Dappered | Style Scenario: Hot Weather Hopsack

[Dappered | Style Scenario: Hot Weather Hopsack]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [Style Scenario: Hot Weather Hopsack](r/Dappered/~3/ULvLIXcpeD8/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 30 Jun 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. 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. Can you wear a navy blazer in the heat? Of course! Just make sure it’s a lightweight, breathable, mostly unlined, airy hopsack wool. Otherwise you risk overheating in a stuffy, fully lined thing. The [Spier Hopsack Super 110s wool blazer,]( or its slightly more expensive cousins from [Suitsupply]( or [Bonobos](, are ideal. Timeless construction and the right complementary pieces will give you the best of both worlds when it warms up. [Style Scenario 062920 Hot Weather Hopsack] The Blazer: [Spier & Mackay Navy Hopsack Super 110s Wool Blazer – $328](. A dark sportcoat in summer? Crazy? Not as crazy as you might think. Here’s why it works: the lightweight hopsack weave allows for airflow, and the minimal lining means nothing is sticking to your back. This sort of blazer is much, much more comfortable than most think. The Shirt: [Amazon Goodthreads Men’s Crewneck Pocket Tee in Heather Grey Feeder Stripe – $5-15](. Or, whatever short sleeve with subtle (SUBTLE) pattern you prefer. Because you have a blank neutral canvas in the navy hopsack sportcoat and white lightweight jeans, you can add a little life to the shirt, but don’t go overboard. This can easily go wrong. Stick to the mini stripes here and you’ll stay cool even if it warms up. And if it cools off? Swap it for this [very similar sweater](. The Watch: [Orient Kanno Diver – $175](. A favorite, for good reason. Swap out the bracelet for something more hot-weather friendly, like a perlon strap or a nato. The Sunglasses: [Sunski Dipseas – $58](. I like to go with a tortoise pattern when I’m matching with navy, and these are a reasonable price. Bingo. The Pants: [Target Goodfellow & Co. Lightweight Jeans in White – $30](. Covered recently in the big [Goodfellow & Co. Spring Roundup](, these lightweight and crisp white jeans elevate the overall look while still maintaining a casual appeal. Sportcoats don’t always have to be stuffy and by-the-rules. Make your own danged rules. The Belt: [Banana Republic Stretch Belt in Navy – $24]( ($49.50). I do love me a good stretchy belt, especially when my pants have a little give. In summer, every little bit of movement counts, right? The matted navy D-Ring on this is awesome. The Shoes: [Viscata Sitges Espadrille – $74.99](. This is where you can make or break the casualness of this outfit. [White sneakers. Suede bucks. Leather boat shoes. Espadrilles. They all work](. The world is your oyster, but the shoes will play a big part in how buttoned-up or casual this outfit comes across. Personally, I’m rolling the pant legs a few rolls and showing off some matchy-matchy navy and white espadrilles. The Socks: Don’t need ’em with espadrilles. Insert your favorite lightweight, no-show sock if you’re going with something dressier. 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. ff/Dappered?a=ULvLIXcpeD8:GJs_sI2ns-o:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=ULvLIXcpeD8:GJs_sI2ns-o:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=ULvLIXcpeD8:GJs_sI2ns-o:gIN9vFwOqvQ [What I Wear to Work: Mike, Air Force Pilot](r/Dappered/~3/khGYp4FGcFc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 29 Jun 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. Welcome to “[What I Wear to Work](.” A series on, you guessed it, who wears what to work. Obviously things have changed, drastically, since we launched this series (see our other series, [What I wore today working from home](). But some people are still very much going to work. Because, for example, it’s hard to fly planes from your home office. If you’re one of those, and want to be featured, see the bottom of this post for instructions. Same goes for those of us who are still doing the WFH thing. Be safe out there. About the Author: An Air Force pilot for the last 11 years, [Mike]( is currently stationed in the Washington, DC area. He’s currently assigned to getting various official folks from point A to point B by getting a big metal tube with wings to go up and down in a controlled manner. Although he’s often told what to wear by the government, he enjoys finding the right wardrobe pieces that are long-lasting and sharp-looking. Mike also documents his global flying adventures on his successful Instagram page – [@vectors_to_final]( – where he provides followers an inside look at flying and the occasional dad joke (or three). [Style Scenario What I Wear to Work Mike Air Force Pilot] Background: While the Air Force is transitioning during the next few years to [a camouflage “two-piece” flight suit](, regulations still authorize traditional flight suits for daily wear. And unless pilots can really see themselves in the new camouflage uniforms (which would defeat the whole purpose), they’ll continue to standout in the green uniforms that easily identify them as “zipper-suited sun gods.” The Flight Suit: [CWU 27/P Nomex Flight Suit – $200](. Technically called