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.
UNIQLO: Button Down Polos restocked & on sale
The (obvious) Pick: Button Down “Dry” Polos in White, Black, Grey, or Navy – $14.90 ($22.90)
Just four colors restocked at post time (no light blue? Strange.) But, the price is awfully right. Free shipping kicks in at $50, so, if you buy all four re-stocked colors, they’ll ship free. Even if you don’t and pop for shipping, they’re still quite the steal.
Huckberry: Extra 15% off Site Wide
The Picks: FFF Button Stud Sport Watch in Natural Chromexcel or Burgundy – $67.98 ($98), Filson Original Briefcase in Tan – $210.83 ($247.98)
Flash-sale site Huckberry (those that brought you The Eliminator) is offering a 15% off site wide sale through the holiday weekend. Seems pretty rare. The Filson ships free, and the button stud sport watches from FFF ship for $3.98. No code necessary, and the discount shows up at checkout.
J. Crew: 40% off FINAL Sale items w/ SHOPMORE
- Unconstructed Mini Houndstooth Blazer – $95.99 FINAL ($188)
- Brushed Twill Popover in Sky Herringbone – $35.99 FINAL ($65)
- 7″ Stanton Short in Pindot Chambray – $24.99 FINAL ($69.50)
- Short Sleeved Pieced Chambray Popover – $23.99 FINAL ($98)
LOTS of final sale stuff this time. And honestly? The cupboard that is J. Crew’s sale section is getting pretty bare. But it’s still worth taking for a spin, since the usual offer is an extra 30% off (not 40%, like it is now) sale items. The houndstooth blazer (shown above) is much darker in person (as shown above) and is going to need some tailoring for most (also, as shown above… that’s pre-sides being brought in). It’s a bit thick for the dead of summer, but it’s a winner at this price for the other 3 seasons. Remember, no returns on final sale stuff.
Billy Reid: Extra 20% off Sale Items w/ JULY4
- Curved cap-toe Double Monks – $207.20 ($395)
- K Swiss Distressed Brown Leather High Tops – $79.20 ($150)
- Chore Coat in Olive – $127.20 ($265)
- Indianola Buffalo Leather Chukka (via East Dane) – $197.50 ($395)
- “71” Henley – $20 ($78)
REMEMBER… with Billy Reid sale items, you can only return them for store credit or exchange. Was going to point to the Indianola Chukka in Buffalo leather on the B. Reid site, but it’s somehow even cheaper (and returnable at post time) through East Dane. Billy Reid’s shoes are always a little strange. Like the curve to the cap toe on those double monks. A deal breaker for some, for sure, but the quality is absolutely there, and the uniqueness of some details will appeal to plenty. And those leather high tops? Stash em’ until fall. And then, wear the hell out of them on the weekends.
Banana Republic: 40% off w/ BRJULY
The Picks: Tailored Slim Pique Button Down – $30 – $36 ($79.50), Emerson Vintage Straight Chino – $35.99 ($69.50)
Exclusions apply of course, so blazers/suit jackets/”BR Picks” are out, but thanks to recent reductions in the sale section you might be able to score some cheaper than normal goods with this code. Seems like a more than decent price for those who favor BR’s slimmer than most “tailored slim” fit shirts… pique fabric there, so there will be a little bit of texture.
BONUS: JCF Thompsons at decent prices?
- Thompson Chino Suit Jacket & Pant (in navy or khaki) – $133.50
- Thompson Suit Jacket & Pant in Worsted Wool – $261.00
- Thompson Wool/Poly Suit Jacket & Pant – $178
- Unconstructed Linen Blazer – $79.50
No code here, but if memory serves, the Thompson suit separates line (now excluded from codes & promos) has been sitting awkwardly high in price for a while. And these seem to be better? Mid $200s for a Thompson used to be pretty “mneh”, but since they got excluded from codes, they’ve just sorta been sitting there… oddly expensive. Meanwhile, $130ish for the chino suit? The whole thing? Not bad, especially since the pants and jacket could easily be broken up and used as separates.
BONUS II Bonobos: Extra 20% off Sale items w/ SUMMERSALE20
The Pick: Foundation Suit Jacket & Pant in Navy Seersucker – $200.00 ($400)
And just like that, a few days after their site-wide tiered code sale, the sale-section is now a flat extra 20% off. I’d give them Ninjas a ring and ask for a price adjustment if you bought something that’s now cheaper thanks to the SUMMERSALE20 code. Also, here’s how to wear that thing.
Also worth a mention
- East Dane: They’ve added some new items to their sale selection, including the Linen Tretorn sneakers (review here) as well as Billykirk’s School Boy Satchel
- Jack Spade: Extra 25% off sale items w/ OFFTHETOP
- Bluefly: Extra 20% off select men’s Sunglasses including some from Ray-Ban
- Lands’ End: 40% off 2 reg. price items w/ FIREWORKS and 7006 (but good luck finding anything that’s reg. price)
- Club Monaco: Extra 30% off Sale items and 50% off clearance w/ MIDSUMMER
- Nordstrom: Just a reminder… Their big-time Anniversary Sale is coming up fast. Card members can reserve purchases starting on the 10th, with the rest of us in the rank-and-file getting access on July 18th.
