tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:45:16 +0000dapper stuffdapper daysdapper homedapper styledapper DIYDapper Tunesdapper folksdapper dutiesdapper kitchendapper linksshoppingthrowback thursdaydapper travelsindie wednesdaydapper before and afternot OKdapper fashionrecapchicagoask captain dappercontestdapper dreamshealthholidaysmusicshoeswinterapartment therapybeardbright bazaardapper animalsdapper eatsfacefast foodfoodgaplayerslook of the dayoutfit of the daytelevisiontvveccoweekend assignmentwest elmwill taylorCaptain Dapper is a home, fashion, DIY and style guide by handbag designer and former Apartment Therapy editor Jason Loper.http://www.captaindapper.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-3970677406097224364Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +00002015-03-06T08:00:13.776-08:00dapper daysdapper stuff Dear Tom's boots, Thank you for making this day a better day. And thank you for being on sale and in my size. I was worried that I wouldn't get to wear you very often this winter. After all, you may be trimmed in leather but your body is canvas. You're really more of an autumn boot. The snowy, slushy season that has settled upon us has meant that I've had to limit wearing you, my adorable http://www.captaindapper.com/2015/03/dapper-days-sometimes-new-boots-make.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-6763570985147707913Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:00:00 +00002015-03-05T18:09:41.934-08:00dapper fashiondapper style It started simply enough. After a particularly grueling week at work I decided to indulge in a little retail therapy last Friday. My main mission was to find a new pair of boots. This winter has not been kind to my kicks so I've been trying to find a new pair of boots for more than a month. Alas, my boot expedition was not successful. I walked out of the shoe store feeling disappointment. http://www.captaindapper.com/2015/03/starting-over-how-often-do-you-replace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-4886922783930452363Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:12:00 +00002014-09-05T11:12:05.209-07:00 If you're in Chicago on Saturday, September 6th, you should definitely check out the Lyric Opera's costume sale. This sale is like a total eclipse - it doesn't come around very often and you'll be sad if you miss it. There will literally be thousands of from a wide range of operas, including  Don Giovanni, The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/09/get-yourself-to-chicagos-lyric-opera.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-6675345814405571547Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:06:00 +00002014-08-27T12:06:31.355-07:00dapper folkstelevisiontv As I was watching the pilot for one of ABC's new fall sitcoms, Selfie, I found myself, well, not LOLing but I was at least :-). The show is clever, fast paced and silly and it's a wonderful commentary on today's instastars. Plus, there's no laugh track, which is my biggest sitcom pet peeve. I also admit that, as a blogger, the show's premise had me from the get-go. Via ABC: “Instafamous” http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/08/if-i-controlled-tv-id-make-selfie-new-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-8540412048324111966Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:17:00 +00002014-08-22T07:17:00.023-07:00 Leave it to the Irish to come up with a hilarious ad supporting gay marriage. The spot, called Armagayddon, features a straight couple who barricade themselves in their home rather than face an Ireland where gays can marry. This ad could only be better if it starred my favorite adorable Irishman, Chris O'Dowd. Via Slatehttp://www.captaindapper.com/2014/08/armagayddon-its-not-end-of-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-5807418662933371256Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:34:00 +00002014-08-21T06:34:09.737-07:00Dapper Tunesmusic Let's get one thing straight here: I am far too old to like this song. Taylor Swift's new album, for which this song is the first single, is called 1989. I was 14-years-old in 1989! So it's completely insane that I like a song that is geared toward 14-year-olds in 2014. And yet this song is totally infectious. I cannot get enough of it. I've been shaking it off in the car, while washing http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/08/dapper-tunes-taylor-swifts-shake-it-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-8843202655292291581Thu, 29 May 2014 16:49:00 +00002014-05-29T12:20:36.035-07:00throwback thursday Ah the mullet. Business in front and party in the back. If  you experienced the 1990's, you may have worn one yourself. If you were lucky enough to escape the mullet, consider yourself blessed. No one looks good in a mullet. No one. The year was 1992. I was about to enter my senior year of high school and, thanks to the recommendation from a friend, I was able to score a huge discount on http://www.captaindapper.com/2013/10/throwback-thursday-captain-dapper-wore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-3769163897788567740Tue, 06 May 2014 16:25:00 +00002014-05-06T09:25:44.621-07:00bright bazaardapper folkswest elmwill taylor Captain Dapper does not wait in line for many things. A good shoe sale? Maybe. An especially delicious doughnut? Occasionally. A chance to have my copy of the new Bright Bazaar book signed by Will Taylor himself? Definitely! I've been following the colorful Mr. Taylor for years. I first discovered him through social media and then I got hooked on his blog Bright Bazaar. Will's love of http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/05/captain-dapper-meets-bright-bazaars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-5520717564744812162Fri, 