Big kudos to GQ for continuing the trend of offering some more affordable items to their demo. Seems like someone in their building figured out that most of us can’t afford the majority of what’s advertised in their magazine. ($1,400 Tote Bag / Murse anyone?) Click through their 25 picks under $25 below, then c’mon back for the official Dappered.com take and to leave yours in the comments section.
1. Converse One Star Swim Trunks: $19.99 – Yes
2. H&M Boat Shoe: $25.00 – No. Can’t wear socks with them. You can with these.
3. Old Navy Short Sleeve Plaid: $19.50 – No. Not when this one is $10.00
4. Alfani RED Striped Knit Tie: $24.99 – Emphatic Yes
5. Free Authority Hat: $14.99 – Eh. If hats look good on you, then yes.
6. H&M Slim White Pants/Denim: $19.95 – No. And they’re not “available at” H&M.com. Nothing is.
7. Havaianas Top Flip Flop: $18.00 – No
8. BDG Bold Stripe Tee: $18.00 – No. Too ten-year-old boy looking.
9. Land’s End Beach Towel: $15.60 – A beach towel? Sure I guess.
10. Brooks Brothers Stripe Watch Strap: $14.50 – Yes.
11. H&M Shorts: $19.95 – Yes. Again, not available at HM.com
12. Heritage 1981 Hooded Sweatshirt : $23.90 – No.
13. Topman Stripe Belt: $15.00 – Yes
14. Calvin Klein 3 Pack Brief: $18.38 – Yes
15. Marc Jacobs Tee: $24.00 – No.
16. Merona Socks: $7.99 – Yes. But these are better.
17. Urban Outfitters Plastic Aviators: $10.00 – No. An emphatic No.
18. Tommy Hilfiger Boxers: $19.98 – No. Try these instead.
19. H&M Chambray Work Shirt: $24.95 – Yes
20. Land’s End Canvas Pocket Square: $9.50 – Yes
21. Urban Outfitters Black Plimsoll: $24.00 – Yes. Nice Kicks.
22. Armain Exchange Deep V-Neck Tee: $20.00 – Hell no. Death to v-neck t-shirts for men.
23. Marc Jacobs Suspenders: $9.00 – No. No, no, no.
24. IZOD shirt: $19.99 and Topman Tie: $20.00 – Yes to the shirt with tailoring. No to the too skinny tie.
25. H&M shorts: $19.95 – No. Way too short.
Your turn. What say you? Leave it in the comments section below.
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