Dappered

Affordable Men's Style

  • Don’t Miss Anything
  • Start Here
  • Essentials Shop
  • Latest Deals
  • Style Scenarios
  • Reviews
  • Forum

Style Scenario: Budget 007, Meeting Mathis

June 3, 2020 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.

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. It might be from the least loved Daniel Craig Bond movie, but the style is all kinds of right. Perfect for an unexpectedly cool summer day. And no, you don’t need to be ushered to a private island by motorboat to pull this look off.

Right? Not bad. Black cardigan, white dress shirt, khaki chinos, brown chukkas, etc. Craig might be decked out in Tom Ford and Omega, but that doesn’t mean we can’t replicate the look without access to an MI6 credit card.

Style Scenario Budget Bond Meeting Mathis

The Sweater: Amazon Goodthreads Merino Cardigan in Black – $40. As terrific looking as Bond’s black chunky shawl collar happens to be, it’s just not practical in the summer months. If you have a chunky shawl cardigan, then by all means, wear it. But if you want something a little less bulky, and a little more year-round ready, try a lightweight merino cardigan.

The Chinos: Target Goodfellow & Co Tech Chinos in Beige – $29.99. Leaning on these again. A traditional “British Khaki” color sported by 007. Has a bit of richness to it while still remaining light in shade.

The Sunglasses: Kent Wang Aviators in Silver – $55. A fine tribute to AO Original Pilots or Randolph Engineering Aviators. Bond wears fancier Tom Ford Sunglasses, if memory serves, but… c’mon. The Kent Wang option is a reasonable $55.

The Shirt: Nordstrom Extra Trim fit Dress Shirt – $39.50. Or whatever your favorite crisp white dress shirt happens to be. Since there’s no thick shawl collar this time to keep those collar points in line, consider a button down if you’re worried about your collar going for a walk. If you want something a bit cooler and more casual for the warm weather, Spier’s linen button downs might work great here.

The Watch: Seiko Samurai Dive Watch – $324. Or whatever your favorite diver happens to be. Cheap, mid-price, expensive, whatever. They’re just so darn versatile. The Samurai is a personal favorite, and does a fine job of mimicking 007’s larger Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean.

The Belt: GAP Basic Belt in Brown – $39.95. You know it. You love it. The ubiquitous Dappered belt.

The Chukkas: Clarks Original Desert Boot in Dark Brown Suede – $90ish. Classic. Affordable. Comfortable. And yes, he’s wearing brown boots with a black sweater (see 1:54). Those Clarks are now under $70 via East Dane with the JUNE25 code. Not all sizes there though. More sizes over at Amazon, albeit you’ll (weirdly) pay more there.

The Socks: Nordstrom Merino Wool Blend Dress Socks in Brown – $16.50. Wear some socks. They’ll keep your feet comfortable, and add a nice cooling layer between your ankles and the shaft of the boots.

The Wine: Charles Shaw $2 – $5+. You heard Gemma. Mathis only buys the cheap stuff!

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Watches Tagged With: style scenario

Continue the Conversation …

Want to share your thoughts on this article? Send us a tweet, join the discussion on Facebook, or start a discussion on Dappered Threads, our forum!

Don’t Miss Anything

Subscribe via email to get articles in your inbox or add Dappered on Flipboard. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Or subscribe to push notifications to get alerts immediately.

New Here?

Well, welcome to Dappered. Here are what we consider the most useful posts on the site if you're looking to put a little more effort into your appearance. Just want to see our favorite menswear products? Shop our essentials here.

Best of Threads: Baggy pants, Tuxedos, and stylish yard work

Best of Threads: Baggy pants, Tuxedos, and stylish yard work

Plus, where’s the best place to get glasses?

The Dappered Space: Most Wanted Affordable Home Style April 2021

The Dappered Space: Most Wanted Affordable Home Style April 2021

From melamine to motivation, here’s this month’s home picks.

In Review & Win It: The Q Timex 1978 Reissue

In Review & Win It: The Q Timex 1978 Reissue

Lots of class. Classically sized but not tiny. Quiet. Yes. Quiet.

Follow Dappered on Instagram »

Men’s Fashion or Affordable Style?

Men's Fashion or Affordable Style?

Fashion is temporary and expensive. Style is timeless and affordable. Dappered® helps you work the retail system so that you can be comfortable, look sharp, and save money.

Want to share a great product? Email Us.
Continue the discussion at Dappered Threads.
For a fit perspective, see Joe's measurements.
Make sure to read our affiliate disclosure.

Connect with Dappered

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Most Popular on Dappered

  • Cheap Tech Pants, Target’s Furniture Sale, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful
  • Monday Men’s Sales Tripod – Crisp Spring Joggers, Extra 25% off Nordy Rack Clearance, & more
  • Steal Alert: The new Clarks Bushacre 3 for under $40
  • The Best in Affordable Style from the Month that Was – March 2021
  • 10 things a well dressed guy might worry others think about him
  • Steal Alert and in Review: J. Crew’s new Suede boots in Navy or Snuff for $85 ($278)

Popular Topics

  • Best dress shirts to own
  • Best looking watches under $100
  • Best men’s dress shoes under $200
  • Nike Killshot sneaker alternatives
  • How to wear a suit without a tie
  • Suitsupply store review
  • Suitsupply Blue Line review
  • J. Crew Factory Thompson suit review
  • How much does it cost to tailor a suit?
  • Dopp kit essentials
  • Brown shoes with gray pants
  • Men’s style buying guide

RSS Latest on Dappered Threads

  • Persol 714
  • Spier and Mackay Sweatshirts for 2021
  • Tuxedo
  • How do you dress when doing yard work?
  • Looking for Military/Field Shirt

Copyright © 2021 Dappered.com | Dappered, LLC | Dappered® is a registered trademark of Dappered, LLC

Hat tip: Magazine Pro Theme On Genesis Framework

Dappered does not collect or sell its users personal information | Disclosures: Privacy and Affiliates, Gilt.com, FTC

WPE

We work with partners that use cookies to understand how visitors use our site. Find out more.