Dappered | Style Scenario: Fall Layers – Breaking out the Outerwear

[Dappered | Style Scenario: Fall Layers – Breaking out the Outerwear]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Style Scenario: Fall Layers – Breaking out the Outerwear](#1) - [Best of Threads: What Other People Think, Continuing Debates, and Safety Razors](#2) - [Style Scenario: Early Autumn Casual at Home Date Night](#3) [Style Scenario: Fall Layers – Breaking out the Outerwear](r/Dappered/~3/BgharN7qK_s/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 30 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. Depending on your location, leaves are starting to change colors and are falling from the trees. Temperatures are dropping. And if it’s not time already, it’ll soon be time to break out the coats. Here’s one way to create a layered outfit including a favorite piece of outerwear, while also keeping one or two feet (quiet literally thanks to the bucks here) in the season that has just passed. [Style Scenario Fall Layers Breaking out the Outerwear] The Coat: [Banana Republic Italian Melton Topcoat – $238.80]( when 40% off ($398). Your coat will often be the first thing people see when you are out in the cold, plus, unlike shirts, pants, shoes, etc… for long stretches of the year you wear your coat every. single. day. So make it a nice one! Lovely camel color. Very similar to my coat I’m wearing at the top of the post (which was also sourced at BR). The Sweater: [Banana Republic Responsible Merino V-Neck Sweater – $41]( ($69.50). Yes, [that “responsible” moniker might actually have some meaning behind it](. Merino wool feels luxurious, without the cost associated with cashmere. Bang for the buck. That’s what merino is. And a V-neck sweater is a must have for layering over a dress shirt during the colder months. A neutral like gray will go with almost anything. The Shirt: [Spier & Mackay Blue University Stripe Lightweight Oxford – $49](. After acquiring a couple solid white and light blue dress shirts, [adding a blue/white striped dress shirt to your wardrobe is the logical next step](. The Pants: [Lands’ End Mens Slim Fit Comfort-First Washed Corduroy Pants – $40ish](//www.landsend.com/products/mens-slim-fit-comfort-first-washed-corduroy-pants/id_326682?attributes=1790,2801,44255 fbclid=IwAR1s4hbFMmdNjqkQO7hVSnIO7tcAOUTdPf35zow8Pi76j55CdFKJMpcpJiQ). Corduroy pants are another wardrobe staple for the colder seasons. They bring a bit of texture while keeping your legs warm. Gray to keep a monochromatic look. The Watch: [Timex Standard – $79](. A simple face with a larger, textured crown. Classic. The Belt: [Allen Edmonds Glass Avenue Belt in Cigar – $110](. Or, whatever your favorite brown belt happens to be. The Shoes: [Allen Edmonds Nomad Buck Suede Derby – $270]( w/ NEWFALL ($345). Should be worth waiting for these to hit clearance, now that we’re headed into the colder months. Even though you can’t see it, I’m wearing blue leather wingtips from Allen Edmonds, but those are no longer available. So? Why not use this as your last-ish chance to break out the summer footwear? It’s not like they’re bone-suede or light tan bucks. That deep inky navy shade should do just fine crunching along the first fallen leaves of autumn. And being that they’re suede, there’s no real need to match your belt to your shoes. So, not necessary to find a blue belt here. And yes, brown shoes would absolutely work here. Or maybe even boots. Chelseas? The Socks: [Nordstrom Mens Shop Mini Check Ultrasoft Dress Socks – $12.50](. Gray socks to go with the gray pants. The check weave makes them more interesting than just plain gray socks. 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 and works from home in inside sales for a chemical process equipment supplier. ff/Dappered?a=BgharN7qK_s:M9DalpmpsAM:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=BgharN7qK_s:M9DalpmpsAM:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=BgharN7qK_s:M9DalpmpsAM:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Best of Threads: What Other People Think, Continuing Debates, and Safety Razors](r/Dappered/~3/k7Jx346q8mI/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 29 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. [What’s Dappered Threads?]( It’s our forum. Launched in 2011, Threads is a not too big, not too small, just-right-sized forum that doesn’t put up with snobbery. All thanks to the users and hardworking mods. Once a month, one of the users/mods from Threads provides us with a highlight package of the last few weeks. [Should I worry about how clothing is perceived on the wearer?]