heck, it could even look great indoors as a two person dining set. We will not be shackled by the normal institutions of indoor and outdoor dining furniture! Create an Indoor Wall Garden [Elena 2-Piece Metal Wall Planter Set]( - [Amazon Basic Round Grey/Copper Hanging Planter (2 pack) – $19.90]( - [Modern Hanging Wall Planter – $22]( - [Galvanized Metal Hanging Wall Planter – $32.25]( - [Cynthia Metal Wall Planter – $52.99]( - [Triflora Hanging Melamine Wall Planter – $65]( - [Elena 2-Piece Metal Wall Planter Set – $79.99]( - [KARVD Echo Carved Wood Wall Hanging Plant Stand – $119]( For those that need to create a space that mimics the out of doors inside, creating an indoor wall garden will do just that. Create a stunning garden retreat right on your wall. Mix planters, natural objects like wood, and a few other artistic objects to create a little outdoor oasis inside your space. You can also apply this idea to a balcony. [Haptic Lab Flying Martha Ornithopter – $48]( [Haptic Lab Flying Martha Ornithopter]( Another cool object you can display indoors that is inspired by the outside. Plus, you can take this outside and play with it when you want to. An ornithopter is a flying machine that uses a flapping motion like a real bird. This bird flaps it’s wings by the simple twisting motion of a rubber band. [To understand better watch this video](. [Prosa Indoor/Outdoor 8′ x 10′ Flat Weave Rug- $148]( [Prosa Indoor/Outdoor 8' x 10' Flat Weave Rug]( I dig the pattern on this rug, but of course these things are subjective. The above rug is on Amazon, but [The Home Depot is a good, affordable source for outdoor rugs](, and they carry a wide selection, if you prefer something different. [Furinno Tioman Hardwood Planter Box in Teak Oil – $103.99]( [Furinno Tioman Hardwood Planter Box in Teak Oil]( The above photo is kind of cheesy, but if you go through reviewers photos you can see this bench in different settings. Some people purchased a couple and used them to create borders around a pool or a corner seating area. Well reviewed on Amazon. [Sophia & William 5-Piece Metal Patio Outdoor Set – $289.99]( [Sophia & William 5-Piece Metal Patio Outdoor Set]( A simple, affordable outdoor dining set. Outdoor dining sets can get pricey, but if you’re just looking to create a place to eat, and are on a budget, this will get you by just fine. Simple sets like this can become a backyard oasis with the right decor on and around it. Stage it with some [chair cushions](, a rug, and a [lantern](, plant, or other centerpiece on the table. Update: this is now sold out. A trend I noticed while shopping around for the article was that dining sets under $300 all seem to be sold out. If you’re on a budget you might have to get creative and [piece]( something [together]( yourself. [Asti Wood Burning Firepit – $129]( [Asti Wood Burning Firepit]( Depending on how far north you are, even in the summer nights can get cool. And creating a wood burning fire in your backyard can make it feel like a camping staycation. If your hands get horribly sticky from smores, you can just head on inside and wash them off. Bonus! [Modern Sprout Baby Kale Hydroponic Grow Kit – $30]( [Modern Sprout Baby Kale Hydroponic Grow Kit]( If you don’t have the space for a garden, just bring it on indoors with [Modern Sprout ready to grow plant kits](. From veggies to herbs to shrubs and trees, you can try it all, and make it decorative. [Project 62 Succulents in White Pot – $33]( [Project 62 Succulents in White Pot]( Quickly add decor to a table top. If you have a green thumb, make your own succulent arrangement with living plants. But if you don’t, something like this will make life easier, and prettier. [Cedar Raised Garden Beds Step by Step Plans – $9.99]( [Cedar Raised Garden Bed Plans]( Have you even wanted to build your own planter boxes or raised garden beds? Etsy shop [Stewart Landing Co]( sells instant downloads for easy step by step plans for either [smaller square boxes]( or [longer garden beds](. Might be a fun weekend project, especially accompanied by some good music and adult libations (in moderation of course, especially where power tools are involved). [Misk Outdoor Modern