The end of the year means it’s time to hand out some awards. No, there aren’t any little statues to pass along, but over the next few days we’ll still highlight some of the best in affordable men’s style from this past year. Feel free to send in additional nominations to joe@dappered.com.
Shown on human: Cougar Bait. Allegedly.
Here’s to you, Bowl of F*ck guy.
The Suit isn’t dead.
Also Receiving Votes: Spier & Mackay’s $348, core line of half-canvas wool suits… especially when they dropped to $199 during their suit liquidation sale. Suitsupply’s $359 – $399 Wardrobe Starter line, especially if you got one that fits great during their Outlet Sale. Black Lapel’s Custom Suits. The Bonobos Jetsetter Line when they’re on deep sale. J. Crew’s summertime “unsuit” on deep discount.
Good fabrics. Good fits. Under $500. Suiting up on a reasonable budget.
Select Spier Shoes Summer Sale.
Three days only. Most full price + sale stuff too. Italian wool suits. Flagship chinos.…
When the phrase "go jump in a lake" is part of the day's plans.
In person with Nike's classic tennis inspired smash, now on sale for $75.
Old-money looks on a new, accessibly priced watch.