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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L.L. Bean / L.L. Bean Signature: Extra 10% off everything w/ WINTER10
The Picks: Seacoast Cotton Crew – $66.60 ($74), Cashmere Turtleneck – $89.99 ($189), Italian Tweed Herringbone Sportcoat – $179.10 ($245)
The code is good for brand new stuff like the Cotton Crew, as well as stuff that’s already on sale like the cashmere turtleneck. Not the cheapest stuff in the world, but L.L. Bean & Signature are known for tough goods.
J. Crew Factory: 30% off everything w/ XOFACTORY
The Pick: Thompson Chino Suit Jacket – $103.60 ($148)
J. Crew Factory has been known to jack prices around a little bit, but what’s happened with the new Thompson Chino suit separates is a little disappointing. They started out at $128 retail. That has since jumped up to $148. Extra 30% off site wide drops them down to the just a nudge over $100 mark, which seems to be where these have bottomed out so far in 2013. Ships free at least since it is, in fact, just over $100. Flat rate shipping of $4.95 is nice and low for everything else. Code XOFACTORY expires 2/17.
Nordstrom: Shoe Clearance
The Picks: Thomas Dean Polished Chukka – $249.90 ($340), CH Nubuck Driver – $99.90 ($148)
It’s a true clearance, so sizes are all over the friggin’ map. But Nordstrom does give you the ability to sort by size, so, might be worth heading over for a quick glance. Shipping is free both ways too, so you’re not on the hook for returns. Chukkas are made in Italy and come with a shoe horn. That’s kinda like getting a set of knives when you take out a mortgage?
Kenneth Cole: End of Season Clearance
The Picks: Chalk Stripe Suit Jacket & Pants – $155.98 $191.98 total, dark seersucker check blazer – $87.99
The lapels look crazy skinny, but $155 (UPDATE: Looks like they possibly moved the price of the jacket up overnight? Thanks to Dennis L. in the comments for the catch) for an all wool suit with a decently modern cut? Not bad. Kenneth Cole suits are fused, but the key is to stick with KCNY instead of REACTION. Those Reaction suits are poly.
GILT: Up to 90% off Final Sale Event (launches at Noon ET)
Most of you know how these massive Gilt events can go. They can either be great, or they can be awful. Noon ET is when these things launch, and you’re going to want to be quick with sorting by size. Seems to be a bit of an end of season clearance/blowout, so sizes might be scattered far and wide.
Also worth a mention: FAB has a sale ending this morning that lets new Bespoke Post customers get boxes of awesome for $38 instead of $45 (hat tip to John H. for the heads up). Maxton Men is offering 20% off their sale items, including the Wheelmen & Co Babylon Backpack (full review here), with the code 20MORE. Bloomingdale’s has launched a Big Brown Bag sale, and just in case you want to send a 3-grand gift this way… Also, Banana Republic is once again doing an additional 25% off sale items with the code BREXTRA25. Meanwhile, purchases north of $150 can have 30% taken off with BRTAKE30.
I’m *this* close to buying that Thompson Chino. Anyone have one and care to share opinions?
I checked out the KCNY suit, it comes to $181.98 when I add it to my cart.
I bought the Thompson Chino in blue (unfortunately not on sale). It’s a very dark blue (I feel it almost looks black). It’s slim fitting but not insanely so. I’m glad I bought it and would recommend it if you are looking for a more casual jacket to pair with jeans or chinos.
Since JCF dropped the pants price to $99 I won’t feel too bad if I have to buy it at full price. I am not buying anything during Lent.
You’re right. I want to say they moved the price of the jacket up overnight. Thanks for the catch, updated above.
I second Joe on that Tag watch. And those Chukkas seem nice. 250 seems steep though, despite the fact that they have normal sizes remaining!
Levi’s is 30% off sitewide and free shipping over $75
Good excuse to pick up some 513s finally.
If they’re cut similarly to the Thompson wool suit pants, they’re TTS in the waist, but not super slim. I’ve had both of mine tapered.
The pants are not particularly slim, but also not baggy or “classic” as the many companies are now describing non-slim fits. To give you an idea, in a couple different metrics that might be familiar, the pants are not as slim as a Bar III slim fit trouser from Macy’s, and they’re a long way from say Docker’s Alphas or even Levis 514s (I get that those are different styles of pant, but I’m just trying to come up with lots of common reference points for you). Honestly, I would put them about on par with Alfani Red trousers in terms of trimness around the thighs and (lack of) taper. BR Tailored suit pants are also a close approximation. I’d say the vanity sizing on the waist is about an inch to an inch and a half. My true waist at the widest point just below my navel is around a 33″ or 34″, and a pair of 34″ Thompson chinos are definitively too big, and a 33″ is a little bit loose but not enough to cause serious fabric bunching with a belt. I’d recommend buying one inch smaller than your true waist and rounding down if you’re true waist is between sizes.
Also, as I mentioned when these first came out, the khaki color is warmer than the picture shows, so fair skinned folks be warned: this is not your typical “summer” complexion color tone.
That eco-drive Citizen chrono with the brown band/black face thing going for it is $192 from Joma Shop right now. I know some have bemoaned its A-zon price tag.
http://www.jomashop.com/citizen-bl5250-02l.html