Best of Threads – Podcasts, Budget Bucks, & Sexy Leather

What’s Dappered Threads? It’s our forum. Launched in 2011, Threads has become a not too big, not too small, just-right-sized forum that doesn’t put up with snobbery. All thanks to the users and hardworking mods. Once a month, one of the mods from Threads provides us with a highlight package of the last few weeks.

 

Best Visual Based Thread – Let’s see your Chromexcel

Users reggieandtfe and ninpb trotted out their worn in Chromexcel products. Feast your eyes on Alden cap-toe & Indy boots, Wolverine Courtlands, and more. Don’t worry, it’s natural to drool.

 

Best Aural Entertainment Thread – What podcast are you listening to?

Started back in March, the podcast thread has continued to gain steam. Big-name shows such as Radiolab, Freakonomics, and Serial are popular, but this thread will open the doors to new podcasts on everything from cooking to litigation.

 

Best Sunday Challenge – High/Low

User JDI posted this challenge thread featuring the common high/low conundrum. Users were challenged to combine something “high” with something “low”, be it in price or formality. User Shomas featured his high-priced Alden cordovan loafers with inexpensive J. Crew Factory pants and a Timex watch. User LesserBlackDog took the trophy with his winning homage to history by combining workboots and a tweed blazer to showcase how workwear has become part of standard smart/business casual outfits. Oh, and don’t ignore his signature belt buckle.

 

Best Thread to Voice Your Opinion – Screw You, Internet

User facelessghost kicked off a brilliant thread asking members what they wear but “shouldn’t” and what they don’t wear but “should”. Naturally flip-flops and the infamous cargo shorts made appearances in the things-I-wear-but-shouldn’t category. Lots of guys are doubtful of their abilities to pull off double monks, hats, loafers sans-socks, and double breasted jackets. User threeputtbogey summed it up best: “Peer pressure, Internet style.”

 

Best Budget Shoe Thread – Sub-$100 Suede Bucks

As spring turns to summer, guys are on the hunt for seasonal, yet frugal, footwear. User Boys Husky is on the hunt for the warm-weather standby suede bucks. Walkover and 1901 were offered as options, as were the Dappered-approved J. Crew Kentons. User TheDapperPlatypus found some slick suede wingtips by 14th & Union (a Nordstrom house brand) at Nordstrom Rack for well under the $100 limit.

Want more? Head on over to Threads and take a spin around. Many thanks to moderator bjmcgeever for assembling this month’s Best of Threads.