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The Friday Handful – 1/11/13

January 11, 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.

Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend, or sometimes, a bit earlier.  Might not be some massive once a year event, but still worth a look.  Those are what make up these handfuls.  Expect these things when necessary.  Five of the better sales, one for each finger, are below.  Included are a few picks worth pointing out.
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Ralph Lauren: Winter Sale
One of the better sales in awhile.
One of the better sales from Ralph in awhile.

The Picks: Lined Nappa Glove – $24.49 ($79), Deerfield Card Case – $34.30 ($95),  Quilted Vest – $97.99 ($225), Durrow Cap Toe Shoes – $209.99 ($525), Hayward Suede Driver – $167.99 ($395)

Easily one of the better RL sales in awhile (they’ve been pretty lackluster as of late).  Should have been it’s own post even.  The gloves are a not too basic basic at a great price, the card case… while logo’d, has that vintage thing going for it, and the quilted vest is now down to “might think about it” territory.  At post time, size selection was actually decent on many items.

 

Urban Daddy Perks:  25% off Ear Hero

The Pick: Ear Hero Headphones – $112.00 ($149)

I know.  I know.  Triple digit headphones?  And the slick video is obviously targeting those of us who are suckers for the entire James Bond thing.  Now, plenty of us do just fine with the $10 cheap earbuds you can pick up anywhere. And the entire Beats by Dr. Dre as an accessory thing mystify plenty of us.  But these things seem to be the absolute opposite of those bulky headphones.  They’re designed to be small, unnoticeable, and most importantly, claim to not totally shut out the world around you.  Bad for screaming babies on a plane, but good for those 6 am pitch black 5 mile runs in the snow (you don’t need any stray cars sneaking up on you).  If these can allow someone to listen to a podcast while grocery shopping,  yet render them totally oblivious to that cart coming around the corner, then maybe some of us would be willing to hit Costco more.  (Which would make Mrs. Dappered happy).

UPDATE:  Looks like these sold out.

 

Lands End / L.E.C.: 30% off everything w/ SUNNY & 1014
Lots of wool going on here.
Lots of wool going on here.

The Picks: Boiled Wool Blazer – $69.99 ($200), Slim Fit Herringbone Wool Pants – $41.99 ($130)

Combine this offer with some drastic winter sale price reductions and some surprisingly decent size selections, and there are some real finds here.  That boiled wool blazer for $70?  Might be worth taking for a spin.  Nice that you can get the pants hemmed to within a quarter of an inch.  Free shipping kicks in at $75.  Code expires 1/14.

 

Allen Edmonds:  New Styles Added To Clearance
Character w/out crazy.
Character w/out crazy.

The Picks: Park Ave. in Walnut Grain – $227 ($335)

They haven’t added a ton, but there’s a few new eye catchers in there.  Rundown of what has been already percolating in their clearance can be found over here.  Remember, it’s a clearance so sizes can be all over the map.  And meanwhile… they made a Dalton in Grey?  Kinda odd.

 

Macy’s: One Day Sale 1/11 – 1/12
When prices pretty much bottom out.

If you’ve had your eye on something at Macy’s, now’s not a bad time to swing back through either in-store or online to check on the price.  Usually the One Day Sale price is about as low as it’ll go (barring some big wardrobe event or something).

Also worth a mention: Gilt is launching a suiting/sportcoats under $299 at noon ET today, for the sometimes bizarre… Barneys is doing a winter clearance, J. Crew’s sale section has seen some new arrivals and STYLEFIND continues to take an extra 30% off through 1/20 (that drops these Danners to $217).  
 

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Comments

  1. Andrew Mitchell says

    January 11, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    I picked up that boiled wool blazer after Christmas with a few gift cards. Great fit out of the box, not as structured as I was thinking it would be. Feels more like a really thick sweater than a typical blazer. I like it though, and it gets a ton of compliments.

  2. raptorrapture says

    January 11, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    The earHero’s (earHeroes?) are sold out.

  3. Cyle says

    January 11, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    looks like Banana Republic is having another 30% off sale with the code BRFASHION, lasts till 1/14

  4. IronRinn says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    I have the herringbone pants in both colors (got them unhemmed and then took them to a tailor). They are fantastic and super comfortable. HOWEVER, when they say “slim fit” they mean it. They might be, perhaps, too slim fitting for some here, from the comments I’ve read in the past. Think between Levis 511’s and 510’s.

  5. bennynojets says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I just pulled the trigger on the RL gloves. I hope they fit. Anyone have experience with these?

  6. Matt J. says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Any idea how they compare to the fit on Alpha khakis?

  7. diversification says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I need to start adding some nice wool trousers to my collection (the synthetics from Kenneth Cole & Perry Ellis just aren’t cutting it). Are the LEC ones a good place to start or should I hold off? From my minimal research, it seems that wool trousers are somewhat difficult to find at a decent price…

  8. IronRinn says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    They fit slimmer than the Alpha’s on me, especially in the calves. They seem noticeably more tapered. For reference, I’m a 33 waist 6’1″, 177 lbs.

  9. David X L says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Definitely try Bonobos, especially their sale section. Their pants are incredible. I started buying their pants last year, and now I don’t even look at trousers from other places. Their $50 promo ended last week, but here’s a $25 coupon if you need one: https://bono.bs/x/o9xRx

  10. diversification says

    January 11, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Thanks David. Is it safe to assume that they have some relatively slim fitting trousers? I would be looking for a fit that’s along the lines of the new jcp jeans or a Levi’s 514 (reviewed here: https://dappered.com/2012/10/in-person-the-nick-wooster-influenced-jcpenney-line/). I’ll go poke around the site myself, but any further info would be helpful 🙂

  11. David X L says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Their fits are spot-on for what you want. I’m 5′ 10″ / 170 / 31″-32″, and their trousers are all slim but not tight on me. I wear 32″ 514s, and they’re a bit tight when I first wear them (weight-lifting thighs, what can I say?) but fit perfectly once broken in.

