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.
It's a smaller select items event, but it's a good selection. True wheelhouse/bestsellers. Shoes, suits,…
On sale outerwear in moleskin, corduroy, and UNIQLO's Pufftech.
Orient's toothy diver just got a GMT addition.
Updated for Fall/Winter 2026. Cost-conscious building blocks of a well dressed wardrobe.
Supporting your team without looking like the fan shop barfed on you. (And saving a…
In person with Nordstrom's foundation blazer from their own tailoring line. Ships and returns for…