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.
Levi’s: 30% off + Free Shipping w/ ff2013
The Picks: 505 in Tumbled Rigid – $25.90 ($58)
Many thanks to Adrian and Ritesh for sending in the style tip on the Levi’s friends and family sale. 30% off + free shipping no minimum is awfully nice, especially considering that 505s in Tumbled Rigid are already down to $37. The 505s have become a personal go to after a few of you guys pointed out in the comments that they’re cheaper than 501s, have a higher rise than the 514 so shirts stay nice and tucked, and they’re a straight cut (good for guys with larger legs). Code is good through Monday, and it also works over on the Dockers site for the same deal.
J. Crew: Extra 30% off Sale Items w/ FALLSALE
The Picks: Ludlow Suit in Light Grey Italian Worsted Wool – $314.98 ($650), British Millerain Waxed Cotton Field Jacket – $139.99 ($228), Cotton Baseball Jacket – $68.60 ($118), Walk-Over Made in the USA Burgundy Shortwing – $213.40 ($305) or Plain Toe Blucher – $201.60 ($298)
The extra 30% off code has been running for a few days, but the light grey suit JUST got dumped into the sale section. Center vent or double vent, doesn’t matter. Both jackets are on sale, and the code was working at post time. Only drawback = the slim option for the pants is NOT on sale. (Update: The slim pant went on sale overnight. Thanks to Kyle in the comments for noticing that). Now more than half off with the code. Awfully nice price for a versatile, wool Ludlow. Sizes appear to be moving pretty quick.
Piperlime: 30% off select shoes & apparel w/ FALL
The Picks: Bass Amsterdam Chelsea – $62.30 ($89), JACS Navy Cord Blazer – $104.30
($149), Red Wing Chukka – $175
($250), Frye Made in the USA “Arkansas” boot – $187.60
($238), Dockers Alpha Khakis – $41.30
($59)
Yep, two weeks in a row. That’s more play for Piperlime than the last year combined? But they’ve made a bunch of stuff available for the code that’s worth a look. Free shipping and free returns too, so in case those Bass chelseas don’t work out, at all, they can go zipping (or… elasticing?) right on back.
Macy’s: Ultimate Wardrobe Sale Extra 20% off w/ UWS
The Picks: DKNY Burgundy Cotton Blazer – $87.99 ($169.90), Bar III Wool Blend Herringbone Sportcoat – $111.99 ($350), Tallia Navy Plaid Sportcoat – $135.99 ($350)
Thanks to Cory for sending in the style tip on this one. Yep, a burgundy blazer. That a little too playboy mansion for you? Try a full burgundy suit… in velvet. ENSCONCE.
Maxton Men: 20% off bags w/ BAGS20
The Picks: Bombata Classic Laptop Brief – $41.60 ($52), Wheelmen & Co. E. Holmes Laptop Case – $68.00 ($85)
Bombatas aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but the slim design with a bit of retro in it’s lines will appeal to some. Vinyl exterior with silicone handles. Meanwhile, the more rugged (but still very minimalistic) Wheelmen & Co. bag is made here in the USA.
Also worth a mention
- Bonobos: They’ve launched their “Fall Sale”, but size selection is a little sparse right now.
- Kenneth Cole: 30% off with the code FAF13
- GILT: Anyone in a bitter cold region need a new hat?
- Banana Republic: 30% off full priced styles w/ BRFALL (exclusions might be extensive)
- Gant: 25% off through Sunday w/ GANTFRIENDS
- Christopher Ward: 15% off select watches as part of their Autumn Event sale.
- Allen Edmonds
: Just released a web-gem set of shoes in burnished merlot, including the single monk Franciscan. Yowza.
- Jack Spade: 30% off site wide with the code FALL13FF (good through 10/20). That puts their already on sale Sailcloth Canvas Jacket down to $154, and a nice waxwear card holder down to $17.50. Watch out for final sale though.
- J. Crew Factory: 30% off all blazers + outerwear. No code necessary, so if one springs up, you should be able to stack.
FYI, Levis & Dockers are offering free 2 day shipping if you use Paypal to checkout (No minimum) and it stacks with the code.
It looks like the slim pant for the J. Crew Ludlow just got dropped into the sale section as well.
There’s a slim fit trucker jacket in the rigid color that’s $31.43 after the code from Levi’s if you’re into the denim jacket thing.
I hate how sale j crew suiting never hits the 34 size. It’s like there’s one tiny man out there that just scoops up all their sale stock immediately.
I’d suggest reading the fine print and make sure you can return items *in-store* for a full refund when paying with Paypal. Some stores may only give back store credit.
