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GAP inc. goes 30% off – 3 picks from each brand

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30% off at BananaRepublic.com, Gap.com, and Oldnavy.com w/ NEWYOU

The code is NEWYOU?  Maybe the people at GAP inc. market research ran some numbers, and this happens to be the week where people are feeling their best about those new year’s resolutions they made.  Y’know, the annual peak of “I can do this,” right before it all falls apart.  Better get em’ now before that one month free trial gym membership expires, and their desire for a new wardrobe tanks.

Remember that free shipping kicks in at $50 and you can bounce back and forth between brands to get there.  Most items return for free in-store, the sale is online only, and the code even works on sale items.


Banana Republic Black Wool Top Coat – $125.99 ($250.00)
The extra ticket pocket is awesome.

This thing has gotten KILLED in the BananaRepublic.com reviews for not being all that thick.  And the reviewers are right.  It’s not just slim in silhouette, but it’s slim in the depth of the fabric too.  But look, if you wear a scarf, a nice pair of gloves, and a blazer underneath, you’ll be more than fine unless you’re manning the info tent at the Occupy Nome encampment.  Already on sale.  Real nice looking up close.  One of the most handsome coats available this season.


Banana Republic Tailored Cotton Blazer – $138.60 ($198)
Size shown: 38R. I need a 40R.

Finally.  No superfluous pockets.  No weird details.  Just a real nice, lighter grey, well cut cotton blazer.  It’s not a rumpled chino, so you can dress this up plenty, but it’ll still work just fine with jeans.  The fabric is soft, not stiff.  Remember that this is from their tailored line, so be prepared to size up.

 

Banana Republic Tailored Fit Italian Wool Suit Separates – $353.50 ($505)
And thank you sale.

The best of both worlds.  The Italian made fabric is a noticeable upgrade.  At the same time, it’s not from their higher end “monogram” collection, so the price stays reasonable.  One of my good friends got married in this suit over the summer, and he loves it (the suit and marriage.)  Shoulder pads aren’t too beefy and the off the rack cut is great.  The bargain alternative to a $500 Suitsupply, and without the risk of an Indochino.

 

GAP 1969 Garment-Dyed Straight Fit Jean – $48.96 ($69.95)
Four colors available. Size 31x30 shown.

Seventy bucks ain’t a small investment, but with the 30% off you end up with a decent fitting, straight leg non blue jean for about half the price of a pair of Bonobos Bull Denim.  Do know that the tag on these says that they’re untreated, and should shrink and fade with multiple washings.  Shrinking might be a problem for some since they sit pretty close to the calf.  Looks decent with a navy cotton blazer.

 

Allen Edmonds Kiowa – $186.55 ($249.00)
An extra 20% off through the GAP owned piperlime.

Wait.  What? … Right.  GAP Inc owns a shoe site.  That site is Piperlime.com.  And they’re pushing you there through GAP.com’s shoe section.  Piperlime is also embracing this NEWYOU code with an extra 20% off most of their shoes.  Even Allen Edmonds.  And even Allen Edmonds that are already on sale like the Kiowa.  Which happens to be about as good as a lug soled oxford brogue gets.  Not that they make many of those.

 

GAP Basic Leather Belt – $20.97 (reg. $29.95)
Black, brown, and you're set.

Got a pair of these years ago.  Both are still going strong and have shown barely any wear.  In-store versions seem to be the same quality leather.  Maybe the guts are different and a new one would fall apart, but the design is flawlessly simple.

 

Old Navy Brushed Twill Pants – $24.46 ($34.94)
Leg warmers. That aren't, y'know, leg warmers.

If, and that’s a big if, these are the same brushed twill pants that were showing up in Old Navys a few months back, then they’ll be a much heavier than standard chino.  Those pants (which came and went in what seemed like a matter of days) were really thick.  Perfect if you do a lot of walking in awfully cold weather, but don’t want to go full flannel lined.  Still a risk though thanks to the weird Old Navy fits.

 

Old Navy Slim Fit Shirts – $17.15 ($29.50)
Go with the dark under a light grey sweater for contrast.

