Dappered | Style Scenario: (accidental) Magnum PI

[Dappered | Style Scenario: (accidental) Magnum PI]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Style Scenario: (accidental) Magnum PI](#1) - [The Best in Affordable Style from the Month that Was – May 2021](#2) - [The Best Suits Under $500 – Four Brands that Deliver](#3) [Style Scenario: (accidental) Magnum PI](r/Dappered/~3/zEcZ_28pTZc/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 16 Jun 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. 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. All fashion is cyclical. Things come, they go, and then they come back again. One day, light wash jeans and print shirts are a big “no.” The next, you get up one weekend morning, get dressed, go to take the dog for a walk and when you grab your favorite ball cap it dawns on you that… It’s [1987 all over again](. [Style Scenario: Maggy P Izzy] The Shirt: [Bonobos Jersey Riviera Shirt – $79](. Their famous short sleeve button down, this time made from t-shirt jersey fabric. Button down collar keeps the points from flying away, no matter how much chest hair you’re showing. Size shown at the top of the post is a large slim fit. Pretty much sold out at post time. Try [this dark-teal floral short sleeve button up from BR]( as a cheaper, in stock alternative. The Jeans: [Slim Banana Republic LUXE Traveler Jean – $69.66]( ($129). Impressively soft and has plenty of stretch. For those that want to try the lighter jeans thing for spring & summer, but don’t want to go full white denim. Size 32×30 is shown at the very top of the post. The Hat: [Detroit Tigers New Era Home Authentic Collection 59FIFTY Fitted Hat – $39.99](o-1287+d-125033775+f-9024777+z-9-3320924205?). Obligatory. It’s the hat that really ties it all together. When I put on my dark hat with the white lettering I stopped dead in my tracks. That’s when it hit me like a ton of pineapple. Was I off to walk the dog? Or was I going to meet Rick and T.C. down at the King Kamehameha Club? The Sunglasses: [J. Crew Airmen Sunglasses – $59](. Seems about right. Wait for a sale of course. The Sunglasses Security Device: [Croakies Terra Cord Max Eyewear Retainer – $6](. A must have. Don’t want to risk losing your shades when you’re running around the islands, constantly ducking in and out of dark bars/warehouses/other shady locations hunting down the latest ne’er do well, crook, or fraud. The Watch: [Timex Q Reissue – $148]( ($179). It seems Magnum [wore a Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi](. We’ll stick with the Timex Q. An investment worthy alternative (without going full Rolex crazy luxury) would be [the Lorier Hyperion](. The Shoes: [adidas Stan Smith Primegreen – $100](. Magnum might have favored [white or off white roughout/suede boat shoes]( but more of us probably have some classic white sneakers in the wardrobe already. These’ll do. The Belt: [Made in the USA Khaki Cotton Military Web Belt – $10](. Magnum is a military man after all. Classic and casual. ff/Dappered?a=zEcZ_28pTZc:JIrt9vrL1CA:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=zEcZ_28pTZc:JIrt9vrL1CA:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=zEcZ_28pTZc:JIrt9vrL1CA:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Best in Affordable Style from the Month that Was – May 2021](r/Dappered/~3/ZHlrxe25w90/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 15 Jun 2021 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. A wise man once asked: [“What the hell just happened?”](And for good reason. There is value in looking back. It gives us all a good gauge as to what is good, and more importantly, what is not good, going forward. Sure, the “[clip show](” is mostly a cheap (affordable?) device to create new content out of already published stuff. But it’s also a good way to catch up in case you missed something. So [cue the flashback music](. Here’s the very best from the month that was… [Best Sale: Huckberry: Up to 35% off Long Weekend Sale (expired)]( [Huckberry goods]( That [was awesome](. Huckberry made a switch this year. Instead of being more of a clearance-feel, they marked down a ton of new arrivals/in-season gear. And holy cow did they ever. The new [Rhodes “Caliber” collection]( was 30% off. Same went for [USA Made French terry sweats](. The [Danner Vertigo 917]( was a hundred bucks off. Day packs. Hoodies. Blazers. It was something else. Here’s hoping (really really really pretty please hoping) they do it again next year. [Best Steal Alert: Allen Edmonds Extra 30% off Select Sale Styles (expired)]( [Allen Edmonds Shoes]( - [Cornwallis Dress Oxford – $139.97]( ($395) - [Williamsburg