New Job - Upgrading Wardrobe

[davidw25]

Bonobos going 30% off everything tomorrow according to the main page.

That puts these at under $65:

https://bonobos.com/products/stretch...lor=longshadow

I don't own any Bonobos, but people who do seem to like them.

It brings them down under 50 with the extra 30% off...good deal!

[charlielo]

Bonobos going 30% off everything tomorrow according to the main page.

That puts these at under $65:

https://bonobos.com/products/stretch...lor=longshadow

I don't own any Bonobos, but people who do seem to like them.

I'm a big fan of Bonobos, but I always wait for the sales. I'm planning on picking up 1 or 2 of their stretch wool suits tomorrow or another unconstructed blazer (these are mint). Good quality stuff, lots of sizing options, good customer service (+ free ship/returns).

Jomers has some really nice wool pants for $64. You usually have to jump on them when they release because they sell out quick, but there are still a ton of options and lots of sizes. The only con is that you will have to have them tailored since they all come in the same length.
https://jomers.com/collections/wools

[mebejoseph]

Bonobos going 30% off everything tomorrow according to the main page.

That puts these at under $65:

https://bonobos.com/products/stretch...lor=longshadow

I don't own any Bonobos, but people who do seem to like them.

[davidw25]

They aren’t cheap, but the wool dress pants from the tie bar are probably the best dress pants I’ve bought in the past few years. $75 a pair and they are never on sale but they are far better quality than my j crew and BR wool dress pants I’ve purchased. They also have a tint bit of stretch added in for extra comfort.

https://www.thetiebar.com/product/PNT-3653-0445

These are on the list for sure, it's too bad they never go on sale! Great option for the basics though.
Thanks!

[davidw25]

Lands End year rounders are a decent wool trouser that wont break the bank and wear well.

https://www.landsend.com/products/me...sers/id_200237

Thanks for the suggestion, 40% off right now also. I really like the darker brown shade, I will have to keep an eye out. Thanks!

[JT10000]

They aren’t cheap, but the wool dress pants from the tie bar are probably the best dress pants I’ve bought in the past few years. $75 a pair and they are never on sale but they are far better quality than my j crew and BR wool dress pants I’ve purchased. They also have a tint bit of stretch added in for extra comfort.

https://www.thetiebar.com/product/PNT-3653-0445

That's interesting - I would never have guessed that about the quality. Thanks.

[Shade]

Lands End year rounders are a decent wool trouser that wont break the bank and wear well.

https://www.landsend.com/products/me...sers/id_200237

[davidw25]

Oh yes--forgot about the plain toe. And I have some right here that I purchase for my son. Glad you like them. I'm not a big fan of the plain toe--but I guess a lot of people like them. My son and you, for example.

Yeah, the reason I go with plain toe is that schools tend to be very conservative when it comes to dress. Having nice shoes is already something that draws attention, wearing shoes with a wingtip or brouging ends up screaming out.

[mebejoseph]

They aren’t cheap, but the wool dress pants from the tie bar are probably the best dress pants I’ve bought in the past few years. $75 a pair and they are never on sale but they are far better quality than my j crew and BR wool dress pants I’ve purchased. They also have a tint bit of stretch added in for extra comfort.

https://www.thetiebar.com/product/PNT-3653-0445

That isn't a bad price for wool trousers. I quite like these on Amazon (I have five pairs), and they are about the same price.

Never mind--they are mostly sold out.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[mebejoseph]

Awesome, I picked up the Whitney plain toe. Now onto pants...thanks for your suggestions!

Oh yes--forgot about the plain toe. And I have some right here that I purchase for my son. Glad you like them. I'm not a big fan of the plain toe--but I guess a lot of people like them. My son and you, for example.

[abh159]

They aren’t cheap, but the wool dress pants from the tie bar are probably the best dress pants I’ve bought in the past few years. $75 a pair and they are never on sale but they are far better quality than my j crew and BR wool dress pants I’ve purchased. They also have a tint bit of stretch added in for extra comfort.

https://www.thetiebar.com/product/PNT-3653-0445

[davidw25]

I don't think you NEED black shoes if you don't want them. But if you do, I think the shoes you linked to are good looking in both brown and black--but don't forget that the Nordstrom summer sale is coming up soon. Maybe they will get reduced.

Also, don't overlook Nordstrom Rack. They have a number of shoes in that price range that look similar, including some Allen Edmonds for $160:

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/M...t=most_popular

And Allen Edmonds has a great sale on the Whitney cap toe model right now, if you like that--only $127, marked down from $425!

https://www.allenedmonds.com/outlet/...lucher%2FDerby

They have some other models on sale right now in that price range as well.

And don't forget they have 15% off your first purchase if you sign up for the mailing list.

Awesome, I picked up the Whitney plain toe. Now onto pants...thanks for your suggestions!

[JT10000]

The general shape of those shoes is quite nice.

[mebejoseph]

I don't think you NEED black shoes if you don't want them. But if you do, I think the shoes you linked to are good looking in both brown and black--but don't forget that the Nordstrom summer sale is coming up soon. Maybe they will get reduced.

Also, don't overlook Nordstrom Rack. They have a number of shoes in that price range that look similar, including some Allen Edmonds for $160:

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/M...t=most_popular

And Allen Edmonds has a great sale on the Whitney cap toe model right now, if you like that--only $127, marked down from $425!

https://www.allenedmonds.com/outlet/...lucher%2FDerby

They have some other models on sale right now in that price range as well.

And don't forget they have 15% off your first purchase if you sign up for the mailing list.

[davidw25]

I have been away from Dappered for a while...but I got a new job as an assistant principal and I am looking to make a few upgrades to my wardrobe, shifting to a bit more of a shirt and tie look. I have been searching for years for a plain black pair of shoes. I checked these out at Nordstrom today but felt the toe may be a bit too "boxy." I am digging the boots that were on the front page today. Also interested in these for something slightly more casual.

I am really struggling with pants. I have always worn the Jcrew Broken in Chinos, but that won't be quite dressy enough. I snagged a pair of the Ludlow 4 season wool pants on super sale today, I am interested in a few more pairs of wool pants or a dressier option than the chinos I used to wear. I picked up a 3/99 deal from Charles Tyrwhitt, going to make sure sizing is right before ordering any more from them.

TLDR...New job = new wardrobe, need black shoes/casualish brown shoes, dress pants...

Thoughts?