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.
Brooks Brothers: Winter Clearance
- Chesterfield Coat – $299 ($598)
- Non-Iron Extra-Slim Overcheck Dress Shirt – $46 ($92)
- Non-Iron Extra-Slim French Cuff Triple Stripe Dress Shirt – $46 ($92)
- Great Gatsby Collection White Micro Neat Tie – $49.25 ($98)
- Extra Slim Gingham Sport Shirt – $32.50 ($65)
- Cotton Herringbone Blazer – $198 ($399)
- Regent Fit Double-Breasted Flannel Sport Coat – $298.80 ($498)
This is a true clearance, so you might have to hunt around for your sizes. Lots of what’s available seems to be from their younger leaning “Red Fleece” collection. Wonder if all that stuff is on sale because it didn’t do so well. Wonder if that means Brooks Brothers might consider bailing on their attempts to draw in a much younger customer base?
Banana Republic: Extra 40% off Sale w/ BRSALE
The Picks: Extra Fine Merino V – $26.99 ($69.50), Stripe Webbed Belt – $20.99
($49.50), Goatskin Driving Glove – $42.59
($89.50)
And GAP inc.’s flagship (well, to some) continues their winter clearance. Was a 50% off sale over the holidays, now with new additions it’s 40% off. Still a pretty solid deal when you consider it ships free at $50 PRE code, and you can return it for free in store. Twenty seven bucks for their extra-fine Merino V-neck is awfully good. Sizes are scattered depending what color you want, but at post time there was lot of M and L in normal colors.
UPDATE: This one never materialized for some reason. Bad intel. Apologies fellas.
J. Crew: 40% off select outerwear/shoes/boots w/ TAKENOTE
The Picks: Bennett Suede Chukka – $136.80 ($228), Macalister Suede Desert Boots – $88.80 ($148), Ludlow Wool Cashmere Topcoat in Saddle – $270 ($450)
And J. Crew crosses into 2014 with continuing to have some sort of promotion going on at all times. Even though it’s a select items sale, it’s not half bad (since you get almost half off). The Bennett Suede Chukkas have a nice and trim profile, are Goodyear welted, and have more formality to them than a regular ol’ desert boot. Speaking of, the Macalister Suedes (in grey!) are now under $90. Code is good through Sunday 1/12.
Jack Spade: Extra 40% off Sale items w/ SALESALE
The picks: Ottoman Dobby Accordion Brief – $141.00 ($395), Elastic Leather Credit Card Holder – $19.80 ($55), Carleton Leather Duffle – $180 ($595)
Awfully nice of Jack Spade to keep up with the free shipping & free returns in the U.S. Brief is almost (but not quite) 17″ wide. Has some texture to the exterior. Meanwhile, the Elastic leather credit card holder looks to be a great way to inject a little bit of color to your slim-wallet. Multiple color schemes available for that one. UPDATE: This went from an extra 25% off, to an extra 40% off overnight. Yep, it’s clearance season.
LastCall: Extra 60% off Cold Weather Gear
The Picks: Grandoe Touch-Screen Drivers in Copper or Black Sheepskin – $38 ($95)
Excellent. They might be blowing out all their cold weather gear, but there’s plenty of time to still use these gloves. Like… through April for some parts of the country. Try the code FRSHIP for free shipping no minimum.
BONUS Original Penguin Extra 30% off Sale w/ OPSALE30
The Picks: The 55 Polo – $16.09 ($79), The Earl 2.0 Heritage Fit – $20.99
($59.00)
Short sleeve weather seems like an awfully long ways away for many of us. But when a couple of OP polos like these dip close to Target pricing levels… oy. Especially that 55 polo. “Based on the original polo shirt designed by Munsingwear in 1955–the one that started it all.” Nice. Both are available in the slimmer “heritage” fit.
Bonus II: J. Crew Factory: Extra 40% off Clearance w/ SALE40
The Picks: Thompson Suit Jacket & Matching Pant in Chino – $73.88 FINAL SALE
Right. Seventy four bucks total. They are final sale, but good grief… if you’re in need/want of a khaki chino suit for an upcoming spring or summer wedding, Derby Party, etc… then here it be. Final sale though. Multiple hat tips to you guys in the comments for pointing out this new extra 40% off clearance code.
Also worth a mention
- UNIQLO: Sale section includes their 70% wool / 30% Nylon tweed blazer.
- Mr.Porter: They’ve got their after-holiday sale going on.
- Sierra Trading Post: They got their hands on some Timex Weekenders. ALFROZEN4 = 20% off no min. ALJAN4 = 25% off $125 and 30% off $200.
- Urban Outfitters: Taken an extra 10% off everything w/ getfresh10
- GAP: Take 30% off full priced items w/ GAPNEW
- Ledbury: Their winter sale/clearance is underway.
- Yoox: Last Season’s collection is now up to 60% off. That includes some of their made in Italy “Thompson” brand shoes.
- Club Monaco: Take an extra 40% off sale items w/ code COZY.
Got an email this morning that Jack Spade is now 40% off with that same code.
I’ve encountered a problem with the BR driving gloves. The site says the code is BRSALE50. And it doesn’t seem to work for me.
Disregard that. BRSALE50 is only for her. But the code listed above (BRSALE) doesn’t work for me either. It says it is an invalid code.
i picked up the gray macalister suede chukkas from jcrew for around 76$. i already have a sand suede pair. they are a great shoe, but the gray is not as gray as in the pics and has a brown tint making them a little redundant for my shoe aresenal. i’ll try and exchange for the dark khaki.
they are a handsome and comfy shoe. unlined and floppy upper with a very soft step because of the insole padding and the crepe sole.
i wear a 9 in iron ranges, a 10 in vans, and a 9.5 in these chukkas.