Kudos to Old Navy for jumping on the slim fit train.  Here’s to hoping they continue to make clothes that aren’t quite as enormous as they’ve been known to make in the past.  Meanwhile, there’s this 2 out of 5 stars review on these shirts: “The 3XXXL Shirts a very nice, good quality, But do not fit in the belly area, Should probably have not ordered the Slim-Fit ,Will have to send back. Nice looking shirts.”  Question.  Why are they even making 3X “slim fits”?

 

Old Navy Boxer Briefs – $5.95 ($8.50)
How COULD she resist??

Awwwww yeah.  Valentine’s Day is less than a month away.  Get home from work early, dim the lights, and when she opens that door, hit “Thunderstruck” and greet her in these.

The Banana Republic, GAP, Old Navy 30% off site(s) wide code NEWYOU expires Thursday 1/19/11

Comments

  2. Picked up a white/blue windowpane OldNavy slim-fit after thanksgiving for $14. Excellent purchase. Normally wear a medium, and bought the medium. Length of sleeves actually fits my long arms. Tucked/untucked works well. A slight touch tight through the shoulders, but I have a pretty athletic frame, and it isn’t much. No tailoring needed for me with this shirt.

  5. Just bought a BR merino v-neck yesterday. Wonder if I might be able to pop in and get this discount added.

  7. love those particular gap belts. i’ve had one black one brown for awhile now (hopefully its still the same). i really like that it doesn’t have “memory” (it’s floppy), and they do wear well. if you’re on the fence, go for it.

  9. You should be able to. I’ve had prices adjusted. You might be able to do it online if you have your receipt, but I’m not sure. I had good luck with their customer service with online orders. 

  10. Man that BR topcoat keeps dropping in price since I bought it a few months back.  Just to add some thoughts… I love it.  Granted it isn’t the warmest thing, but I wear it all the time in Denver and it works great.  I wouldn’t own it as my only coat though, when it gets really cold here I just throw on my north face ski coat for ultimate protection/minimum style, but that is only a few days a winter.

  12. I came across that grey cotton blazer in the store the other day and loved it.  Happy to see it on sale.  I agree that it’d work well with jeans after work.  Anybody have any ideas about what to pair it with for office wear?

  15. Does anyone know how small the XS compared to the S in the banana republic wool overcoat is? I usually wear a 36S sport coat. Im around 5’10. 140lbs. I’m debating which one to order. Thanks!

  16. I’ll vouch for the Navy BR Suit.  I lucked into a random 50% off in store coupon last winter and picked it up, very pleased with the fit

  17. The gray cotton BR jacket is pretty dope.
    It’s heavier than I thought it would be. A good three season jacket.

  20. I got last year’s version in XS. I’m 5’6″, 155lbs., 38S, normally size small at BR, and it fits well over a sweater but too small to go under a blazer or suit jacket. I think the XS could work for you.

  23. I just ordered one of these today myself, do can’t say anything about the fit but since I got free shipping, I took the gamble, knowing I can always return it.

  24. They are out of 38s for the Navy BR Suit. Anybody know if this http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=56579&vid=1&pid=421152&scid=421152002&actFltr=true is of similar quality with the Italian Wool and same fit?

  25. I got one of those GAP belts in store about 4 months ago and the quality does not seem good. It has bent and warped quite a bit. Just a heads up from my experience. 

  27. The blazer in the post doesn’t, and I don’t think the one you linked to does either, but they do that that stitching around the buttons to make em’ look like they’re functional.

  28. I ordered the gray cotton blazer in 36S and received it yesterday.  Here are the measurements per this guide:

    http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/Tutorials/AndrewHarrisEBayMeasurement.htm 

    Chest: 19″
    Waist: 18 3/8″
    Shoulders: 16 1/2″
    Length: 26 3/8″
    Sleeve: 22 1/2″

    I’m 5′ 4″, 128lbs with a chest measurement of 34″. It feels a tad too small in the shoulders, but what do I know? I’ve never worn a fitted blazer before!  I actually ordered the 38S just to compare. Another 30% coupon just expired but I called and the sales associate put it through.

    One thing that I don’t like is how the sleeves stay “wrinkled” when they crease. Could be because it’s cotton, I don’t know. But you can see it in the model’s arms on the front shot, especially on his left arm.