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.
Allen Edmonds Factory Outlet: Extra 15-35% off 2nds
The Picks: Depends on your size/width… so check the shoebank’s website.
Major discounts seem to be a little spotty on this one, but the selection of models is good. Lots of Daltons, Strands, Park Aves, Mora 2.0s, and other wheelhouse styles in just about every color imaginable (sometimes, even in a few shades of cordovan).
Highlights include the Mora 2.0 for $189 in black or bourbon, Flatirons (above) for $189, Neumoks in brown (a real nice, casual fall-shoe) for $149, and Daltons dipping under three bills. Remember, they are 2nds quality. More info here.
J. Crew: 25% off Select styles w/ SHOPNOW
- Cotton Workwear Sportcoat – $141 ($188)
- Ludlow Cord Club Sportcoat – $148.50 ($198)
- Abingdon Travel Kit – $43.50 ($58)
- Bowery Slim or Classic Pant in Wool – $98 ($128)
The discounted items are strewn across the site, and there doesn’t seem to be one page to get a hold on em’ all. This is the first time to grab one of their new, casual, S/M/L/XL sized blazers on discount though. The one review for the workwear coat says the color isn’t accurate online. Got one on the way for an in-person. Speaking of new, it doesn’t get the discount, but, this right here. Awesome? Smurfy? Both? There are a ton of new arrivals to browse, but know that almost all DON’T get this current 25% off cut.
H&M: 30% off $100+ = 2343, 25% off $75+ = 2332, , 20% off $50+ = 2321
- Premium Cotton Trench – $90.30 ($129)
- Wool Blend Windowpane Trousers – $47.20 ($59)
- Leather Derby Ankle Boots – $59.96 ($79.95)
Got all that? Pretty sure they couldn’t have made it more complicated. Anyway, that trench might be one of the better looking things H&M has cranked out in a while, and it might be perfect for warmer climates. Keep in mind that a lot like their competitor, Zara, H&M stuff runs pretty skinny. Blazer tails can be downright chopped too. Shipping is a flat $5.95. Returns are $5.95 if you use their pre-paid label, and as of now you CAN’T return for free in store. Prices for picks reflect if you’re buying just one item individually. Keep in mind the thresholds. Say you’re getting those trousers, and the boots, use 2343 for 30% off. Codes expire today, 8/21.
UNIQLO: $10 off Jeans (now $39.90 instead of $49.90)
The pick: Regular fit in color #68 – $39.90 ($49.90)
“ass-flattering jeans that would make my buttocks pop like a baby pumpkin.” And so began the review of UNIQLO’s regular fit denim in the dark blue color #68. Selvedge also available. Be warned: UNIQLO jeans run verrrry trim.
Brooks Brothers: Summer Clearance
The Picks: Ribbon belt – $28.80 ($48), Cotton/Wool Cable Crew – $99 ($198), Slim Fit Seersucker Striped Sport Shirt (say that 5x fast) – $39 ($79.50)
Still expensive even though it’s clearance… but then again, that’s Brooks Brothers. Liking that cable crew, and the fact that it’s a cotton wool blend. Beware though, Brooks Brothers sweaters can be extremely boxy.
Also worth a mention
- Sierra Trading Post: 20% off w/ ALPOOL4, or, 25% off $125, 30% off $200 with code ALAUG4.
- Woolovers: Free shipping worldwide w/ FREEWW. But know that their prices have gone up a bit ($44 for the fisherman’s crew) since BenR did the review back in June.
- YOOX: Extra 20% off select men’s items w/ SHOPPING20. But brace yourselves, the “selection” is about 9 million items long. Cripes.
- Jack Erwin: They just released their newest collection, featuring four new styles, all of which (in this new “Sullivan” collection) are Goodyear welted.
- Bonobos: Extra 40% off Final Sale items w/ BONVOYAGE. But no returns though.
- J. Crew Factory: Extra 30% off + Free shipping w/ TICKTOCK from 11am ET – 3PM ET today. Might not be a bad time to pick up a slim merino v-neck and save the $5 in flat rate shipping. Code drops them to $34.65, which is plenty fair.
So glad they had the gray, navy, yellow ribbon belt back in stock and on sale! Matches my gray suede Clarks DBs perfectly!
Anybody with experience with that H&M trench? I’ve been looking for a navy trench for quite some time, and came across it last weekend. I haven’t seen many double breasted trenches this year, and almost none in navy.
I’m interested too. Would love to know if it actually stands up to rain.
Tried to see that JCrew smurf sport coat in store last night, but they hadn’t stocked it yet. It’s not too different looking in hue from the chino unconstructed one they ran in the summer line though, which I think was universally loved? Is that bright blue more concerning in the fall/winter since we’re supposed to be all earth-toned and more subdued?
In for my first monkstraps with the mora 2.0 in bourbon – only problem was that I’m not sure if I should have stopped short of the 5th ave’s.