Chukka Boot – $139.97]( ($445) - [Kenilworth Plain-Toe Blucher – $139.97]( ($395) - [Park Avenue Cap-Toe Oxford – $139.97]( ($395) - [Canal Court Suede Sneaker – $97.97]( ($225) - [Catalina Soft Penny Loafer – $139.97]( ($295) All those prices have since expired, because this ran during Memorial Day Weekend. But good grief, Cornwallis oxfords for $140 is insane. And they were first quality, ships and returns for free, no re-stocking fee items. [Most Helpful Series: What to wear to a spring or summer weddingÂ]( [Wedding photos]( - [What to Wear to a Dressed Up Spring or Summer Wedding]( - [What to Wear to a Smart but Not Stuffy Spring or Summer Wedding]( - [What to Wear to a Casual Spring or Summer Wedding]( Whether it’s super dressed up and the groom is in a tux, or it’s on the beach and the guy getting hitched is in a polo and linen pants, the key is: Don’t look like you’re trying to show up the groom. Dress well! But dress appropriately. [These three scenarios]( should help. [Best New Series: Shorts, Sneakers, T-shirt]( [Shorts, Sneakers, T-shirt]( When the idea was ideafied, at first it was rejected for being so basic it seemed like satire. Like the #menswear snobs were gonna start throwing molotov cocktails of internet snark our way because “lol do u really needz to tell guys how to wear SHORTS?” But then after thinking about all the different possible combinations, and about how it can [all go wrong, so fast](, then DAMN the torpedoes and DAMN the menswear snobs! Let’s fold up some gear, throw some shoes on top of it, and start snapping photos in the driveway! And the feedback has been really positive. Thank you to you guys for being to open to something that, at first, seems kinda simple. Even though it’s not. [Best Posts for Basics: Uniqlo Round up]( & [Amazon Goodthreads Round Up]( Because sometimes you just need a pair of chinos. Or a shirt. Thanks to both James and Jason for the hard work on these. [Best post for those who love the feeling of the breeze on their ankles: 12 of the Best Men’s No-Show Socks, Reviewed]( The bad news is that socks are like underwear. Trying on a bunch for the sake of [a round up/review]( and then sending them back seems… wrong. If not flat out against the return policies of the various brands in question. So we had to buy them. All of them. The good news is that our man Ryan is now set for life on no-shows! Also, the post is great. He did a really, really good job. Give it a read. [Best Post for those who love the feeling of the breeze… even while wearing a blazer: In Review: The Bonobos Unconstructed Italian Wool Blazer]( Airy. Unconstructed. Perfect for summer. Bonobos might be a pants company, but holy smokes have they made the perfect year round sportcoat. Especially when it’s warm out. [Best Post for the Hard to Fit: Black Lapel Online Made to Measure Suit ReviewÂ]( [Black Lapel suit]( If you’re one of the many who doesn’t fit into most suit makers standard “drop” zones (40R jackets come with a 34 pant, etc…) then Black Lapel is very much worth a look. This is one of those companies who after you provide the measurements and a pic or two of your posture and shoulder slope, they get to work on a suit made for your dimensions. Our guy Jason is quite the broad chested fella, so buying him a new suit seemed like a good way to figure out if Black Lapel is worth (his) time and (our) money. [Head here for his review](. [Sneakiest Sale: 50.5% off at BR secret sale (expired)]( [Banana Republic menswear]( BR was running a code on their site for a few days there for 46% off. Which is good! But some visitors (probably depending on your cookies) were getting shown a 50.5% off code. Which is better than friends and family. And worked out to be even better than their long-weekend offer. Seems like retailers are doing this more and more. Getting a bit more conservative with codes and promos overall, but sneaking in really good ones here and there in a way that maybe many of their customers won’t pick up on it. It’s still a total rock fight in retail right now. We’ll see if things loosen up, as things open up. [Worst repeat offender: Pierre the sandwich stealing cat]( Same cat. [Different sandwich](. [Best Looking Watch: The Lorier Gemini ChronographÂ]( [The Lorier Gemini Chronograph]( Hot batch of sticky buns Lorier sure knows what they’re doing in the design department. $499 for a mechanical chrono? You don’t say. [Head here for the full review](. [Best Pants: Brandon’s (sold out) Trousers in his BR Shirt Review]( Try as he might, Brandon our Pants man just can’t escape from being our Pants man. He did a review about BR’s tech stretch cotton dress shirts, and all I