Dappered | 20 Menswear Items that WON’T go out of style between now & the next U.S. Solar Eclipse

[Dappered | 20 Menswear Items that WON’T go out of style between now & the next U.S. Solar Eclipse]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [20 Menswear Items that WON’T go out of style between now & the next U.S. Solar Eclipse](r/Dappered/~3/w9v-jeg7c_w/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 Aug 2017 02:00 PM PDT Above: A [pin-hole shadow effect]( produced by a plant during this year’s solar eclipse. Style can be finicky. Silhouettes (jackets, neckties, lapels, pants) expand and contract. Colors fall in and out of favor. Fabrics, cuts, and patterns can be all the rage one year, and then not too far after you look at an item of clothing and think… “what was I thinking?” Yet some items seem to always look good, no matter what sort of trendy-noise is going on around them. [The next total solar eclipse]( to hit the US does so in 2024, where it’ll sweep up through Texas, Arkansas, and on through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and New York (among others). After that, it’s on to 2045, where another total Solar Eclipse will follow a West to East path similar to this past Monday’s event, albeit a bit further south. I’m willing to bet a pair of ISO 12312-2 glasses that most of, if not all of these menswear items will still, STILL be in favor come 2045. And if I’m wrong? First person that comes and finds my sexagenarian arse will get a pair of them glasses on my dime. Assuming I’m still solvent and breathing. (I plan on being both. I mean, [I have hats to wear](, but, you never know.) (restrained) Aviator Style Sunglasses [Aviators]( Not the big, googly, Maverick in Top Gun shades. The ones the Apollo astronauts wore. Good enough for going to the moon, good enough for getting to mars. (Shown Above: [The American Optical Original Pilot](, and a pair of [Randolph Engineering Aviators]( A Navy Blue Wool Sportcoat or Blazer [Navy Wool Blazer]( Sure, the bright gold or shined up brass button look might have fallen out of favor, but the basics are still the same. Quality wool, deep navy color, two buttons, and lapels that aren’t razor thin nor hugely fat. Goes with everything from wool trousers to crisp chinos to dark denim. (Shown above is [a Crosby fit J. Crew Legacy blazer]( from a few years back.) The Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt [OCBD]( Band collar shirts come and go (why they come back is beyond me), but the button down collar is here to stay. And oxford cloth? Sure, it’s a little thick for the hotter months, but for spring, fall, and winter, it balances a certain laid-back vibe with still looking put together. (Shown above is [Amazon’s “Goodthreads” button down](.) The Single Breasted, Notch Lapel, Above-the-Knee Wool Topcoat [Single Breasted Wool Topcoat]( Double breasted might sometimes become more fashionable. Peak lapels can come and go. And the length of the coat will always be expanding and contracting. But this is the bedrock piece of cold weather outerwear for grown men. Color? Charcoal, mid-grey, or navy is timeless. Some would argue so is camel, albeit a bit more flashy. (Shown above: Last year’s [wool/cashmere option from Charles Tyrwhitt](.) The Dive Watch [Dive Watches]( Functional. Sharp. Easy to dress up or down. Tough. [And you can spend as much or as little as you’d like on one](. Fitted, but not skin tight, Crew Neck T-shirts [Crew Neck Tee]( Remember the super deep-v trend? Right. More modest v-neck tees are still very much in fashion, but… well, if it was good enough for the Fonz, it’ll be good enough for hologram Henry Winkler come 2045. (Shown above: one of [Gustin’s USA Made Crew Neck Tees]( The Suede Chukka [1901 Barrett Suede Chukka]( Comfortable, handsome, and crazy versatile. Whether they be worn in the cold [or heat, they work](. (Shown above: [Nordstrom’s 1901 Barrett chukka](. Full review [here](.) The Single Breasted, 2 button, flat front w/ med. break Navy Suit [Classic cut navy suit]( Lapels will wax and wain as fashion changes. The jacket length will rise and fall. But if you keep the proportions from drifting into either extreme, then you should be good. [More navy suits can be found here](. Clean Shaven [Clean Shaven] Beards have been in for a while now, but being clean shaven will never go out of style. It’s professional and smart looking. Hand writing a Thank-you Note [AOM Stationery]( This is a stretch to put it in the “menswear” category, but just because it’s not something you wear doesn’t mean it doesn’t reflect your personal sense of style. (Shown above: [AoM’s letterpress stationery]() Straight or Slim (not skinny) Dark Denim [Straight fit dark denim](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=rapid+movement) Not baggy. Not painted on. A straight fit or a well proportioned slim fit jean. Yet, this is actually one of the items on this list that might not make it to 2045. Denim is becoming less and less denim-y (unless you’re into the raw thing) as more and more synthetic, stretchy (and damn comfortable) fibers get woven in. Will that