    Most of their pants have a straight-leg cut that’s tapered along the thigh and then straight between the knee and ankle. The circumference has been perfect across the several I own. Loose enough in the thigh that it’s only taut when I sit, but quite thin in the lower leg. Looks very modern and flattering.

    As far as my personal fit, I’ve been unhappy with most other brands I’ve tried. Dockers are nice, but the slim is too tight in the thigh and the normal cut is way too loose. The lower leg portions are looser, too. I have the same problem with LEC. LEC’s fabrics are also noticeably inferior. Try on a pair of the Bonobos wool trousers and you’ll find out what you’ve been missing.

    The first time you try a line of their pants, I recommend buying 2 or 3 of each pair of pants to make sure you have the right size. Shipping is free both ways and their customer service is ABSURDLY good. While you’re at it, check out the flannel-lined chinos and the travel jeans. I normally don’t gush about anything, but I would go to Bonobos and have ninja babies with all of them if I could.

  12. SomethingSomethingAttorney says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Whoa – the Dalton in grey is a stellar deal. My Daltons in walnut are my favorite pair of footwear – and this is soooooo tempting.

  13. David X L says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Also, make sure you get your trousers professionally hemmed while you’re wearing the belt and shoes you intend to wear with them. It makes a huge difference.

  14. redbeardedmike says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Curse of the cropped LEC jacket again. From chatting with a CSR: “The length for size 38 is 28 3/4″ and and for 40 is 29″. The sleeve for 38 is 25 5/8″ and for 40 is 25 7/8.”

    Same deal from the wool herringbone sportcoat from last year. Fits great in the shoulders and the chest, but just too short. I’d buy more LEC jackets, but at 6′ tall, I need a jacket that’s at least 30″ to look decent.

  15. Nicholas Fasolt says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I agree, and a shame they don’t come in a size 36 either. They don’t seem to do tall and slender.

  16. Robert says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I just got it yesterday, and am probably going to return it. I thought the armholes were a bit low, esp. compared to other LEC and LE blazers. You’re dead on with the sweater description, which is the main reason I’m going to return it. It has almost no structure and the fabric is really thick and scratchy. It’s basically a cardigan with lapels and a back vent.

  17. Yashu Dhamija says

    January 11, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Anyone find something good at Macy’s?

  18. Joe says

    January 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I have a similar pair from a year or two back, and they ran small that year. Love em’ though.

  19. Joe says

    January 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Dammit. Was gonna give those a try maybe too.

  20. Dan J. says

    January 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Just a note on the LEC Slim Fit Herringbone Wool Pants – when they say slim fit, they mean it. I ordered a pair and had to return them because they fit like a pair of tights. The cuff barely fit over my heel and was tighter around my ankle than some of my socks. If that’s your thing, then they’re a great deal but I was looking for a slimmer fit, not a fit that was beyond skinny. (Apologies if there’s a double post – I was having trouble with my Disqus account and the first one doesn’t appear to have gone through.)

  21. bennynojets says

    January 11, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Thanks. I was a bit concerned because I am typically between a medium and a large.

  22. Aurangzeb Agha says

    January 11, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Anyone have the Ear Hero headphones? How are they?

  23. stoof says

    January 11, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I’m tempted but grey wingtip boots? I can see them with jeans but not much else. Thoughts?

  24. redbeardedmike says

    January 11, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Yeah, it says on the LEC site that they have a narrow 14.5″ leg opening which really is very narrow. Too tight for me, too.

  25. Simon Yiu says

    January 11, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    I thought my father brought one but turns out he just renewed his hearing aid.

  26. scottwicken says

    January 11, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    See you later no spend January…

  27. Patrick Rinker says

    January 11, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Hey there! Long time reader, first time poster here. Just wanted to mention that my local JCP is doing a huge clearance event on their jcp line, including that wool blend blazer for $40! It’s quite a steal at that price. Didn’t know if this was a global thing or just exclusive to my store, but I figured I’d give you a heads up. Keep being awesome!

  28. Christopher says

    January 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks for the impressions, Andrew and Robert. I was going to say that I didn’t like the look of the thin lapels, the center vent, or the way the material looked. Looks warm and certainly for some, but not for me.

  29. Joe says

    January 11, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks Patrick! Worth stopping in at jcp this weekend for sure. If you can size down on one of their cashmere sweaters, they might be a steal. They might pill like crazy, but for the prices they’re at, might be well worth it.

    Thanks for the comment…

  30. CHoov says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Try the Long Branch in grey instead. The lug sole makes it a whole lot easier to pull off. Wait for a sale on it tho cause its still a pretty recent release

  31. Lorenz says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Allen Edmonds doesn’t really have a great tradition in Europe, anyone from Europe here who ordered there before? Did you order just from the website or is there a trusted reseller? Thanks 🙂

  32. Evan Phillips says

    January 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Question for you since I’ve been looking at these pants since they came out. I have two pairs of the LEC 628 (straight) moleskin pants and I really like them, but they are already fairly tight around my thighs (6’2″, 32 waist, 174 lbs). Are the 608 (slim) fit pants much thinner in the thigh area, or just around the calves? Anything tighter than the moleskin pants in the seat or thighs would be really constrictive and uncomfortable. Though I guess I could look at sizing up to a 33 waist.

  33. IronRinn says

    January 18, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Sorry, about the delay. I’ve not worn any of 628 but, from what I can discern form LEC’s site, they will be slimmer in the thighs. If you already find the 628s tight, I’m not sure I would recommend the slim fit.

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