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Suede Boots, BR Blazers (for some) & More – The Thurs. Handful

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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.

 

Bonobos: Extra 30% off FINAL Sale w/ THAWOUT

Bonobos Final Sale on Dappered.com

So, it’s an extra 30% off sale items, but it looks like it’s all final sale. Yes. Final. No returns. 365 days or not, you buy something at this juncture you’re not returning it. Ever. That’s quite a change of policy for Bonobos. There’s risk here. Big risk. So tread extra careful as the prices go up. That double breasted topcoat is a major steal at $243.60, but if it doesn’t fit, you’re kinda screwed. Size shown above is a 38. Safest play is probably the slim merino sweaters. Be careful out there.

 

Johnston & Murphy: Final Winter Clearance

Johnston & Murphy Boots on Dappered.com

Lucky you if you’re a 10 or 10.5… and like Suede. The Goodyear Welted Hutchins Boot in chocolate suede is a bargain at $139.99, but those two sizes are the only ones available at post time. The Tan and Black Calfskin options are hovering just under $200 with plenty more sizes available.

 

J. Crew: New Additions, 40% off sale w/ FUNSALE

J. Crew Handful on Dappered.com

Bah. $174 for Iron Rangers… yet they’re Final Sale. Well hell. A decent size selection at post time, but it’s starting to get whittled down. Meanwhile, there’s hardly a safer but still high-end play than that cashmere scarf. Also final sale, but no need to worry about whether or not it’s gonna fit. Three different color combinations to pick from, with a blue/grey option that’s pretty toned down for the types who like to keep it subtle. Note: Mod Extraordinaire Greg_S suggests sizing down in the boots by a half size in the comments. 

 

RueLaLa: Suiting Event

Rue La La Suiting Event

Yes, it’s one of those flash sale sites. So you’ll either have to already be a member, or, hand over an email to get in. And sizes are all over the place. Some of the more affordable brands included in this event would be Calvin Klein, Joseph Abboud, and Ben Sherman. There do seem to be a lot of the fuller cut Brooks Brothers “Madison” fit suits. Kinda disappointing. So if you’re in doubt, maybe take a pass on this one.

 

Allen Edmonds Winter Clearance

AE 5th Street on Dappered.com

Further reductions on those Fifth Streets. Were recently $275, now under $250. The more casual, pebble-grain, Danite sole Promontory Point boots are still hanging out around $200. Thinkin’ those might be a one-and-done (season) design?

 

BONUS Banana Republic: Cardmembers 40% off w/ BRCARD

New BR Blazers 2014 on Dappered.com

There are limited exclusions here, and surprisingly, their blazers are in play. So if you happen to have a Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy card, and you’ve had your eye on something, this isn’t a bad time to drop back in and give it another look. Word on that navy “sateen” blazer is that there’s little if any shine to it. Just super smooth. Code expires today, 1/16.

Also worth a mention

Comments

  2. How’s the fit on BR tailored blazers? Looks like it’s fairly un-contructed, so I’m intrigued.

  3. I am 5’7, 150lbs. I wear a 38S and they fit great. I could be a little bias because my fiancée works there ;), but they feel great and weighty, and rather trim off the rack. They are a little less trim than J.Crew blazers.

  4. I just got those Iron Rangers for a Xmas gift. I have to make sure my bargain-hunter wife doesn’t see they’re on sale now. According to our joint CC statement, she paid full price.

  5. The Banana Republic sale is 30% off for non-cardholders with the code BRSALE.
    also, not sure what you mean by “fuller cut madison fits” from Brooks, the Madison is a pretty darn slim cut.

  6. Figures, since I’m actually planning on ordering a pair of Iron Rangers today. It also figures that they wouldn’t be my first choice of leather, or available in my size.

  9. They weren’t my first choice either—I wanted the Amber Harness—but I have to admit the chocolate rough and tough has grown on me. They’re not nearly as common as other combinations and they really look tough as nails.

    EDIT: Just saw the “not available in my size part.” So I guess this post is for anyone else who might be unsure about the color/leather.

  11. Yeah don’t get me wrong, i dig the chocolate, it’s handsome- but I really like the color and texture of the roughout Iron Rangers

  12. Just made my first Bonobos order — couldn’t resist those cords, since most of what I see at that price is a cotton/poly blend.

  14. Wow.. Iron Rangers for $174? I’m not sure I’ve ever seen them that low. Buy a half size down, folks (at least in my experience)!

  15. I’m 3 for 4 with the BR Tailored Fits (two cotton and one wool). I would say they are comfortably trim, on me anyway. Perfect OTR fit, no tailoring needed. Only had one that was a bit too snug and that’s the gray cotton one that I think is in the sale section now.

  16. What’s the big deal about handing over an email address to those flash sale places? I hear people get upset about it all the time and never really understood the frustration.

  17. Agreed. It’s pretty easy to set your account to never get junk mail…I’m a member of most flash sale sites, just in case I can get a great deal (got a Gloverall wool duffle coat for 50% off this winter), and I never deal with spam, never obligated to buy anything I don’t want…not sure what the big fuss is.

  18. 2nd week of the year must have torn your footwear budget to shreds – first the RLs and now these? I’m jealous of both your purchases this week, really tasty choices.

  20. Is it someplace you can return them without too much hassle? If it was Nordstroms or a similar store they might be willing to take them back and if you order now they’ll come in before she notices!