heard was “TELL ME ABOUT THE PANTS PLEASE” from the readership. Turns out they were some glen plaid J. Crew trousers from last year, which now are no longer for sale. Bottom line: Brandon, you’re a pants model. Tell your wife this fact, and that you deserve the respect and admiration one who models trousers should duly expect. I’m sure that’ll go over well. [Best Home Decor: Canvas Wall Prints by replaceface – $62 and up]( [Canvas Wall Prints by replaceface]( Ridiculous. Perfectly ridiculous. [Best Functional Home Decor: LEVOIT Core 300 Air Purifier – $99.99]( Allergy season is here. Wildfire season is not far off. Human activity (and thus airborne pollution) is picking back up after a year of slow down. And [this should help](. This thing has stellar reviews. Heck, it even removes airborne virus. And [according to one Amazon review](, gnarly dog gas. [Best Looking Summer Boots: Huckberry Rhodes Tyler Chukka – $175]( [Huckberry Rhodes Tyler Chukka]( Gotta love [a chukka in the summer time](, and these are rugged enough to excel year round. This new Rhodes Caliber collection is pretty impressive. Head here for the full review. [Best Freebie: Target In Store CVS Pharmacies taking appointments and walk-ins for the Pfizer Covid Vaccine]( Vaccination rates [have slowed down](. I gotta say, honestly, [being fully vaccinated]( is really a pretty great feeling. I didn’t think it would feel like much. But there’s an old saying about “all we can do is our best.” Once you’ve done your best, then the results just don’t matter any more. Because if you’ve done your best, why be disappointed no matter the result? You literally couldn’t have done any more. Bottom line: Showing up unvaccinated to a party or an event this summer is kinda like the knucklehead who shows up to a BYOB event, doesn’t bring anything to share, and drinks everybody else’s stuff. We all know one of those guys. Or three. Let’s all keep pulling in the same direction. [Best* Advice for J. Crew’s New Creative Director: Whatever this means…]( That’s the closest I’ll ever get to writing an MBA dissertation. A cow pooping out dollar signs. *I have no idea what I’m talking about. This is almost certainly crap. And y’know what the worst kind of advice is? Free & unasked for. Feeling Nostalgic? [Here’s the archive]( containing previous editions of Best of the Month that Was. ff/Dappered?a=ZHlrxe25w90:-IPYewYaJqQ:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=ZHlrxe25w90:-IPYewYaJqQ:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=ZHlrxe25w90:-IPYewYaJqQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Best Suits Under $500 – Four Brands that Deliver](r/Dappered/~3/PYxIWl-Mo8o/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 15 Jun 2021 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. The Best Suits for Men from $300 – $500 So you’ve [broken out of the pandemic athleisure rut](. Maybe you’ve got [a wedding to go to coming up](. You’ve [tried on your suit]( ([or suits]() and… the last year+ hasn’t been kind to how your suits fit. You’ve lost weight. You’ve gained weight. Doesn’t matter. It’s okay. But it is time for a new suit. Or, suits. So, where do you spend your money? These four brands are consistently the best bang for the buck suits under $500, with a few of them going for much, much less. There are pros and cons to each. But picking a suit from one of these four makers should have you looking good, and more importantly feeling great, without causing too much pain to your bank account. [Spier & Mackay’s Slim or Contemporary Fit Suits – $348+]( - [Navy Wool Suit – $348]( - [Medium Heather Blue Super 110s Wool Suit – $348]( - [Charcoal High Twist Travel Wool Suit – $448]( ($498) - [Gray Super 120s Wool “English Cut” Suit – $448]( - [Light Heather Gray Super 110s Wool Suit – $348]( PROS: Nice fabrics, two fits, and made with [a half canvas construction](. Sleeve cuff buttons are non functioning so tailoring is a cheap breeze. Bemberg lined so they breathe much better than poly lined suits. Details liked a curved “Barchetta” style breast pocket and D ring stitching around the pockets that are usually found on more expensive suits. As good as it gets in terms of bang-for-the-buck. Look for the $328 or $348 priced suits in wheelhouse colors. That’s their “base” line. Maximum value there, although they do play around with spendier fabrics and prices go up the fancier they get. And they even run sales. CONS: Stock can sometimes be limited. Stuff sells out relatively fast. Only your first suit, sportcoat, or pair of shoes ships and returns for free. After that, you’re on the hook for returns. REVIEWS: Head [here for a review of