eventually lead to the Blue-Jean’s demise? Who knows. Dark wash jeans have been around for decades. And they look great on everybody. (Shown above: [Banana Republic’s Rapid Movement denim in a straight fit](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=rapid+movement).) A little bit of matte hair product. Not a lot. A little. [L'oreal Homme]( The greased or cemented look comes and goes. But a little bit of hair product, just enough to provide some hold and texture without blinding levels of shine, will always be a good look. If you’re lucky enough to have hair. (Shown above: [L’oreal Homme’s “Mat” hair product](.) Dark Brown Oxfords [Dark Brown Oxfords]( Yes, walnut (and other lighter, bolder shades of brown) are having their time in the sun. As are monk straps. But the humble dark brown oxford will never go out of style. And, as shown above on [the Allen Edmonds Cornwallis]( even a dark brown oxford can be sexed up a bit. The Bald-Guy Bic or Buzz Cut [Buzz cut]( Because [the alternatives are just so terrible](. Fellas, fire it before it quits on you. Flat front, crease free, Slim but not tight Cotton Chinos [Cotton Chinos] You think it’d be tough to screw up cotton pants, but the 90s sure showed us how. Those pleated, balooning, stiff khakis were awful. Now, we’ve got access to multiple fits, tons of colors, and even a range of weights to the fabric depending on the season. (Shown above is a pair of BR lightweight chinos from last summer.) Being in Shape [Tired Joe] Like dark denim, this might not be all the rage in 2045 either. The tea leaves might be telling us that there’s a shift coming on, with (and this is just a small sign) e-sports leagues becoming a legitimate entertainment industry. Lemme put it this way. My Grandfather never understood why the hell anyone would want to go to a gym or workout. He’d pull a 12 hour shift at the General Motors plant, then come home and collapse into his easy chair. The manual labor of his work day was enough to chew him up. Now that many (most?) of us have sedentary jobs, we lift up and put down heavy objects created… so we can lift them up and put them down. Does that not seem, at least a little… ridiculous? We run when nothing is chasing us. We hop on a bike and ride around in a loop until we’re tired. Maybe, just maybe, this is the last gasp of humans putting value on strong muscle groups. Maybe through [technology]( we’ll some how move past that? Not saying it’s a good or a bad thing. I just wouldn’t be surprised if it happened. The Crisp, White, Semi-Spread Collar Dress Shirt [Semi-spread collar dress shirt]( You can have your extreme cutaways or roaring 20’s inspired point collars. Gimmie a versatile, semi spread any day. (Shown above: [Ledbury’s Fine Twill semi-spread]( The Crisp, Light Blue, Semi-Spread Collar Dress Shirt [Semi-spread collar dress shirt]( Along with the white option, you could stock your closet full of nothing but these and look darn good between now and 2045.  (Also shown above: [Ledbury’s Fine Twill semi-spread]( A Simple, minimalist Dress Watch between 38-42mm in Diameter [Hamilton Railroad Small Seconds Automatic | Dappered.com](//www.jomashop.com/hamilton-watch-h40515781.html?) Hard to get classier than that. Yet… will the wrist watch, one day, go the way of the pocket watch? (Shown Above: [Hamilton’s small seconds Railroad Automatic](//www.jomashop.com/hamilton-watch-h40515781.html?).) Merino Wool V-Neck Sweaters [Merino Wool V-Neck]( Smoother and lighter than a chunky lambswool, yet nowhere near the cost of cashmere. V-necks are perfect for layering over collard shirts, whether they be dress shirts or dressed down button ups. (Shown above, [UNIQLO’s merino wool v-neck]( And remember, if I’m wrong? Feel free to remind me of this come 2045. ff/Dappered?a=w9v-jeg7c_w:GbPFES35JDA:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=w9v-jeg7c_w:GbPFES35JDA:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=w9v-jeg7c_w:GbPFES35JDA:gIN9vFwOqvQ [5 Favorites – Dappered Reader & Threads Contributor Ollis L.](r/Dappered/~3/ucq3-oM4qJg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 Aug 2017 08:00 AM PDT Sure it’s just stuff. But stuff can make life easier, more enjoyable, etc… Every so often we ask one of our favorite, style-appreciating people to rattle off their five favorite things. Sometimes those things will fit into the realm of “affordable,” and sometimes they won’t. We’re going for the favorites here. If you’ve even visited Dappered Threads, and especially kept an eye on the WIWT thread, you’ve seen Ollis Leander, otherwise known as [Leanderthal]( to the Threads community. Aside from seemingly [always looking spot on]( this self-proclaimed menswear aficionado (that knows how to take a good photo, and takes the time to do it) is an active duty member of our nation’s [Coast Guard](, and also finds the time to raise 2 children with his wife. We’re glad to have this long time member of the Dappered community share a few things that can claim a spot in his top 5 favorites. Want to peruse some of Leanderthals looks? [Check out his Instagram account](. [Meermin Lama