02 May 2014 14:25:00 +00002014-05-02T07:25:21.528-07:00dapper fashiondapper stuffdapper styleshopping Whether worn as an undershirt, paired with a pair of jeans or topped off with a slim fitting blazer, white t-shirts should be a part of every man's wardrobe. Like the old fashioned chap that I am, I wear a white v-neck t-shirt under all my dress shirts. The t-shirt acts a sweat absorbing layer between me and my dress shirts, helping to prevent the dreaded "yellow pits" and making my more http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/05/menswear-essential-plain-white-t-shirts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-4584865910753833554Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:15:00 +00002014-03-26T06:16:21.745-07:00dapper stuffdapper styleshoesshopping Over the weekend, I scored myself a pair of vintage spats for $6. Now, one thing you should know about Captain Dapper is that I love me some old fashioned fashion! From pork pie hats to spats, I've always been fascinated by clothing and accessories that were once de rigeuer but are no longer prominent. So the second I saw the spats languishing on a shelf at the antique mall, I had to make themhttp://www.captaindapper.com/2014/03/old-fashioned-fashion-spats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-5696301993711848147Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:40:00 +00002014-03-17T13:51:19.693-07:00Dapper Tunesmusic I picked up Lucius' album Wildewoman on a lark over the weekend. I had heard one of their songs on satellite radio the week prior and it got my toes a'tappin'. I've given the entire album a few spins since I bought it and I'm kinda digging it. (Of course, it's not an album and it doesn't spin. It's a digital download. So I guess it would be more accurate to say that I've given the download a fewhttp://www.captaindapper.com/2014/03/dapper-tunes-lucius-on-nprs-tiny-desk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-7794477701785133684Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:42:00 +00002014-03-11T08:45:56.971-07:00bearddapper stuffdapper stylefaceshopping I've been growing my beard for a few months now and it has reached that awkward long stage that makes it looks unruly. Despite trying to keep my beard trimmed, I fear I'm looking more like a hobo than a hot lumberjack. Just as I was thinking of shaving off my beard and starting afresh, a friend mentioned beard oil. As a fan of all things old fashioned, I was intrigued by beard oil. The http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/03/beard-oil-tames-your-whiskers-and-makes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-8911702442132204322Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:24:00 +00002014-03-06T18:20:29.746-08:00dapper DIYdapper dutieshealth I'm a big fan of natural health remedies. From toothpaste for treating acne to Preparation H on puffy eyes, I'll try anything if I think it will keep me healthy and looking good without using harsh chemicals. From the moment I saw a post about oil pulling, I knew I had to give it a try. That's just how Captain Dapper rolls. There's this blog post on Fashion Lush about oil pulling http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/03/naturally-healthy-im-going-to-try.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-6334219688556074390Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:00:00 +00002014-02-24T10:00:03.459-08:00dapper eatsdapper kitchenfast foodfoodhealth Captain Dapper is a big fan of fresh, healthy foods. I try my damnedest to avoid fast foods and choose vegetarian options whenever possible. When I first learned about Farmer's Fridge, a new concept in fast healthy food, I was intrigued. Now that I've finally come across one of the company's kiosks, I'm sold! I've been spending a fair amount of time travelling between Chicago and Iowa recentlyhttp://www.captaindapper.com/2014/02/captain-dapper-loves-farmers-fridge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-6951995068881099456Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:10:00 +00002014-02-20T11:10:45.444-08:00dapper fashiondapper stuffdapper styleshopping There's something charmingly old fashioned about a man in suspenders. Any ol' guy can wear a belt, but it takes a little sass to rock braces (as the Brits call them). Whether paired with a suit for a classic style or with skinny jeans for an urban chic look, suspenders can up your style quotient with minimal effort. I've rounded up some of my favorite suspender styles, as well as some tips for http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/02/hold-up-9-suspender-styles-and-how-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-4519191933529947584Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:17:00 +00002014-02-13T07:17:29.641-08:00apartment therapynot OKthrowback thursdayvecco Let's all hop in the #TBT time machine and journey back to the spring of 2012. It's hard to believe that it's already been two years since I starred in this series of videos for Vecco, a spray carpet colorant that allows users to create custom rugs. It was a long two days of production that left me feeling like a cross between Martha Stewart and Kim Kardashian. I was honored when the http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/02/throwback-thursday-that-time-i-starred.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-4037186594792341152Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:33:00 +00002014-02-10T08:33:45.459-08:00dapper dayswinter There are just three words to describe this winter: cold, snowy and miserable. Here in Chicago we've been covered in snow since well before Christmas. This is one of the harshest winters I can remember experiencing. And it seems like no matter where you are in the United States, you've been impacted by this brutal winter. If I never hear the words "polar vortex" again, it'll be too soon! As http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/02/finding-beauty-in-winter-that-just-wont.