Does anyone have experience with the Ludlow cord sportcoat? I’ve been trying to replace a fallen soldier (jacket pocket ripped) that was a fantastic wide wale sportcoat in a warm brown that I had for years. Obviously the JCrew above is a thinner wale, but was curious as to fit vs other Ludlows and the color in person. TYIA
fine choice. mine took some breaking in but I’m loving them.
Also – know that the folks at the shoe bank can actually take photos of the 2nds shoes and email them to you before you purchase.
I have a question, how would one compare J.Crew’s Bowery Wool pants to Banana’s Wool Suit Trouser (96% Wool, 4% Spandex) in terms of quality? Banana’s Tailored-Fit does well on me (don’t like their Modern Fit, calves are too skinny for being more of a formal pant) but haven’t tried on the J.Crew dress pants. I can get both at approximately the same price, just wondering primarily in terms of quality and maybe fit as secondary. Thanks!
A cheaper twill trench like that would be a good candidate for a DIY waxed cotton project. It’s easier than it sounds.
The Kenilworth’s are mighty tempting at $150. I really don’t need another pair of shoes though.
Is this the cheapeast the AE Neumoks gets?
Also, is the UNIQLO sale in-store as well? Want to take advantage of the free hemming service, assuming they offer it in their pop-up stores in LA. Will need to check them out this weekend.
The JCF sale/code is up now. “GET AN EXTRA 30% OFF & FREE SHIPPING* UNTIL 3PM ET WITH CODE TICKTOCK.”
I was not aware of that…good to know. I rushed to grab the mora 2.0’s since they seem to be sparse and expensive on eBay, and I’ve been wanting to grab a pair for a while.
I just have a pair of black 5th ave’s, needed a decent pair of brown shoes – figured a pair of park ave’s were warranted but couldn’t turn down a shot at the mora 2.0’s.
The park ave’s may be too formal/clean to wear a lot of the time in my business casual workplace. Not sure what else to give a shot.
The AE Amok got pretty mediocre reviews, mostly based on being narrow and having squeaky heels, but it’s on sale for $67 in my size as a second. It’s got to be worth it at that price, right?
Joe, or anyone else with experience with them, how do the slim cotton-cashmere sweaters compare to the merino ones? I’ve always bought merino before, but I’m due for a replacement, and I’m curious about the cotton-cashmere. They’re a bit cheaper than the wool, which my wallet would appreciate, but I’m more than willing to pay the extra for the merino if they’re much better.
Came here to post this.
Men’s suiting, footwear, and third-party merchandise not included.
Due to a marketing error on the Allen Edmonds shoebank website, a few fortunate people were able to snag the burgundy shell cordovan graysons for $199 all day yesterday. Unfortunately for me, by the time I heard of it this morning the stores returned the price to $424 and would not honor the $199.
I stocked up on Gap’s $19 cotton-cashmere sweaters last year. They’re wonderful – softer than wool, maybe not as durable, but wonderful overall. Highly recommended.
The JCF version is similar, although a bit thinner. Reports of pilling(?) abound though.
Nigh identical in fit, but the fabric is a bit thicker. I really like them, personally, and I can actually put them in the wash. They lean maybe a bit more casual, but I’m willing to put up with that for the ease of care. I’d say buy one and try it out, at least.
Joe, et. al – OK to wear the JCF Bedford cotton dress pants for daily non-suit wear? I’m not sure if they’re too casual for shirt and tie.
Don’t have personal experience with it, but it looks nice in store. Well made overall for the price. Would purchase..
Updated above. Thanks TJ!
Also, does “running skinny” mean that this probably would not fit over a suit jacket?
Yes.
Miguel, the wool feels quite bit different between the two. If I have the same BR wool suit trousers, the wool is very smooth to the touch, and the spandex gives them some nice flexibility. The JCrew Bowery’s (I have two pairs, one slim and one classic) are going to feel a bit more textured/rough. I find I don’t wear them as much in the summer, but will wear them a ton this fall and winter. The Bowery Classic should fit similar to the Tailored-Fit BRs. The Bowery Slims will fit noticable slimmer, especially below your knees. It can be tricky to get them to stay down over my wingtip boots (AE Daltons). Hope that helps!
If you go TTS, will not fit over a suit jacket.
Do you (or anyone really) know if there’s a general consensus for up-sizing if you’re looking to accommodate a typical suit jacket?
A good piece of outerwear *should* take that into account with their sizing, but I doubt H&M does. I had to size up with my J Crew overcoat. It’s probably a safe bet to go up one size.
Usually one size up is sufficient. Will look a little wonky without a jacket underneath the coat though.
Honestly, if I could go back, I would have passed on the park aves. They are very short and round. Classic American, but not very elegant in my opinion. I would have been better off buying a black cap toe oxford from Meermin, or saving up for the next price point.
