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.
East Dane:Extra 25% off Sale items w/ 25SALE
- Gant by Michael Bastian MB Herringbone Blazer – $271.88 ($725.00)
- Billy Reid Indianola Buffalo Leather Chukka – $207.38 ($395)
- Eastland Made in Maine Horween Leather Camp Mocs – $139.50 ($310)
- Filson Padded Briefcase – $202.13 ($385)
- Billy Reid Henley – $40.95 ($78)
- Kaweco Aluminum Sport Fountain Pen in Black or Silver – $43.05 ($82)
Think of East Dane as Amazon’s high-end designer clothing shop for dudes. Prices aren’t cheap, but with discounts like this one, a few splurge items drop into the attainable category.Free 3 day shipping, or, 2 day shipping if you’ve got Amazon Prime. Returns are free as well… as long as it’s not final sale. Man… that blazer. Wrong time of year for it, but, really digging the rectangular elbow patches and barely-there lining. European sizes on that one Code EXTRA25 expires today, 6/26.
Banana Republic: Extra 30% off Sale w/ BRSALE30
- Emerson Vintage Straight Chino – $41.99 ($69.50)
- Tailored Fit Cotton Nautical Blue Sateen Blazer – $90.99
($198)
- Vintage Straight Fit 5-pocket Pant in Grey – $33.59 ($89.50)
- Adrian Double Monk Strap – $69.99 ($139.99)
- Partially lined Tailored Fit Navy Cotton Blazer – $167.99 ($250)
Lots of guys have reported low arm holes on those Sateen Blazers (in nautical blue on the right). I, personally, don’t think they’re that bad at all. Size shown above is a 38R, but a 5’10” 180 frame is gonna need a 40. And speaking of blazers, the tailored fit navy cotton blazer over here looks like it’s got a bit of texture to the fabric? Seem to recall one or two of you fellas picking it up and having some feedback on it? NOTE: While it’s nice to see a big collection of goods (like blazers!) getting the chop in this sale, many of the items aren’t really much more than 40% off, since they’re marked down maybe $10-$15 to start. 40% off isn’t that uncommon for BR. So a nice deal, but not mind blowing.
Bonobos: Extra 20% off Summer Sale w/ SALESECRET
The Picks: Seafoams Washed Chinos in Straight or Slim – $54.40 ($88), Grey Oxleys in Straight or Slim – $62.40 ($98), Pacificos Washed Chinos in Straight or Slim – $38.40 ($88)
Is there some “extra 20%” off sale items code lurking on the horizon? Who knows. UPDATE: Yep, they fired off the extra 20% off code SALESECRET on Friday morning.
J. Crew: 30% off Select Items, 50% off Select Sale w/ HISUMMER
- Ludlow Glen Plaid Italian Wool-linen peak lapel Jacket & Slim Pant –
$321.99$459.98 ($650)
Update: Despite the suit being on sale, and sale codes usually if not always applying to suiting in the past, this one doesn’t get the cut this time. - MacAlister Suede Boots – $75.60 ($148)
- Short Sleeved Pieced Chambray Popover – $27.99 ($98)
- Unconstructed Ludlow Sportcoat in mini houndstooth – $111.99 ($188)
- Billykirk Padded Briefcase – $244.99 ($380)
A heads up about the Macalister boot in “Anchor Grey”. They’ve got a lot of brown tones to them in person. Less true/lighter grey than they appear on the J. Crew website, and more of the earthy color shown above.
Allen Edmonds: Summer Clearance Event
The Pick: Kenilworth Derby in Brown or Bourbon – $247.00 ($295)
It’s the shoe that out-shoes most other shoes. Is it a big discount? Nah. Not really. Do know that you should be able to pick up a pair of these, 2nds quality of course, for $179 through the Shoe Bank.
BONUS J. Crew Factory: Extra 40% off Clearance w/ CLEANUP
- Herringbone Linen/Cotton Sportcoat – $56.39
- Lightweight Chambray Bomber – $35.39 FINAL
- Bedford Pant in Chambray Blue – $22.19
- Charcoal Cotton Pique Thompson Suit Jacket + Pant = $88.79 Total
Under ninety bucks for a Thompson suit? Sure it’s in the charcoal cotton pique, so it’s not a wheel house suit like a wool navy, but still. But wait, they’re back to allowing codes on the Thompson suit separates? Interesting. Watch out for final sale items. Code expires today, 6/26
Also worth a mention
- Zara: Their summer sale is underway. But man, they’ve gotten a little weird… fast.
- Nordstrom: In case you missed it, their after-half-yearly markdowns have rolled in.
- Charles Tyrwhitt: Summer Sale = Shirts from $35 (most start at $39, and it doesn’t look like there’s free shipping right now?).
- Jack Spade: Extra 25% off sale items w/ OFFTHETOP. Drops their “foundation” canvas document brief to a final sale price of $59.25. No returns though.
i have the beige jcrew mcalister suede chukka. i bought the gray one and returned it because they were nearly identical in color.
Interesting… I’ve never seen the beige ones in person, but I have a pair in grey and have never thought they looked beige. Either way, I recommend them at this sale price! Very comfortable.
That Thompson is quite tempting. I love my oxford cloth one, and only needed minor adjustments to it..
I feel ridiculous not buying it… but I’m not sure when I’d ever use a charcoal suit in cotton pique. Doesn’t it ride that line of very formal, might as well wear a tux territory?