a “flight duty uniform,” the Air Force issues this uniform not only to personnel who perform flight duties on aircraft but also individuals in specific space and missile jobs due to its comfort and utility. While flight suits have been around since pilots first took to the skies, this “pickle suit” design (i.e. CWU 27/P) emerged in the 1970s and is made of Nomex, a flame- and heat-resistant fabric. Granted flame resistance isn’t a priority for, say, guys controlling satellites from a computer, it is important if your plane catches on fire. (Plus, the seven pockets are super useful for holding snacks…) The Boots: [Nike SFB Field 2 8-Inch Tactical Boots in Sage Green- $105](//www.nike.com/t/sfb-field-2-8-tactical-boot-gkRtlh/AO7507-201). Following the same safety trend as the flight suit, pilots can only wear boots on a “Safe-to-Fly” list. Footwear on that list meets specific requirements like fire-resistance or tread grip. As a result, the boots that qualify tend to be clunky and aren’t overly comfy. These Nike boots are NOT on that list. Super light and comfortable, they are my everyday boots for when I “fly the desk” and am not on the flight line. The T-Shirt: [Soffee Military Tee in Tan – $7](. Soffee is better known for making cheerleader shorts and [Ranger Silkies]( (a nylon short that’s just a tad on the “too short” side for me). They also make great, comfortable t-shirts but, in the end, it’s just a t-shirt… Besides color requirements (and my personal preference for tag-less shirts), any tan t-shirt does the job. The Socks: [Fox River Boot Socks in Coyote Brown or Sage Green – $17](. As Mark pointed out [in his “What I Wear to Work” post](, the Fox River boot socks are by far the best boot sock I’ve bought. Though these socks are on the expensive side, their durability and comfort won me over. I only discovered them a few years ago but have been slowly replacing my other boot socks as they wear out. The Flight Cap: [Air Force Officer Flight Cap (plus rank) – $22](. Standard uniform hat. Pilots end up having to replace their flight caps sooner than the average Airman however. Because you store the hat in the bottom flight suit pocket when it’s not being worn, the pocket’s zipper tends to snag the flight cap’s silver braiding. Over time the flight cap looks overly abused on one side of the cap and needs replaced. Pro tip: I keep an extra flight cap in my car so when I inevitably forget my hat in the morning rushing out the door, I’m good to go before I step out of my car and walk to my office! The Jacket: [A-2 Flight Jacket from Pop’s Leather – $495](. If they’re not wearing the issued Nomex flight jacket in cold weather, pilots are rocking the leather A-2 jacket. And the best A-2 jacket is made by Pop’s Leather just outside of an airbase in Turkey. The super soft calfskin leather and fur-lined pockets make this jacket 1000% more comfortable (if not warmer) than the Nomex jacket. Every new pilot on his or her first layover in Turkey visits two places: one of the many rug shops for a Turkish rug, and Pop’s Leather to buy a shoulder holster and, of course, an A-2 jacket. The Sunglasses: [Randolph Engineering Aviators – $239](. Admittedly these sunglasses are expensive and there are excellent alternative choices out there [like the AO Aviators](. Randolph Engineering Aviators however were standard issue at the start of pilot training and I’ve been using them ever since. While these aren’t my only pair of sunglasses, these glasses sport two features crucial for when I’m flying – unpolarized frames and bayonet temples. Planes (and their electronic displays) are generally older than you think. And with many planes still relying on cathode ray tubes or early LED displays, polarized lenses will filter out part or sometimes all the display. Not cool! On top of that, the thin bayonet temples make the glasses comfortable to wear underneath a helmet or close enough to your head that they don’t disrupt the seal around your ears if you’re wearing a headset. The Watch: [Elgin A-11 US Army Air Forces Original Issue – $495]( (if you can find one). I’ve had this watch for a little over a year and love to rock it in a flight suit because of its history and overall “cool” factor. Small compared to modern timepieces, this 32-mm manual watch was originally issued during World War II. The A-11 is actually the name of the “production standard” or watch design that several watch companies produced including Bulova, [Elgin](, and Waltham. One cool thing about the A-11 is that the design of the watch changes a bit depending on the manufacturer, but generally it’s a black and white watch with a pull-out crown. (For instance, mine features red 24-hour marks overprinted on the glass dial of the watch.) I also lucked out and found a watch with a “new old stock” band: that is, the watch band is original stock but never used. If you’re interested in hunting one of these down, I’d search on eBay or a military collector’s website. If you want to take this for a spin (or try the home version! We’re still taking [What I wore Today Working from Home submissions](), send an email to joe@dappered.com with who you are, what you do, and what you’d like to submit. 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