Iron Side Table – $32]( [Misk Outdoor Modern Iron Side Table]( This side table is perfect for adding some color to a more uniform patio set. It would also make a great plant stand. Available in the blue shown above, and a much louder turquoise/teal color. [Black Stripe Door Mat – $13]( [Black Stripe Door Mat]( If you use coir mats (coir is coconut husk), you know that they’re fairly durable, but when printed on, that print can fade somewhat quickly. I mention this because sometimes coir rugs can be priced a bit high for the length of decorative use you get out of them. But this, this seems priced right. And it looks good. [Backyard Discovery Pergola with Conversation Seating – $2,799]( [Backyard Discovery Pergola with Conversation Seating]( An investment for sure, but this combination pergola/seating area is a show-stopper. (The fire pit table is not included.) Once put together it’s all one piece, including the side table in the corner. It’s a unique way to create a cozy corner space in the great outdoors. About the Author: Sarah is a long time member of the Dappered team, typically working behind the scenes editing posts, taking some photos, and keeping the books in good standing. Occasionally she’ll come out from behind the curtain to offer her two cents. ff/Dappered?a=jgDqMoRTcS4:n0TcDWPpCps:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=jgDqMoRTcS4:n0TcDWPpCps:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=jgDqMoRTcS4:n0TcDWPpCps:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Style Scenario: Budget Bond, Chinos Chukkas Polo](r/Dappered/~3/l6HZjCDkOBI/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 12 May 2020 02:00 PM 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. The Suggestion: Chinos, Chukkas, & a Polo for Hot Weather Casual There are endless combinations. It’s timeless. It’s comfortable. And if you get your fit right, it looks terrific. No one is saying you can’t wear shorts. What IS being said, is that chinos, chukkas and a fitted polo should be strongly considered by anyone who wants to look grown-up, put together, and athletic, yet still feel comfortable and look relaxed in the heat of spring and summer. For example: Now imagine this scene if Craig was wearing shorts and flip flops. The man is in Haiti. Yes, it’s fiction, but there are a few reasons why wearing pants and boots (instead of shorts and sneakers) really isn’t as hot and stuffy as some might think: #1. Chinos & Boots allow you to wear medium to lightweight wool socks: It seems counter-intuitive to many, but thinner wool socks (not boot/cabin weight) PREVENT summer swamp foot. That’s worth repeating. Wearing thin wool socks PREVENTS SWAMPY FEET. Wool is a temperature and moisture regulator. Cotton is not. Wearing thin, wool socks is much, much more comfortable than even going sockless. Sweaty hot feet = sweaty hot person, no matter if you’re in shorts or not. And thin wool socks will keep your feet dryer and cooler than alternatives. #2. Chinos keep the sun off your legs: There’s a reason why [the Tuareg]( are constantly covered. Keep the fabric light, crisp, and breezy, and you won’t feel gross. #3. Pants elongate your frame: This is purely aesthetic, but shorts chop you up, visually, into more pieces than pants. Pants are more slimming than shorts, and they make you look taller. Here’s more proof that this combination works. Same character, different movie: Casino Royale came out in 2006. Notice the boot cut flare to Bond’s pants. Fits change over time, but the combination still works. Pretty much the same outfit in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. Yet there are 8 million other ways to do this. Change the polo color. Change the chino color. And so on and so on. As the season wanes on, we’ll show off a few different ways to do it. For now? Here’s an easy, basic way to execute this look: [Style Scenario: Budget Bond, Chinos Chukkas Polo | Dappered.com] The Polo: [Old Navy Ultra-Soft Breathe ON Polo for Men in “Goodnight Nora” – $10.50]( ($26.99). Doesn’t get more affordable than that. A super inexpensive tech-fabric polo. And they come with this rave review from reader Jeff H. who said: I bought