FNFBB6 = 25% off at Brooks Brothers
Online “preview” day is today, 5/7. Code & in-store sale expires Saturday 5/11/13.
Despite being a (the) heritage American clothier, Brooks Brothers is a place that many just don’t shop that often. Probably a few times a year for most of us. Their full retail prices are steep. And while the quality is there, a nine hundred dollar suit just ain’t in the cards for many. But when they do run a sale or a solid code like the 25% off FNFBB6 friends and family deal, a spin around their site (or in store) is a good idea.
The exclusions are minimal. They carry plenty of great 3rd party merchandise and have great collaborations. Plus, you can double dip on in their sale section as well as with bulk deals like their three for $225 shirts offer (now 3 for $168.75 w/ the code). So let’s go. No personal invite from the CEO needed.
Mariner Jacket in Olive – $89.40 ($298)
Not bad for a water resistant cotton jacket that was pushing three bills. Marked down. Way down. Just one color left but plenty of sizes (Medium, Large, XL, XXL) at post time. Hood is detachable and snaps on/off. Has a bit of a leather jacket look, even though it’s obviously not leather.
Brooks Brothers Medallion Captoes – $276 ($368)
Awfully close to Strands (and Brooks Brothers does have a partnership with Allen Edmonds). Available in walnut, brown, or black. Goodyear welted and made in the USA.
Allen Edmonds for Brooks Brothers Cap Toes or Contrast Stitch Wingers – $223.50 ($298)
And here’s a pair of more casual options with the actual Allen Edmonds for Brooks Brothers distinction. Wingtips = McTavish, ammiright?
Three Extra Slim Fit Dress Shirts – $168.75 ($225)
Regular price for one shirt is $88. 25% off makes them $66 a pop. But the 25% off code does in fact stack on the buy three for $225 price, which lowers them to $168.75, or $56.25 per shirt. Not cheap, but plenty seem to swear by these things. Lots of styles are up for the three for $225 deal as well.
Piped Jersey Polo – $44.63 ($59.50)
Forty five bucks for one polo. Target’s Mossimo these ain’t. Does look a little bit like the Club Monaco PJ Polo.
Extra Slim Fit OCBDS in Camo Trim or Chambray Collar Stripe – $29.81 ($79.50)
Couple of oddballs from the sale section here. A big warning on the white OCBD with that camo trim: It’s got camo elbow patches. Totally weird? Or something different you can wear casually / layered? Meanwhile, in other OCBD news, the jcp OCBDS are back down to pre-Ron-Johnson-canning prices at $23.99. Hat tip to Andrew for the heads up.
Filson Original Briefcase in Navy – $168.75 ($225)
Yes indeed these are up for the discount. Hard to find the Filson Original at 25% off, let alone in the new shade of navy. (Also available in navy, Filson’s padded computer brief.)
Reversible Madras Barracuda Jacket – $201.00 ($268)
Pretty steep for a light spring/fall jacket, but at least you kinda get a 2 for 1 here. Madras plaid on one side, a medium blue on the other.
Goodyear Welted Suede Bucks – $148.50 ($198)
Might not be as slim in profile as the J. Crew Buck, but these are also Goodyear welted. Lots of colors available, including a baby blue, a brighter green, standard tan and white, and a red.
Milano Fit Double-Breasted Cotton and Linen Sport Coat – $336.00 ($445)
A total reach piece in price (especially price) and style. Pretty dandy for those of us who prefer a more serious, minimal style. But damn. The chopped look actually sort of works here. Cotton/Linen Italian Fabric, unlined, and super-soft construction. Y’know, the kind of thing if you’re hopping off a plane in Monte Carlo.
Suede Tie Driving Mocs – $111.00 ($148)
Lots of potential for just north of a hundred dollars. Been watching and waiting for awhile. This 25% off might be the one to trip the itchy trigger finger.
The Splurge: Regent Fit Two-Button Summer Blazer – $336.00 ($448)
More than most of us would spend on a summer suit. Lighter-weight Italin wool, ticket pocket, and cut in their Regent fit. Half canvas and side vents. Pockets are at a medium, not crazy severe hacking angle. 3/8 lined.
