Three sales to end October: J. Crew Factory, Nordstrom, & Brooks Brothers
So they might not blow your mind, but they’re worth a mention. Here’s how this all breaks down:
- J. Crew Factory is running a 25% off code, MOREPLEASE, plus free shipping until 11/1 if you get on their email list. Code expires tomorrow, 10/30/12.
. - The Nordstrom Sale Section appears to have had a fresh injection of some worthwhile, new items. They don’t do big sale events all that often, so you’ve got to keep an eye on their sale section and check in from time to time. As always, shipping and returns are free via Nordstrom.com.
. - Brooks Brothers is doing 15% off for their “preferred customer event” (25% if you use a BB credit card) and free shipping at $200. Hey, at least it’s something. No code necessary. Sale expires 11/4/12.
Got all that? Not earth shattering stuff, but certainly browse-worthy once you start digging. For example:
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J. Crew Factory Bedford Pant – $73.50 w/ MOREPLEASE ($118)
So which one is it? Is it the nuclear bright pair on the left? Or the awfully slick looking pair on the right? The shot on the right is in their “What to Wear” feature (slide 8)… but if you click on the text for the pants, it kicks you over to the item page. A mini would-you-wear-it. Would you? Assuming it’s darker like the pants on the right? UPDATE: Thanks to JCG in the comments who has these pants and reports that yes, they do look more like the darker pant on the right. Many thanks to him.
J. Crew Factory Layering Vest – $44.63 w/ MOREPLEASE ($74.50)
Haven’t seen it in person, but if it’s as slim as it looks online, then it has major potential. GQ did a spread about how they’re endorsing layering one of these quilted vests under your suit jacket this season. … ? … Not sure about that look, but vests are a great layering (outer) piece that are especially good if you’re active outside.
J. Crew Factory Thompson Wool Suit – $237.00 w/ MOREPLEASE ($316)
Not as low as its ever gone, but who knows if we’ll ever see the Thompson dip back under $200? Those J. Crew 30% off Sale codes may not work on Factory stuff from here on out. Still a decent quality suit, especially in the low $200s. If you’ve got an Alfani RED / Hilfiger budget, but don’t like the shoulder pads on those Macy’s options, then the Thompson is worth a real shot. Full review of the navy over here. You may need to get the pants slimmed.
J. Crew Factory Payette Tartan Button Down – $22.13 w/ MOREPLEASE ($59.50)
Was already on sale for just under $30, now just over $20 which is an especially great price if you’ve signed up for their email list and have free shipping through the end of the month. Should be great for fall layering under a grey tweed blazer or v-neck.
J. Crew Factory Fair Isle Scarf – $29.63 w/ MOREPLEASE ($49.50)
Full honesty fellas. Not all of us here (hi!) “get” the fair isle thing. But if you want to take that traditional pattern for a spin, but don’t want to be full on immersed in it, try a scarf. This one is now under $30 and comes in the not-dusty colors of red, white, and blue. ‘Murica. Anyway, yes. That’ll work. All acrylic, so the discount is well served since you think it’d be wool.
BOSS Rose Gold Automatic Watch – $296.98 ($495)
They nailed the styling on this one but details are a little few and far between on the movement (probably Chinese then) and crystal. It is available over on the Hugo Boss website, where you can see there’s an exhibition caseback. The description there also specifies that it’s a 28-day moonphase display which is surrounded by the seconds indicator.
BOSS Black Rectangular Chrono – $176.98 ($295) | Rosetone Chrono – $209.98 ($350)
Meanwhile, over in the Quartz powered arena… Both are chronographs but they’re designed in opposite color schemes and shapes. Points to the designers for including that texture on each dial.
Timex Intelligent Quartz Perpetual Calendar – $95.98 ($160)
And then there’s the more affordable Timex. Rose-gold plating on a stainless case and a perpetual calendar function so you’ll always know the day and date. Indiglo and 100m water resistence.
John Varvatos Star USA Cotton Peak Lapel Sportcoat – $99.49 ($199.00)
Interesting. A trim fit cotton sportcoat with smaller peak lapels. It leans a little light for this time of year, but still plenty wearable with jeans and say, a black v-neck. Sold by Nordstrom so ships and returns free. Lots of sizes.
Cole Haan Air Jayhawker suede longwing boots – $189.90 ($298)
Longwings = the perforations/brogue line extends from the wingtip all the way to the back of the heel, instead of sweeping down mid-foot. Perfect deep-brown color. And they do look like you can re-sole them.
Red Wing Classic Moc Boots – $159.90 ($240)
And now, a pair of boots you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. Beasts. Made in the USA. Down to $160.
Ecco Pedroso Derby – $149.90 ($229.95)
A stand out shoe in a subtle color. Apron toe and grey suede make it feel a little more casual, but these look real sleek. Wonder how burnished and pre-worn down the suede is at the toe?
Brooks Brothers Cotton Unconstructed Blazer – $105.40 ($248)
Already on sale and the extra 15% off drops it to just over $100. Could be a winner if the off the rack fit isn’t too terrible. Cotton, unconstructed, and contrasting brown buttons.
Brooks Brothers Buffalo Check Duffel – $211.65 ($498)
This has been sitting in the sale section for quite awhile. Just over 2500 cubic inches of space inside the wool/nylon fabric blend exterior.
Brooks Brothers Cognac Card Case –$40.80 ($48)
As straightforward as it gets. Great looking cognac color. Calfskin lined in pigskin. Shipping is going to add a solid chunk onto the overall cost if you’re thinking about just getting this, so, be warned.
