Dappered | Style Scenario: Early Fall Casual Layers

[Dappered | Style Scenario: Early Fall Casual Layers]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Style Scenario: Early Fall Casual Layers](#1) - [In Review: The Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat](#2) - [Style Poll: The New Allen Edmonds Dress Shoe Sneaker Chimera](#3) [Style Scenario: Early Fall Casual Layers](r/Dappered/~3/R44AZhuwzo4/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 15 Sep 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. Many men’s style enthusiasts consider fall to be the best time of the year for dressing well. Bring on the boots, corduroy, rich colors, and layering! The cooler weather allows you to dress in layers and bring visual interest to an otherwise basic outfit. You can easily add or remove layers as conditions change throughout the day, which at this time of year, they most certainly will. [Style Scenario 091420 Early Fall Layers] The Vest: [Target Goodfellow Lightweight Puffer Vest – $24.99](. Provides a stylish layer for extra warmth on those cool fall days, but not so heavy that it’ll give you heat stroke if the sun comes out. The Watch: [MVMT The 40 – Rose Gold Natural Tan – $120](. My go-to, almost everyday watch. Hard to go wrong with a classic, simple face. If you’re not big on rose-gold, any field watch or even a diver would do just fine here. The Shirt: [Banana Republic Luxury-Touch Crew-Neck T-Shirt – $19.75]( on Thursday ($39.50). Friends and Family starts Thursday, so, that’s when it’ll be half off. Cardmembers get early access starting today though. A simple long sleeve t-shirt which looks good on its own just in case you get too warm and want to take off the vest. Burgundy pairs well with the navy blue vest and gives the outfit a pop of color. You could also go with gray, white, or try light blue for a monochromatic look. If you’re a fan of henleys? Wear a henley! The Jeans: [Banana Republic Slim Rapid Movement Denim Jean – $59]( on Thursday ($118.00). Classic. Not a super dark, midnight navy shade, but nowhere near stonewashed and light either. Blue. True blue. Dang, was just $47 during a mega sale. But does go for half off during F&F starting Thursday. The Belt: [Banana Republic Italian Leather Belt in Brown – $29.75]( on… oh you get the idea ($59.50). Yes, even more BR. A simple brown leather belt to match the brown leather shoes. Often (always?) on sale. The Socks: [Smartwool Curated Moto Bear Crew Socks – $11.95]( ($19.95). When life provides you with an opportunity to wear socks that have a polar bear riding a motorcycle on them, one seizes that opportunity with both feet. NOT a boot sock. More of a “lifestyle” sock. But that means they should be good for this transitional time of year, but some might find them not as thick as they’d like in the cold months. The Boots: [Red Wing 6 Inch Moc Toe Boot – $280](. Or whatever your favorite moc to, work-style fall boot happens to be. Was $168 during the big Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and a total steal at that price. Thinking many of you gents might have picked up a pair during the sale. Made in the USA. Built to last. [But there are tons of cheaper alternatives out there](. About the author: DeJuan M. is a husband, father of a 10-year old son and 3-year old daughter, and a chemical engineer. He enjoys watching sports, reading, playing and listening to music, and of course men’s style. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. ff/Dappered?a=R44AZhuwzo4:ya3ZXkaLcMg:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=R44AZhuwzo4:ya3ZXkaLcMg:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=R44AZhuwzo4:ya3ZXkaLcMg:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: The Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat](r/Dappered/~3/srVtLZ1MMiY/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 14 Sep 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. [Spier & Mackay Stretch Cotton Sportcoat – $149]( FINAL ($228) Note: These are final sale. So no returns. None. Zilch. Sizes a bit scattered as of post time, but plenty to choose from, and at a very nice price with the upcoming transition to fall suiting. [Contributor Ryan N in the Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat]( The Spier & Mackay Stretch Cotton Sportcoat. Ryan wears a 36R Slim. Also available in a more athletic, “contemporary” fit. As you may have seen in the recent [10 Tips for Staying Stylish If/When You Become a Dad]( post, my personal uniform has shifted significantly. Stretch is my number one when it comes to my wardrobe. Versatility is up there, too. So when I heard Spier had made a stretch cotton sportcoat, AND it was on sale, I was all over it (even if I may have possibly [reviewed]( a [navy]( Spier [sportcoat]( before). [Contributor Ryan N in the Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat]( An OCBD is a nice pairing, but don’t be afraid to go full spread collar fine twill. It can do it all. Now, my workplace was never a sportcoat type of place, at least not for me. [I work in IT](… it’s just not our typical uniform. [We turn things off and then turn them back on again](. But if I felt like being a little fancy, and staying comfortable? Maybe hopping on an important Zoom call? This would do the trick. It’s the kind of piece that dresses up or down, moves with you, and while a wool blazer is sharp for all the right reasons, this cotton one doesn’t look “too dressy”, which sometimes wool very much can. [Contributor Ryan N in the Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat]( Dress it up or down. The 97% cotton 3% Spandex makes it just as spiffy with a well-fitted tee. Jeans shown [are Target Goodfellow](. The 97% cotton, 3% Spandex fabric here is lightweight yet substantial. It feels solid in the hand, and is constructed as such that it won’t bend and crease with your every movement like, say, the old [Merona Kensington]( would. This isn’t designed to be a purely casual-wear-only jacket that rumples and gets “character lines”. But.. if you want to go casual with it? It really stands out there, too. [Contributor Ryan N in the Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat]( Sound the [trendy klaxon!]