Strange. Got an email earlier that said BRSALE would be good for 40% off sale items through 1/14, but I’m getting the same message you are. Updated above. Apologies about that. Might keep an eye on the BR site over the weekend just in case.
Whoa. Nice. Updated above.
Anyone know if that Jack Spade briefcase is for laptops? The description on their site doesn’t say much, but the inside looks like it might.
I’m looking to purchase a pair of dessert boots. Should I go for the Jcrew McAllister or Clark’s Original DB?
I’m looking to purchase a pair of dessert boots. Should I go for the Jcrew McAllister or Clark’s Original DB?
McAllister’s are pretty comfortable, I have two pairs. The only reason i would go with Clarks is for the Beeswax leather.
No worries. Hopefully it get’s cleared up.
I don’t own a pair of either, but I’ve heard both are pretty good if you can get them on sale. What people have mentioned online is that Clarks are more comfortable than the McAllister boots, but pants get caught on them more and do that weird riding-up thing. Hope this helps, but I can’t offer much else.
Boy, that Chesterfield is awfully tempting.
Anyone have experience with the Ludlow topcoat? I’ve been eyeing one in camel/saddle for the longest.
Agreed. Not sure how I feel about red velvet on the collar. A darker shade maybe. But that might be too noticeable for my taste.
Great call on the Jack Spade! Just pulled the trigger on the Carleton Duffle. I’ll update with details when it arrives.
Check the dimensions. Depending on the size of your laptop, you can almost certainly cram it in there. I think it’s just slimmer than a messenger bag, so it’d hold your laptop, but probably not much else.
BB Red Fleece is doing fine. There was a very large summer collection that took a while to clear out (which is why there’s so much RF on clearance), but they’ve recently refreshed the entire line (new labels, different fabrics, etc.) and the spring stuff should be on-point.
I have a J.Crew topcoat from 2 seasons ago when they were called the “Mayfair” topcoat – as far as I can tell from trying on the Ludlow in store, they are the same except for the name change. Anyway, they’re pretty great in my opinion. I find that mine is very fitted without a blazer/jacket underneath, but still fits nicely over one. That can be hard to find. If you don’t need it now, the prices on those will probably dip below $200 in the after season sales (i.e. spring time) – I got mine for about $125, but you risk them not having your size/color available. I think $270 is still a reasonable price though.
Just to add to the other mentions, Gap is also having 40% off select styles (jeans, tees, khakis): http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=1005594&mlink=5065,7538681,DP_LN_M&clink=7538681
That collar does stand out from the crowd, which I don’t mind. My real hangup is that I already have two gray/charcoal coats, and have been on the lookout for a navy topcoat. (I regret sitting on my hands and missing out on the uniqlo Chesterfield.)
The insoles on the McAllisters are much more comfortable vs the Clark’s DB insoles. Calfskin maybe?
Another option for the gloves from LastCall… Brown, but with cashmere lining. Same price. $38
http://www.lastcall.com/Grandoe-Touch-Screen-Cashmere-Lined-Glove-Brown/prod21070001/p.prod?eVar4=You%20May%20Also%20Like
Saturdays Surf NYC is 40% off all merchandise.
http://www.saturdaysnyc.com/
Love your work Joe.
I was on J.Crew Factory this afternoon and
noticed that they have a 40% off sale going on all clearance items,
which is not being advertised very clearly. This includes several
steals, specifically the Thompson chino suit jacket in warm
khaki for ~$50 with shipping. The brown herringbone that you reviewed in
the fall is ~$60 using the code “SALE40” only lasts until midnight
eastern tonight. There are plenty of sizes for the khaki, and a few left
for the brown herringbone.
Does anyone have any experience with the Kenton suede wing tips? $130.8 w/ promo, and it’s pretty tempting at that price point, but wanted to get some feedback before I make a decision.
Thanks for the heads-up! It seems they recently added a lot of sizes to the Thompson Chino which was out in khaki about a week ago. Trigger pulled… The Tweed sportcoat ( https://dappered.com/2011/09/in-person-the-j-crew-factory-tweed-blazer/ )is also back but only in a size 40R. The same SALE40 code is applicable bringing it to about $65 shipped.
Yes, thanks indeed! I already own the navy version of the Chino jacket and now will succumb to the khaki at sub $50…..
I’ve been eyeing the brown ones for 3 days now, but have decided I have been spending way too much, so I’m stuck wearing my black gloves that don’t match any of my coats. I am sure to have non-buyers regret soon.
I vote for the Clark’s. The McAllisters have so little structure that in my opinion they look too floppy. They remind me of slippers or those shoes Robin Hood wore in the old Disney cartoon. They’re more like booties than boots. The Clark’s are good quality for the price, can be resoled, and age really well.
They’re top notch. See review here: https://dappered.com/2013/05/in-person-j-crew-kenton-suede-bucks/
McAllister. I prefer their sleeker shape.
You can get 20% off full priced items at Urban Outfitters through 1/13 with RETAILMENOT20.
Mmm…dessert boots
Joe, where’s the recent thread about shopping at thrift stores? I couldn’t find it in the archives. Thanks.
Update: It’s arrived! Bag’s a stunner. Great compact size, perfect as a weekender bag (assuming you pack light).
Thanks for the follow up! How is the thickness and overall quality of the leather?
Leather seems… decent. Not very thick, but not flimsy either. I’ll have to see as it ages. Not a bad buy for a hundred and eighty bucks.