BRIGHT + pin 4520 = 40% off full priced items at Lands’ End
Code and pin also gets you free shipping over $50. Works on Lands’ End Canvas stuff too. Doesn’t work on 3rd party merchandise like Allen Edmonds or Oak Street Bootmakers. Expires 5/1/13.
After a spring of sorta-stingey codes, Lands’ End recently dropped this BRIGHT + 4520 40% off deal on our collective desks. There is one catch: It won’t work on stuff that’s already marked down. So full price or bust. As you’d expect, Allen Edmonds / Oak Street Bootmakers are exempt from the code.
But still, there’s more than a few new arrivals to take a look at. And again, it’s been awhile since a number like 40% off got tossed out from Lands’ End. Maybe they’re feelin’ extra generous now that their home city was just forced to cut them a check for $1.5 million? Dodgeville WI. Ouch. Guessing that’s NOT the reason for the code, at all, but we’ll take it.
L.E.C. Vintage Jersey Pocket Polo – $26.40
($44)
L.E.C. stuff, while a bit more fitted than standard, boxy Lands’ End stuff, still isn’t quite as trim as many other brands. Haven’t seen these new polos in person, but sizing down might be a decent idea if you’re inbetween sizes. Otherwise, just expect a little extra room. Chest pocket + stripes (even on the blue one… look close) make for a nice alternative to standard solid polos. Jersey cotton instead of heavy Pique golf-polo fabric.
L.E.C. Overdyed OCBD – $32.40
($54)
With the price jumps jcp has now undergone, L.E.C.’s OCBDs come back into the fold. Fabric is better than the OCBD you can get at Target, and the fit, while a little more generous than jcp’s, isn’t terrible. Big fan of these two colors.
L.E.C. Heritage Navy Blazer – $150.00 ($250)
As L.E.C. slipped off the radar a bit this year, this blazer never really got much play. But it’s extremely well reviewed on line, does NOT have functional sleeve buttons, and might be a great budget-friendly wool blazer. Those are patch pockets on the front, so it leans more casual. Can’t really tell how high the button stance is either. Body lining is cotton with poly sleeve lining. Numerous reviewers mention that this is much lighter weight than you’d expect. Could be a great thing if you’re not a fan of heavier blazers.
Archer Suede Welted Bucks in Navy, Chestnut, or Light Stone – $71.40 ($119)
“Genuine Leather Welt”. Not sure how easy it would be to re-sole these, but a customer service chat confirmed that they’re sewn and not glued (you’d think that’d be the case, but just wanted to make sure). Dirt cheap price for summer footwear.
L.E.C. Made in the USA 608 Slim Fit
or 628 Straight Fit Jean – $58.80
($98)
Simple, solid, dark wash Made in the USA denim. Ships free. Full review here.
L.E.C. Contrast Collar OCBD – $26.40 ($44.00)
Their OCBD with a twist. Contrast, banker-style collar on a grey body. Or, a striped blue collar on a light blue body. Button down still, oxford cloth still, and now at a tempting mid $20s price.
L.E.C. Bridle Leather Buckle Belt – $29.40
($49)
Just left of the GAP-Classic-Leather-Belt center without getting wonky or weird. 1″ wide, so it’s not enormous, and therefor the rounded buckle will stand out just a bit.
L.E.C. Herringbone Club Collar Button Down – $29.40 ($49)
One of those Lands’ End Canvas trying-something-different pieces that hits the mark instead of missing. Wear it as an alternative to a basic chambray work shirt.
L.E.C. 608 5-Pocket Slim Canvas Pant – $58.80
| 608 Slim Morning Stripe Pant – $58.80
($98)
Denim alternatives. For the 5 Pockets: Cone White Oak Mill Indigo Canvas and the description claims the pants are made in the USA like their jeans. Not quite jeans, but close. Meanwhile, the striped pants look office ready only in a dressed down cotton.
Fulton Penny Loafers – $89.40 ($149)
Sexy? Maybe not. Well executed at this price? Sure seems to be. The toe shape looks to be perfect. Not too stumpy, not pointy either. And the apron toe stitching doesn’t reach too far out to the edge, or stay too close on the vamp. “Genuine leather welt” once again. Full-grain leather. The lighter tan option looks solid. Thanks to Thomas for the tip on these.
Bamboo Handle Stick Umbrella – $23.70 ($39.50)
Always good to have an umbrella stashed in the trunk of your car in case the weather turns nasty. The classic stick Umbrella from Totes will always be #1 in some of our hearts (does a heart have room for umbrella rankings?), but to some, that one looks a little funeraly. Bamboo handle on this one from L.E. 48″ canopy.
The 40% off regularly priced items code BRIGHT and pin 4520 expires on 5/1/13. Free shipping at $50 kicks in AFTER the code has been applied, so if something was over $50 pre-code, but drops under after? You’ll have to pay for shipping. Thanks to Kyle for the tip about the sale.
Heritage blazer- super light super unlined super short.
Fulton loafers – You must size down .5 size.
Ands that’s it for another mini review!
Nice picks! I’m loving the herringbone club collar!
I have the blazer. It is certainly light and unlined. Definitely short, though not sure I would say super short (I am 6’0″, fwiw). Unstructured, but not sloppy. Extremely well fitted to my frame (165lb, runner build). I think it is very versatile, mainly due to the quality material and construction, though there are certainly more traditional blazers out there.
