Dappered | Best of Threads – WIWT, Mankels, Black Shoes and Podcasts

[Dappered | Best of Threads – WIWT, Mankels, Black Shoes and Podcasts]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [Best of Threads – WIWT, Mankels, Black Shoes and Podcasts](r/Dappered/~3/tc0m3sHvE5w/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 05 Jun 2017 02:00 PM PDT [What’s Dappered Threads?]( It’s our forum. Launched in 2011, Threads is a not too big, not too small, just-right-sized forum that doesn’t put up with snobbery. All thanks to the users and hardworking mods. Once a month, one of the users/mods from Threads provides us with a highlight package of the last few weeks. [What I Wore Today]( [What I Wore Today, Godfather edition | Threads.Dappered.com]( Stuck for something to wear? The [What I Wore Today (WIWT)]( thread provides an excellent source of inspiration across a variety of styles, not to mention information on sizing and fit. Regular poster [Leanderthal]( has been keeping readers entertained with his [many]( [different]( [looks](. Not to be outdone, [CJMichaelRay]( displayed the way to mix and match a Lazio jacket with a Charles Tyrwhitt shirt, Spier & Mackay trousers, and Allen Edmonds McAllisters. The mixing and matching prompted much discussion from [jfo2010]( and [armedferret]( (of horse-head fame) about the fit of Suitsupply jackets. [Mankels Anyone?]( [Banana Republic Emerson Straight Chino](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=56241&pcid=35878&vid=1&pid=859793382) [Whiskeyburrito259]( started off a discussion asking when it became de rigueur for men to show off their ankles. User [Deke]( pointed out that catalogs need to share some of the blame for the popularity of male ankle exposure, while [Nandyn]( rightly indicated pant length for gentlemen of shorter stature might require some people to roll up their pants, but it has to be kept in reason so as to not show off the ankle. [Hierophant]( brought up the point that style/fashion is a personal choice while [Shade]( warned everyone that soon there’d be a capri trend starting up. So far though, no one has volunteer any photos of their mankels or capris to the group. [Massdrop x Allen Edmonds Chukka]( [Massdrop x Allen Edmonds Chukka | Threads.Dappered.com]( As mentioned [on the main site]( Massdrop has been killing lately. The recent Allen Edmonds group buy-in has lead to some discussion on the threads. [armedferret]( revived the thread from October, 2016 to show off photos of his Chukkas from the last run. This prompted [zorro]( to comment that he felt the finish on his pair of chukkas could have been a bit better, although [Token]( reassured him that the fit and finish didn’t look all that bad. [Vicious49]( garnered envy from those who missed out on the initial purchase by extolling the virtues of his purchase, while [Rpd362]( posed some questions to the group about sizing. No word yet on how many threads users who missed out on the previous purchase are jumping in on this round. [What Podcasts are you Listening to?]( [What podcast are you listening to? | Threads.Dappered.com]( If you have a big roadtrip coming up and settling on the right music is going to be an issue, why not give podcasts a go? The [what podcasts are you listening to]( thread has many different listings, suggestions, and mini reviews. [DocDave]( seems to be quite prolific, suggesting different shows to try out. [Fencedwall]( and [C.Dubs]( gave some good feedback on S-Town while [JBarwick]( came to the posting looking for new comedy podcasts. Have a suggestion for him? Go on over to [the thread]( and help him out. [Back in Black]( [Allen Edmonds Park & 5th Avenue]( Just to show you that good posts never die, they only recede in to the archives, [gochrisgo]( revived a thread originally posted in May, 2013 on the topic of deciding between Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue or Park Avenue shoes in black. Readers [ryn]( [srlclark]( and [ajs116]( all chimed in with their go-to shoes for black tie events. Gochrisgo settled on the Fifth Avenues after finding them on sale at the ShoeBank, which differs from the final comments posted in the thread back in June 2013 where the recommendations from [ajk170]( and [Teej]( were for J&M shoes. [Head on over to Threads]( and take a spin around. Many thanks to contributor Dave I. for assembling this month’s Best of