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The Friday Handful – 6/1/12

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Every so often a weekend comes along where there’s a decent batch of sales, but none of the sales produce enough solid finds to warrant your full attention. This appears to be one of those weekends. Five of the better sales, one for each finger, are below. Included are a few picks worth pointing out.
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Macy’s: Extra 25% off Men’s purchase $100+ w/ code PRIVATE
Code expires 6/3

The Pick: Hilfiger Trim Fit Seersucker Suit Jacket + Pant – $194.99 ($260)

Notice the purchase threshold of $100 stipulation.  So you’ve got to be in the market for something more expensive like a suit.  Full review coming on this thing next week, but here’s the cliff’s note:s It’s got the same template as their wool suiting.  Meaning: The shoulder pads are a little strong, but they’re not as bad as their wool blazers.  Armholes on this one are good and high, button stance is great, and you’re going to want to size down if you’re between sizes.  A 38R is terrific on my frame.  Made in India, non functioning sleeve buttons, side vents, and it’s nice and lightweight.  Half lined in poly, but real breezy.  Ships free and returns free in store.  Speaking of, if you’re headed in store, you’ll need this pdf shopping pass for the savings.

 

Hilfiger: 30% off “all” Men’s w/ THDADDAY30
A poor man's J&M Brennan.

The Pick: Nubuck wingtips – $69.99 ($150)

They say all, but most of their watches are excluded along with a few other things.  But sale items seem up for grabs.  The nubuck wingtips are already marked down to a hundred bucks, and the extra 30% off gets them under $70.  Code expires 6/3.  Looks a bit like Johnston & Murphy’s Brennan, and more on those here.

 

Banana Republic: 30% off up to two full priced items with BRGUEST
Nice weight, great pattern.

The Pick: Birdseye two button suit jacket & matching pant – $374.50($535)

It’s time to play the BR code game. This time around, you can take 30% off up to two full priced items.  Which works perfectly for their suiting.  But, wait for it… their higher end “monogram” line is excluded.  That’s more than fine, since the code works on their base models.  This slimmer, tailored fit option has a great birdseye pattern on it that gives the fabric some nice depth.  Not cheap, and getting close to Suit Supply territory.  Code expires 6/2. And this is obligatory.

 

Express:  $25 off $100, $50 off $200, $75 off $300 w/ 1451 or 1443 (plus 30% off sales)
Pre code total: $102.81

The Pick: 2 Signature polos ($26.94/per) + 1 Striped French Cuff ($48.93) = $77.81

The no-logo signature polos are already marked down by 40% and it looks like lots of sizes are available.  Add on one of the on-sale striped french cuff shirts (or this larger check shirt) and you just barely nudge over the $100 threshold for the $25 off.  It’s $8 standard US shipping, but three versatile shirts for that price isn’t half bad at all.
UPDATE:  Credit to Avisha in the comments for finding 1435.  That’s a $25 off every $75 deal…

 

Nordstrom:  Just dropping in on their sale section
Affordable and... not so affordable.

The Pick:  Cole Haan Air Adams – $94.97 ($198) | Victorinox Infantry Vintage – $554.90 ($925)

While the half-yearly sale for men is just around the corner (the ladies sale is already underway), that doesn’t mean there’s still not some finds in the Nordstrom online sale section.  Everything ships and returns free, which is key for shoes.  $200 for CH ain’t gonna happen, but under $100 shipped for that cap toe is solid.  Oh, and the watch is there because: 1. It’s pretty 2. It’s an automatic 3. Just in case some of you, y’know, have half a grand lying around.
UPDATE: Credit to Andrew for finding the Victorinox on Amazon for $469.  They’re not a true Victorinox retailer, but they offer their own warranty to cover the watch if something goes wrong.  Still expensive, but a looker.

Also worth a mention:  Kenneth Cole: 30% off full priced shoes at Kenneth Cole with FFJUN.  Bespoke Post: The New Box of Awesome is out… huge linen beach towel, folding sunglasses, and dominoes.  Looks pretty good for $45?  Lands’ End Canvas: They just launched their “Destination Deals” promotion… first up is a few polos for $10 a piece.  Bonobos:  $100 Dad’s Day deal = Apron, Polo, Shorts, bottle opener, and $50 Robinson’s Prime gift card for $100.

Comments

  5. I own a couple of those Express signature polos, and as much I like the fit, they are both slowly falling apart after only a handful of wears.  One is developing small holes, and the stitching in the other is coming apart at the waist. The spandex/cotton blend can’t hold up to frequent wears and washes.  I’ve only owned them since March.

  9.  Nice find.  Updated above.  Not sure how that business relationship works since Amazon sells them direct, but they’re not an authorized dealer.  They have to get them through some sort of legit means.  I mean, they’re Amazon for cryin’ out loud. 

  10. If you’re by a J. Crew outlet, I picked up some slub knit polos that are light as a feather for around $18. For the scorching Florida heat, these are a godsend. They are 50% off already of the $36.50 price tag and then I used my old college ID to get a student discount (another 15% off). 5 polos built for 90+ degree days for around $80.

  11. Ouch. The logo on the Hilfiger shoes killed it for me. Barely noticeable, except on the “desert tan”, so I almost didn’t see it until it was too late.

  14. That express polo deal seems great. I’ve liked those for awhile, but I’m a Target budget kind of shopper. But if I’m doing my math correctly, 3 of those would let you use the 25 off 75 for 50$ making it ~$16 per shirt? Does anyone know how Express sizes run on these?

    Also, am I the only one who doesn’t want a shoe made (sold under the name of, I imagine) by a non-shoe company?

  15. I will have to tack on here regarding their dress shirts – basically worthless after a few washes, noticeably below J. Crew/BR standards. I would advise people away from them for these kind of items. 

  16. Nordstroms will actually match Amazon’s price, or any price for that matter. I just picked up a Tag Heuer watch for an unbelievable price. I called their customer service, got rejected the first time because the watch wasn’t in stock at the site I wanted it matched from, and then called back in the morning and got it matched. Worth a try..

  17. Those LEC polos are inexpensive, but I should note that for shorter guys (I’m 5’4″), Lands’ End (Canvas) shirts tend to run frustratingly long.

  21. The seersucker appears to be 169 before the code and roughly 135 after – great deal on that!

  23. Those Cole Haans are legit, but I’m holding out for the big Nordstrom sale.  I need a pair of black oxfords to set off those walnut AE Strands I picked up.  Sickest shoes…

  24. Ditto.  Here’s hoping their sizing is consistent with other places.