Dappered | The Weekend Reset: Beans, Post-Rock, and Cool Shoes

[Dappered | The Weekend Reset: Beans, Post-Rock, and Cool Shoes]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [The Weekend Reset: Beans, Post-Rock, and Cool Shoes](#1) - [50% off Popular BR Pants & Shoes Sale, Rancourt Savings, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](#2) - [Allen Edmonds Anniversary Sale 2021 – Top 10 Picks](#3) [The Weekend Reset: Beans, Post-Rock, and Cool Shoes](r/Dappered/~3/oyjNhgGe4o8/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 09 Apr 2021 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. It’s Friday. Looking for something to switch up your weekend, or to give you an excuse to relax a little? That’s what the Weekend Reset is for. Each week we’ll pull together five things to get your weekend started. Could be something to read or watch, something to eat or listen to, or even something to do. Enjoy the weekend fellas. MAKE: [Bean Salad]( [Dried beans in wooden spoons]( While bean stews and soups are perfect for the cooler months, don’t write off the humble bean just because the weather is getting warmer. Simple bean salads are delightful — they can pack a ton of protein while also being bright, crunchy, and perfect as either a lunch (maybe with some toast?) or a simple side dish with dinner. [This particular recipe](, from Serious Eats, is a great baseline bean salad, as it includes what I consider the “bean salad fundamentals:” beans, acid (vinegar), pickled red onion, herbs, and olive oil. But feel free to riff on this, too — maybe throw in a cut up avocado, or swap out the parsley for dill or cilantro, or add in extra herbs. There are a zillion ways to bean, and none of them are wrong. Photo by [Tijana Drndarski](izgubljenausvemiru?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash.]( READ: [Huckberry on the Salomon shoe craze]( [Salomon shoes]( I suppose nothing in the fashion world should surprise us anymore. In an era when Dickies and Carhartt are all the rage and when white t-shirts can go for hundreds of dollars with the right cosign, it seems like anything can become haute couture if enough Instagram influencers are wearing it. But the idea of a shoe originally designed for uphill skiing suddenly [becoming]( the [hot new sneaker](? Definitely didn’t see that coming. In [this]( wonderful article, Huckberry takes readers through the evolution of Salomon’s sneakers, from its rugged origins to its newfound place on the feet of everyone from Rihanna to Dev Hynes. And yes, they’re selling some too, but if anyone is gonna know about this sorta thing it’s the people at Huckberry. Thanks to Joe for the suggestion. (Editor’s Note: Guys, I’m floored that these are “hip” right now. Totally bewildered. “Gorpcore.” Who knew.) BINGE: [Schitt’s Creek](  I’m late to the party on this one. Way back in 2018, several of my friends were OBSESSED with [Schitt’s Creek](. I watched the pilot and a few more episodes, but for whatever reason, it just didn’t click. Three years and a bundle of Emmys later, and I’m finally giving it a second chance — and LOVING it. In Schitt’s Creek, the multimillionaire Roses lose it all thanks to their corrupt business manager and are forced to live in a Motel in the backwoods town of — you guessed it — [Schitt’s Creek](, which patriarch Johnny Rose originally bought for his son David as a joke. Warm, oddball, quirky and fun, this is a show full of perfectly written, brilliantly acted characters, one that puts a smile on my face every time I watch it. [Streams on Netflix](. ATTEND, VIRTUALLY: [The USC Comedy Festival]( [Laugh neon sign]( These days, we all need more laughs in our lives. This weekend’s USC Comedy Festival, which runs from Friday to Sunday, features panels with everyone from Bill Hader and Aidy Bryant to Lisa Kudro and Ramy Youssef, talking about the art of comedy — while also, I am sure, being pretty damn funny too. Make sure to register in advance for panels to get sent a Zoom link. [All panels stream for free](. Photo by [Tim Mossholder](timmossholder?