Express Suits Sale – 25% Off Limited Time
Express is running a 25% off sale on most of their suits. Now some of their suits have just too much shine to the fabric (not a big fan of their sateen line) and some of them are just plain odd (like their jackets with epaulets.) BUT… many are pretty stylish and already affordable. The sale just means more savings for you. Here’s our top three picks from their current list or markdowns:
1. Two Button Striped Corded Cotton Suit – $185.62 for Jacket and Pants
Warm (and even hot) weather is coming. Prepare yourself to stay looking good but staying cool, in a corded cotton suit. Not loud like a seersucker, but has that summer style. Pants could easily stand alone too.
2. Two Button Wool Windowpane Suit – $244.50 for Jacket and Pants
Admittedly, this is starting to get a little pricey for a suit from Express. Even when it’s on sale. But the Window Pane pattern isn’t too over the top, has just the right dash of character. The peak lapels also help it stand out. If you want a statement suit, this could be the one to get.
3. Two Button Wool Pinstripe Suit – $220.00 for Jacket and Pants
Although it’s wool, this suit’s fabric (if it’s like other Express suits) is a bit on the thinner side. Not a bad thing since the medium gray and fine pin stripe will work for all four seasons. Decent looking buttons, double back vents.
4. BONUS. Black Denim Blazer – $133.50
This could take a bit of confidence to pull off. Black Denim, fitted, with a shawl collar. Tuxedo satin trim on the collar and pockets. It’s a risk, but it could look terrific.
Express is one of those stores that I don’t mind handing over my home address to. Why? Because they send you tons of coupons. $30 off your purchase of $90 or more, and stuff like that. Usually they’ll let you double up during a sale too. And when it comes to a suit sale like this, you could save even more money than you had originally anticipated.
I don’t know why but I’ve always thought of Express as women’s (or at least effeminate) clothing. So I always skip ahead when you offer up Express items. Judging by the look of those suits though, I should give them a chance.
The only thing I don’t like about these articles is that I never shop online for clothing, so I don’t know if these are online-only sales or in-store too. Aside from that, I don’t shop Express too often but am not afraid to for deals such as these. In my local mall there is an Express and Express Men, so maybe that’s where your confusion came in, Ryan.
Bryan: Most of the time the sales online are also available in stores. But… there are plenty of exclusive online sales too. Also an issue with shopping in-store only is a lack of selection. Online usually has everything the retailer makes. There stores can be limited depending where you’re at. I know that the corded cotton suit isn’t in my local express store yet, so… if I want it, I gotta order it online.
And to follow up on the gender question, I agree with Ryan. A lot of what they make is targeted to guys still holding onto that metrosexual look. So yeah, a lot of their stuff can be effeminate. But there are some exceptions, and I think these are good examples of those. Express also used to be just for women, and their brand for men was called Structure. The two merged into the same name about six or seven years ago and they’ve been trying to do the dual “Express for Her, Express for Him” ever since.
I was digging the whole corded suit from Express but those pants look like bell bottoms. Any suggestions?
It says the pants are “straight leg” so there shouldn’t be too much flare. But, if you don’t want to risk it, I’d suggest this: The J. Crew Cotton Ludlow suit. Not corded cotton, but has the fine stripe. Looks pretty sweet.
its not bad deal if you sign up for the 15% off discount by giving your email address. it takes about a day for the promo code. I got the 3 piece corded cotton for $208.45 after the discount.