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-2803109261744842288Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:17:00 +00002014-02-05T07:17:42.440-08:00dapper fashiondapper stylegaplayerslook of the dayoutfit of the daywinter I woke this morning to yet another fresh layer of snow blanketing the landscape. At this point, I'm starting to wonder if winter will ever end. While I'm dreaming about warmer weather and new fashion choices, I'll have to content myself with winter layers for the time being. When I pulled together today's ensemble, I suddenly felt like some 1930's workman getting ready for his day. With the http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/02/ootd-winter-ready-in-suspenders-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-8765537385369055778Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:34:00 +00002014-02-01T10:35:57.242-08:00dapper stuffdapper styleshoesshopping Here in Chicago, like much of the rest of the US, we've been covered in snow since December. That has meant almost two months of slushy, sloppy streets and treacherous, icy sidewalks. What's a dapper dude to do when faced with such disgusting weather conditions? Throw on some weather-ready boots and make the best of it! Winter boots need not be ugly. These nine styles will keep you looking likehttp://www.captaindapper.com/2014/01/9-winter-boots-that-will-keep-you-warm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-6671190550970377418Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:22:00 +00002014-02-05T08:22:01.737-08:00dapper dreamsdapper travels Three years ago today, after buying one of Bernard Perlin's early silverpoint nudes on Ebay, The Mister innocently wrote a letter to the artist. As he is wont to do, The Mister wanted to know more about the model and the story behind the piece and, after digging up Bernard's home address, reached out with an admiring letter. Little did The Mister know that that letter would lead to a three http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/01/about-time-i-posed-nude-for-fine-artist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-4457617756399995416Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:34:00 +00002014-01-13T14:09:33.113-08:00dapper stuffshopping IKEA is known for its challenging shopping conditions. I've always thought of shopping at IKEA as kind of like visiting a casino. IKEA, like a casino, draws you in, hides all the clocks, disorients you with mazes and shortcuts, pumps delicious food smells into the air and convinces you to drop a bunch of money before you walk out the door. You end up leaving with a sense of accomplishment, http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/01/ikea-meets-gravity-we-can-all-relate-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-891088380719125657Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:15:00 +00002014-01-06T11:15:06.767-08:00dapper stuff The wind chill today is hovering down around -50 degrees. The locals have started calling Chicago Chiberia. What's a dapper chap to do when Mother Nature is blasting him with extreme cold? Layer! And the best base layer for cold winter days is a union suit. These old fashioned thermal underwear are an effective way of keeping the heat close to your body. Plus, a man looks damn sexy in a union http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/01/fight-frost-stay-warm-with-union-suit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-6400400673548718625Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:21:00 +00002014-01-03T06:21:43.064-08:00dapper linksdapper stuffshopping It's a no brainer that the best time to buy Christmas decorations is December 26th. But did you know that there are certain times of the year when particular product categories go on sale? Looking for discounted clothing and linens? You'll have your best luck in January. Time to replace your mattress? Wait until May and you'll save a few bucks. According to the folks over at Lifehacker, http://www.captaindapper.com/2014/01/dapper-frugal-knowing-best-time-to-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-4397263099970768251Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:05:00 +00002013-12-17T08:05:58.855-08:00dapper daysdapper travels Hello, dear readers. You may have noticed that it's been a little quiet on Captain Dapper lately. You may have also noticed a new button at the top of the side bar that links over to Mr. and Mr. Blandings. It probably doesn't take Matlock to figure out that I've launched a new blog. But it's more than just a blog. I'm launching a new life! The Mister and I made a big leap of faith and bought ahttp://www.captaindapper.com/2013/12/follow-my-new-home-blog-mr-and-mr.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881651469004102852.post-2047647072977797913Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:50:00 +00002013-12-12T15:50:23.006-08:00Dapper Tunes Neko Case's album, "The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You," was one of my favorite releases of 2013. From the very first listen on the day it was released back in September, I identified a number of favorite songs. Among them was this one, "Calling Cards." It's sweet and wistful while also conveying a sense of longing. The Mister and I have been http://www.captaindapper.com/2013/12/neko-cases-calling-cards-lyric-video-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0