The how-to lists, call-backs, and tips, which made up last year.
Why the concept of Retail Therapy is nonsense
On trying to buy our way out of feeling bad. (No counselor’s couch required.)
Most Wanted Affordable Style – January 2026
Suede bombers, knit “swazers,” & old radium lume divers.
Monday Men’s Sales Tripod – Allen Edmonds Extra 25% off, BR Extra 28% off Sale Items, & More
Plus J. Crew’s Cashmere event also does the sale’s-on-sale thing.
Steal Alert: BR Factory 64% – 70% off most 24 hour flash sale
$165 wool blend suits. $84 topcoats and $80 macs. Merino sweaters under $30. BRF does one of their 1-day sales for 1/11.
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In Review: The Flint & Tinder 365 Pant. Slim, tapered, and straight fit
In person with Huckberry’s Flint and Tinder 365 pants, including a look at all three fits.
The Dappered Essentials Shop
Cost-conscious building blocks of a well dressed wardrobe. Updated for 2026.
How to Buy your First Suit
Essential tips for finding and buying the absolute best suit for you.
Steal Alert: Made in Italy J. Crew MacAlister Desert Boots for $72
Looks like J. Crew’s clearance section might be getting some stock refreshes.
UA Semi Annual + 2 Code Double Stack, UNIQLO Winter Gear, & More – The Thurs. Sales Handful
Suede boots, Swiss watches, and yes… workout gear.
Steal Alert: Christopher Ward’s Winter Sale
Significant savings. While they last. Which usually isn’t very long.
Best Posts of 2025: Style Scenarios
What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these were (and are) for.
1 Sale 4 Outfits – J. Crew Factory Extra 70% off FINAL Sale
Unleash the cheap! 4 style scenarios mined from their end-of-season clearance blowout.