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[Dappered | 10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Target’s new Cotton-Tech Blazer, Tasty Healthy Hydro Treats, & More]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Target’s new Cotton-Tech Blazer, Tasty Healthy Hydro Treats, & More](#1) - [The Podcast Playlist – March 2020](#2) - [Steal Alert: Banana Republic EXTRA 58.5% off Sale Items](#3) [10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – Target’s new Cotton-Tech Blazer, Tasty Healthy Hydro Treats, & More](r/Dappered/~3/hd1FKr7T1h8/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 18 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PDT 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. Seventy Five bucks. That’s a lot of money. It’ll get you [a couple pairs of Levi’s](, a [decent casual dinner out](, or a couple months at your local gym. Ten picks follow, all for $75 or under, with some of them much, much less. Expect these round-ups on a monthly basis. Got a tip on something for under $75? Send those in to joe@dappered.com. [Target Goodfellow & Co. Cotton/Nylon/Stretch Kenwood Tech Blazer – $49.99]( [Target Goodfellow & Co. Cotton/Nylon/Stretch Kenwood Tech Blazer]( Holy moly. That could be a huge winner. 68% Cotton, 28% Nylon, 4% Spandex. So not some pure poly thing. Efforting an in person review. Stand by for that. [Ray-Ban Polarized Wayfarers – $63.98]( ($80) [Ray-Ban Polarized Wayfarers]( Already a deal when sourced via Nordstrom Rack, but now super nice being that they’re running a [20% off sitewide sale](. [Heritage Shawl-Collar Cardigan Wool/Nylon Sweater – $75.99]( ($169) [Heritage Shawl-Collar Cardigan Wool/Nylon Sweater]( 80% wool, 20% nylon. And that texture looks awesome. A perfect spring into summer sweater, and/or a perfect year round sweater if you live in cooler climates. Looks like something a salty-dog of a sailor would be wearing in an old black and white photo. [The North Face Sprag 5-Pocket Tech Pant – $45]( – [$70]( [The North Face Sprag 5-Pocket Tech Pant]( Big thanks to reader Tucker K. for the tip on these things. Apparently, they’re the real deal. He said: “They are really great and the best everyday pants I have found. Good fit, not too shiny, not loud, look good, etc. They are rarely on sale direct but they are currently available from Steep & Cheap for 40% off. I wear a 34×34 Levi 501 and bought the 34L and they fit perfect.” Limited colors/sizes at Steep & Cheap, but [Amazon has some too, although not at as generous of a discount](. Burpees – Free! The amount of work you can get done using “only” your own body weight is incredible. Listen, I love a good trip to the gym myself, but when you can’t get there (like many of us right now), that’s no excuse to not get your endorphins going and your immune system boosted with solid exercise. Land soft. Don’t peeve off your neighbors if you live in an apartment. [Switched on Pop by Nate Sloan & Charlie Harding – $17.64]( [Switched on Pop by Nate Sloan & Charlie Harding]( An enormous thank you to Jeremy Anderberg for the tip here. Who among other things works for [Art of Manliness](, but also has [his own terrific “What I’m reading Now” newsletter. You should sign up for it](. Here’s his review: Pop music gets a bad rap among music aficionados. “It’s just catchy drivel with no real talent behind it whatsoever,” they say. Podcast hosts and authors Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding have something to say about that in their new book Switched on Pop. Over the course of 20 hit songs from the last couple decades (“Despacito,” “Oops . . . I Did It Again,” “Call Me Maybe,” etc.), the authors break down exactly what makes pop hits work (it gets a little too technical at times, in fact) and the very real musical genius of these singers and songwriters. A fascinating, funny, and unique book for any music lover. [GAP Basic Belt in Cognac – $39.95]( [GAP Basic Belt in Cognac]( The dark brown and black options are complete standards around these parts. And for good reason. Solid quality, great durability, massive versatility. And now they’ve gone and made one in a rich cognac brown. Nifty. Also shown at the top of the