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St. Patrick’s Day 2014 – The Best of Green

March 17, 2014 By Joe | 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.

Green gets the shaft.  Kermit knows this.  For 364 days out of the year green takes a back seat to blue, black, grey, and a host of other colors.  But not on St. Patrick’s day.  That’s the one day when Green reigns supreme.  In honor of Green and St. Patrick’s Day, here’s the annual list of green things maybe worth the green in your wallet…  Top Photo Credit: James Vaughn

 

1. A green tipped cotton or linen pocket square – $8 – $20.99

Green Tipped Pocket Square on Dappered.com

Adds a nice shot of alternate color if you’re doing the all blue thing. Looks plenty fine with a medium grey suit + light blue shirt too. That one pictured above is an Italian Linen from J. Crew that drops to $20.99 if you use the code EXTRA40. Still kinda pricey, but can be a nice free-shipping balance tipper. Want something much more affordable? Try thetiebar.

 

2. GAP lived in slub polo – $17.70 w/ ALERT ($29.95)

GAP lived in slub polo in "Emerald" / Dappered.com

A nice all-cotton alternative to the cotton/poly blend Target Mossimo. Still plenty casual thanks to the slub knit (that’s the kind that is a rougher in texture knit, but still really soft). Perfect shade of “Emerald”. Code “ONEDAY” is good for 40% off through today, 3/17/14.

 

3. Dolin Dry Vermouth – $15.99

Dolin Dry on Dappered.com

So much attention is paid to the gin (or vodka) in a martini, but not enough is paid to the vermouth. Dolin is fantastic stuff. As our official Bartender put it, Dolin Dry “stands out for its bright herbal flavor that shines in a classic gin martini“. It’s clean, crisp, and doesn’t mute the flavors of the gin. Makes a terrific Duplex or Perfect Manhattan. Look for the green bottle and classic green label.

 

4. Filson original brief – $248.00

Filson Brief on Dappered.com

Many will prefer the Tan option (now each on sale for 15% off w/ code BB15), but the “Otter Green” is about as authentic looking as it gets. Made in the USA.

 

5. Everlane Slim Sweater Blazer – $98.00

Everlane Knit Blazer on Dappered.com

The kind of “blazer” you could easily wear over a polo with jeans & sneakers. Since this is basically a sweater cut in a blazer pattern, tailoring won’t be happening. All cotton with what appears to be a wool undercollar. Free shipping if it’s your first order.

 

6. Lands’ End Canvas Slim Fit Moleskin Cargos – $39.99 ($78)

LEC Moleskin cargos on Dappered.com

Thicker, soft moleskin is warm enough for when the weather turns nasty, but not so toasty that you can’t wear it on a crisp spring day. Perfect for a weekend in the mountains. Usually can be had for less if you hang out for a code.

 

7. Beckel Canvas “Possibilites” bag – $65.00

beckel green on Dappered.com

Made in the USA from 20 oz canvas, beefy cotton webbing, and leather accents. Not the biggest sucker at 18″x12″x8″, but it should make a good looking gym bag, or weekender if you pack light.

 

8. Seiko 5 SNK 37 mm – $59.99 or SNZ 42mm – $90.00

Green Seikos on Dappered.com

Little brother & big brother. Both for super affordable prices and powered by the dependable, comparatively cheap, Seiko 5 automatic movement.

 

9. TheTieBar Wool/Silk Pinstripe Tie in Olive – $15.00

TheTieBar Green Tie on Dappered.com

Blue ties. Red ties. Sometimes a grey or black tie. No one ever reaches for green. But this green-leaning “olive” in 70% wool and 30% silk is muted yet still brings the color. 2.5″ wide. Has been a favorite for years.

 

10. Bonobos Oxleys in Pale Green – $98.00

Bonobos Oxleys on Dappered.com

First, yes… they’re crazy expensive. But Bonobos does run sales, and their oxleys tend to end up in the sale section (they dropped to $33 last year). Second… they’re crazy comfortable. Cut from oxford cloth, these things are super breezy, wildly soft, and they still look good and polished. Wear them on the hottest of days with a polo, or for early evening drinks with a breathable blazer. As far as the green goes, it’s surprisingly versatile. Much more so than a Nantucket Red.

 

BONUS I: Tesla Model S – $58,570 – $106,570

Tesla S

0-60 in 4.2 (on the most powerful model). Sharp styling but still has curves. Consumer Reports gave it a 99/100. And… it’s electric. Keep an eye out for these on the street (seems like there’s more and more on the road). Available in a few colors. Not just the green above. Plenty “green” even if it’s not painted as such.

 

BONUS II: Christina Hendricks’ 2008 Emmy Awards Dress

CH2008 - Great googly moogly

An annual tradition.  Great googly moogly.

Got a favorite piece o’ green that didn’t make the list? Leave it below. Have a safe St. Patrick’s Day, and remember, Guinness trumps lite beer that’s been greened up with food coloring every single time.