Bonobos Oxleys – I have a blue pair from last year that is soft and light – darn near pj pants. The two Oxleys I have from this season, gray and green, feel comparatively rough and bulky. Much closer to my Bonobos chinos. I love the look, so I’ve kept them and continue to hope that they’ll eventually soften up, but there’s no sign of that change yet and I’m at least four washes in.
I’m with you on the “Where would I wear it?” But wouldn’t it be less formal than a wool charcoal suit? I think you may be jumping a few steps from cotton pique to tuxedo. I was thinking about this one before. Anyone ever see it? Is there any texture to it?
FYI J.Crew Ludlow suit is not subject to the promo codes.
Joe, what are your thoughts on that nautical blue BR blazer. Does the color make it too casual to wear a tie in an office? I just got a similar colored BB 3 roll 2 blazer off eBay that I really like.
Some Thompsons work, some don’t. Code works on the black wool ($131) but not the oxford. Herringbone linen/cotton jacket works for $53.
I’ve got one. I wear it in my office, but not if I have a client meeting scheduled. For all who haven’t seen it in person, don’t let the “sateen” word scare you. It’s just brushed cotton, similar to Bonobos chinos.
actually found a couple interesting things on ZARA…anybody know how their shoes run? If I’m usually an 11.5?
I picked up the “Dark Brown” and “Stone” MacAlister boots in store on Tuesday for $48/each. YMMV obviously, but worth stopping in if you’re in the market for them. The store I went to in Chicago (North Ave.) had pleeeeeenty of sizes.
Does anyone have first-hand with that herringbone sportcoat? It’s so temping. I really need some lighter options as all I have currently is tweed. Does that fit the bill? It says fully lined, but doesn’t say with what.
That’s exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks! I love my Summer Weight Chinos and wasn’t sure that the Oxleys were different enough.
It’s probably acetate. All my other Thompsons are lined with it.
Just a heads up Joe, the first Kaweco link actually is directed at a mechanical pencil link, not the fountain pen.
http://www.eastdane.com/aluminum-sport-fountain-pen-kaweco/vp/v=1/1596001492.htm?folderID=24132&colorId=12867
I have two pairs from last year, and two from this year. While I agree that the fabric does feel a bit different (this year’s are… crisper? More dressed up?) But I’d strongly disagree with bulky. Wearing my pair of indigo oxleys from this year today.
Pretty sure it was getting the cut yesterday. Strange. Updated above.
I meant bulky compared to last year’s. Crisper, more dressed up – I agree with. Sounds like we’re getting at
the same thing. I interpret it as more material because these feel structured. The old ones drape and these don’t.
I like the new Oxleys, but I’m totally crazy for the old ones. Those are magic pants and just wearing them brings me joy.
I don’t think so. I had one for a short while. I only returned it because I’m in the heart of Texas and that sucker was too hot for me.
FWIW that JCF chambray bomber is VERY light, basically shirt-weight and unlined. Not a bad piece for summer but probably not what some people might be expecting.
I’m thinking about buying the Thompson jacket by itself since my size in pants looks to be sold out. Is this a good idea? I don’t know if they will restock the matching pants… Anyone done this before with jcrew factory suits?
I’d go down a half size. I ordered a pair of loafers from them last year and I usually wear an 11 and they are a little floppy, specially if I go sockless in them.
I’ll throw out the Sebago sale on Huckberry right now. Some interesting picks for just over $100 – single monk, wingtip oxford, chukkas, boat shoes, etc.
https://huckberry.com/store/sebago
Due to the unique nature of the fabric, I’d say it would be a risky purchase. Try calling them directly to see if they have a pair of pants in your size hiding somewhere.
i’ll try that thanks!
What is the fabric like in person? Not passable as a blazer?
I did this the last time JCF had slashed their Thompson suits. The pants were sold out online. Ended up going to a B&M store where the sales person was able to look for the pants in their national inventory. She found them at another store and I was able to purchase and have them shipped to me.
Don’t last long, but they’re some of my favorite shoes. Replace yearly.
How about a funeral?
Do you guys have a problem with “shrinkage” with the Oxleys? I feel like after 6 months I’m wearing high waters.
Can’t say I’ve had that issue. Growth spurt??
Not height-wise, haha. Guess I need to go back to doing my own laundry.
thanks, took the chance for some cheap blue suede shoes
I did it a couple of weeks ago for the Oxford cloth Thompson suit. Bought the jacket when the pants weren’t available in my size, kept checking the site, and was able to get the pants a week or so later. Got it for a total of $148, I think.
I bought the dark brown as my second pair.
Maybe my beige or more gray then.
Same here in Atlanta GA
Hmmm ugh I don’t know if I want to risk it
They have a 44L in that Thompson suit… but then 32″ is the longest inseam in the pants. Too bad… would have been good for Vegas nights.
Great price on that suit, weird that the jacket specifies slim fit, are there some that aren’t? And the pants say straight, maybe there’s a slim version?
Then again when would I ever wear it?
I’m thinking about the black wool blend thompson suit instead… it’s 130 total. Anyone had any experience with this particular fabric or can speak to this suit?
No shrinkage here. (…ladies.)
20% off summer sale on bonobos with code, salesecret. But shhh it’s a secret
FYI you can do this over the phone as well.
Don’t discount that Zara sale. There are some odd items and it takes digging through the website, but they have some good blazers in cotton or linen for great prices.
I just got a half-lined, navy, 100% linen blazer for $60. Last summer, I got a double-breasted wool and mohair suit for $160. So dig away!