Anyone with experience on that J.Crew Waxed Cotton Field Jacket? Doesn’t appear to have any hand-warmer pockets, which kind of stinks.
How is the quality on those Holmes briefcases? Seems crazy inexpensive.
While I’m on Maxton Men, how about the Herschel Supply Co bag quality? Are they made in Canada?
Rigid vs Tumbled Rigid? Much difference?
DK is correct “In-store returns of purchases made with PayPal will receive store credit only.”
that Ludlow suit looks awesome. I wish I had a spare $315 to spend on something I completely don’t need right now.
Per a chat with CS: If a promotion takes the amount below 50%, it is not final sale.
I love the 505. As a 44 year old man, I just can’t sport a rise that stops and my pubes (514s, I’m looking at you). The 505 has the same straight leg as the 501, a higher rise than the 514, but a lower rise than the 501, at least in my experience. Basically the rise is perfect, the straight leg styling neither too slim nor too loose-cut, basically they’re as close to timeless as you’ll get.
I second the comment about 505s being as close to the perfect fit I’ve been looking for. My preferred source for them lately has been my local TJ Maxx’s where they regularly go for $24.99 and occasionally have shown up in the clearance rack at $19.99. Can’t always find ’em there so have to check often.
Really surprised to see the Ludlow in a 40L with pants in my size (33×34). Had to pull the trigger. Also – wish the 513’s were marked down a tad more. Still not the best deals I’ve seen for them. Gilt has various canvas & denim 513 options at/around 29-35 if anyone’s looking for that particular cut.
Ordered the JCrew light grey suit! Hopefully I can exchange the 39R to 38R instore? Also super excited that the VIP colored 514 went on sale. I’ve been eyeing it for the past couple of months!
I’m Blazer Burgundy?
Thanks for the update Chat.
If anybody buys the pre-tied xmas themed bow tie from the AE “webgems” page I will personally come to your house and steal yo girl because you will have given up every claim to sexiness you ever had.
Got the Frye boots last week and they kick ass. Great option for people ogling a 1000 mile boot (or even Oak Streets, for that matter).
They were quite squeaky out of the box due mostly to the rawhide laces being a bit dry, but a bit of Venetian shoe cream on the laces fixed that right up.
FWIW, Levis and Dockers don’t do free online returns, irrespective of the payment method. I’ve never shopped at any Levis or Dockers stores so I wouldn’t have thought of the credit thing.
I have the jacket. No hand-warmer pockets, unfortunately. But it’s stylish, well-built, and very warm overall. Has a nice substantial weight to it too. If you’re planning to layer, I’d recommend just getting your usual size, as there’s more than enough room. If you want a closer, trimmer fit, size down one.
good point. thanks!
With that kind of attitude, mister, you’ll not be getting an invitation to my holiday shindig, and thus, you will not be stealing my woman. I’m gonna rock that tie like Kenny Powers and burn down the house with my sexiness.
now only 40/l’s in stock for the light gray worsted wool ludlow 🙁
Thanks for the insight. I recently bought the Barn Jacket, but I think I’m going to exchange it for this one since it looks warmer and more resistant to the elements. Looks like I’ll get good use out of the leather gloves I just bought if there aren’t any hand pockets!
I picked it up a week or so ago. I like it a lot, but (see my comment above) I think I’m going to go with the waxed cotton jacket instead. Not sure what you’re wanting to know, but the fit on it was good – trim through body and longer sleeves (which is usually a concern for me: 6″ tall, 160 lbs and I wear a medium). My biggest concern is that it would not be warm enough. There is room to layer a sweater underneath and I live in the South, but it is pretty thin.
I was debating the Medium tall as I wear a 15/35 in shirts so my arms are obnoxiously long. I’m tall and thin – 5’11’ 150. You thought the regular medium was a good fit though? You didn’t get the medium tall I’m guessing.
Yeah, I wear 15.5/35 dress shirts, and I thought the sleeves were okay. They’d definitely be on the shorter side if you flip the cuffs, but they were long enough to me. I tried the “tall” size on a linen shirt last year and it was not as trim in the body (despite the fact that J.Crew does not say so in the description) and the sleeves were more like 36″ length. I’d stick with the regular.
He will literally say anything that is put on there!
What’s the verdict on that Calvin Klein maroon, velvet suit?
It’s the perfect combination of sleezy and stylish.
I think it’s great. It’s got really soft corduroy on the collar and sleeves, cool details – storm latch underneath the collar, interior pockets on both sides, hidden button on the breast pocket, and the back has a pleat behind the shoulder (like a motorcycle jacket…the term escapes me) so there’s give when you’re moving around in the coat.
40R is back in stock