( If you’re going for a really casual vibe? Layer up with a slim-cut hoodie and still look super sharp. It’s still dressy, but in a different, subtle way that bends the line between casual and dressed-up. It’s just as at home with a dress shirt as it would be with a light sweater, or in my case, dressing it down pretty good with a merino-blend hoodie ([thanks Amazon robots…]( sadly, they’re not [drunk]( at post time). It’s supremely versatile due to the matte, non-glossy finish that differs from some of Spier’s wool sportcoats. [Spier and Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat Dappered Pockets]( A trio of inner pockets include a welt pocket and pen pocket. Standard Spier & Mackay specs here, and while it may be repetitive to list them in each post, it’s a truly outstanding list that bears repeating. You just shouldn’t be able to get some of this stuff at the price points Spier offers. The original $228 USD price was more than fair, but $149? For unpadded, shirt-style Spalla Camicia shoulders, a Barchetta (curved) chest pocket, genuine bull horn buttons, 1/4 butterfly Bemberg lining, custom-made fabric.. and a perfect fit? Lotta guys won’t even need these tailored. That’s quite the value. [Contributor Ryan N in the Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat]( Non-functional cuffs, as always, make for easy tailoring if you need it. There’s a lot of nice bells and whistles, too. That Bemberg butterfly lining is a sharp red, which contrasts very satisfyingly with the dark, inky navy. Cuff buttons are, as always, tailor-friendly and non-functional. The notch lapel is classic width, perhaps a touch on the wider side, as their lapels have been lately. On the front you’ve got two patch pockets to go with that curved chest pocket, and a trio of inner pockets round out the bunch. [Contributor Ryan N in the Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat]( Barely-there 1/4 butterfly Bemberg lining. Wears super comfortable and breezy. For me, Spier sizing is dead-on and I don’t have any issue when ordering my size. They do a solid job with consistent sizing and I haven’t been disappointed by what I order. (**Pause for maximum impact of the following profundity**)… The size is the size. For this particular slim-fit cut, the shoulders fit right, the waist lays close without being too tight, and the arms hit where they should on me. It passes the arm raise test, and the [double vented back lays perfectly]( without being chopped. So, if you know your size and are in need of a solid, three-season sportcoat? You really, really can’t go wrong here. For some it may even be a bit more versatile than a wool blazer, given how much farther you can take it down the casual side. [Contributor Ryan N in the Spier & Mackay Navy Stretch Cotton Sportcoat]( ff/Dappered?a=srVtLZ1MMiY:Mp85QqinSXs:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=srVtLZ1MMiY:Mp85QqinSXs:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=srVtLZ1MMiY:Mp85QqinSXs:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Style Poll: The New Allen Edmonds Dress Shoe Sneaker Chimera](r/Dappered/~3/bJbHGYfYXEg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 14 Sep 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. [Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Sneaker]( or [Strand Sneaker – $295]( [Allen Edmonds Park Avenue and Strand dress sneakers for men]( I love you Allen Edmonds. But you’re not making it easy. The trolls are at the gates, and I’m not here to be your white knight sycophantic shill. [Trolls are gonna troll](. That’s not the concern. The concern, for some of us Allen Edmonds Fans, is that stuff like [these]( [things](, which let’s be real here are destined for the clearance section, will hurt the bottom line and therefor make it more likely that the classics (like, y’know, the actual [Strand]( and [Park Avenue]() get hurt in the process. Some might speculate that [over the last few years](, this has already started to happen. Look, dressy sneaker mashups can work. And maybe I’m wrong here, but I just don’t think these do. They’re neither here nor there, and the uppers just don’t “fit” on the sneaker soles. They’re like when some maniac takes a sports car, jacks it up, [and puts monster truck tires on it](. And they did it to their flagships. [The Park Avenue](. [The Strand](. They crossed the streams. [Never cross the streams](. At least they’re not [the new Lombard boots](. Oof. Allen Edmonds. I still love you. And I wish I had a solution. But I don’t. Other than it would benefit many of us to stop trying to be great all the time. Stop trying to be all things to all people. Stop being hyper reactionary. Don’t try to be great. Instead? Be great at being good. I think that’s part of why Dappered is still around, more than a decade into this nonsense. Are we the BEST style site on the web? Heck no. Are we the SMARTEST style site on the web? Not even close! Are we the most UNIQUE style site on the web? Hardly. There are plenty of affordable men’s fashion sites and a zillion budget-based-fashion Instagram handles out there. Yet why are we still in business, after almost a dozen years? Because we’re (somewhat) great at being good. [Greats men's sneakers]( Meanwhile, [these very good sneakers]( are from a brand called (wait for it) [GREATS](. And they are $100 less than the new Allen Edmonds. We. are. good. Good? GOOD! Come, [see the consistent good](! Bathe in our proficient mediocrity! 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