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10 Best Bets for $75 or Less – January 2013

January 14, 2013 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

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. Ralph Lauren Suede Equestrian Belt – $41.99 ($125)
Don't worry about wearing suede shoes with this.
Don’t worry about wearing suede shoes with this.

Never considered wearing a suede belt?  Give it a shot.  It’s an easy way to make an otherwise boring outfit interesting.  Part of the RL after holiday sale.  They also have a chunkier o-ring version for $28.

 

2. Riedel Vinum Single Malt Whiskey Glasses – $49.95 per pair
Not cheap, but neither is single malt.
Not cheap, but neither is single malt.

Fifty bucks for two glasses?  Here’s Dappered’s Official Bartender Michael Bowers with the explanation: “This is a great glass for sipping spirits. It’s the perfect size, weight and shape—it feels good to drink from one. But more importantly—it makes your whisk(e)y (or just about any aged spirit) taste better. The shape concentrates more delicate aromas without concentrating nose-searing alcohol vapors like a snifter. I was a little skeptical they would make much of a difference, but after tasting spirits side-by-side from a standard old-fashioned glass and one of these, I’m sold. At $25 per glass, these are a splurge, but it’s worth it.”

 

3. J. Crew Factory Gingham Shirt – $13.99 $29.50 w/ GETMORE ($59.50)
Nice looking collar here.
Nice looking collar here.

Sixty bucks is an awfully inflated retail price, but fourteen dollars after the use of the extra 30% off code GETMORE seems like a bargain.  Wear it with a dark grey suit, black knit tie, and black laceups, and you’ve got a dressed up outfit that walks the line between winter cool & dark and hints of spring to come.

UPDATE:  Two things:  1. They’re all but sold out of this darker gingham, and 2. It looks like J. Crew Factory has actually limited the extra 30% off code to ONLY final sale items.  That’s a bit of a switch, since the main J. Crew Site (and even factory in the past) has traditionally had graphics and emails that said: 30% off Final Sale, only to also include all other sale items as well.  Fine print states just final sale items, so the extra 30% off doesn’t happen here.  Interesting that they’ve made that change.

 

4. Brooklyn Tailors Check Tie – $39.00 ($85)
afadfs
Made in the USA.

You can always get ties for cheap, but every once in awhile, it’s nice to tie on a really well made piece of neckwear.  And this one nails the colors and patterns of now.  Deep charcoal with a noticeable but not obnoxious check.  It looks awfully skinny online, but the description says it’s 2.75″ wide (so, slim for sure, but not razor thin).  Handmade here in the states.  Part of the Barneys winter sale.  Ships free.

 

5. James Brown – Love Power Peace: Live at the Olympia, Paris 1971 – $5.99
Funk Mayhem Heaven
Controlled acoustic mayhem.

James Brown, Bootsy Collins, and Bobby Byrd annihilate the pleasure centers of a Parisian crowd through a set so funky, it’s surprising that even the Godfather of Soul didn’t need to take an IV halfway through to remain upright.  17 tracks.  Only a few slow it down.  All those imperfections of the live show experience only make it sound better.  Six bucks.  Thanks internet.

 

6. 1901 Striped Cashmere Crew – $62.49 ($125)
It's a boy!
It’s a boy!

On one hand, it’s a striped (yay stripes!) cashmere crewneck that claims a trim fit, ships free and returns free too.  On the other hand, the way the stripes hit the shoulders and collar, it looks like you’re in the process of being born by a topographical map.

 

7. AE Machine Washable Cotton/Wool Shawl Collar – $22.50 ($49.95)
Hooray.  No logo.
Hooray. No logo.

Part of the extra 50% off clearance sale American Eagle launched last week.  Yes, it’s American Eagle, but like their Fisherman’s Sweater from last year, there doesn’t appear to be any exterior, noticeable branding on this one?  50% cotton, 30% wool, 20% acrylic.

Update:  Try code 87255011 for an extra 15% off.  Thanks to “guest” in the comments. 

 

8. Jack Spade Nylon Card Case – $35.00 ($55)
Graphy
Graphy

Different, but the black and white color scheme keeps it from getting too crazy.

 

9. Cole Haan Air Stanton Waterproof – $59.96 w/ 25SALE ($198)
Sixty bucks for a weather risk?
Sixty bucks for a weather risk?

