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[Dappered | Spier’s Perfect Blazers are Back, $60 Suede Double Monks, & more – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [Spier’s Perfect Blazers are Back, $60 Suede Double Monks, & more – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](#1) - [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts](#2) - [Steal Alert: 20% off The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket](#3) - [Steal Alert: Allen Edmonds Park Avenue in Black at Nordstrom for $184](#4) [Spier’s Perfect Blazers are Back, $60 Suede Double Monks, & more – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful](r/Dappered/~3/TPE5apZYlBM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 27 Feb 2020 03:00 AM PST 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. Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend or a bit earlier. Five of the better sales are below, plus bonus sales if need be. Included are a few picks worth pointing out. [Spier & Mackay: Their Hopsack Wool Blazers are back in stock – $328]( [Dappered.com]( Not to gush, but… I’m gonna gush. [These things are nails](. Lightweight but strong, hopsack Italian wool that breathes great and regulates temperature. Half canvas construction. Unpadded shoulders. Patch pockets keep them from looking like an orphaned suit jacket, but brown buttons avoid the silly yacht-club gold button look. Timeless lapels. Just quarter lined in the back. Easy to tailor, non functioning sleeve cuff buttons. Available in either a true slim, or a more athletic contemporary fit. Back in stock. For now. Also, a reminder that your first sportcoat or suit or shoe purchase ships AND returns for free. Get one, [get it tailored for your specific frame (if need be)](, and wear the hell out of it. [Banana Republic: Extra 50% off Sale Styles]( [Banana Republic]( - [Norman Suede Chukka Boot – $75.49]( ($150.99) - [Marden Suede Monk-Strap Oxford – $59.99]( ($158) - [Slim Corduroy Shirt Jacket – $55.49]( ($139) - [Slim Wool-Blend Knit Blazer – $130.99]( ($298) Size shown above is a 42 R, which is a bit big on my 5’10” / 195 lb frame. Round two. This deal [was running](, and then it expired, and now it’s back. [Original picks can be found over here](. No code needed for the extra 50% off. Deal expires tomorrow, Friday 2/28. Card-members can take an additional 10% off with the code BRCARD. Those chukkas are a steal at $75. And those double monks are also a steal at $60. Surprised they’re already that cheap, being that they appear to be a great spring/summer shoe. [Massimo Dutti: Mid Season Sale is on]( [Massimo Dutti]( - [Slim Fit Wool/Cotton/Poly Check Blazer – $210]( ($299) - [Reversible Tech Vest – $99.90]( ($130) - [Made in Portugal Slim Fit Wool Herringbone Blazer – $169](25-wool-c1927504p8811880.html?colorId=802&categoryId=1927504) ($250) - [Green Suede Trainers – $84]( ($120) - [Suede Chelseas – $120]( ($160) Ah yes, the semi-annual reminder that Massimo Dutti is to Zara as Banana Republic is to Old Navy. Better quality, better styles, higher prices. But unlike BR, Massimo Dutti hardly ever runs sales. Now is one of the few times that they are, in fact, running a sale. True slim fits here. [Best Made Co.: Extra 30% off sale items w/ NATO]() [Best Made Co.]() - [The Down Pullover – $159.60]( ($398) - [The Pile Back Chore Jacket – $108.60]( ($378) - [The Wool Fleece Jacket – $159.60]( ($328) - [Shearling Coat – $908.60]( ($1798) [ahnd we geeve it bahck to yoooo. The Peeeepuhlll.]( Best Made Co. makes great things. And they are usually extraordinarily expensive. But now with the sale AND an extra 30% off, they’re a bit more palatable. *Don’t spend $900 on a coat please. [Suitsupply: A bunch of new spring arrivals just dropped]( [Suitsupply]( - [Havana Fit Navy Pure Wool Traveler – $399]( - [Havana Fit Green Pure Linen – $399]( - [Havana Fit Light Blue Cotton Linen – $399]( - [Havana Fit Light Grey Pure Wool – $399]( - [Dark Brown Double Monk Straps – $249]( - [Dark Brown Suede Apron Toe Double Monks – $249]( - [Dark Brown Double Monk Wingtips – $349]( - [White Leather and Suede Sneakers – $199]( Worth another mention because I think this is the biggest batch of new arrivals they’ve released yet this season. No sale/discounts because that’s not how Suitsupply plays (they only do two final-sale online outlets per year: one mid summer, one after the holidays). Lots of warm weather fabric, Havana cut sportcoats. Plenty of new shoes too. BONUS [Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jackets – $192]( ($240) [Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jackets]( Got mentioned [yesterday](, but yesterday was kinda nuts so mentioning again here in case you missed it. [Don’t want to miss things? We have options!]