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Double Dipping: Banana Republic’s 35% off + Markdowns Event

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BR35TREAT = 35% off &+ Select Styles Sale (both expire 4/27)

Good news and bad news here.  The bad news is that the 35% off code BR35TREAT does carry with it the usual exclusions: “BR Picks, Monogram, Heritage, Men’s Performance Collection, men’s suit jackets, men’s and women’s blazers, leather apparel, cashmere, men’s Gavin, Dawson & Emerson pants…” The good news is that 35% off is pretty solid.  The great news is that you can lump it on top of a bunch of select markdowns that just went live yesterday.

This one’s a little goofy because there are good markdowns on blazers, but the code won’t apply. Yet it does work on most of their pants, so while the code won’t apply to a suit jacket, it will work to double dip on matching suit pants. Got that?  Confused?  Me too.  Off we go.

 

Tailored Fit Plaid Linen Blazer – $199.00 ($275)

No code double dip here.
No code double dip here.

The code won’t work here, but the markdown is decent.  Now almost 30% off, and we all know that 30% off codes are all but dead for blazers and suit jackets.  100% linen exterior, but BR has a tendency to load up their interiors with poly.  So, while it might be lightweight, it most likely won’t be super breezy.  Got one on the way for a full review.

 

French Cuff Slim Fit Royal Oxford – $25.68 ($79.50)

The steal of the sale.
Buy two and they ship free.

The steal of the sale if you’re a cuff link guy.  Marked way down and with the code they drop to twenty-five bucks a piece.  Buy two and they ship free.  The BR slim fit will still need to be brought in by a tailor for some, but if you’re always in a jacket or blazer, they’re more than workable.

 

Tailored slim fit stretch dress shirt – $28.93 ($59.50)

Slim, still not skinny.
Slim, still not skinny.

The “tailored slim” is even slimmer than their normal slim shirts.  And… they could probably even come in a bit more in the chest.  But they’re noticeably slimmer.  Nice price now with the code.

 

Holden Single Monk – $81.25 ($140)

Code does in fact work on these.
Code does in fact work on these.

Inexpensive single monks you can afford to beat up.  Reviews are all over the map, but it’s a BR shoe, so that’s almost expected.  The tan has been re-stocked, and there’s a good amount of sizes for the black as well.

 

Vintage Straight Five-Pocket Pant – $25.68 ($79.50)

"White Jeans" that aren't quite white, or jeans.
“White Jeans” that aren’t quite white, or jeans.

This almost seems like a mistake.  Marked down to $39.50, and then dump the 35% off code on top of that? Terrific fit, nice mid-weight canvas style cloth that’s not as heavy as denim, and very similar to options from a few years back.

 

Vintage straight grey jean – $51.68 ($89.50)

Giving the blues a rest.
Giving the blues a rest.

Underrated.

 

Slub-Knit Pocket Polo – $21.13 ($44.50)

Size shown = Small. Size down.
Size down.  Size shown here is small, not medium.

Key here is to size down.  Also know that it’s more of a slub stripe.  Very uniform.  Not an all over slub where there’s some randomness to the variation in depth of the weave.  It’s all lined up in the stripes.

 

Tailored Cotton/Linen Chino Suit Jacket & Matching Pant – $253.35 ($380)

62% cotton, 38% linen, code works just on the pants.
62% cotton, 38% linen, code works just on the pants.

The code won’t work on the jacket, but it DOES work on the pants.  Pesky exclusions.  Still drops it to the mid $200s, which is doable if you’re in the market for a summer suit and the tailored fit works on your frame.

 

Mad Men Collection Plaid Cotton Blazer – $149.99 ($198)

Even Mad Men won't make all want to wear plaid.
Even Mad Men won’t make all want to wear plaid.

Also not up for the extra discount, but a rare discount on a Mad Men piece.  Hat tip to James for sending in a style tip about how these might be going for (much) less in store.  IF… your local brick & mortar is selling the Mad Men collection.  Shades of last year’s L.E.C. Madras.  Still love that thing.

The 35% off code BR35TREAT expires Sat 4/27.  As do the markdowns on those select items.

Comments

  1. Really liking the refreshed look of dappered.com. Istok’s a great typeface.

  3. I would love some gray (grey?) or khaki colored jeans, but come on, they look horrible on that model. They’re obviously too big at the waist, but they’re so tight through the legs. And, they barely rise above his hip bones.

  5. Considering my measurements closely match Joe’s im really surprised how the BR tailored slim fit looks on him. It fits me awesomely, they are basically my new favorite shirts.

  6. I agree with the post at that link, but I don’t see how it applies here. I’m not quibbling over a lapel peaks…

  8. I just don’t see what you’re seeing. “Horrible” … “Obviously”… Those are pretty strong words for a still shot of a guy wearing a pair of pants. I think there’s some value in not over-criticizing. That’s all. On second glance, they look a little big in the seat. But I’d wear something that fit like that. And if I didn’t and went with some pants that fit tighter in the seat and looser in the legs? There’d be someone in the comments saying the legs on my pants are too loose. It just never seems to end.