Brooks Brothers “Trim Cut” Lambswool Baseball Sweater – $76.08 ($89.50)
“Trim cut tapers to the waist.” That’s the key… as long as it’s reasonably true. They call it a modern fit, so hopefully it wouldn’t fit quite as bulky as Brooks Brothers sweaters tend to. Forest green body with charcoal sleeves that come up to the shoulders in that classic baseball style.
Brooks Brothers Cotton Rugby Stripe Scarf – $57.80 ($68)
Still awfully steep for a cotton scarf, but if your usual fall & winter wardrobe is pretty drab and dark, one of the four color combinations available on this scarf could inject a good punch of color into your getup.
Filson Cover Cloth Bomber – $199.75 ($235)
No nonsense. As close to wearing a leather jacket without actually wearing a leather jacket. Filson’s oil-finish cover cloth, made in the USA, moleskin lined handwarmer pockets, and a classic bomber shape.
The J. Crew Factory 25% off code MOREPLEASE expires 10/30. The Brooks Brothers 15% off sale ends 11/4.
Speaking of watches; Primer magazine is doing an Orient giveaway along with an exclusive 30% off code.
http://www.primermagazine.com/2012/spend/enter-to-win-this-beautiful-orient-disk-watch-primer-exclusive-discount-code
DEM RED WINGS!
That quilted layering vest is fantastic. Thin but REALLY warm.
A word of caution: in person, that gray one is actually much closer to an OD or olive green, almost like the lining in the black one. It’s definitely NOT gray, unless what they show on the website is different from the version they sell in a brick and mortor JCrew Factory.
the J Crew vest is thin and slim. I tried it on in the store and just ordered one online yesterday with the discount. At that price i couldn’t pass it up.
Apparently the Brooks Brothers cotton blazers are the Fitzgerald fit. Anyone have any experience with this fit?
suggest sizing down?
This is spot on. I grabbed the grey one off the website, but it is more olive. I really like mine and will be wearing it a ton this fall. Makes for a great fall look. Way cheaper than this option over at Club Monaco that I really liked – http://www.clubmonaco.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13336720&cp=12243591.12280933.12454393&ab=ln_men_apparel_outerwear
Any sizing advice on the vest? Looks like smalls are sold out…
That quilted-vest-under-jacket look is everywhere all of a sudden. It’s also on the front page of brooksbrothers.com.
I agree; I picked up the quilted vest last week and I love it, but it is much more of a light olive color. But it is very slim and fits great! – While at the J Crew factory store, I also checked out the tartan pants and had high hopes for them. Unfortunately in person, they’re much more the nuclear Joker-esque purple shown on the left. Otherwise, I would have nabbed them.
BTW, it looks like the BB sale applies to 346 (outlet) stores, too. I may be headed to the outlet mall on my lunchbreak to see if there’s anything worth snagging before it’s gone for good.
For anyone who’s interested, I own the J Crew Factory Bedford Pant and they look nothing like the brighter picture on the left and much more like the picture on the right. They’re very slick and I would suggest them to anyone who is interested.
If it fits like last year’s model, I would size down. Anyone have experience with sizing of this year’s version?
Thank goodness. Yeah, that pic on the left doesn’t do them any favors. Thanks JCG.
The Jayhawkers run big, size down a half. I have the non-boot version. Very sturdy and high quality.
FYI, I got the watch they’re raffling with green instead of orange hatch marks. It’s nice, but somewhat light, making it feel a bit insubstantial. The free watch they’re giving away with it is extremely cheap feeling, although it doesn’t look too awful. Anyway, not saying the giveaway watch isn’t nice, but worth knowing.
If you want a real slim fit, definitely size down. It’s not awful as-is, but I would not say it is “slim fit”
As a current Jayhawker, I’m obligated: Rock Chalk!
That is all.
Or would the appropriate term be ‘Jayhawk’? Stupid college mascot descriptors…
Love the look of the ECCO ‘Pedroso’ Apron Toe Derby. Very tempted!
Really struggling here between M and L. I wear an M in their shirts. I’m 6’2”, ~170. Right on the border between M and L.
Got the BB blazer in khaki; not bad. I’ve got very broad shoulders and a big chest (6’1, 230, 46R, 36w) and the XL fits well. Really nice sleeve length, usually XL’s are really long in the sleeve, but these show the perfect amount of cuff without having to get tailored. Color is about like the picture, maybe a little darker. You just need to be careful how you wear it, otherwise you look like you’re on safari. Would def recommend though.
BROOKS BLAZER- I bought and returned the khaki one this summer. The cut wasn’t too bad, but the color was weirdly pink.
Any suggestions for color on the Thompson suit? I currently only have an ill-fitting black suite (I know, I know) and might be in the market for a replacement. I know people like navy, but the color on this suit seems much brighter than the typical dark navy you see on suits. Maybe the darker gray color? I’d be using it as a general all purpose suit.
If only they were in brown…
Agreed.
But I would have settled for the black. That is, if I hadn’t have hesitated; I just decided that I NEEDED those and they are now sold out in my size.
FYI. Missed the cutoff for the J.Crew sale, and they gladly honored the discount over the phone. A simple and pleasant experience.
Did you get the Factory vest or the JCrew Broadmore (http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/cotton/PRDOVR~35919/35919.jsp) ?
If anyone is still in the market for the Cole Haan Jayhawker boot, they are now on sale for $119 at http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=102701&productId=426273&productGroup=426272