Baby Calfskin Balmoral Cap-Toe Boot – $245]( [Meermin Lama Baby Calfskin Balmoral Cap-Toe Boot](http//) I love these boots. I know that [there is some debate]( when it comes to whether or not Meermin is worth taking the risk of ordering from the US, or if their quality is up to par to some other brands in a similar price bracket, such as an Allen Edmonds sale. But in my experience, they have paid out dividends. And for my personal taste, the styles that they offer, and the shape of their Hiro last make them hard to beat for the price. These boots took a bit of breaking in, but once they did man are they great! I wear them often and with everything, from a jacket and trousers to jeans and a sweater. Their sleek design and perfect versatile shade of brown have made them quickly rise to the top of my shoe rotation. [Ray-Ban New Wayfarers – $80 – $100ish]( [Ray-Ban New Wayfarers]( My go to shades. Actually, they’re currently the only pair that I own! I’m honestly not a huge sunglasses guy, but when I do reach for them I don’t want to have to think about whether or not they’re going to be appropriate for what I’m wearing, and these fit the bill perfectly and seem to go with everything. They’re a great in between of classic and modern and well balanced between casual and dressy. More than I’ve ever spent on a pair of shades, but they’ve proven themselves to be worthy, and the matte tortoise finish of my particular pair gives them a great aesthetic appeal without being too flashy for my taste. [Mitchell Leather Money Clip Wallet in Prem. Horween CXL – $79]( [Mitchell Leather Money Clip Wallet in Premium Horween Chromexel](//) Before this I had a beautiful ostrich skin three fold wallet that my wife had given me as a birthday gift several years ago. I loved it, and it was a wonderful gift, but the problem was it was always too full. I mean it was just [stuffed with all sorts of crap](. Receipts from days past, stray cash, random business cards… Whatever I found and that I didn’t know where to put went in to my wallet. Usually it was so full that I could barely fold it, and it was a pain to get in my pocket, especially if I was wearing anything tailored. And more often than not, whenever I would go somewhere, I found myself either lugging it around in my hand or shamefully stuffing it in to my wife’s purse. Or just taking out my cards and locking it in my cars center console. [But this little beauty]( changed everything! It’s funny how such a simple thing can make your life so much less complicated. Purchasing this billfold forced me to consolidate and only carry the essentials. It’s so sleek and thin that during the first couple of weeks using it I literally forgot that it was in my back pocket. It fits perfectly in a jacket’s inside breast pocket as well. It only gets thinner with time, and the Horween Chromexel breaks in beautifully. I now only carry an I.D., three cards, and some cash. Everything else gets sorted and put away appropriately or thrown away. Life is simple! [Merkur HD 34C – $34.99]( [Merkur HD 34C]( This thing saved my neck! Because of my occupation I have to shave on a daily basis, no exceptions. And it used to be fine, but as I got older and my facial hair grew thicker I started to develop a nasty case of razor burn. I would always have red bumps and pimples from shaving and I would get huge patches of ingrown hairs on my neck. It was painful and embarrassing and I became very self conscious about it. I thought I was SOL until a good friend recommended that I try using a safety razor instead. I bought my first Merkur about a year ago and I haven’t looked back since. It was like a miracle. My shaving issues immediately cleared up and went away, and my Gillette Fusion went in to the trash. Not only did it help my skin, but I also discovered that, after the initial purchase, [it was much friendlier on the wallet](. There’s also a pleasing nostalgic feeling that you get from standing in front of the mirror, taking your time, getting a perfectly smooth shave with a Merkur. [Canon EF 50mm Lens – $125]( [Canon EF 50mm Lens]( I’m not a photographer, nor do I claim to know anything about photography. But I do appreciate a well taken photograph. And, like a lot of people, I used to only take pictures on my phone, but I eventually got tired of the lack of quality. So I did a little bit of research and ended up buying and old Canon Rebel DSLR, and this little gem here. It’s fool proof, and can make even the least capable photographer (like myself) look like they somewhat know what’s they’re doing. It takes beautiful portrait and outfit shots, mainly due to the f/1.8 and the creamy bokeh effect that it produces. Even on a full automatic setting it does a great job. I use it for all of my pictures now, including family, friends, and outfit photos. ff/Dappered?a=ucq3-oM4qJg:_ihYBXgK3a0:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=ucq3-oM4qJg:_ihYBXgK3a0:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=ucq3-oM4qJg:_ihYBXgK3a0: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 Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States