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.
J. Crew: Extra 40% off Sale items w/ STYLE40
The Picks: Bowery Slim in Indigo Dot – $64.80 ($128), Unconstructed Oxford Ludlow – $131.40 ($225), Bowery Classic in Microstripe Cotton – $23.99 ($88), Slim Cashmere V-Neck in Spearamint – $59.99 ($225), Ludlow 3-Button Suit Jacket + Pant – $374.99 ($650)
Yep, this sale is still going on. But they did add a few new items of note to the sale. Like extra pant sizes (even a slim option) that’ll match the 3-button ludlow suit. Careful though, that suit jacket is final sale, and so is a lot of other stuff in the sale section. No returns on those items. Code expires this Sunday, 8/4.
Need Supply Co.: Extra 30% off Sale w/ 30MORE
The Picks: Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot in Black – $241.50 ($345) Billykirk Card Case – $41.99 ($95), Sperry Captain’s Oxford – $55.99 ($95), Billykirk iPad sleeve – $48.29 ($138)
What was 20% last week, is now 30%. Strange thing about those Wolverines… they don’t appear to be marked down, but they are in the sale section. And the code is taking an extra 30% off at post time. Good to know that 2nds are going for $228 on Sierra Trading Post (and a heads up, STP has excluded Wolverine 1000 from seemingly all promotions).
UPDATE: Heard from the guys at Need Supply Co, and the Wolverine Boots are a glitch. So, strike that from the record counselor. 2nds are still going for $228 over at STP.
Rue La La: Semi-Annual Shoe Clearance
The Picks: Cole Haan “Air Giraldo” single suede monk – $99.90 ($245)
Yes, Rue La La is a flash sale site so you have to hand over your email address, but like HauteLook (and sometimes Gilt… can depend on the sale) they’re one of the better ones. Returns policy at Rue La La is friendly. They’re free if you take store credit, but you can get your money back as long as you pop for return shipping. For those shoes… Air Giraldo? That mean you’re gonna wake up in the middle of the night to find it taking towel-clad selfies and posting them to twitter? Anyway, looks like a much higher quality version of the Florsheim Asset. A “How to wear it” for this type of shoe can be found right over here.
Lands’ End / L.E.C.: 25% off everything w/ TREAT & 1015
The Picks: LEC 5-Pocket Colored Jeans in 628 Straight fit or 608 slim – $51.00 ($68),
Is this fall the last stand for L.E.C.? Haven’t heard anything, but it seems like they’ve cut back on the number of items they’re releasing, and they reabsorbed landsendcanvas.com into the standard Lands’ End site. A few new arrivals just came in, and the code + pin above get you free shipping at $50. So, those jeans really end up being more in the mid to low $40s when you factor in shipping costs. TREAT and 1015 expire on Monday, 8/5.
Nordstrom: Anniversary Sale Ends Sunday 8/4
Original round up over here. Looks like they’ve stopped injecting new stuff into the sale awhile ago. If you jumped on something at the start, it’s almost certainly arrived by now. What’d you get? Those Red Wings worth a second look by those of us who are trying hard to resist?
BONUS: H&M’s Online Shop is Live
It won’t be met with as much fanfare as the UNIQLO e-commerce debut from way back, but H&M has finally gotten around to e-commerce. Quality? It’s… well… As far as blazers go, they can be mighty chopped. So be warned. But some guys have certain items they seek out at H&M. Shipping is a flat $5.95 on everything. Thanks to Ryan N. for the tip! UPDATE: Try 0549 for free shipping. Hat tip to you guys in the comments once again.
Also worth a mention: Ralph Lauren is taking an extra 40% off all sale styles w/ RLSUM40, but pickins’ are awfully slim. J. Crew Factory is 40% off everything through Sunday, and they’ve got new sizes for their Thompson chino in at $88. Ledbury’s summer sale is still going on… still plenty expensive. FormFunctionForm is back on Huckberry, with some Timex Sport + Architect’s Wallets on sale.
Best pickups from Nordstrom Sale
1. Strands (Giggity indeed)
2. Penguin Polos (Very soft and fit me perfectly)
3. Kane and Unke Trim fit jacket (Very stylish)
4. Calibrate shirt,(On the fence about this one still haven’t had a chance to wear it yet)
The Calibrate Slim Fit shirt is so much better than the Trim Fit one, at least if you’re looking for something on par with J.Crew Slim and BR Tailored Slim. I know Joe made a point regarding the collar being smaller, but it’s very much on par all my other shirts.
H&M free shipping code: 0549
Damn you for that comment on the Red Wings! I was holding out so well. Annnnnnnnnd I’m done. Sign me up. Any sizing recommendations? I wear an 11 in any Allen Edmonds on the 5 last.
Keep in mind you can’t return H&M online purchases to a H&M retail store.
FYI – Redwing Beckman is available on Amazon for 199.99. No tax no shipping.