post. [Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier – $25 / 16 pack]( [Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier]( I don’t drink soda. Ever. I don’t like “sweet” drinks. I never take gatorade or any of that stuff. I start each day with 16 oz of water, try to down 20 oz mid-day, and another 16 oz at night (along with other hydration during the day). But if I’m struggling one day to get that water in? These are my “treat.” And they really seem to work. Take packet. Rip packet open. [Pour contents into a 32 oz nalgene](. Fill completely with water. Drink up at your leisure and carry on. Big thanks to my pal Kelly, who’s a former personal trainer, for filling me in on these. [Casablanca – Price varies by streaming service](  One of the [greatest movies of all time](. Also, a reminder that when immense adversity laughs in your face, you can still look handsome as hell as you smile back. [Timex MK1 42mm Chronograph Quartz SST Watch – $55.98]( ($139) [Timex MK1 42mm Chronograph Quartz SST Watch]( Another pick from the big Nordstrom Rack sale. The lightened up, summery, sandy-shaded version [of this thing over here](. Acrylic crystal, but scratches give it that perfect vintage worn-in look, OR, they also buff out easy with toothpaste. For other Best Bets under $75 from previous months, [click here](. ff/Dappered?a=hd1FKr7T1h8:fmyBY36O_Vo:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=hd1FKr7T1h8:fmyBY36O_Vo:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=hd1FKr7T1h8:fmyBY36O_Vo:gIN9vFwOqvQ [The Podcast Playlist – March 2020](r/Dappered/~3/bDlVcLMwSeM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 17 Mar 2020 02:00 PM PDT 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. As much as this website [encourages]( people to [disconnect](, podcasts are one of those things that are an exception to that rule. They’re incredible. And they can make the mundane ([doing laundry](, riding the bus, [ironing]( or [shining shoes]() nothing short of extraordinary. Each month our resident podcast connoisseur, [Dave I.](, finds three podcasts worth your time and ears. [Popcast]( [Popcast Podcast]( I subscribed to the New York Times Popcast podcast a little over three years ago and I cannot recommend the podcast enough. Hosted by Jon Caramanica, the New York Times pop music critic, each episode covers a different topic in the music business. I know there are many music focused podcasts out there, but what I like about Popcast is the discussion that takes place between Jon and his co-hosts. The hosts are music lovers and the debates the hosts have – is Twenty One Pilots a rock band or not for example – are genuine. While the show might be called ‘Popcast’ the podcast does not solely focus on pop music. The November 9, 2018 episode “[Remembering Roy Hargrove, Who Brought Jazz History Into Tomorrow](” was a good listen, as was the December 8, 2019 show “[Would Prince Have Wanted His Rough Drafts Made Public](“. Finally, the January 17, 2020 episode “[How TikTok is Killing the Radio Songwriter](” was an interesting listen on how technology is impacting the music business. [Fake Heiress]( [BBC Radio Fake Heiress Podcast]( If you met a young woman and she told you she was a Russian Heiress, would you believe her? What if she asked you to invest money in her charity? Fake Heiress is the true investigation into real life fraudster Anna Vadimovna Sorokina aka Anna DeIvey who managed to con her way in to New York high society. The podcast is meticulously researched and reported by BBC reporters Vicky Baker and Chloe Moss. The reporters trace Anna’s beginnings in Domodedovo, Russia, her rise as a New York socialite, and her eventual conviction on criminal charges of grand larceny, second degree larceny, and theft of services. I think what makes this series of six podcasts such a compelling listen are two fold. One, the podcast clearly illustrates the lengths people will go to for fame and wealth. And two, just how easy it is for normally cautious individuals to throw caution to the wind and be willing to accept the “best” in people. [HBR IdeaCast]( [HBR Ideacast]( From the Harvard Business Review, the HBR IdeaCast is a weekly 20 – 30 minute podcast covering a wide range of topics with