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](. LISTEN: [G_d’s Pee at State’s End]( by Godspeed You! Black Emperor  Okay. This is… a really damn silly title for a band whose music generally skews towards the deeply, intensely serious. But forget about the title, and just listen. Godspeed You! Black Emperor has been producing one-of-a-kind, symphonic post-rock for almost twenty-five years now, including a number of absolute classics — this new record might be their best since they got back together in 2010. About the author: Michael Robin is an [LA-based television writer]( and [tutoring company co-Founder](. When he’s not working away on his latest pilot script, you can find him scuba diving, hosting Shabbat dinners, or goofing off with his goldendoodle, [Biggie Lebowski](. ff/Dappered?a=oyjNhgGe4o8:gn5uRofdut4:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=oyjNhgGe4o8:gn5uRofdut4:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=oyjNhgGe4o8:gn5uRofdut4:gIN9vFwOqvQ [50% off Popular BR Pants & Shoes Sale, Rancourt Savings, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](r/Dappered/~3/8PhX8Buae2Q/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 08 Apr 2021 07:46 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. Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend or a bit earlier. Five of the better sales are below, plus bonus sales if need be. Included are a few picks worth pointing out. [B.R.: sneaky 50% off (or more) select pants]( & [shoes sale](, + [extra 20% off for cardmembers w/ BRCARD20]( [Banana Republic menswear]( - [Slim LUXE City Pant with Core Temp Technology – $49]( ($98) $39.20 for cardmembers - [Slim Organic Traveler Chino – $54]( ($109) $43.20 for cardmembers - [Slim WFH Pants – $49]( ($98) $39.20 for cardmembers. review [here]( - [Hinto Italian Leather Oxford – $71]( ($158) $56.80 for cardmembers - [Hinto Suede Derby – $79]( ($158) $63.20 for cardmembers - [Hadley Italian Leather Brogue Derby – $71]( ($158) $56.80 for cardmembers - [Kevin Italian Leather Cap-Toe Oxford – $71]( ($158) $56.80 for cardmembers This one’s a bit confusing, so stay with me. BR is running a quiet “up to 50% off curated styles” sale, in which [MOST of the stuff]( is anything but half off. Yet there are some wheelhouse, [well loved pants in there getting the half off cut]( (as shown above), [some of their shoe line too](, AND cardmembers can take an additional 20% off with the code BRCARD20. The slim luxe “city” pant for $39.20, for cardmembers, is a steal. [J. Crew Factory: Up to 50% off + extra 15% off “laid back styles” w/ CASUALÂ](//factory.jcrew.com/c/mens_clothing/15off?rmid=20210407_Factory_Extra_15_off_LaidBackLooks_Begins_FREQ_3x_US&rrid=2031683) [J. Crew Factory menswear](//factory.jcrew.com/c/mens_clothing/15off?rmid=20210407_Factory_Extra_15_off_LaidBackLooks_Begins_FREQ_3x_US&rrid=2031683) - [Drawstring pant in cotton-linen – $33.57](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/15off/drawstring-pant-in-cottonlinen/L0484?color_name=navy-white-cross-dye) ($39.50) - [Lightweight drawstring khaki pant – $33.57](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/15off/lightweight-drawstring-khaki-pant/AW989?color_name=british-khaki) ($39.50) - [Slim-fit Thompson suit jacket in flex chino – $95.62](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/15off/slimfit-thompson-suit-jacket-in-flex-chino/BA491?color_name=dark-pacific) ($112.50) - [Slim-fit Thompson suit pant in flex chino – $59.92](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/15off/slimfit-thompson-suit-pant-in-flex-chino/BA492?color_name=dark-pacific) ($70.50) These picks are like the ghosts of Christmas Past and Future. Although [that chino jacket](//factory.jcrew.com/p/mens_clothing/15off/slimfit-thompson-suit-jacket-in-flex-chino/BA491?color_name=dark-pacific) would look excellent as a sportcoat year round (wear it with jeans, linen pants, saturated 5 pockets, etc), and the suit all together should do fine