Available on Amazon for same price (no tax/shipping).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HKRW60/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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From the Nordstrom sale: I got the Frye Lewis Venetians. I wear TOMS all the time, but this is my first venture into leather slip ons.
I ended up with the AE Neumonks in brown from the Nordstrom sale- a great shoe at a great price. The collection continues to grow…
Big fan of Lands Ends tailored fit OCBDs, and just picked up 2 more with this sale.
Yeah, unfortunately the sizing seems a bit off though. I got excited when I saw they have a 15 34/35 size shirt because it’s hard to come by those, but when I tried it on the neck must have been at least 16 inches, if not more.
Rumored H&M 25% off one item code: 0241
Might be able to stack with FS code if you get a nice rep on the phone.
Thanks, I’ve been looking for something like this. Can’t stand the heels on most driving shoes.. this is a little more subtle.
Can anyone confirm that those LE pants wrinkle as much as the photos show? Or was that a stylistic choice? Because that looks like linen. Maybe worse.
Got 3 shoes this year during the sale. Strands, sperry topsiders and the nike vortex. Was thinking of the Red Wings too damnit Joe, why’d you have to tempt me.
Does anyone know if the same shoes are normally on sale every year?
In addition to that, the one I tried on was waaaaaay too long. Probably another 2-3″ longer than any of my other dress shirts.
I never trust the neck size on any brand because they are all different. The Calibrate Slim Fit 15 32/34 measures 15.5″ from button to the middle of the hole. It’s identical to the measurement of the J.Crew Slim Small and BR Tailored Slim.
Very odd. Again I can’t speak for the Trim Fit but the Slim Fit is actually an inch shorter than my BR Tailored Slim in Small.
I was comparing the trim fit to the one I was wearing (BR Slim). The Calibrate one was much longer.
To be fair, H&M’s pure wool suits are actually pretty good buys. Quality isn’t the highest, obviously, but they’re basically on par with any fused, wool, mall brand suit out there for a lot less money.
The fit is impeccable too, requiring almost no tailoring other than hemming the bottoms or shortening sleeve lengths
Yes the Trim Fit was like a parachute on me. The reason I made the post to begin with is to make sure people don’t overlook the SLIM FIT version as opposed to the TRIM FIT that Joe recommends. It’s on sale for the same price and IMHO a fantastic option.
Just picked up the Sperry Captain Oxford from NeedSupply for $49 shipped!
I picked up the beckmans from the nordstrom anniversary sale. Felt much more comfortable within 1.5 weeks of at least one hour’s wear everyday. Can’t wait to actually start using them once fall comes along.
H and M is super hit and miss.
Their v neck t shirts in the stretch fabric are awesome – I have them in 5 colors.
They don’t fade, shrink and wear very well with a nice trim but not tight fit.
I picked up one of the (I think) slim fit shirts. I got a 15.5″ 32/33 neck (as opposed to a 15, which I have in a Nordstrom trim fit, which is on the verge of being just a tad too tight, even though the rest of the shirt fits like gold). The Calibrate neck was significantly larger feeling and the fit was balloon-y on me. I expected it to be slimmer than the Nordstrom shirt. Bummer, because I liked the shirt. Ended up returning it though.
It’s worth pointing out as well that there’s a fee to return at H&M isn’t there? So beware if you’re taking a blind shot at some of their items.
That said a whole lot of people seem to really like their basics, and I’ll probably check them out for vnecks and so on.
How’s the length on them?
I’d really like to support penguin brands when they’d stop placing their logos on their clothing.
I don’t think I’d ever trust buying H&M online. Their sizing is so inconsistent that trying on in-store is a must.
Only 20% from my luck
Reminiscent of my Uniqlo experience. 7 bucks to return a 12 dollar item, no way.
hey guys 2 for 250 for edmonds seconds (clearance styles)
just got the long branch in light brown, players in walnut, tan strandmoks, navy spieggia, and neumoras both colors. i have definitely lost my head
So, I did hit up the Nordstrom anniversary sale. I went to try on some Allen Edmonds wingtip boots, and ended up leaving with a similar pair by Frye. They just seemed softer and more comfortable. I have no prior experience with Frye. Anyone have any info or knowledge about Frye footwear?
H&M has some quality control issues and sizes can vary wildly across their lines. I hope ecommerce forces them to address this. We’ll see!
Does anyone have experience with exchanging sizes through the mail to Nordstrom? I picked up some strands during the anniversary sale but they’re too big and the nearest store is 90 miles from my house.
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I realize this is a full week later, but Frye is a great company. They used to make most of their products in America but have moved overseas with some models recently. I have a pair of their Dakota boots and they are sharp, I also have a pair of Suede Chukkas ($200+ retail) that I got for $30 on Amazon and a pair of suede boat shoes that I got the same great deal on. All are extremely comfortable, high quality leathers, and very well made/built to last.