Waterproof… suede?  They do come in a leather option too.  Originally $200, marked down to $90, and the extra 25% off code that’s good through Tuesday drops them under $60.  Sizes are starting to get scarce.

UPDATE:  Scarce?  Try gone.  Those went fast.

 

10. Timex T49905 Expedition Field Chrono – $63.92
Timex Chrono
One of the best Timex watches available

Somewhere between this and this, there’s this.  Brushed black brass case on a brown sueded/nubuck leather strap.  Aeronautic looking markings and hands, great looking crown, and somewhere in there it probably tells time too.  42mm that wears a little larger.  100m water resistance.  Sure, it’s incredibly busy, but for $64 it’s a substantial sport watch that looks much more expensive than its actual cost.

For other best bets under $75 from previous months, click here.

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Drink, Shoes, Watches Tagged With: american eagle, Belt, best bets, Card Case, Cashmere, Cole Haan, gingham, J. Crew, Jack Spade, James Brown, music, Shawl Collar, Suede, Tie, timex, waterproof, Whiskey

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Comments

  1. Jessy says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I’m either missing something, or AE can’t do math very well.

    Anyway, if it works for you, code 87255011 gives you another 15% off.

  2. Jessy says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Ah, the shipping was marked as free, but it wasn’t. This won’t be a problem if you’re in the USA.

  3. Kyle says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    another beastly timex. has my jeep written all over it. thanks joe

  4. Freddy Chivington says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    The J Crew code doesn’t seem to work on the Gingham shirt…

  5. Justin Brown says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Doesn’t for me either. Looks like they are out of the one pictured as well.

  6. Joe says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Updated above. Thanks for the catch Freddy. That’s interesting. Looks like J. Crew Factory has made the switch to only applying some 30% off codes to ONLY final sale items. Used to be they’d say final sale in the graphics, and it’d apply to all sale items (much like J. Crew continues to do.) At least, if I’m recalling that correctly. Anyway, much appreciate the catch.

  7. Aaron Trent says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    You make me sad! Regarding the J Crew gingham not being on sale. At $14 I could try out the XS to see if it fits and not be too worried about it if it’s a bust.

  8. Dru Matthews says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    What is the fit difference between the two, I got a price of $29.50 for the one pictured (Code not available). I think I’m going to have to get this anyways because I need a new med black gingham shirt…

  9. Matt Himsey says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Ordered the gingham shirt during their after Christmas 30% off sale, combined with the 29.50 price. Also have the Donegal gray/black tie on the way with it. Still hasn’t arrived yet, thought.

  10. Derric Podschun says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Target’s Merona outerwear keeps dropping in price online if anyone is looking for a jacket or coat. The peacoat that Joe featured before is as low as $23, windbreaker down to $11, and topcoat is down to $28 (dammit, I ordered it for $40 last week; can do a quick review when it comes in this week). Small to XXL available on most everything it looks like.

  11. Chris Owens says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Was going to go for the AE shawl collar. Medium is sold out, just fyi.

  12. levijyron says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Just a note on those JCrew factory gingham shirts – buy a size smaller. I bought one a couple months back in small and it fits like a JCrew (i.e. non-factory) medium.

  13. Evan Ravn Bache-Wiig says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I have owned the AE shawl collar sweater for two winter seasons thus far. It’s an excellent sweater that is overall very warm, comfortable, and subtly patterned. My only complaint is its tendency to stretch out when worn. It’s own weight has a tendency to stretch it out even more. That is easily remedied though by a cold wash and spin in the washer and laying it out to dry. As a bonus, there is no overt exterior branding to be spoken of. I highly recommend it.

  14. Brian says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    For less fuss and more bar-worthy weight (with all the whiskey-improving benefits too) I would go with the Stozle Glencairn whiskey glass…and you can have 8 of these for the price of two Riedels. Don’t get me wrong, I love our Riedel wine and champagne glasses, but for whiskey I prefer Stozle.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QX2JMA/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001AW9GYS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=105TJ5ZBW9A8XJMCW37G

  15. Christopher says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Best line ever: ” it looks like you’re in the process of being born by a topographical map.”

  16. Craig Belisle says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Overstock.com has the Timex for 54.99 http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Timex-Mens-T49905-Expedition-Rugged-Field-Chronograph-Watch/7232841/product.html

  17. NOLAMike says

    January 18, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Got my AE sweater in the mail today and love it. Great find guys.

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