The year rounder pants are at full price at LE, bringing the pair down to $45 or so.
FYI read the fine print on all JCF deals, I found a code last week that didn’t list Thompson as excluded. It excluded it online and all I did was call customer service and they gave me the 40% off
That FFF Timex is mighty tempting at $67
I’m wearing that BR pique button down right now. It’s marvelous for this swampy feels-like-105° weather we’ve been having in DC lately. Might have to pick up another one.
I seem to be in the minority, but does anyone else have issues with the fit of UNIQLO button down polos? Despite being able to wear their other shirts without a problem, the collar on the button down sits very oddly on me. I have a large chest and broad shoulders, but this shirts a large (which are never too tight and quite often baggy) and still looks funny.
How do those button down polos fit? I’m 6’7″ and can never find a long enough polo that isn’t made for somone with twice my weight. I’m 225
I kind of think they’ll be too short for you. I’m 6’3″ and they’re right on the line for me.
JCF Linen Blazer has pocket flaps on patch pockets. That’s abnormal (atypical at least) right?
Agree with Eric. Gonna be too shot on you Jesse. Dang.
Thanks for the recommendation. Needed some new slacks for work now that I don’t have to wear suits, and I’m giving these a go. $50 a pair with tax and shipping, and free returns if I need to swap for a new size. Not too shabby!
PSA: I dropped in to my local JCF and saw some mainline suits available in the clearance section (extra 60% off). They came out to about $160-200. They had the corded cotton Ludlow, and a Ludlow (jacket + pants) that appeared to be a mid grey flannel wool, very similar to this flannel club blazer:
http://dappered.com/2014/01/sunday-steal-the-j-crew-flannel-club-blazer/
They also had the italian wool navy Ludlow. Tons of the pants, but only 1 suit jacket.
The heat index is hitting 105 today and Billy Reid just made me want to buy a coat…
Same goes for their OCBD’s? I have a few Target ones but they are on the shorter end. Would love to get a few if they would fit. Seems like only Banana shirts are on the longer end and fit me well.
Yeah. Target did this on their Kensington blazers too so I had the flaps removed when I got my jackets altered.
For anyone looking the Banana Republic chinos, check in-store too. Last weekend I stopped in a store and they were ~$30 along with extra 40% off sale items. Grabbed a pair for about $20 with tax.
Doesn’t look like the 20% applies to the Billy Reid leather hitops. Flashes a denied message of some sort and doesn’t apply to code.
The Filson briefcase looks great…been jonesing for one for a while!
For those in the SF Bay Area, the CM downtown is closing for renovations next week. The larger than normal sale section is an extra 60% off and moving fast. Tons of suiting, outerwear and knit tops.
Does anyone know how drastic the size difference is in those Uniqlo polos between M and L? I have almost every color medium and they fit perfect out of the box but after a wash they are pushing smedium…wondering if a large would be a better call. 5-10, 170
Thanks
How much are these at Brooks Brothers during their sales? I have some gift certificates.
Are the Thompson’s slimmer then Suit Supply? Ordered 34R in Napoli fit from SS and it was too big.
I bought the Filson Padded Computer Briefcase in Navy during that sale on Dec 8th 2013, regular price of $358.00 with a sale price of $214.80.
It was part of the sale at 40% off Filson products.
got them in Sahara. They run TTS. I have only worn them a handful of times but the quality seems fine. Definitely worth $60.
JCF Thompson: chino or cotton pique? Thoughts? Is one more ‘versatile’?
I have an athletic body too and the Uniqlo button downs are my new go to due to the fit. The collars sit nice and high with mine, do you have a picture of the issue? Do you have really big lats? I could see large lats maybe pushing the collar out of shape.
I don’t know if it’s because my instep is high, but the fact that there are only 2 eyelets makes it impossible for me to tie the chukkas even remotely tight enough for it to be comfortable.
CORRECTION: The Billy Reid code is JULY4 not FOURTH
I have the same question. Was wondering if the sizing is the same as the Micheal Bastian line of polos?
same problem at 6’1″
Whoops. Apologies about that
Thanks for the tip, Joe. I was able to get the J Crew houndstooth blazer at a local store for 50% off. I am a 41R and the medium fit very well in the shoulders and body, so the jacket runs a little larger than the suggested size. Including the charge to shorten the sleeve length and sales tax, I was out the door for under $100. Also my teenage daughter approved and said it helped me look younger than my actual age, so I am feeling lucky!
Thanks for the heads up with JCF. I purchased the indigo herringbone for $94. Its a great deal and very well constructed. Under $100? cant go wrong!
Suit supply is slimmer for sure.
JOE, what size is that mini houndstooth ludlow you are wearing in the picture?