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Brooks Brothers 25% off Friends & Family – The Picks

May 7, 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.

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)

Mariner Jacket in Olive
70% off.

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)

Pretty Strandy.
Pretty Strandy.

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)

AE for BB
AE for BB

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)

Works out to $55 per shirt.
Works out to $56.25 per shirt.

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)

Looks like there's a tonal logo at the hem.
Looks like there’s a tonal logo at the hem.

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)

Extra slim fit on both.
Extra slim fit on both.

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)

A new shade for the ol' favorite.
A new shade for the ol’ made in the USA favorite.

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)

From the younger leaning "red fleece" collection.
From the younger leaning “red fleece” collection.

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)

I'll take the levitating pair.
I’ll take the levitating pair.

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)

Thurston Howell... the fourth?
Thurston Howell… the fourth?

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)

Fingers crossed for a sale.
Six shades available.

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)

Suck it seersucker?
Suck it seersucker?

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

The goggles!  They do nothing!
MY EYES! The goggles do nothing!

What.  An.  OUTFIT.

The 25% off Brooks Brothers Friends & Family code FNFBB6 expires Saturday 5/7/13.

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes Tagged With: Allen Edmonds, brooks brothers, buck, double breasted, dress shirt, drivers, filson briefcase, goodyear welt, linen, Milano fit, OCBD, Plaid, Polo

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Comments

  1. southy says

    May 7, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    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.

  2. Joe Champagne says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    “MY EYES! The goggles do nothing!”
    lol

  3. Joe says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Fixed. Had it right in the product name. Too. Many. FITS.

  4. Brandon says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Any word on the fit of the polo shirts? With BB being notoriously boxy (aside from their slim/extra slim cuts), I am weary.

  5. Dan O says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    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.

  6. Billy Hirchert says

    May 8, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    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?

  7. AMProf says

    May 8, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    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).

  8. John says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    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.

  9. Dominic says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for this. There is a BB 10 mins away from where I work so I”ll check them out in person.

  10. Bszerenyi says

    May 8, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    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.

  11. Matt says

    May 8, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    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.

  12. Nicholas Fasolt says

    May 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    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.

  13. DXLi says

    May 8, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Those AREN’T Strands? Unbelief. What kind of witchcraft is this?

  14. Jackson says

    May 8, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Anybody have the briefcase? Wondering if/how well a laptop would fit in there?

  15. AMProf says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    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.

  16. Jackson says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for the info! It looks like they’re sold out of the Navy but thinkin’ about pullin’ the trigger on the Olive

  17. Butch_Zee says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Love the Mariner jacket. Too bad I don’t need another jacket.

  18. bennynojets says

    May 8, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    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.

  19. drbhrb says

    May 8, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Bought the mariner and their hybrid leather jacket.

  20. gil says

    May 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    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

  21. Alex L says

    May 8, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    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?

  22. Mark Pereira says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    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.

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