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In Review: The J. Crew Brushed Twill Pant

December 1, 2021 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

Style Scenario: Halloween Costume – Beverly Hills Cop II

October 19, 2021 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

In Review: Banana Republic Tech Stretch Cotton Dress Shirts

May 3, 2021 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

In Review: The Banana Republic WFH Pant

January 26, 2021 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

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

January 19, 2021 By Brandon D. | 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.

WIWTWFH is back… because it never left.

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

March 25, 2020 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

February 25, 2020 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

Style Scenario: “Fancy” Cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation

December 10, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

An inspired upgrade to Cousin Eddie’s style.

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

December 3, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

October 16, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

October 2, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans

September 3, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

In Review: The EXPRESS 365 Comfort Stretch+ Chino

July 24, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

What I Wear to Work: Brandon, Government Trial Attorney

May 29, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

May 7, 2019 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

August 27, 2018 By Brandon D. | 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.

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

5 Favorites – Dappered Reader & Tip Contributor Brandon D.

May 2, 2018 By Brandon D. | 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.

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