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Etc., Travel, Watches, Women Tagged With: Bekel canvas, Bonobos, Christina Hendricks, Dolin, Everlane, Filson, Gap, green ties, Polo, seiko, St. Patrick's Day, Tesla, TheTieBar

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Comments

  1. Alan says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Admit it… The whole reason for this post was just as excuse for that Christina Hendricks picture.

  2. Tom says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    LOVE green. And as soon as I find the right mint green collared shirt, I’m pouncing on that like an Irish jungle cat.

  3. Joe says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Even better. Video! (Gotta click on the pic though… embed wasn’t workin’)

  4. jdw says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Green Mossimo five-pockets for me, today. Thought about adding on a green shirt, plus an olive soft shell, but I thought that might be going a bit far.

  5. facelessghost says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    That olive tie looks great. Unfortunately, I can’t think of anything I own that I would wear it with. Too bad.

  6. Steven Bremer says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    From another favorite blog of mine: http://bowtiesandboatshoes.com/?p=11547

    My wife bought me a mint green JCrew polo that is a regular in my summer rotation.

  7. Steven Bremer says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    white dress shirt/charcoal suit?

  8. Adam says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Anything with a collar. Really.

  9. Adam says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    I opted for a more muted choice – BB x St. Jude stripe tie.

  10. Adam says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    “MY LEGS! WHERE ARE MY LEGS!”

  11. BenR says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Here’s an itty bit of green that will cost you a whole lot of green.

    http://www.ace-time.com/watch/405-1.jpg

  12. yoyorobbo says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I went with this today, for my splash of green:

    https://dappered.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/GAP-slider-belt.jpg

    Purchase prodding and photo both from you’re past post(s) about it, Joe.

    (That’s a lot of “P’s!”)

  13. yoyorobbo says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Smooth move by the interviewer to get her to look down and talk about her footwear choice. Mmmn-hmmmnnn. Nice!

  14. Emmet says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Not mine, but I like this one. Credit goes to drster of Watchuseek.

    [Img]/http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc197/drster/IMG_4330-001.jpg[img]

  15. Sigtweed & Corduroy says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    I’m totally fine with that

  16. diversification says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Joe, there’s no way that tie in your picture is the one you linked, is it? They look completely different (the one in your picture is far superior, imo).

  17. diversification says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Joe, what’s the deal with the tie pictures? They don’t look like the same tie at all (the one you posted is much nicer looking…)

  18. Joe says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    I have no idea, but I do believe it’s the same tie. Got is as a groomsman’s gift, and it’s from thetiebar. The description of the one on the right even says it has stripes. Maybe bad photo job?

  19. Joe says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Perfect!

  20. diversification says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Maybe I’ll email customer service to see if I can verify because the tie in your picture is amazing.

  21. BJ McGeever says

    March 17, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    I’d go with a sky blue shirt instead of white.

  22. Mike S. says

    March 17, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Any thoughts on Banana Republic’s military jacket, or best options for
    this style in general?
    http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=14845&vid=1&pid=932527002

    There’s a 40% off sale today, and I’m thinking of buying. But it still seems a little steep.

  23. AlwaysBeenTim says

    March 17, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Yeah, I’ve got a Beckel bag (the “War” bag which is their larger, weekender-sized bag) and I really like it. Very basic. It’s made with very durable, thick canvas that can take more than a beating but probably a direct bomb hit.

  24. Maverick785 says

    March 17, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I ordered this around black friday. It looks like the one on the right. Still very nice, but the stripes are even more subdued than the one on the left.

  25. diversification says

    March 17, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Darn, I really want one that look like the one on the left. Anyway, thanks for clearing that up.

  26. BJ McGeever says

    March 17, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    *Love* the look of that jacket. I have a similar one in the same color and it’s wonderfully versatile. That said, I don’t think I’d spend more than $100, considering it’s almost half synthetic.

  27. BenR says

    March 17, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Like the style, but really not feeling the shininess of the material. I’d look for something similar in cotton or a high-cotton blend if I were you. Should be relatively easy to find since military-style jackets are a recurrent theme in men’s style.

  28. Invictus says

    March 17, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    To keep with the more affordable bent of Dappered: The Steinhart Ocean 1 Green. http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-1-GREEN,15.html Not a GMT, but more in the affordable diver classic category. The 30ATM dual time is my grail.

  29. Jose Marcial says

    March 17, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    One of my favorite ties is a Forrest green J.Crew tie. It has small scorpions on it but looks like white polka dots from a distance. It goes with so much. If you don’t have one already, add a Forrest green polka dot tie to your wardrobe. Won’t regret it.

  30. diversification says

    July 9, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Hey, sorry for digging up this old post… if you see this, would you mind posting some in-person pics (or PMing me with them)? I’m in the Dappered forums. http://threads.dappered.com/member.php/3562-diversification

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