( DocDave took things in an athletic sartorial direction by asking the forums members if he should be concerned about what other cyclists will think of his cycling clothes. Because… logos, brands, etc… It was then [armedferret]( chimed in saying to just wear whatever is comfortable, which was echoed by [abh159]( [wsupjs]( [Galcobar]( and [Deke]( who suggested to wear whatever DocDave wants and not care what other people think. Longtime cyclist [tankerjohn]( offered some insight in why matchy-matchy cycling kits are a thing and [JohnR]( came up with a website suggesting some less obnoxious, to his taste, cycling clothes. No word yet on what cycling clothes DocDave settled on. Yes, it’s cycling focused, but the entire “what will other people think?” question does permeate much of menswear. Even by those who claim they don’t care what others think. It’s a hard question to avoid in your head. Photo by [Library of Congress](libraryofcongress?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](. [The new AE Park Avenue Strand Sneakers]( Following up on [Joe’s post from the main site](, Hebrew Barrister confessed to forum members that he liked the Park Avenue Strand Sneakers, if worn properly. He found agreement from [abh159]( who said he has “…really grown to like these and other hybrid shoes…” while [Evenflow]( and [drocpsu]( said they will pick up a pair when the price is right. Not all posters were in agreement though. [Geo]( agreed with Joe’s assessment, as did [TheManJournals]( [mebejoseph]( and [kongmw](. Other posters came up with suggestions for a competing shoe. [77Pat]( provided a couple of suggestions and [srlclark]( suggested a long-wing style might work. [What book are you currently reading?]( Reading continues to be a popular pastime as forum members shared their books of choice over the summer months. [davisan]( started reading The Witcher after catching the TV show, [hyleQueen]( is reading Arch of Triumph, and [Mr. Charles]( finished reading The Road. Seeing as watches and timepieces are popular topics of discussion, [TurnandCoughlin]( suggested forum members give Longitude a read, [thedrake]( started reading Mississippi Solo: A River Quest, followed by Silver in the Wood, and then Starting Bats of the Republic. Rounding out a summer of reading was [Alex.C]( with Power of the Dog, [softlysuited]( who finished reading The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home, and [Mr. Charles]( with Don’t Burn This Book. (Book in the photo above was [recommended by Jeremy Anderberg in September’s Best Bets](.) [Is the suit dead?]( Another forum topic inspired by [Joe’s post on the main page](. Brent k wanted to hear from forum members regarding the life expectancy of the suit. [evenparker]( suggested that in 20 or 30 years, the suit might indeed be dead. [77Pat]( still enjoys wearing his suits, although not always with ties, as does [mebejoseph](. [Galcobar]( gave some insight in suiting during times of economic uncertainty, [JT10000]( said he’s shifted to a more casual style with remote work, which was echoed by [hockeysc23]( who said he’s only worn a suit twice since March for interviews. For a contrarian opinion, [dc_slicker]( suggested the opposite would happen as people will be wanting to dress up when they go out, confirmed by [Evenflow]( who said he still wears suits even when not necessary, and [CK83]( who said suits will be around for a long time. [Shaving – Cartridges to Safety Razor?]( Neminat wanted some advice about switching from a cartridge razor to a safety razor. [bassoonguy]( was first out of the gate, saying he switched six years ago and never looked back. He was beat by [jvargas]( who’s been using a safety razor happily for eight years, followed by [rd27]( who made the switch five years ago, and [patelsd]( having done the switch about a year ago. There was some debate about the benefits of switch, with [CK83]( [abh159]( and [mark4]( offering their insights on the pros/cons. [evanparker]( suggested the learning curve might be kind of long, and [Mr. Charles]( said while he did switch to a safety razor about ten years ago he’s been rocking a beard for several years now. [Hebrew Barrister]( rounded out the posts by saying he prefers safety razors as he doesn’t get razor burn from them. Looking to get rid of that Covid-19 beard and not sure of the best way to go about doing it? Or just looking for some advice, direction, or wanting to connect with some cool guys? If so, then [Head on over to Threads]( and take a spin around. Thanks to contributor Dave I. for