leaders in business and management. There are three things I like about this podcast. One, the episodes are almost always under 30 minutes. Two, the episodes are self contained and three, the differing topics each week frequently holds my interest. I hesitate to recommend any one particular episode because what I find of interest may not be of interest to everyone. With that in mind, I think “[The Art of Asking for (and Getting) Help](” from December 17, 2019 was excellent. As someone who works with technology daily, “[How Robots and AI Are Changing Job Training](” from August 6, 2019 was interesting. Finally because I am frequently trying to balance work, physical fitness, family time and personal time, “[The Science Behind Sleep and High Performance](” from September 4, 2018 was a good listen. About the author: [Dave I.]( has been a Dappered reader for several years. His interest in fashion started with shoes and expanded to encompass watches, suits, and general men’s style. When not thinking about his next purchase he can be found enjoying a pint of locally brewed craft beer. ff/Dappered?a=bDlVcLMwSeM:NOIh4A64CNE:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=bDlVcLMwSeM:NOIh4A64CNE:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=bDlVcLMwSeM:NOIh4A64CNE:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Steal Alert: Banana Republic EXTRA 58.5% off Sale Items](r/Dappered/~3/Z0zr_XoJ1Rg/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 17 Mar 2020 10:08 AM PDT 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: Extra 50% off sale + add. 17% off]( (exp 3/17) I picked the wrong life week [to stop]( drinking [sniffing glue](. [Friends and Family just ended](. Now they’re knocking an additional 50% off their sale section once again, AND, for St. Patrick’s Day (because nothing NOTHING says celebrating the 5th century Apostle of Ireland like… stacking 21st century retail promo codes) you can take an additional 17% off. But just through today. That works out to an additional 58.5% off BR’s sale section. Off we go. Huge thanks to our man Brandon D. for the tip here. [Nicklas Suede & Leather Sneaker – $44.81]( ($128) [Nicklas Suede & Leather Sneaker]( For every action there’s an equal and opposite reaction, right? So we all got our slick, clean, white sneakers. Here’s that opposite reaction. Slick in some parts, but soft suede in others, charcoal sneakers. Physics! Embrace it! [Slim Double-Weave Shirt Jacket – $36.51]( ($149) [BR Slim Double-Weave Shirt Jacket]( A 64% polyester, 34% rayon, 2% spandex blend, which usually means no-go, but that sorta mix can work in sweatshirt-y like material. Which I’m thinking that’s precisely what they’re going for here. Could be a perfect, super inexpensive, spring jacket/extra layer. [Slim Italian Knit Blazer – $68.88]( ($298) [Banana Republic Slim Italian Knit Blazer]( Lots of sizes left on this one. Knit recycled wool-blend fabric from Italy’s Marzotto mill. Butterfly lined in the back with lined sleeves. Super versatile. [Standard-Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt – $17.84]( ($79.50) [Standard-Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt]( All hail the mico pattern. Would look great under that Italian Knit blazer for sure. Put on a real shirt guys. Tuck the thing in. [Enclothed cognition works](. [Norman Suede Chukka Boot – $62.66]( ($178) [Banana Republic Norman Suede Chukka Boot on Dappered.com]( A steal at this price. All kinds or right. A little sleeker and a little more structure than a desert boot. Plus, the lack of a crepe sole makes them easier to dress up a touch. Super versatile. [Rapid Movement Jeans in Slim]( or [Athletic Tapered – $41.49]( ($118) [Banana Republic Rapid Movement Denim on Dappered.com]( Well, here we are. Some of the best jeans in the business, in a perfect, goes with anything, dark wash, deep inky blue. [Pair shown above is the athletic tapered in the “rinse” shade](. Size shown above is a 34×30 on 5’10″/200lbs. Editor’s Note: Lemme jump in here. The last four items: [Blazer](, [Micro Print shirt](, [Rapid Movement](, [Suede chukkas](… That’s a heck of a smart casual outfit right there. All together it’d be… $190.87. Not bad being that every piece is super versatile