Seventy Five dollars. That’s a lot of money. It’ll get you a couple pairs of Levi’s, a nice dinner out, or a couple months at your local gym. Seventy Five dollars. It is a lot of money, especially if you spend it right. Ten picks follow, all for $75 or under, and some of them are much, much less.
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1. Lands’ End Harris Tweed – $23.99 ($79) | Tweed Smartphone Gloves – $53.40 ($89)
For those that like the more traditional/less color look, both of these have potential. The gloves on the left are on sale and appear to be last year’s model. This year’s edition comes with slits for your fingers to operate your smartphone. Both are up for the extra 40% off one item code COUNTRY and pin 1840.
2. Bonobos “Ging Arthur” Sport Shirt – $34.97 ($88)
Bonobos ran an extra 30% off sale code this weekend, so their markdowns have been decimated. Meanwhile, this is over in Nordstrom’s sale section. Small, Large, and XL available at post time (no mediums… dammit.) Ships and returns free from Nordstrom, so it’s almost like you’ve got those Bonobos Ninjas working their magic. Button down collar, super-wearable. Nordstrom’s site has it labeled as a “regular fit”… which doesn’t match up with the way Bonobos shirts fit. They really are an in-between. Not too tight and not billowy on most frames.
3. Monarch Playing Cards by Theory11 – $11 for 2 decks
Whoa. If your poker nights lean less in the direction of the typical belch/scratch/sausage fests, and instead someone might show up with a decent pair of shoes on, then consider these. Sold through Huckberry in packs of two or four, these cards look amazing compared to an average tired deck. More importantly they feel fantastic. Also available in silver. And then there’s the art-deco sci-fi “Steampunk” sets that looks like something Nikola Tesla, The Rocketeer and Robby the Robot would use to play Hold Em.
4. Old Navy Quilted Jacket – $49.94 | Timberland Sweatshirt Jacket – $70.80 w/ BFF12 ($118)
The very, very affordable & less urbanized versions of this. For the Old Navy, which should always be on sale: Corduroy collar, matte gunmetal snaps, canvas trim, and side vents at the bottom. 75% cotton, 25% nylon. Buy some socks to trip the free shipping. Might have to size down, so there’s always the buy-two-sizes return the one that doesn’t fit to the store strategy (that is, if they aren’t carrying these in your local brick & mortar). For the Timberland: the code BFF12 takes 40% off. More of a squishy sweatshirt cotton material, and sizes are going fast.
5. Transcript Randal Suede Driver – $39.90 ($79)
A wildly cheap way to dive (slip?) into the drivers shoe market. Sold through Nordstrom, so they ship and return free too. Has some boat shoe type lacing along the edges. And for the guys who hate the traditional heel traction almost all drivers have? These don’t have that. The one review was a 5-star, BUT… he did say it’s best to size down.
6. Hugo Boss Sale Cufflinks – $37.99 – $67.99
A step up from silk cufflinks for sure, but still not full-bore wild & crazy. The Mother of Pearl Marcelli (upper left) are the cleanest and most subtle, but they run the most expensive at $68. The plaid center Noak are $46 and have either a red, grey (hooray), or blue center. The solid center “Simony” cufflinks are the cheapest, but only a few of the colors are on sale. Most likely going to be made in China, but if they hold true to other Boss Cufflinks of the past, they won’t look or feel flimsy.
7. Lands’ End Canvas Rugby – $50.88 w/ COUNTRY and 1840 ($80)
Yep, this was a best bet last month too. And yes, Lands’ End already got a mention with the gloves. But the current Lands’ End / Canvas 40% off one item sale with pin COUNTRY and pin 1840 seems like it was built specifically to sell a few of these rugby shirts. You get free shipping at $50, and once the code is applied and tax is added on, one of these shirts just barely nudges over the $50 line. Anyone get one yet? Should have an in-person for you guys in the next week or so (still on the road, apologies…) Contrast corduroy collar and cuffs, reinforced underarms, quilt stitched shoulder yoke. Cuffs have single buttons too. Lots of trimmings on this one.