Threads. ff/Dappered?a=tc0m3sHvE5w:yG-S4PO7Cmk:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=tc0m3sHvE5w:yG-S4PO7Cmk:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=tc0m3sHvE5w:yG-S4PO7Cmk:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Most Wanted Affordable Style – June 2017](r/Dappered/~3/WolmviVO8Ng/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 05 Jun 2017 08:00 AM PDT Consider these to be power rankings. Whether you’re looking for gift ideas or a quick upgrade for yourself, expect these to come around about once a month. You’ll find new arrivals and old favorites, especially good deals, or maybe something pricey to keep an eye on for future sales. The potential best of the best, which you may or may not have seen already. Got a tip on something that deserves to end up in the monthly Most Wanted? [Send those in here](mailto:joe@dappered.com?subject=style%20tip). [J. Crew Unconstructed Summer Weight Blazers – $168]( [J. Crew Unconstructed Summer Weight Blazers]( Pretty much all of us would agree that J. Crew has [some](… [issues]( right now. But one of the things they’re doing really, REALLY right? That’d be these sportcoats. Barely constructed but still leaning more polished and less rumply. The linen/cotton options are particularly good in the heat. Rarely up for any kind of discount, but, it’s hard to blame J. Crew for excluding these things. $168 seems fair for sure. [Timex Navi Ocean]( or [Harbor – $135]( [Timex Navi Ocean & Harbor]( I know that these new Timex “Navi” watches have been getting plenty of run on this website as of late, but they really do look pretty incredible. Not sure how big they are though? Seems like they might be under 40mm. Bezels do seem to rotate. So that’s a nice feature. And the styling is right on if you’re into the vintage-inspired/rugged thing. Now, if we could just get one of the codes floating out there to work on them, then we’d be in business. ([photo credit]() [B.R. Wool/Silk Seersucker Suit Jacket](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=32643&vid=1&pid=677359002) & [Pant – $360](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=75310&vid=1&pid=677362002) ($568) [BR Wool/Silk Seersucker Suit](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=1052795&oid=OUT-781214002&mlink=5001,13325186,m_summerlookbook_shoppablelook_seersuckersuit&clink=13325186) This might be, quietly, one of the best suits of the season. A dark navy, wool/silk blend seersucker suit? That’s a whole lotta unique right there. Appears to be only available in their slim fit (both the pant and jacket). Currently just about 40% off, but, usually excluded from the regular run of the mill codes. Getting pretty rave reviews online so far. Might be something worth picking up for all those late afternoon/evening fancy pants things (like weddings) on the horizon. And since it’s seersucker, it’ll be easy to dress down. If you’re the type to take a swing at wearing sneakers with a suit? This would be one to try that with. [Todd Snyder PF Flyers Suede Rambler Lo – $150]( | [Brooks Brothers Tartan Slip on – $119.20](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Tartan-Slip-On-Sneakers/MH00505,default,pd.html?dwvar_MH00505_Color=GREY&contentpos=3&cgid=0494) [PF Flyers and Brooks Brothers]( Both casual sneakers, both can be worn now and also when it cools off, and both are made with nice quality materials, and come with versatile grey (or grey based) uppers. Those Brooks Brothers slip ons? Originally $298. Sit tight for the next extra 20% or 25% off code, and they’ll drop under $100. Made in Italy too. [Gustin Horween #8 Weekender – $549]( [Gustin Horween #8 Weekender]( Half a grand is no small ask, but when you consider that it uses Horween’s deep burgundy #8 Chromexcel, AND it’s made here in the States? I mean… That’s honestly not a bad price. Full grain Steerhide. Made in California. 22″ x 14″ x 9″ = Carry on dimensions. Pre-order now, and take delivery of it in August. Plan for an early fall getaway and use this son of a gun. Want more most wanted? [Click here]( for the top 5 most wanted lists from previous months. ff/Dappered?a=WolmviVO8Ng:y1dtLepP5go:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=WolmviVO8Ng:y1dtLepP5go:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=WolmviVO8Ng:y1dtLepP5go: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 Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States