the more athletic leaning, “contemporary” fit](. A review of [the slim fit can be found here](. [Suitsupply – $359 – $399 (for their “Wardrobe Starters”)]( - [Dark Grey Napoli Fit Italian Wool Suit – $399]( - [Navy Napoli Fit Italian Wool Suit – $399]( - [Mid Grey Italian Tropical Wool Lazio Suit – $359]( - [Mid Blue Check Napoli Fit Italian Tropical Wool Suit – $359]( PROS: Great fabrics, often from famous Italian mills. Multiple fits. Half-canvas construction. Sometimes can get low on stock, but not nearly as bad as Spier. Always ships and returns for free. CONS: Their sleeve cuff buttons ARE functioning. That’s a spendy proposition for those that want to show that “perfect” quarter to half inch of shirt cuff, and are unlucky enough that the sleeves don’t hit just perfect off the rack. Fits tend to lean true slim. Too slim for those of us with thicker legs/backsides. Their marketing often leans into (eye-rolling) “shock” territory. REVIEW: [Head here]( for a review of one of their suits from the entry level “Wardrobe Starters” line. [Black Lapel Online Made to Measure – $499+]( - [Charcoal Wool Suit – $499]( - [Navy Blue Wool Suit – $499]( PROS: GREAT for those with frames that don’t fit into standard suiting “drop” zones, and thus have to have a suit made to their measurements. If you’ve got tree trunk legs, or big shoulders, or short arms, these guys are worth a look. Half canvas construction. Base fabrics feel good, but perhaps not as nice as some of the Italian fabrics Suitsupply uses. Fully customizable details like lapel styles, jacket linings, etc. put you in control. Comes with a $75 local alterations credit (you pick the tailor, they reimburse you) as part of their “perfect fit promise.” Ships free. Easy returns, although they’ll try and get you to get it tweaked at your local tailor/do a remake for you before you send a custom suit back to be trashed. CONS: Self-measuring process can take a while, and if you input the wrong measurements, you might end up with a wonky fit (although their customer service team really does do a solid job trying to weed out any outlier/odd measurements). Takes a bit to get your suit made and delivered. 3-4 weeks at present. Prices have been creeping up over the last year, and stock at present is really quite limited (which is [not uncommon here in mid 2021](). REVIEW: Full review of Black Lapel [can be found here](. [Banana Republic’s Italian Wool Suit Separates – $300 – $350 when on sale]( - [Navy, Charcoal, or Black Slim Italian Stretch Wool Suit Jacket]( & [Trouser = $300 – $350]( ($568) - [Gray orÂ]([Bel Air Blue]([ Slim Italian Stretch Wool Sharkskin Suit Jacket]( & [Trouser = $300 – $350]( ($568) PROS: Yes really. The mall brand, Banana Republic. Why? Because these are great if you’re in a hurry and/or don’t wear suits all that often. Sold as separates, so you pick a sized jacket, and then a separate pair of sized, pre-hemmed trousers. You can possibly avoid a trip to a tailor (as long as you’re happy with the jacket fit too), and that’s mega key if you’re in a rush and running out of time. And the Italian 99% wool / 1% Elastane Italian fabric really is pretty good for what they charge when 40% – 50% off. Ships and returns for free. CONS: Jackets are fused and not half-canvas, so the quality isn’t quite as nice compared to Spier/Suitsupply/Black Lapel. Buttons and other details just don’t feel as nice as the other brands. Overpriced unless you get them for 40% or 50% off, and they can sometimes be excluded from codes and promos. REVIEW: Don’t have one at present, but when my buddy Chuck got married, I helped him try out a bunch of suits and the Navy BR Italian Stretch Wool was the eventual winner. He and his wife now have two kids, and they’re still married. I’d call that a win. And the suit hasn’t changed that much over the last few years. And why would they? The online reviews are glowing. It’s a nice suit. It’s fused. But they are nice. Also Receiving Votes: [Brooks Brothers 1818 suits]( – gotta wait for them to go on clearance. [J. Crew’s Ludlow line]( – not everyone likes their lower slung button stance, and without a significant sale they’re super spendy. [J. Crew Factory’s Thompson line]( – fused and… very cheap. [Bonobos Jetsetter Line]( – also have to wait for a solid sale, not as nicely constructed as Suitsupply/Spier, but the Bemberg lining is nice and the fact that they’re separates is great.  ff/Dappered?a=PYxIWl-Mo8o:NWaOVp6v6ow:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=PYxIWl-Mo8o:NWaOVp6v6ow:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=PYxIWl-Mo8o:NWaOVp6v6ow: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