8. Get Squared “Tickled Pink” pocket square – $6.50
Brand new from Get Squared. Pink with blue stitching. Dark denim, navy cotton blazer, white OCBD, and one of these. Stupid simple, sharp, and the pink gives it all the personality an outfit needs. Ships free and made in the USA.
9. Brooks Brothers Cotton Rugby Stripe Scarf – $29.00 ($58)
A lot of us are seeing weather that’s not quite cold enough for a coat when you start out, but at the end of the night you might want something to keep you warm. The answer is the sportcoat / scarf combo. And a cotton scarf is smart this time of year, because you’re not going to be cold enough for an itchy wool at this point. On clearance and seems to be some of last year’s leftovers. Oh, and, not meant to be worn with those tweed gloves from Lands’ End.
10. Driving Inertia Keep Calm and Carry All Tote – $17.00
Tech and travel correspondent Paul has been on the road for a year. He and his wife Lisa started Driving Inertia to catalog their travels. Every so often they need to buy some gas, or in the event that they’re overseas (now) an Oyster Card for extra tube travel. He fully admits that this is “way too expensive”, but I gotta say… clever as hell. Each sale nets them a gallon of gas ($4). Yes, CafePress has to take their chunk too.
For other best bets under $75 from previous months, click here.
One can never have too many cuff links!
hmmm having a hard time imagining what would match tweed gloves
Good to have you back. I like those tweed gloves!
I went all Kool-Aid Man on that Timberland jacket.
One thing that definitely WON’T match: “Being worried about matching too much.”
How are they already out of the Suede Drivers?
Any idea for a coat similar to the one from Old Navy, but not quilted?
Anything?
Unless one has no Francophile shirts. 🙁
suede drivers are “not currently available” according to that link. 🙁
The canvas rugby rings up @ $48, but if you add a $5 gift card it will ship for free. Nice little work around.
Dappered effect in full swing. That bonobos shirt got gutted.
darn it
I have the herringbone ones and really enjoy them. Charcoal peacoat, wool scarf with subtle pattern, and a hat on the really brisk days. The gloves stand out (in a good way) IMO.
Ah the return of the OnlyShawn. We’ve been waiting, sir.
Dammit. Pulled the trigger on the Land’s End rugby two weeks ago. Got free shipping, but that discount would have been nice. Also found the medium fit a little bigger than I expected.
Only thing I might consider here is the Old Navy jacket. I don’t shop there much, but do they run sales about as often as BR? Essentially, if I wait a few days I can get it at 35% off?
Also, the link to the Timberland jacket doesn’t work.
Sweatshirt jacket link on Timberland is down? Is it already gone maybe?
Real curious about that Rugby shirt, what size do you usually wear in LEC shirts? I find their mediums too tight and the large too baggy. My near perfect fit is a Medium in BR shirts/polos.
I jumped on the Get Squared train the first time Joe mentioned them here. I have the white with black stitching, black with white stitching, and I actually suggested they do the tickled pink version, so I was really excited that they went with it! It looks killer with a blue jacket.
The tweed gloves seem to fit terribly, despite having good materials (according to the reviews on their website). The meme on the tote has been overdone and will be seen as the trendy humor it is in a year, so pass. The other stuff is pretty good though. Well done.
Tote is neither funny nor clever!
I got the rugby a few weeks ago. I love it but the terry cloth has a weird sheen to it.
On Lands End, it looks to me like as long as your cart totals $50 BEFORE the discount, you’re golden for the free shipping. I’ve got something in there for $60 before discount, which takes it down to $36 after discount… shipping is still showing up as free. No workaround necessary.
Just picked up the pocket square (and a few others). I’ve been looking for simple, quality squares for a while now. These look like they’ll fit the bill perfectly.
Hasn’t the whole play on “Keep Calm And Carry On” jumped the shark by now?
It should also be noted that the pink square is one of their limited editions. It’s not a regular feature and they may or may not make more after they sell out.
What is the sizing like? How does it compare to other LEC shirts?
Killer gloves.
One cannot worry about matching enough.
dave…call them or chat online, and give them your order number. they’re REAL good about retroactively giving price breaks.