  22. I’ll offer a different opinion – for me, the regular 40R blazers fit me well, but the tailored ones feel a bit tight in the chest/back. Might want to try one on in store first, if you can.

  23. Appreciate the input guys. Closest BR is about an hour away, but I might have to just take a trip. It’s stupidly difficult to find anything that fits off the rack with a big chest and narrow waste. I’m like Rob Liefeld’s wet dream, except I have feet.

  24. Ii was VERY difficult but I actually had to pass on both. I just picked a pair of Cordovan Shell Balmoral Boots from Carmina. and those set back my shoe budget until the spring LoL.

  25. I’ve already worn the beejeezus out of them. My wife and I can never wait to exchange presents, so I probably got them around the 21st of December and have worn them three to four times a week since. They’re definitely too broken in to return. That color/leather combo is a J Crew exclusive, also, so while they’ve been okay in the past with returns, they’re not bend-over-backwards good.

    As far as price match goes, I actually gave J Crew a call and they said they couldn’t match the price with the code, just the pre-code sale price. For $10, it’s not that big of a deal. And truth be told, I’m not THAT upset about it. My POV is that I paid a fair market price for a quality item I love and plan to wear very well for years and years. Sure it’s a big chunk of cash, but there are far more serious problems to worry about than having a pair of shoes I love. Now my wife, on the other hand, she’ll feel like she lost a challenge. It’s all about the joy of the hunt for her.

  28. Be careful if you’re buying these for the first time, especially if you have wider feet. Remember that they’re final sale.

  29. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but the other people that have replied really haven’t given you much to go on. Not a single one of them gave you sufficient context (the one listed height and weight, but as we all know, actual body proportions vary GREATLY even between people of the same height and weight).

    Anyway, here are my measurements: http://sizegui.de/u/diversification/
    I’m a slim/skinny body type throughout.

    I have 3 of the tailored blazers in 40R, all bought simultaneously. They’re all cotton blazers (navy birdseye, taupe and grey herringbone) which were featured a number of times on Dappered:

    1) http://dappered.com/2012/02/most-wanted-affordable-style-february-2012/
    2) http://dappered.com/2013/01/best-affordable-style-of-2012-the-blazer/
    3) http://dappered.com/2013/01/banana-republic-35-off-midwinter-fix/
    4) http://dappered.com/2013/01/most-wanted-affordable-style-january-2013/

    When I bought these, I had minimal experience. If I had to do it again, I’d pass on all 3 because of the fit. While they’re passable, they’re far from perfect on me. The armholes are too low for sure and the sleeves are too wide throughout (this usually is the case when armholes are too low). The shoulders could be a bit less padded, but they’re still pretty good. The sleeve length and shoulder fit is actually quite good and the chest/waist are closer than the sleeves, but would need to be a bit slimmer to fit me perfectly. The body length isn’t too cropped like many of the blazer nowadays, which I like. They feel pretty heavy duty in construction, so you’re not really talking about an unstructured garment, but you’re also not working with a canvassed blazer; it’s a very nice middle-ground. I got each right around $100, and probably would not pay any more than that even if they did fit me perfectly. I personally am not a fan of surgeon cuffs (functioning buttons) because it makes tailoring difficult, which to me seems pointless.

    Please let me know if I forgot anything or if you have questions.

    EDIT: I haven’t had a chance to try their “Modern Fit” blazers, but word on the street is that they are slimmer than the Tailored Fit – if you’re built like me, I’d take a look at those first.

  30. Not bad, but the button stance looks kinda high even for a 3 button (imo). If it was a 3/2 roll, that would resolve that potential issue a bit, but it doesn’t appear that it’s a 3/2 roll.

  31. I was confused at first, too. Big thanks to BB for making two different fits both start with ‘M’….

  32. I have the same three, diversification, but they fit me quite well. I’m 6′ and 185 (give or take a # or two), and the 42R OTR is great for my body type. Thing is I wear the birdseye blue one way more often than the taupe or the grey. Part of that may be because of the color (I’m a blues kinda dude), but I alos think that it fits me just a little bit better too; possibly due to the 3/2 roll?

    At any rate, as noted, everyone will find fit differences, but for me I really like the cut of the TF line. I did try one of the more recent offerings in that same “labled” TF fit, in brown (maybe grey too) – that fit me differently enough that I passed on it. Weird.

    And finally, I also have two of their Italian wool suits in the TF fit, navy and charcoal, and I love them! They fit me perfectly (OTR again – I know, luckbox!) and feel and move nicer on me than any suit I’ve ever worn (or tried on for that matter).

    Just my personal take on them.

  34. I checked out the cole haan sale. Wow. Is there really a person who wants black wingtips with a bright green sole?

  38. It’s not really Final Sale at Bonobos, as I was able to return a pair of khakis I bought two weeks ago (Final Sale has been up for a while now, since late December or so). I talked to a sales rep before I bought the khakis, and they assured me I would still be able to return items. Apparently, it’s something they’re just experimenting with, so the “no returns or exchanges,” doesn’t hold true, unless things quickly changed within the past two weeks and now it does. Either way, if you’re on the fence, talk to a sales rep and ask them for clarification. They should tell you the same thing they told me, hopefully.

  39. A sales associate told me the Promontory’s are simply seasonal. Flushing out the boot inventory to make room for new seasonal product and will most likely make an appearance around Fall 14.

  40. The Cole Haan store is giving 40% off the sale price shown on site. Picked up their Air Madison Monk in black for ~ $130. In store sale will last till today, I think.