JCF code gets the Calvert boot down to about 50. Worth it?
Ya know, I’m kind of in agreement but I don’t know of other options in the price range I’m willing to get into. I’m really still trying to fill-out my wardrobe in the “moderately decent/nice” price range.
I have an incredibly lame casual or dress shoe collection. In fact, I have a lame shoe collection. I have the black 5th Ave’s and beyond that everything else is Kenneth Cole (and falling apart) or something random otherwise.
Was just looking to fill-out the shoe collection a bit more for business casual and casual use without going crazy and making stupid decisions, sticking to more staple pieces.
Code seems to work on their Thompson suiting for me. The Glen Plaid, Prince of Wales and Navy Worsted Wool jackets each dropped my cart total to 138 after applying the promo.
I’m pretty slim, and Gap’s stuff always seems just a bit too boxy for me.
Hmm… My existing sweaters are from Express a few years back, and they’ve definitely started pilling. I guess we’ll see how the JCFs compare.
Nice, my wardrobe actually tends to lean a little more casual than most on this site, I think. An untucked (but trim and short) button-down and dark jeans are pretty much my staple. And being able to wash them is a big plus in my book.
Pulled the trigger on the navy and “heather twig.”
I haven’t had a good experience with the shoes from shoe bank.. From the 5 pairs or so that i received from them, I could only keep one – the PA. Some had serious defects, some not as much. Some folks might not mind the issues.. I have 3 other pairs that i bought from amazon brand new when prices dip down into the low $200s.. So i’d rather buy a brand new for less than these for almost 2 bills.. my 2 cents..
If you’re in the market for cheap chukkas, sure. Both Clarks DBs and J Crew’s regular version are way better.
I’m with you, actually. I rarely tuck my shirt. I live in the Pacific Northwest, so casual is the name of the game — I just do upgraded casual, and pretty much only tuck if I’m wearing a sweater or jacket that demands it. Jeans and cords are my standard pants, with the occasional pair of five-pocket chinos thrown in.
I hope you like the sweaters.
GAP is having a $45 off $100 today, for what it’s worth. Code ‘BDAY’.
Do AE Daltons fit true to size? I’ve read a few reviews that say they can be a bit narrow
Also, strongly recommend the woolovers site for sweaters.. I ended up buying 4.. aran, fisherman, cashmere merino v-neck and argyle. esp. the aran and the fisherman.. these things are hefty.. the real deal.. love it… Not for you if you are looking for the slim fits..
FYI: The H&Ms around downtown Chicago are out of the black ankle boots. I called customer service and they said they’re backordered and to check back at the end of the month.
True to size for me.
I really like the color of the J Crew cotton workwear sport coat so will be anxious to hear what Joe has to say about it in person. I also noticed it has functional buttons – that’s a bit of a bummer and unusual for them.
That’s definitely a good start. I first got into style when I was a senior in high school. Needless to say, I made a lot of stupid decisions. Over the years I’ve learned a lot from those bad decisions though. I would check out Meermin, Jack Erwin, and Andrew Lock shoes are in the same price range, and may be worth you checking out.
Thoughts on the Olive vs. Brown Neumok? I work in a pretty casual environment and so far I’ve got little use for my black Park Ave’s and brown Vernons. I love the look and price of the Neumok with slacks or jeans but can’t decide on a color.
As usual, big thanks to the site for letting us know about the sale!
Are we still expecting a Chelsea boot from Jack Erwin this fall? I’ve been thinking about getting one and that model looked like a strong candidate from the one picture a couple weeks back.
Is it now? Care to share details?
I’ve got the neumok in olive and snuff suede. I don’t find myself wearing the olive very much because, well, they’re green “dress” shoes. With jeans, yes, I would (and do) wear them quite often.
Step 1 – Buy 50% paraffin and 50% beeswax at a craft store, or some Otter Wax, or do what I did and melt some tealights you had lying around with just a bit of mineral oil.
Step 2 – apply softened/melted wax to the cotton and allow to soak in.
Step 3 – Use a heat gun [or hair dryer] and heat the wax on the garment until it is taken up by the cotton material. Alternatively you can use an iron covered by a damp cloth, which might be faster for a large item.
Optional step 4 – Easiest way to clear off any excess and “finish” the job is to tie the garment in a pillowcase and put it in the dryer a few minutes on high.
Did this with a target dopp kit and it came out fantastic. Water will now bead off of the cotton and the fabric will have that Barbour-style waxed cotton look.
Thanks very much for the personal take. I showed my wife the green and she laughed at me…not always necessarily a bad sign. Then I started looking at the blue… Now I think I’ve shifted to between blue and brown. Decisions, decisions.
Anyway, again, thanks for the help!
Awesome. Thanks for the details!
just ordered a pair of Dalton’s through the 2nds. can’t believe I spent well over $200 for shoes, but here’s hoping that they fit and live up to their ballyhooed reputation