several of Old Navy’s Ultra-Soft Breathe ON Polos last year and highly recommend them. The fabric feels really good, and I find the fit spot on (though with the usual Old Navy inconsistency). Also worth a shout would be [the Luxe Touch polo from Banana Republic](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=672975022). All cotton there though, and some people have trouble with them shrinking. The Chinos: [Target Goodfellow & Co Tech Chinos in Beige – $29.99](. A traditional “British Khaki” color sported by 007. Has a bit more richness to it, while still remaining light in shade, than some sickly looking pleated dockers out there. Don’t go with those. Go with these instead. If you want something even lighter in shade, [try these from Bonobos in “Soft Grey”](. The Chukkas: [Sanders Made in the UK Hi Top Chukka Boot in Snuff Suede – $206](5B1%5D=4548). Take care of your feet. Totally worth the investment. One of the most comfortable pairs of shoes (athletic, dress, or otherwise) I’ve ever put on my feet. Super springy. Full disclosure, I’ve never ordered from Stuarts of London but their prices are hard to beat. Returns would probably be a huge pain. But a size 9.5 UK fits my normally 10.5 D US perfectly. Don’t want to spend so big? [Get a pair of Clarks for $80 – $90](. The Sunglasses: [American Optical Original Pilots in Matte Grey – $99](. These USED to go for around $60, but the secret got out. Still though, made in the USA and a timeless classic. 52mm is for smallish heads. 55mm is for average sized noggins. Got a huge gourd? Go for the 57mm size. I can’t find mine (drat) and that’s why you’re seeing a pair of Ray-Ban modern clubmasters at the very top of this post. Really, any timeless pair of shades (aviator or wayfarer or clubmaster) will do. The Watch: [Seiko 5 Sports Automatic – $236](. [Not as robust as the old SKX line](, but good grief do they look the part. The cheaper option would be [the $80 Invicta automatic diver](. The Belt: [GAP Basic Belt in Brown – $34]( ($39.95). Still, forever, and always. The Socks: [Made in the USA Skull & Cross Bones Merino Cool Dress Socks – $9.97]( ($19.95). Medium weight here, so terrific cushioning. If you want thinner/lighter weight, go with [the tried and true Nordy dress sock](). Want more of these Chinos/Chukkas/Polos outfits? [Head here for the archive](. We’ll be rebooting this series as the warm weather rolls on with currently available items. [But this is the archive]( if you want it. ff/Dappered?a=l6HZjCDkOBI:hFPo3rgLUwo:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=l6HZjCDkOBI:hFPo3rgLUwo:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=l6HZjCDkOBI:hFPo3rgLUwo:gIN9vFwOqvQ [What I Wore Today Working from Home: John, Active-duty Soldier](r/Dappered/~3/Es82F70bJMw/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 12 May 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. Welcome to “[What I Wore Today Working from Home](.” AKA, WIWTWFH (pronounced: wee-WIT-wu-fuh). A series on, you guessed it, who wears what to work, when working, or NOT working, from home. To help keep you on track with your work (day job or self-improvement) when stuck inside for the next few weeks, this is a series on how to dress at home to put you in the right frame of mind. Would you like to be featured? See the bottom of this post for instructions. About the Author: John B. is an active-duty soldier in the United States Army currently assigned to Northern Virginia. He used to command M1A1 Abrams tanks; now he commands a cubicle in a big government building. At least, he did until last month. For the first time in his life, he’s teleworking. Since the Sergeant Major can’t see him anymore, he has eschewed his usual duty uniform to indulge his fondness for workwear/Americana with a milsurp twist. [What I Wore Today Working from Home: John, Active-duty Soldier] The Jacket: [Made in the USA Flint & Tinder Unlined Waxed Trucker – $168](. In green, to keep things from getting too Canadian Tuxedo. Plus, it nods to the vintage Army aesthetic without going overboard on the milsurp. Mine’s a Levi’s trucker, but this one fromHuckberry fits the bill since Levi’s doesn’t seem to have theirs in olive currently. Want something in a lighter shade that’s light on your wallet? [Try this one from GAP](. The Watch: [Seiko SRPB67J1 Presage]( (no longer available) on a [Crown&Buckle Black/Olive Premium NATO Strap – $12.50](. Sinn looks on a Seiko budget. Seiko really outdid themselves on this watch – the perfect balance of rugged and classy. Plus its got a sapphire crystal and the R435 hacking/winding movement. But add this one to the [Please-Bring-It-Back]( list. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be available anymore, except maybe on Ebay for inflated prices. The Black/Olive “Bond” NATO is, of course, wheelhouse Dappered and kills on this watch. The Shirt: [Weatherproof Vintage Men’s Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt -$17.99](s-long-sleeve-chambray-shirt.product.100514495.html). Costco clothes can be hit-or-miss, but every now and then they hit one out of the park. These chambray work shirts are fantastic. Mine will get lots of wear as the mercury climbs in the coming months. The Jeans: [Levi 501 Shrink-to-Fit – $35.70](. God’s gift (or rather Levi Strauss’) to us odd-proportioned, misshapen misfits who can’t get regular pre-shrunk jeans to fit quite right. You can keep them unwashed to work on your ”sick fades” or just shrink ‘em up to fit your tuchus and wash ‘em like normal. I prefer the latter, but might the give the former a try sometime. The Pen and Paper: [Retro 51 Sherman Tank Big Shot Rollerball Pen – $37.60]( and [Rhodia Reverse Book Dot Book – $15.47](. Because working at home, no one’s going to steal my “nice” pens. Retro 51 makes the coolest roller ball pens around, including this [Sherman tank]( inspired one. But get ‘em while they’re hot -the owner is [retiring]( at the end of the summer. The Rhodia DotBook is the ideal companion for taking notes and making sketches during all those Zoom meetings. The dot grid gives you some structure, but doesn’t get in the way of your creativity. The Boots: [Corcoran Tanker Boots – $139.99](. Tanker boots are worn by tank crewmen and use leather straps instead of laces that are liable of getting caught in a tank’s machinery. Under jeans, they wear like engineer boots and look terrific. The leather is not going to impress all you GYW aficionados out there, but it is tough as an M1 Abrams. Corcoran still makes these in the US of A, in old school black or current mil-spec coyote brown suede. If the Tanker style is not your jam, check out those retro brown Corcoran [Jump Boots](. Killer Iron Ranger alternative with a [Band of Brothers]( vibe. The AFTER Work Bourbon: [Bowman Brothers Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $29.99]( (in Virginia). After a hard day’s telework keeping the world safe for democracy, it’s time to unwind at the virtual happy hour with my preferred pour from a local artisan. This stellar bourbon starts off life as distillate from Buffalo Trace and is then distilled again in copper pots and aged at the A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia (yes, [that]( Fredericksburg). I’m terrible at picking out individual notes in bourbon. Suffice to say, its super yummy. If you can’t get Bowman Brothers in your area, it’s a close cousin to regular Buffalo Trace, which is universally loved and [Dappered-approved](. Want to submit your own WIWTWFM? Send an email to joe@dappered.com with who you are, what you do, and what you’d like to submit. And no, you don’t have to actually be working. There are plenty of jobs on standby right now whose workers can’t do the work from home. I’m not gonna discriminate. That’d be dumb. Now, to be featured, we’ll need a picture of you at home (at work, or not) as well as the details on what you’re wearing. 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. We gotta have some variety, y’know? That’ll help your chances. Let’s keep it “Dappered.” But be yourself. Pics of pets always help too. Good luck. We’ll be in touch. ff/Dappered?a=Es82F70bJMw:qAzPkrVg4hY:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Es82F70bJMw:qAzPkrVg4hY:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Es82F70bJMw:qAzPkrVg4hY: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