Not sure with the sizing on the Herringbone Club Collar. I typically wear a L in a BR slim fit dress shirt and while it fits well it can be a bit loose. I have a couple in M if i want a look with a little less fabric, but they can be a bit snug. Since i dont want to be swimming in this shirt i was wondering if anyone could advise if i should get a L or size down to a M? Thanks in advance
Nothing is worse than contrast collars. Nothing, not nohow.
ha wasnt saying it was bad, definitely an awesome blazer. Im also 6’0 and its a super casual blazer IMO cuz of t he length. its not a bad buy, and anyone whos interested should know, you could always return it free to Sears
I’d def go with large if you wear a large in slim fit L from BR. LEC shirts run lean in my experience.
Anybody have experience with the jeans long term? How much can you expect them to stretch? I tried these a few months ago but they were too snug at first blush and I wasn’t sure how much they would stretch so I returned them. Any thoughts?
gotcha…I think we are on the same page with this one, I would just say it is short rather than super short. I wear it a ton. The free returns to a Sears B&M is a nice perk with Lands End. Usually you get some sort of discount (10%-15%) if you buying anything in store on the same day you return something. Can find some good clearance stuff for next to nothing. The LE/LEC selection at Sears is definitely dependent upon what store you go to.
Thanks for the heads up on the sizing down on the Fultons. How are they holding up?
I’ve got those Fulton loafers in brown on the way. They are just different enough from the typical Weejuns I was looking at that I had to get them. I’ll post in the Threads when they arrive.
Just got em, but they feel as if they’re quality. They’re a great shoe but I was surprised at how big my normal size was.
Herringbone club collar is money. So is the bridle leather belt. But alas, I just bought 10 shirts from Uniqlo and a bunch of full grain leather belts off etsy… Good sale though.
I have the L.E.C. overdyed OCBD in that green color, and I love it. Like Joe said, it’s a slightly roomier fit than many slim fits, but I think it’s perfect for spring weather. I’m 6’1″ 175lbs, and a medium fits well
Band collars?
For all you guys in the 5″8′-5″10′ 165lb range give the Boys XL sizes a try. The prices after the discount are DIRT cheap. I picked up a a bunch of polos and a chambray pocket square. I’m 6ft 160 and the main issue I have are the sleeves on long sleeve items are a bit short….this won’t be a problem with polos.
Hmm, maybe. You just don’t see band collars as much as you see (or saw) contrast collars, so contrast collars seem more egregious.
It might also be that contrast collars are the shirt equivalent of carrying your cellphone in a holster on your hip, whereas I can see some European dude rocking capris and a casual band-collar shirt and somehow pulling it off.
I am looking very, very strongly at those. Great shape. I wish the color was in between the dark and the light brown though…#nitpicking
Those shoes are a huge win. I wish I could get them myself.
I have the Fultons and the Florsheim Berkleys (crazy horse leather brown ordered from JCP) on the way and will hopefully find a keeper. Sounds like the Fultons will be higher quality. Have not had good experiences with Florsheim, but Primer talks up the Berkleys. Amazing how difficult it is to find a relatively inexpensive penny loafer with a non-orthopedic looking sole in simple brown (not burgundy or black or whatever)
Man, ain’t that the truth. Also, I’ve been looking for something a little more modern looking (higher vamp) and it is even harder. It seems like it’s either long and pointy or short and stubby (weejuns), there is really very little in between, especially at the roughly $100 mark.
Brown penny loafers…are they not a classic staple of mens footwear? Seems like those “staples” are the most difficult to find at less-than-investment prices. Or maybe that is the whole point.
I think you’re thinking about it a little too hard for a casual OCBD.
I understand. I was actually looking for a dark brown/burgundy so I am hoping these work out. The Weejuns in burgundy were way too shiny. You could possibly try the tan color and try to darken it a bit with polish or cream.
I understand. I was actually looking for a dark brown/burgundy so I am hoping these work out. The Weejuns in burgundy were way too shiny. You could possibly try the tan color and try to darken it a bit with polish or cream.
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I like contrast colors, as long as they’re not too bold. I really like band collars, but those Hale-Bopp cultists ruined them for quite a while.
“Meanwhile, the striped pants look office ready only in a dressed down cotton.”
I don’t follow what you mean here.
anyone receive their Fultons that would like to comment on build/look? considering it, but i was originally looking for something with a higher vamp
I think you’re right on the money. Not saying it can’t be pulled off, but every contrast collar I’ve seen in the wild screams toolbag.
Banded collars, though a little fashion-forward for my taste and certainly high degree of difficulty, can be done well.
Think he means they are a classic business casual trouser design, but since they’re in cotton instead of wool they lean a bit more to the casual.
Why do you hate tall people, Lands End?
I’m with you, though they really only work with business attire. They look good with a sharp suit but as a casual shirt, not so much. See how all the guys in the movie Eight Men Out wore them – that’s the way to do it. I think the reason is everyone used to wear suits all the time when contrast collars were popular – and the reason they were popular is that shirts used to have detachable collars to you could replace them when they got soiled, without having to replace the entire shirt. With modern laundering that’s not a problem anymore.
I’m surprised people think LEC stuff fits roomy. My experience is that their shirts fit closer than the J Crew slim fit, though I have to admit I haven’t purchased an LEC shirt in the past year. I have a J Crew slim fit button down that I purchased in March, and it’s roomier than any of the LEC shirts I have, and the Lands End tailored fit shirt I bought earlier this year is also slimmer fitting than the J Crew slim fit. I’m actually disappointed in the J Crew casual clothing fit lately. Their slim fit isn’t very slim and their regular fit is kind of tent like. I’m 5’8 and 160 lbs – not overweight but not rail thin either.
Well I’m giving the Fulton’s a shot. I have been looking for a pair of brown loafers and wasn’t happy with the Bass ones I picked up (and returned) recently.