( Anywho, these have to be one of the most popular things that Huckberry carries. Waxed canvas, lined in super soft flannel, and made in the USA too. Also worth a mention: - [Jomers]( Their [French Corduroy 5-pockets]( are down to $24 with the code FINALSALE - [Spier & Mackay]( Along with those navy hopsack blazer, they’ve got [wool/linen sportcoats just in too](. - [J. Crew](: 25% off select or 35% off $150+ w/ WINWIN ff/Dappered?a=TPE5apZYlBM:42BuGPHTq2w:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=TPE5apZYlBM:42BuGPHTq2w:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=TPE5apZYlBM:42BuGPHTq2w:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts](r/Dappered/~3/Eo74nTHL7A0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 26 Feb 2020 02:00 PM PST 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. [Spier Oxford Button Downs & Fine Twill Dress Shirts – $48 – $58]( About the Author: Ryan N. is a professional web developer for (and alum from) the University of Delaware, who keeps a close shave as to not be confused with his strongly-bearded twin brother. He plays guitar and drums, loves going to concerts with his wife, and loves being a dad. When Spier and Mackay started making really nice, [half canvas suits for $350 – $400](, a lot of us forgot that they were founded [as a shirt maker](. And then Spier started making really nice [sportcoats]( and [shoes]( and [more]( and… well, a lot of us just plain forgot what their original goal was. Not a bad problem to have I suppose. But it is true that their original goal as a company was to make [high quality shirts with fabrics from some of Europe’s finest, heritage mills]( for an actually affordable price. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( The suits came later. Shirts are what Spier was actually founded to do. [Their shirting website]( outlines a laundry list of impressive, high-end features at Nordstrom prices: 100% Egyptian cotton, pattern matching, natural shell buttons, high stitch density, single-needle construction, split yokes, and premium collars. Heck, Spier and Mackay weren’t satisfied with the colors and feel of Oxford fabrics available, so [they made their own](. Yes, the OCBD fabric here is exclusive to Spier and Mackay. Impressive. But how does it all come together, feel, and fit in person? Let’s find out. [Slim Fit Twill Dress Shirt in Light Blue – $58]( | [EXTRA Slim fit Oxford in White – $48]( [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Blue is slim fit, White is EXTRA slim fit. Both are a size 15.5 neck / 33 sleeve on 5’9″, 160 lbs Right away I was really impressed. These shirts are gorgeous. Taking them out of the box, you can immediately see and feel the quality workmanship that goes into each garment. Every detail evokes thoughtfulness and high-end construction. Spier’s expressed goal was to make the shirt the way it’s supposed to be made, and not compromise on quality, to create great value for their customers. They nailed it in that regard. Let’s look at some of those details up close. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( The collars lead the way. The first thing you’ll notice is the collar. For their twill shirts, it stands up straight and strong. A “reverse-fused,” hand-turned, 9-piece collar reinforced by German interlining, this is NOT a wimpy collar by a long shot. You can wear this all day with comfort and ease, and never worry about it flopping about. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Their dress twill spread collar. Strong lines and construction. By the way, per Spier, “reverse-fused” means that “the [outer part of the collar]( band has the fusing on it. Most companies will fuse the inner band, which touches your neck. This can be a little hard and can cause discomfort and irritation during a full day of wear. Reverse fusing, also supports the collar leaf better. I’m not sure why more companies don’t do it this way, but is found more commonly on higher end shirts.” Awesome. Removable stays means easy ironing, as well as swapping whatever stays you prefer instead of the included plastic ones. The spread collar has a good wide stance, but it’s not a cutaway/super spread either. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( OCBDs are inherently more casual, but Spier’s oxford collars are no slouch. At all. Their oxford cloth button downs have excellent collars as well. These are not cheap, forgotten, super casual OCBDS where the too-short collar points are all but pasted to the front of the shirt. The fabric (again, a Spier exclusive) helps guide the substantial points with that fancy S shaped “roll” a lot of guys chase. It’s a noticeable step up in looks and quality. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( That collar curve & sweep. Nice. In high-end dress shirts, you’ll find single-needle stitching instead of double-needle stitching. Picture the inseam on your Levi’s — that’s double-needle stitching. It adds bulk and potential pucker to your seams, and it’s found on many off-the-rack shirts because of its ease and speed of machining. Spier and Mackay opted for single needle. It’s a slower process, but more visually attractive, and stronger since the fabric is folded over in a specific way and stitched twice over a single line. Stitching like this requires more time and experience to pull off, but that’s what Spier & Mackay wanted for their shirts. So that’s what we get. Yay us! [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Single needle and high stitch density. Another indicator of quality is the amount of stitches per inch, called stitch density. Mass-produced shirts have a low stitch density, meaning the stitches on your shirt look much more like dashes than dots. Now, there’s obviously a limit to stitch density — otherwise all those little holes would tear the shirt apart — but quality shirts have a stitch density of at least 18 stitches per inch, and that’s what these shirts have. That’s the ticket. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Buttons are river shell instead of plastic. Buttonholes are made for smooth operation. While we’re here, let’s touch two things that are directly tied to stitching. I’m talking, of course, about buttons and buttonholes. Natural river shell buttons — not mother-of-pearl, reserved for their “Purple Label” line, but far better than plastic — have a solid feel and are cool to the touch (bet you didn’t know that was a quality indicator, did you?). The buttonholes themselves are cut then stitched, and not the other way around. This results in a smooth, finished buttonhole with less resistance to slide a button through. On the other hand, buttonholes that are stitched on both sides, then punched through the middle, result in frayed buttonholes for days. The final buttonhole on the placket is horizontal, another hallmark of fine quality, and extra buttons hide on the back of the placket. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Would love a little more leeway here. These are sewn pretty tight to the fabric. The only thing I would have liked to see here is “shanked” buttons, where extra thread is wrapped around the threads between the button and fabric, making a solid center and lifting the button off of the fabric. I found the buttons to be a bit close to the shirt and thus a bit difficult to fasten and remove easily. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Split yoke (up top) makes for better range of motion. When we’re talking about quality shirting, a split yoke is front and center. Well, technically BACK and center. Having the yoke split like this allows for more range of motion, because the fabrics are “cut on the bias,” a fancy way of saying on a diagonal. The highest quality shirts match the pattern up like a mirror, with each side “reflecting” the other. What I found surprising about the fine twill in particular, was that even though the “pattern” of the twill is so fine, they still matched up the patterns on either side as though it were a larger pattern. Now THAT’s attention to detail, and so satisfying to look at. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Side gussets for extra strength. The point where the front and back meet at the side, specifically at the hem of the shirt, is a stress-point where a shirt is prone to breaking. To combat this, high-end shirts will use what’s called a side gusset, a small piece of fabric that redistributes the single point of contact into a stronger base. Once again, naturally, Spier has included these on all of their shirting. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Pretty standard, single barrel round cuffs. The cuffs on both of the pieces I tried out are single barrel round cuffs, with one button attachment and one smaller button on the sleeve placket to allow for rolling the sleeves up. These are fairly standard and sit comfortably without being suffocating. My watch seemed to barely fit under though, something notable. The shirt hem hits [well beyond waistline](, so there’s plenty to tuck in. No chance of that tail coming untucked on you. These are NOT shirts meant to be untucked. They’re dress shirts through and through. So, wear ’em as such. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( The extra slim fit. Undarted back but “shaped for fit.” What I can’t decide on, though, is the fit. The “Slim” was a bit too generous for me, so I would go with the Extra Slim as my preference. The back of the shirt is “undarted and shaped for fit.” I’m not sure if I’m a fan of this look or not. On one hand, darts are a form of crutch, using a machine to form the back rather than structuring the fabric in a way that fits well and looks clean. They’re also more difficult to iron than a clean back. This is a preference thing. In practice, for me at least, I felt like darts wouldn’t have looked out of place here. The premium fabric is also just shy of completely opaque; I wore a white t-shirt underneath the oxford, which usually shows up like a beacon of light, but you can only see it if you really look for it. Very nice. And the ease of care here is appreciated. They’ve got super nice fabrics, but care is: Machine Washable. They don’t suggest machine drying them though. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( Add it all up, and you have absolutely FANTASTIC value for the money, whether you’re a daily driver or someone who only dresses up occasionally, there is just so much to admire about the approach that Spier and Mackay took here. These feel like shirts that should cost much more than the $50 to $60 price tag. No, that’s not “cheap.” But the value here is kind of astounding. You can also “bundle” 3 or more for a $10 discount on each. I’m kind of out of superlatives here. One of the few drawbacks? It’s Spier, so they can’t keep these things in stock consistently. At post time, they’re getting close to sold out. That’s kinda frustrating. But that just requires some planning, a little patience, and being ready to pounce once a new batch comes in. [In Review: Spier and Mackay Dress Shirts | Dappered.com]( ff/Dappered?a=Eo74nTHL7A0:N6TGN4KJ5tk:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Eo74nTHL7A0:N6TGN4KJ5tk:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Eo74nTHL7A0:N6TGN4KJ5tk:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Steal Alert: 20% off The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket](r/Dappered/~3/0PAcjczxC4o/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 26 Feb 2020 07:41 AM PST 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. [Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jackets – $192]( ($240) These have to be one of the most popular things that Huckberry carries. These jackets are built extraordinarily well, made here in the USA, and they’re hardly ever on sale. Yet here we are, with Flint & Tinder’s Waxed Truckers now 20% off. [Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jackets]( Waxed canvas exteriors are weather resistant and age like selvage denim. The wear patterns they create, over time, are individual to the owner. They’re [lined in super-soft flannel](, so you can wear them over just about anything (even just a t-shirt). And again, they’re made here in the United States. Currently 20% off. Which is rare. Six colors to choose from. Lots of sizes at post time. [Head here for a full review](. Big thanks to Simon Q. for the tip. That’s all. Carry on. [Flint & Tinder Waxed Trucker Jackets]( ff/Dappered?a=0PAcjczxC4o:DuDMeIrdV7M:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=0PAcjczxC4o:DuDMeIrdV7M:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=0PAcjczxC4o:DuDMeIrdV7M:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Steal Alert: Allen Edmonds Park Avenue in Black at Nordstrom for $184](r/Dappered/~3/1vnITRFNWfA/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 26 Feb 2020 07:10 AM PST 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. [Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Oxfords in Black – $183.60]( ($395) UPDATE: These are gone. I don’t know when black shoes fell out of daily-wear-favor, but even less trend focused sites like this one ([hi!]() don’t seem to mention them much anymore. Yet we all pretty much [need a pair of black dress shoes](. And for $183.60, with almost all sizes available at post time, PLUS they ship and return for free? These Park Avenues via Nordstrom are as wheelhouse as it gets. Goodyear welted. Made in the USA. Built on AE’s extremely popular 65 last, which is timeless and fits true for most. Toe shape is perfect. Not pencil tip pointy and not blunted or squared off. The 65 last has a little length to it, but it’s not over elongated or spear like. Many guys find the 65 last to be shockingly comfortable, and will often seek out other Allen Edmonds models built around this shape. They aren’t flashy. But that’s the point. If you’re headed somewhere that requires black shoes, chances are you’re not supposed to be super flashy. [Could you wear these with a tux?]( Absolutely. Price matched, so that means Uncle Nordy got wind of another retailer selling these shoes in this color at this price, and dropped their price to compete. I don’t know when this deal expires. Could be today. Could be a few days down the road. Do note that for some of the more common sizes and widths, shipping times are a bit extended. I’m seeing 10.5 D not shipping until mid-March? Just know that going in. 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