during the upcoming warmer months. [Allen Edmonds: Anniversary Sale is live]( [Allen Edmonds Shoes]( - [Carlyle Oxfords – $276.50]( ($395) - [Strandmok Suede Cap-Toe Oxford with Dainite Rubber Sole – $273.75]( ($365) - [Higgins Mill Boot with Chromexcel Leather – $311.50]( ($445) - [Hamilton Weatherproof Oxford Dress Boot – $267]( ($445) - [Liverpool Chelsea Dress Boot – $297]( (495) More picks! These are the shoes/boots that didn’t quite make [our top 10](. After a year of slopping around the house in slippers, some real (real nice) shoes might be just the ticket for your soul. And your arches. If your legs and/or feet hurt at the end of a WFH day, wearing unsupportive, mushy slippers might be why. [Full, original top 10 picks here](. Stars of the sale really are [the Strands]( and [Parks](. Even with the extra 10% off for their “collectors club” expiring yesterday, the prices really are lower this year. You just don’t see Strands and Park Aves going for the mid $200s that often. [Spier & Mackay: $15 off per twill dress shirt when you bundle 3 or more]( [Spier and Mackay dress shirts]( Shirts that were $49 – $58, are now $34 – $43. Gotta buy three though. And remember, [returns aren’t free](. Free returns are only good on your first suit, sportcoat, or shoes purchase, and sale/bundle items like these need to be returned with 14 days of receiving them. So if it’s your first shirt experience with Spier, be warned. But if you’re already a Spier shirts customer and you know your size/fits? Nice savings for sure. [Rancourt & Co: Up to 40% off select]() + [plus 20% off full price w/ SPRING21]( [Rancourt & Co. shoes]() - [Read Boat Shoe – $175]( ($250) - [Beefroll Penny Loafers – $205]( ($295) - [Classic Ranger-moc – $200]( w/ SPRING21 ($250) - [Bartlett Oxford – $316]( w/ SPRING21 ($395) They’re calling it their Spring Cleaning sale. Code works on full price stuff only, won’t double up [on the sale section](). Rancourt = Made in Maine from great materials. Also worth a mention: - [J. Crew](//www.jcrew.com/): 20% off 2, 30% off 3, 40% off 4 “wear now styles” w/ SHOPMORE - [Ledbury]( 20% off their new spring collection w/ SPRING20 - [Huckberry](: Happy 10-year anniversary to Huckberry, as of right now (Thursday 4/8/21). [The founders also wrote a letter recognizing their 10th anniversary](. Usually I think those things are cheesy as all get out, but this one is actually pretty cool. Hat tip to those hard working people. ff/Dappered?a=8PhX8Buae2Q:3CobDJHPO1k:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=8PhX8Buae2Q:3CobDJHPO1k:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=8PhX8Buae2Q:3CobDJHPO1k:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Allen Edmonds Anniversary Sale 2021 – Top 10 Picks](r/Dappered/~3/-hHVbbJHoZM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 07 Apr 2021 07:24 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 Anniversary Sale 2021]( Allen Edmonds has been around for 99 years. Yep, next year is the big one-double-o. Impressive. And each year they celebrate their birthday with a big fat sale. Now, it’s always a “select items” sale. Meaning, some items are getting bigger/better discounts than others. And the marketing out of them this year (many of us got a snail mail catalog) is very sneaker/boat shoe/other casuals heavy. And that’s understandable. But for this totally subjective ranking, I’m gonna stick with what I truly think is the best value… current trends be darned. Hope that’s cool. Got a tip on something we missed? Send those suggestions into joe@dappered.com. [#1. Strand Oxfords – $256.75]( ($395) Number one and it’s not close. Yes, dress shoes have taken a big backseat in the last 12+ months. But a lot of us try to dress well a few times a week even if we’re stuck at home. The mental boost it delivers is, frankly, unfair. And the Strand is the flagship, bit-of-flash dress shoe from Allen Edmonds. They’re often excluded from major discounts like the one they’re handing out this year. During last year’s anniversary