rounding up this months Best of Threads. ff/Dappered?a=k7Jx346q8mI:K3MJ7Zrfj6k:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=k7Jx346q8mI:K3MJ7Zrfj6k:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=k7Jx346q8mI:K3MJ7Zrfj6k:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Style Scenario: Early Autumn Casual at Home Date Night](r/Dappered/~3/o2RNAnV71cg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 29 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. What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions and then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. Casual date night will be a popular affair this fall with the burgeoning culture of at-home entertainment. This outfit is perfect for dressing nicer than your day-clothes, but still being comfortable in you or your significant other’s home. Open the windows for some fresh fall air, cook up dinner together, and enjoy the night in tempered style. Nothing fancy, but still super sharp in its simplicity. [Style Scenario 092920 Fall Date Night at Home Dressed Down] The Sportcoat: [Spier & Mackay Drago Blazer in Grey – $299.]( Yes, this is a casual date night, but it’s a DATE NIGHT nonetheless. Putting on a more casual-leaning, but still well-constructed blazer shows you’re putting in effort that you normally may not. This grey wool & linen blend blazer from the always-exceptional Spier & Mackay makes a special evening feel, well, special. Showing up to the door, or whatever the first moment of date night may be, in a jacket like this sets the tone. The rest of the outfit helps tone the look down to a more casual level. For something with a similar aesthetic at a cheaper price, Banana Republic has [a slim cotton-blend blazer.]( The Sweater: [J. Crew Henley Sweater in Forest Green –$55.65]( w/ 5DAYS ($70). J.Crew calls this “rugged cotton,” but I’m not quite sure why. It fits well and feels nice, more polished than rugged. The sweater is thinner than expected, and is a great piece for layering. The henley details plus-up the casual style, perfect for this affair. A lovely rich forest green color is seasonally appropriate, and we should all make an effort to wear more green this fall. The Pants: [Amazon Goodthreads Athletic Fit Jeans – $40](. Or, whatever your favorite pair of well fitting denim (slim, athletic, whatever) happens to be. If you’re the athletic fit type and want more options? [Head here for our round up of the best athletic fit jeans for men](. The Watch: [Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Black Dial/Brown Strap – $431. 25]( ($575). NOTE: These are currently price matched at Nordstrom. And since Uncle Nordy is an authroized dealer, it’s like buying direct from Hamilton. Read on to find out why that’s valuable. If you’re the type of guy who leans casual in his wardrobe most of the time, this could be the last watch you buy for the rest of your life. Hamilton builds quality automatic time pieces with luxury flourishes at great price points. They especially excel in creating sharp, high-function field watches, and this 38mm Khaki Field Auto with a date indicator offers a great value. You can absolutely buy this [from a grey market dealer like Jomashop](//www.jomashop.com/hamilton-watch-h70455533.html), but the peace of mind provided from buying direct (and the service and warranty that comes with it) might be worth the extra coin. The Belt: [Banana Republic Italian Leather Belt in Cognac – $41]( ($59.50). Yep. Again. This is the elder, more refined, brother of the beloved [GAP’s basic leather belt](. Step up from the basic version for date night. The Socks: [Gap Printed Socks – $4.77]( w/ 1DAY ($8). Have some fun with your socks with this look. Don’t go too wild, but show some personality in an easy way with a patterned pair of socks. The Shoes: [Adidas Stan Smith in White/Light Blue – $67]( ($95). Sneakers are a tried and true way to dress down a blazer and still look sharp, and the Adidas Stan Smith is THE shoe to nail this look. Not all Stan Smith’s have the same leather upper, and this pair has an upgraded leather that usually runs for an upgraded price. Seize the moment. About the Author: Jason P. spends his days working in the creative marketing department of a big telecom company. He also does a bit of real estate investing on the side. He believes in curating a timeless, classic wardrobe with subtle modern touches for today. He and his wife love hiking with their dog and shopping at local small businesses and antique stores when they travel. 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