and can easily be worked into other outfits: - [Slim Italian Knit Blazer – $68.88]( ($298) - [Standard-Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt – $17.84]( ($79.50) - [Norman Suede Chukka Boot – $62.66]( ($178) - [Rapid Movement Jeans in Slim]( or [Athletic Tapered – $41.49]( ($118) Not bad, right? Okay. Back to the picks… [Slim Smart Weight Performance Suit/Sport Jacket – $58.92]( ($298) [Slim Smart Weight Performance Suit/Sport Jacket]( Maybe the sneaky best deal of the sale. Can absolutely be worn as a stand alone sportcoat. Why? The patch pockets up front. That really dresses the thing down/makes it look much less like an orphaned suit jacket. Lightweight but strong, 52% wool, 48% polyester shell from their “performance smart-weight” line. Just half lined in the back. Again, could be an enormous winner. [Vegan Suede Bomber Jacket – $59.34]( ($179) [Vegan Suede Bomber Jacket]( Just the color-blocked option (shown above, [full review here]() is getting the double dip. Large and XL available at post time. [Heritage Shawl-Collar Cardigan Wool/Nylon Sweater – $63.07]( ($169) [Heritage Shawl-Collar Cardigan Wool/Nylon Sweater]( Wowzers. That’s a timeless classic. 80% wool, 20% nylon. And that texture looks awesome. [Italian Merino Sweater Polo – $33.19]( ($89.50) [Italian Merino Sweater Polo]( How much? Excellent. 100% extra fine merino wool, and BR’s merino is the real deal. A great piece to layer under an unstructured sportcoat, or, to just wear on its own as a (much) sharper alternative to a hoodie. [Herringbone Large Tote – $45.23]( ($129) [BR Herringbone Large Tote]( A tote that’s all business. Because it looks like a business suit. Big. Not small. Large. [Shawl-Collar Cardigan Sweater – $46.39]( ($129) [Shawl-Collar Cardigan Sweater]( Big fan of how they put this together on the site, with the lighter pants and the chambray shirt up top. All cotton here. [Vegan Suede Trucker Jacket – $69.71]( ($198) [Banana Republic Vegan Suede Trucker Jacket]( Larges and XLs available at post time. Brad V. says: “This thing is fantastic. This trucker jacket is phenomenal. Medium tall fits me perfectly at 6’3″ and 170-ish.” [Slim Traveler Pant in Surplus Olive Green – $32.36]( ($98) [Slim Traveler Pant in Surplus Olive Green]( Green. [GREEN](. Yes indeed. Green. And being that the Traveler is usually excluded from most codes and promos, getting these things under $50 can normally be a bit of a trick. So $32? That’s a deal. [Marden Suede Monk-Strap Oxford – $49.78]( ($158) [Dappered.com]( A new, personal favorite. [Full review over here](. Ceramic yard bird not included. Size 10, 10.5, and 11 available at post time. [Wool Cotton Sweater Blazer – $108.72]( ($298) [Banana Republic Sweater Blazer]( Sizes are getting a bit short on this one. A swazer that might even sway the most anti-swazer of dudes. 45% wool, 25% cotton, 19% polyester, 11% acrylic. Doesn’t look chopped in the tail. That’s good! Sometimes sweater blazers get a little short. That’s not good (to most). Wear it over everything from marled tees to textured henleys to OCBDs. Also shown at the very top of this post. [Camo Suede Card Case – $9.11]( ($39.50) [Banana Republic Camo Suede Card Case]( Nine bucks. Nine! Suede. Simple. For the minimalists, or, could make a really nice (and dirt cheap) stand alone business card case? [Slim Herringbone Wool Blend Blazer – $104.99]( ($298) [BR Slim Herringbone Wool Blend Blazer]( 65% wool, 25% nylon, 10% silk blend. Subtle herringbone pattern. Has a bit of a speckly thing going on too. Well reviewed on the BR site. [Booth Suede Brogue Boot – $62.66]( ($178) [Booth Suede Brogue Boot]( Sizes 9, 9.5, and 10 left at post time. Just about done with boot season though. Yet suede seems to transition easier into early spring. Also shown at the top of the post. The stacking extra 50% off sale items + extra 17% off deal at BR expires today, 3/17. The extra half off sale items deal will carry on after today though. At least for a bit. ff/Dappered?a=Z0zr_XoJ1Rg:Xx5tSSuZmUA:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Z0zr_XoJ1Rg:Xx5tSSuZmUA:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Z0zr_XoJ1Rg:Xx5tSSuZmUA:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States