sale [they were going for $315](. This year they’re almost $140 off list price. That’s… a lot for the Strand. They also [just introduced a new color (mahogany)](, and a lot of us are starting to re-invest in refreshing our wardrobes with hopes of a better 2021. We’ll see about that last part. But for now? The Strands are the star of this sale. Available in the new Mahogany, Black, Cigar, Walnut, Dark Chili, and Oxblood. [#2. Park Avenue Cap Toe Oxfords – $256.75]( ($395) Conservative, sober, classic, and darn-freaking handsome. Available in five different colors, but gonna swim against the #menswear tide here and strongly suggest black. Why? [Because we all need a pair of black shoes](. Interviews. Weddings. Black-Tie events. When you need a pair of black shoes you’re gonna want them to be the real deal. And the Park Avenue is. [#3. Marin Double Monk Strap with Dainite Rubber Sole – $255]( ($425) The thing about monks is that they’re already flashy. So if you want to stand out, but only just a bit? Make ’em plain and well made. These seem to fit that bill… uh… in spades. So please don’t throw shade. Got it, Cade? [#4. Fifth Avenue Cap Toe Oxofords w/ Dainite Rubber Sole – $255]( ($425) A bit more visual interest than the park avenue (really the only difference is the perforations and pinked edges to the cap toe) but still totally classic. Equipped with a slip and weather resistant, subtle, dainite rubber sole. [#5. Strandmoks in Slate Grey w/ Dainite Rubber Sole – $273.75]( ($365) A fun, on-sale, summertime suede splurge. Just featured in our big [best new arrivals for spring round-up](. Gotta love that grey. Also available in a red that is very much HOLY COW RED SHOES. So… yeah. Stick with the grey. [#6. Weatherproof Park Avenue – $289.25]( ($445) Absolutely love these things. Perfect for those that live in areas with real weather. I got a pair for myself at full price (*gasps*) and they are legitimately the most comfortable pair of dress shoes I’ve ever worn. The German leather they’re using here is extraordinarily soft, while also being weatherproof. Subtle Dainite sole gives you good grip too. Something you could easily run around town in during a cloudburst and not worry for a second. Hugely impressed here. Available in black or a true brown, which believe it or not is shown above. It has some red hues in direct sun, which is kinda cool. [#7. Courtside Suede Sneakers – $191.25]( ($255) These are NOT made in the USA, which is a bit of a bummer, [but our shoe guy Adam was highly impressed all the same](. Some guys are down with the luxury sneaker “thing”. Some guys are not. Totally okay either way. Made in the Dominican Republic. Construction, details, and materials are all really impressive. [#8. McAllister Wingtip Oxford – $276.50]( ($395) All the visual interest of a wingtip, but you still get the conservative toe shape and classy looks of a true oxford. Three colors to pick from. Multiple widths to choose from too. All sorts of right. Not as hefty of a discount as the Strands and Parks, and thus, they fall a bit down the top 10 this year. [#9. Dalton Wingtip Dress Boots – $267]( ($445) Good gravy. That’s a big discount. Daltons don’t usually fall this low. But? It’s no longer boot season, so, that’ll happen. [#10. Made in the USA by Wigwam “Merino Cool” Socks – $14.63 – $16.88]( ($19.50) Move over [Nordstrom]( we’ve got a new socks champion in the house. Whereas the Nordy merino socks are excellent dress socks (thin, strong, subtle), these are excellent EVERYTHING socks. Slightly thicker but not thick, they offer great cushioning, temperature regulating merino wool, and they stay up on your calf muscles all day. I wear them with everything from casual stuff to suits. ff/Dappered?a=-hHVbbJHoZM:6XZBDVEgG8Q:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=-hHVbbJHoZM:6XZBDVEgG8Q:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=-hHVbbJHoZM:6XZBDVEgG8Q:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. 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