The Obtainer - 4/11/25, Friday

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The Obtainer

Friday,
April 11th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf

Ready for a date? Let’s pull together an outfit that will have you looking and feeling your best.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

What We’re Wearing

Spring Date

Spring is here and there's love in the air. Well, we think it's love ... maybe it's just hay fever. In any case, the season provides an ideal backdrop for date nights and weekend outings, doesn't it? Don't pass up the opportunity—the warm (but not too hot) weather and blossoming foliage automatically sets an easygoing, romantic tone. Of course, this is a transitional season, so let your wardrobe do the same with a few adaptable essentials.

Layer up with some lightweight pieces and come prepared. That means a cool cotton jacket over a boxy tee and relaxed yet rugged pants offset by a pair of loafers that you can slip off when you curl up on the blanket you so cleverly packed in your tote. Whether you're sipping wine on a sidewalk or planning a secluded picnic, you'll want to look good but feel relaxed. These pieces help you do just that. And don't forget to finish things off with a nice fragrance with crisp, verdant notes.

Your Spring Date Fit

Clockwise, from top left:

Aviator sunglasses,
$98 by Sunski

'90s boxy T-shirt,
$55 by Buck Mason

French blue herringbone jacket,
$228 by Taylor Stitch

Lug sole Weejun loafer,
$185 by G.H.Bass

Chain-stitched tote,
$98 by Polo Ralph Lauren

Pocket blanket,
$34 by
Matador

Recycled denim painter pant,
$165 by Alex Mill

Big Sur Eucalyptus eau de parfum,
$210 by D.S. & Durga

Chunky cotton socks,
$4.90 by UNIQLO

 
Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

Get ready for summer early with A&F’s comfortable long-sleeve button-up shirt in this breezy 100% linen fabric and new cropped length.

$80 / $56
by Abercrombie & Fitch

 

Inspired by Nike’s original tennis shoe, the Killshot 2 gets refreshed with soft suede and a gum rubber outsole. And now they’re 25% off.

$100 / $67.97
by Nike

 

Upgrade your gym kit without spending much, since Ten Thousand’s cult-favorite training shirt is now on sale. Get it while you can.

$58 / $35
by Ten Thousand

 

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Worth a Read

The best stories from around the web.

 

When David Nelken founded the company in the late 1800s, he introduced the use of vulcanized fiberboard instead of weighty canvas or bulky leather to construct lighter but no-less-sturdy luggage.”

 

Can This $2,195 Carry-On Offset the Harshness of Modern Travel?

 

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The Wall Street Journal
 

Unbeknownst to many of its shoppers, the 82-year-old brand also offers a line of elevated homewares by way of its Stockholm collection.”

 

IKEA Just Dropped a Stunning 96-Piece Furniture Collection

 

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Gear Patrol
 

Cologne formulations differ substantially from one scent to the next, but what unites the greatest of the genre is their ability to smartly punctuate your personality.”

 

The Best Cologne for Men, According to a Fragrance Geek

 

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