Extra Slim Fit Madras Shirt – $54 + Regent Tartan Trousers – $55.50
What. An. OUTFIT.
The 25% off Brooks Brothers Friends & Family code FNFBB6 expires Saturday 5/7/13.
The blazer is Regent fit (not the Fitz) which is the slimmer, more “modern” fit.
Huge fan of the BB extra slim OCBD, but camo elbow patches!? Stay far, far away.
“MY EYES! The goggles do nothing!”
lol
Fixed. Had it right in the product name. Too. Many. FITS.
Any word on the fit of the polo shirts? With BB being notoriously boxy (aside from their slim/extra slim cuts), I am weary.
Slim fit polos fit pretty slim. I would say comparable to a Medium J.Crew polo. For some reason the difference between Medium and Medium Slim Fit was quite big, almost like a Large to a Medium.
Joe, have you seen the 316 blazer? looks just like the wool one you linked, in the regent fit, but is 50/50 linen/cotton. Looks like this one without the terrible elbow or under-collar patches:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Regent-Fit-Two-Button-Linen-Sport-Coat/MM00195,default,pd.html?dwvar_MM00195_Color=NAVY&contentpos=3
Was going to grab this today when the nice guy in the store recommended I wait until tomorrow to get the friends and family with it (it’s a factory outlet, feels like a steal at $93.75 after discounts)
I’m hoping to use this for some civil engineering internship interviews I have coming up, not too casual is it?
Those medallion captoes *are* strands for all intents and purposes. Made by AE. Was told that AE will accept them for recrafting down the line. Exact same design up top, slight difference in the sole (a bit more rubber on bottom in the BB version I do believe).
Incredible blazer for under $100, but the elbow patches may be too casual for an interview… even though many engineering firms do button downs and jeans at work.
Thanks for this. There is a BB 10 mins away from where I work so I”ll check them out in person.
This is correct. When ordering the seconds through AE outlet, if you get the BB ones, these are exactly what they send. I just got a pair a few months back for $125. The only problem is that on the one welt, their is a single stitch that is slightly crooked.
I want that reversible Barracuda jacket so bad I can taste it! Sadly even with the coupon code I still can’t afford it. I found an awesome vintage one in orange last winter. It’s too small, so it’s in my Etsy shop.
I don’t have any experience with BB shirting, anyone know how slim their extra slim fit shirts are? I’m 6’0″ at just under 150, with long arms. Given my proportions, if they’re really slim, they’d be a great deal.
Those AREN’T Strands? Unbelief. What kind of witchcraft is this?
Anybody have the briefcase? Wondering if/how well a laptop would fit in there?
I have the filson bag above and a laptop fits fine, even with a case. The bag is actually quite big. The Filson padded laptop bag is actually *too* big, at least for my taste. The one in the picture above works just perfect.
Thanks for the info! It looks like they’re sold out of the Navy but thinkin’ about pullin’ the trigger on the Olive
Love the Mariner jacket. Too bad I don’t need another jacket.
I just picked up the navy blue piped polo shirt at lunch. The sales associate was explaining that it is from their Red Fleece line so it is cut a little slimmer. I typically wear a large in shirts that are considered trim or tailored fit. Their large was perfect for me.
Bought the mariner and their hybrid leather jacket.
does anyone know if this is of the two biggest yearly sales for brook brothers? i wanted to pickup a few ocbds and have been waiting for the sale to drop
I’m considering a few of their sports shirts, but I’m a little put off by the clifford collar and third button. Do they look alright? Would they be suitable for layering with a sweater?
Got the blazer in store today. Absolutely thrilled. Fit nice and slim like most of the other companies, but definitely that Brooks Brothers’ quality. The wool is slightly lighter than a standard wool, and it was surely comfortable to wear in the summer, yet certainly acceptable to wear in the winter.
I’m a poor student on a huge loan in dire, dire need of the versatile navy blazer. The fact I can feel confident with this thing in winter and summer makes it well worth the $351.00 (including tailoring–shortened one sleeve and fixed a collar roll issue) I paid.
My size wasn’t available online, so I called my local store and they had it. This has been my favorite purchase in my overhauling efforts to look like an adult.