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Style Scenario: Groundhog Day

Style Scenario: Groundhog Day

February 2, 2023 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Bing!

In Review: The Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch

In Review: The Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch

May 23, 2022 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with one of the hottest watch releases in recent memory.

Style Scenario: What to Wear to a Dressed Down Holiday Party

Style Scenario: What to Wear to a Dressed Down Holiday Party

December 8, 2021 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Sasquatch and Coquitos. It’s the holidays after all!

In Review: The J. Crew Brushed Twill Pant

In Review: The J. Crew Brushed Twill Pant

December 1, 2021 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

(Fabric’s) a little bit softer now, (pattern’s) a little bit louder now.

Style Scenario: Halloween Costume – Beverly Hills Cop II

Style Scenario: Halloween Costume – Beverly Hills Cop II

October 19, 2021 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Plus the argument for making outerwear (with various options) the foundation of a costume.

In Review: Banana Republic Tech Stretch Cotton Dress Shirts

In Review: Banana Republic Tech Stretch Cotton Dress Shirts

May 3, 2021 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with the tech-stretch slim fit dress shirts from BR.

In Review: The Banana Republic WFH Pant

In Review: The Banana Republic WFH Pant

January 26, 2021 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Engineered fabric. Elastic in the back. Terrific WFH? Or pure WTFuuuudge?

What I Wore Today Working from Home: Brandon, Trial Attorney

What I Wore Today Working from Home: Brandon, Trial Attorney

January 19, 2021 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

WIWTWFH is back… because it never left.

In Review: The Hill City Everyday Tech Pant in Athletic Slim Fit

In Review: The Hill City Everyday Tech Pant in Athletic Slim Fit

March 25, 2020 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

So how does Hill City’s almost twice as expensive tech pant stack up against BR’s on-sale Core Temp chinos? Um. Well. Ehhhhhh.

In Review: The Banana Republic FACTORY Core Temp Chino

In Review: The Banana Republic FACTORY Core Temp Chino

February 25, 2020 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Can Factory replicate big bro BR’s most successful pant on the cheap?

Style Scenario: “Fancy” Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation

Style Scenario: “Fancy” Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation

December 10, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

An inspired upgrade to Cousin Eddie’s style.

Style Scenario: What to Wear to a Dressed Up Holiday Party

Style Scenario: What to Wear to a Dressed Up Holiday Party

December 3, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Swinging for the fences. The first of 3 style scenarios to get you looking your best for holiday get-togethers.

In Review: Banana Republic’s Slim Non Iron Core Temp Dress Pants

In Review: Banana Republic’s Slim Non Iron Core Temp Dress Pants

October 16, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Need that dressed up crease, but love the core temp fabric? BR’s new pant is here for you.

Style Scenario: Halloween Costume – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Style Scenario: Halloween Costume – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

October 2, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

A costume that leans on a bunch of stuff you might already own.

In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans

In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans

September 3, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Banana Republic’s newest denim. How do they compare to the Rapid Movement jean?

In Review: The EXPRESS 365 Comfort Stretch+ Chino

In Review: The EXPRESS 365 Comfort Stretch+ Chino

July 24, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Can the new EXPRESS “stretch plus” chino stack up to the Banana Republic Core Temp?

What I Wear to Work: Brandon, Government Trial Attorney

What I Wear to Work: Brandon, Government Trial Attorney

May 29, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Conservative, but with texture, fabric, and fit all in mind. No “objections” here.

In Review: The Old Navy Slim Go-Dry built in Flex PERFORMANCE Pants

In Review: The Old Navy Slim Go-Dry built in Flex PERFORMANCE Pants

May 7, 2019 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Old Navy takes a swing at making a cheaper Banana Republic Core Temp chino. And they’re a hit.

In Review: The Old Navy Slim Built-In Flex Dry Quick Ultimate Khakis

In Review: The Old Navy Slim Built-In Flex Dry Quick Ultimate Khakis

August 27, 2018 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

With a quick comparison to Banana Republic’s popular Core Temp Chinos.

5 Favorites – Dappered Reader & Tip Contributor Brandon D.

5 Favorites – Dappered Reader & Tip Contributor Brandon D.

May 2, 2018 By Brandon D. | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

From extending the life of your shoes, to dinner jackets, and more. 5 Favorites from a favorite of ours.

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