I swear I typed this up before, but it’s gone. Check Alpha Industries for an m65 field coat that might work for you…if you want to go less military style, search for a ‘barn jacket’, that’ll give you the style of the ON coat and you can find one w/o the quilting. A classic is the Filson Tin Cloth version…but it’s darn pricey (though will last forever).
disagree, my good man. apart from some very very basics (be very careful with black and brown–in fact, just avoid black altogether–and probably best to stick with seasonally/climate-appropriate colors), I think an easy case can be made that there is MUCH more latitude within color selections than men tend toward.
Now…that might be easy for me to say, because I do have a pretty good color sense, but it’s awful easy (and awful boring) for guys to hear “matching” and think “exactly matching”.
Matchy-matchy: bad. Colors RELATING to each other: good.
if you buy retail at ON, you must REALLY need some mediocre quality clothing immediately….like, for a costume or something. Other than that, they def go on sale regularly, occasionally on CRAZY sale, just like the rest of the br/gap family.
timberland jacket link worked, but it’s probably just sold out. there were only mediums left when I ordered. you MIGHT be able to call them and see if they have some, or would sell you one if someone returns one. works occasionally.
i…uh…ok?
I’m 6’1, 190 and I got the large. I have an athletic build. It fits great!
we can’t let the terrorists win.
I saw your comment, but it disappeared before I could respond. I’m still looking for a casual fall jacket that doesn’t look too sport inspired. Not a fan of the military style, but the ‘barn jacket’ style could work, thanks !
I’m 5’10, 185 lbs and the large is too big at the sides. Definitely size down.
I don’t care for the various versions of it. The original poster is occasionally fine, but it seems to be way too popular and cutely clever to everyone.
I too got it a few weeks ago. Agreed that it does have a weird sheen. It is bluer than the gray in the pictures. 6’2″ 225. The large fits fine as long as you are athletic. Not quite what I thought I was getting with the blue but I like it. Stretchy, warm, comfortable and good fit.
So did I, in addition to one of their beige raincoats
This also caught my eye.. anyone able to view it?
Loved the look of the rugby, ordered a Medium. Shoulders fit really well but sleeves go down to my fingertips and the rest of the shirt is really baggy and almost covers my crotch. I’m 5′ 10″, 155 lbs. (As a noob, I was wondering if people tailor rugbies/sweatshirts?)
Yep, I got it two weeks ago and sent it back. For me, the blue was just too metallic.
Received the cards from Bespoke Post. Dont typically have poker nights or play cards at home, but they are impressive for a deck of cards.
No guy I have ever met in my life wants a tote. It shouldn’t be making any lists. Ever. At all. The timberland is gone or the link is wrong.
There shirts have an awful fit. I got three oxfords when they were on sale last week. Sending all three back today. Way too much material around the chest and stomach, low arm holes, and what killed it for me was the puffy oversized sleeves. Until Bonobos comes out with a tailored fit I will be avoid all their shirts. For $20 bucks more you can get something from Ratio (be careful with their oxford cloth – it shrinks a lot – sending one of those back this week too – very annoying to wait 4 weeks for a shirt that doesn’t fit).
I have great luck with Bonobos pants though. Wearing some Game Day Chinos right now.
No odin at target items? Or are you waiting to review them for a one store, one outfit post?
Interestingly, my one bonobos Oxford cloth fits me perfect. Go figure.
http://m.llbean.com/mt/www.llbean.com/llb/shop/72187
When we say match, we mean they look good together.
Anyone still able to get Country and 1840 to work? As of 11:26pmPST the code isn’t goin for me on LandsEnd…
Is the code country and pin still working for you guys? As of 11:30pmPST time it is not registering anymore on LandsEnd…
I just received the LE rugby shirt. I’m very disappointed. It doesn’t look the same in person, its very sky blue, and the fit is loose. I’m returning it and I wouldn’t recommend it.
I ordered it as well, but having experience with LE, sized down one size. FIt is pretty good, except for the sleeves are absurdly long. Color isn’t bad, but the texture is more “houndstoothy” than I expected from the picture. Material however is soft and feels nice, and the build and quality of it feels good. Overall a good shirt, way different from anything else I own. I think I’ll keep it, but I will need to have the sleeves shortened or rolled up at all times. Definitely recommend sizing down