Reviews

In Review: Brooks Brothers Non Iron Dress Shirts – Stretch Supima & Explorer Lines

February 24, 2026 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with their Flagship Non-Iron, as well as their new performance enhanced Explorer line.

In Review: Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm Watch

February 18, 2026 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with a watch which argues: “It’s ain’t the size of your case… it’s the tick of your tock.”

In Review: J.Crew Essex Cap Toe Leather Oxfords

February 11, 2026 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Just went on sale for 47% off. In person with the new Made in Spain dress shoes from J. Crew.

Best Posts of 2025: The Reviews

January 6, 2026 By Dappered Team | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

As Ron Swanson once pondered: “What just happened?” … Our Best Of 2025 week starts now.

Steal Alert: $225 Half Canvas All Wool Suit Separates from Spier

December 31, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

A rare sale on their Rowe & Taylor line (which used to be their Red Label.)

Win it: The Seiko Samurai SRPL13 Prospex Automatic Dive Watch

December 9, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Angles, presence, & it costs almost 95% less than Omega’s new similar(ish) looking Planet Ocean. It’ll cost you zero if you win it.

In Review: Huckberry’s Rhodes Vibram 430 Mini-Lug Service Boot

November 11, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with Huckberry’s new Goodyear Welted service style boots.

Win It: The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic 40mm Watch

October 8, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Elegant, understated, automatic.

In Review: Spier & Mackay Brogue Cap Toe Oxfords

October 6, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Less expensive than Allen Edmonds. Way nicer than cheap department store junk. Up close with Spier’s full grain, Blake stitched dress shoes.

Steal Alert: Those Brooks Brothers Chukkas for $150 ($449)

September 26, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Overpriced at full MSRP. But now 66% off with an additional 25% off sale items deal.

In Review: The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic 40mm Watch

September 16, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Elegant, understated, automatic, and currently under $400.

In Review: J. Crew Lake Shoes

September 9, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with J. Crew’s versatile camp-moc style loafers.

In Review: VAER C5 Dirty Dozen Ameriquartz Watch

September 5, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

VAER’s GADA U-S-A C5. Lots of letters. Reasonable amount of dollars.

In Review: J. Crew Ludlow Traveler Suit in Italian Stretch Wool Blend

August 26, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

“In the field” for a review of J. Crew’s new stretch-infused and breathable Traveler suits.

In Review: Nike Field General Sneakers

June 30, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Tackling an in-person review of the Killshot’s gridiron inspired cousin.

In Review: Casio Duro Marlin Stainless Steel Bracelet MDV106 Dive Watch

June 16, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Casio’s flagship classic diver gets a (quirky?) stainless steel bracelet.

Win It: Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph Watch

June 11, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with (and your chance to win) the new cream-dial dress chrono from Timex.

Steal Alert: adidas Stan Smith Lux Sneakers for update $48 ($120)

June 3, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Normally $120, Was already a steal at $72. And then they tanked the price over the weekend to $48.

The Best Affordable Watches for Grads or Dads of 2025

May 13, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Giftable timepieces for the Grad or Dad in your life. From cheap to pricey.

Steal Alert: USA Assembled Timex American Documents Watch – $199 ($495)

May 7, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

“Just build it in the US.” They did. Assembled in the USA from US materials and a Swiss quartz movement.