Dappered | Best Posts of 2020: Thanks to our Contributors

[Dappered | Best Posts of 2020: Thanks to our Contributors]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [Best Posts of 2020: Thanks to our Contributors](r/Dappered/~3/TbkYAVzKlms/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 15 Jan 2021 03:00 AM PST 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. Last week we recognized the Best Affordable Style of 2020, focusing on the top products pumped out by the retail establishment. This week we’re taking a look back at the best (at least what WE consider the best) of what Dappered had to offer in 2020. Not trying to toot our own horn here. Consider this more of an exercise in recognizing what was popular with the Dappered readers, so we continue to create informative content in the New Year. And by the way, to those Dappered readers: thanks. [Adam T.]( Known as our resident shoe and whiskey expert, Adam’s discerning eye can best be conveyed through his very own Adam Review Scale of Excellence, affectionately known as A.R.S.E. Adam is one of our contributors that isn’t afraid to put a little more cash towards quality menswear, thus he’s introduced some brands of shoes and denim that may not be seen as often in this “affordable” men’s style space. Adam, thanks for your expertise and sense of humor. And hey, when are you having us all over for a whiskey around that fire pit? [Brandon D.]( Trial attorney by day, Dappered contributor by night, and boy does he have fun with it. Brandon pops back into the Dappered space with regularity, and he’s known for his pants reviews. But every now and then he’ll throw something in like his “fancy” Cousin Eddie style scenario, and you understand just how wacky this lawyer can get. And his neighbors thought he was just a nice young man. [DeJuan M.]( One of our newest contributors, DeJuan has put together multiple Style Scenarios, and the man knows how to pair color with camel. He also throws caution to the sartorial wind and most definitely wears white after Labor Day, which was the [very first Style Scenario DeJuan contributed](. We’re happy to have him on board and look forward to his stylish guidance to come. [Jason P.]( You’ve seen this guy’s contributions regularly for the past couple years on Dappered, and we’re grateful that Jason has chosen Dappered as a creative outlet (and a way to make a little cash on the side). Jason has been prolific in his contributions which have ranged from shoe reviews, watch reviews, pants reviews, athletic gear recommendations, style scenarios, booze recommendations, why he wears his watch on the wrist he does, a guide to losing hair… you get it. Jason’s shared quite a body of work with us, and we thank him. [Michael R.]( In early 2020 Michael R. took over the Weekend Reset, and his insightful, delicious, and quirky suggestions have been improving our weekends ever since. And since this year maybe, MAYBE we’ll be getting back to some normal semblance of a weekend, we look forward to what Michael points us towards. [Paul K.]( Another new contributor to us in 2020, Paul came in mid-year with a popular post on [9 affordable athleisure based outfits](. Since then he’s been steadily contributing style scenarios, with header photos shot in beautiful, sunny southern California. For those of us much further north of the equator, it’s nice to see a reminder of the green that will once again spring. [Ryan N.]( Ryan N. has become a staple around these parts, both as a contributor and behind the scenes as tech support for this very website. Ryan is our Target guru, typically taking their latest offerings for a spin and giving his honest reviews. He also loves being a dad, and isn’t afraid to dish out advice for the fellow dads that frequent this site. Ryan’s become an indispensable part of the crew. The rest of the guys These are the guys that contribute less frequently, but are no less important in the Dappered space. [Zach S.]( and [Aaron K.]( have both contributed their detailed knowledge about timepieces and their incredible photography skills. Our great friend north of the border, [Dave I.](, gave us some great podcasts to listen to and rounded up some of the best of threads. [Carlon H.]( chimed in a few times this past year with a shoe review and advice on building a shoe collection on a budget. Our thanks also go out to [Matt C](., [Oral B.](, [Mark G.](, and Jeremy Anderberg for making book recommendations to include in each month’s [10 Best Bets for $75 or less](. And finally, a huge thanks to the guys that took part in our “[What I Wear to Work](” and “[What I Wore Today Working from Home](” series. Are you a men’s style connoisseur with knowledge to share with the Dappered community? We’re always open to new contributors who can write and provide great photos. We pay for contributions, and will include links to help promote your personal brand. What we don’t do is run advertorials or self promoting articles. If you’re interested in contributing send an email to sarah@dappered.com with information on the article you’d like us to publish. And one word of advice, if it doesn’t look or read like it belongs on Dappered, it won’t be published on Dappered. ff/Dappered?a=TbkYAVzKlms:blfYeOiHeTc:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=TbkYAVzKlms:blfYeOiHeTc:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=TbkYAVzKlms:blfYeOiHeTc:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Best Posts of 2020: A lot of watches, some shoes, and being a stylish dad](r/Dappered/~3/7kTIDpqxb1M/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 14 Jan 2021 08:00 AM PST 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. Last week we recognized the Best Affordable Style of 2020, focusing on the top products pumped out by the retail establishment. This week we’re taking a look back at the best (at least what WE consider the best) of what Dappered had to offer in 2020. Not trying to toot our own horn here. Consider this more of an exercise in recognizing what was popular with the Dappered readers, so we continue to create informative content in the New Year. And by the way, to those Dappered readers: thanks. [10 Quartz Watches even Watch Snobs should like]( I’ll just pull from the intro of this post, as it sums it up best: “[Nothing about the wristwatch industry makes sense](. Not only should they have been relegated to [buggy-whip territory]( when mobile phones became ubiquitous, the most prized, expensive, desirable wristwatches are actually the worst performing. Mechanical timepieces are not as accurate as quartz. Yet [“everyone” wants]( a Rolex, and nobody wants a Timex. OR DO THEY. Here are ten quartz-powered watches that even some watch snobs would (reluctantly) tip their impeccably crafted [bowlers]( at. M’lady.” [The Best Affordable Watches for Grads or Dads of 2020]( Every year this particular post gets a good amount of traffic. Whether you’re buying for a dad or grad, yourself, or you just like virtual window shopping, a wide variety of watches are featured in this post. There’s usually something for just about every person and every budget. If you’re gifting a watch anytime soon it might be helpful to peruse the suggestions. [10 Things I learned building my affordable watch collection]( Contributor Zach S. has popped in and out of the Dappered universe with regularity, more often than not sharing his impressions of a watch he recently picked up. This particular contribution he turned in last year shared a lot of valuable information about building a watch collection. At the end he share’s a bonus piece of advice that might just be the most important: have fun with it. [Check out Zach’s contributions here](. [In Review: The Lorier Neptune II Dive Watch]( Newer contributor Aaron K. certainly impressed with his knowledge about and interest in timepieces, yet equally impressive was his photography skills. He seems to have claimed his place as our resident Lorier Watch reviewer, and he’s applied his skills to a few other timepieces as well. This particular review was popular last year, but you can [check out all his reviews here](. [From Oxfords to Sneakers: The 5 Styles of Shoes Every Guy Needs]( An update on a post from 2016 with valuable advice for the guy that wants to be prepared, but also values minimalism. As long as you have these 5 pairs you should be set for any occasion life throws at you. [10 Tips for Staying Stylish If/When You Become a Dad]( Becoming a parent can be exhausting, and style and self care can easily take a back seat to simply trying to keep a small human alive. Contributor Ryan N. has some experience in this space, and offered up his advice on maintaining your style, and sanity, when you become a parent. ff/Dappered?a=7kTIDpqxb1M:NG8djDIqBJI:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=7kTIDpqxb1M:NG8djDIqBJI:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=7kTIDpqxb1M:NG8djDIqBJI: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