  9. Maybe I got a bum one, but it did seem to fit a little loose in the chest. Nice fabric and an improved fit though.

  12. They go down to $59.50 once you’ve added them to the bag. It looks like there is some distressing around the pockets on those. May or may not be that big of a deal.

  13. You are, no doubt, correct that I am being too absolute. To clarify, though, I’m not saying the seat is too loose. The waist, especially in the khaki colored pants, is too loose while the rest of it is tight. Too tight for me, but I’m old fashioned.

    I’m saying the jeans look bad on that model. They make the model look out of proportion. They amplify the poor kid’s lack of “leg days” at the gym. I’ve noticed this on BR, J.Crew, Gap, etc. I look at the models and think, “Why would i want to look like that guy?” Their clothes don’t fit. They can’t tuck in their shirts properly. Half the time, they even look embarrassed to be there.

  14. You are, no doubt, correct that I am being too absolute. To clarify, though, I’m not saying the seat is too loose. The waist, especially in the khaki colored pants, is too loose while the rest of it is tight. Too tight for me, but I’m old fashioned.

    I’m saying the jeans look bad on that model. They make the model look out of proportion. They amplify the poor kid’s lack of “leg days” at the gym. I’ve noticed this on BR, J.Crew, Gap, etc. I look at the models and think, “Why would i want to look like that guy?” Their clothes don’t fit. They can’t tuck in their shirts properly. Half the time, they even look embarrassed to be there.

  15. You are, no doubt, correct that I am being too absolute. To clarify, though, I’m not saying the seat is too loose. The waist, especially in the khaki colored pants, is too loose while the rest of it is tight. Too tight for me, but I’m old fashioned.

    I’m saying the jeans look bad on that model. They make the model look out of proportion. They amplify the poor kid’s lack of “leg days” at the gym. I’ve noticed this on BR, J.Crew, Gap, etc. I look at the models and think, “Why would i want to look like that guy?” Their clothes don’t fit. They can’t tuck in their shirts properly. Half the time, they even look embarrassed to be there.

  24. Anyone have any experience with the BR Branson penny loafer? Even with a discount it seems expensive for debatable quality?

  27. Agreed. I’m 6’1″, 195, 42″ chest, 34″waist, and BR tailored slim makes up most of the shirts in my closet. Ledbury is dead even in fit and better quality, but obviously much more expensive. The only long sleeve shirt I will buy at BR is the tailored slim. They’re perfect right off the rack.

  29. Very tempted to pick up the vintage straight 5 pocket pants in white and blue. Already own a pair in the brown and love them.

  30. To your parenthetical (as it speaks to one of this English teacher and editor’s pet peeves and is something that makes him cringe slightly when reading this site):

    The conventions of Standard American Edited English require “gray” with an A, not “grey” with an E. Standard British Edited English is the other way around. “Grey” with an E is like “colour” with a U—not misspelled but simply incorrect in terms of Standard American usage.

    Now back to your regularly scheduled style debate.

  31. Not the Sawyer, but I did buy the Ryder oxfords in what I think is that same leather/finish.

    http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=6854&vid=1&pid=416109012

    Personally, I didn’t like them enough to keep them. Returned them a few days later. They fit great and all, but something about the leather “look” and the overdone (IMO) burnishing on the toes (not visible in the website pics of the Ryder – maybe it’s not even on the Sawyer – dunno).

    That’s all personal opinion, of course. You might like them.

    This is also all based on the presumption that they have that same look/feel. It was almost fakey-leatherish feeling; whatever that might be.

  32. If I buy slate colored pants, are those grey or gray? What about gravel or charcoal? I note that J.Crew and BR both use grey, while Dockers uses both gray and grey.

  33. Hence the simmering rage that fuels this pet peeve. Apparently, for some reason that doesn’t also extend to color/colour, the varied spelling of gray/grey has avoided widespread standardization. I can hypothesize as to why this has been the case, but that’s a debate for a different website.

    What I would tell a student here—or even another writer whose work I was editing—is that if you’re buying the pants in America, their color is gray. If you’re buying them in the UK, their colour is grey. Or slate, or gravel, or charcoal, or …

  34. Yeah, the Sawyers caught my eye as well. But like yoyo says, I’m worried about the potential for that fakey-leatherish look and feel. Some guys on the forums have said that BR suede shoes tend to be worth the $80 – but the leather options seem to be hit or miss.

  37. Of course, if there’s a lack of standardization, that means both are acceptable spellings, style guides be damned.

    That’s beside the point, though: “Gray” is an ugly spelling and should be shunned, whilst “grey” is an aesthetically pleasing spelling, and should be embraced.

  39. Yup! I’ve been eyeing these up ever since Joe started cheerleading them, couldn’t say no at that price.