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.
J. Crew Factory: 30% off New Arrivals
- SLIM Merino V-Neck Sweaters – $45 ($64.50)
- Thompson Elbow Patch Sportcoat in Tweed – $152.50 ($218)
- Thompson Brown Tweed Suit Jacket & Matching Pant – $326
No code here. Prices are as marked. Just in, and the prices seem to be a bit high as of right now. Probably going to be worth sitting tight for further codes & deals. That said, their merino v-necks in their actually slimmer-than-other-brands fit (they also offer a standard fit) are probably the best bang for the buck sweater out there. The Merino is decent quality, a nice mid weight, and the closer sides thanks to the slim fit are a huge benefit. Wool/nylon blend on the tweed stuff this year, and while slightly tempting, that brown tweed suit is a little steep right now for something so seasonal.
Bonobos: Extra 30% off FINAL Sale Items w/ META30
- Washed Chino Blazer in Khaki – $68.60 FINAL ($198)
- Foundation Linen/Cotton Suit Jacket & Pant – $175 FINAL ($450)
- Light Grey Summer Weight Chino in Slim or Straight Fit – $54.60 FINAL ($98)
- Grenson Bert Oxfords – $180.60 FINAL ($375)
Yes indeed. It’s final sale time, so no returns or exchanges on this stuff. It does look like they injected a new batch of stuff into their sale section though. Just tread carefully. Lots of summery stuff, but that’s expected around this time of year when it comes to clearance. That “light grey” Foundation linen/cotton suit seems like a steal at $175… but boy, final sale. And be VERY careful with those Grensons. Read the sizing notes. Those are a huge risk.
Indochino: Summer Sale Event
The Pick: Gray Wool/Cotton Blend Summer Stripe Suit – $359 ($429)
Yes, Indochino is divisive… but it seems like every time that point is brought up, someone defends them in the comments. Maybe Indochino is turning it around in the eyes of many style-conscious fellas on the web? Anyway, their summer sale isn’t spectacular, but this grey stripe suit has huge potential. 79% wool, 20% cotton, 1% lycra. That’s a heck of a nice sounding blend, and not your normal summer fabric (even though wool breathes plenty fine). They’re using a true half canvas now, and the $75 re-tailoring credit (if needed) sure is nice. Just remember, you’re on the hook for returns.
UPDATE Some news here: turns out Indochino has changed their return policy. Shipping is now free both ways: “Return shipping is free for customers in the United States and Canada. Customers outside North America are responsible for return shipping charges.” But remember, the return window is 21 days from ship date. From here.
Amazon: 20% Off Select Clothing/Shoes/Watches $100+ w/ STYL2014
- Timex Men’s T2N700 Intelligent Quartz Chrono – $94.50 ($175)
- Movado Datron Automatic – $796
($995)
- Orient Mako XL Blue Dial – $140 ($290)
- Citizen Blackout Eco Drive – $105
($175)
Very similar to this sale from back in July… only not quite as good of a selection. Especially when it comes to the shoes part. That price on the Movado obviously jumps out as the pricey sore thumb of the bunch, but the simplicity, circular contrast date window, and Rolexy look (without the full crown price) might appeal to some. Watch yourself on that code… there’s no “E” in “STYL2014”
J. Crew: 25% off Select “Summer-to-fall” styles w/ NOWANDLATER
The Picks: Club Blazer in Charcoal or Navy – $318.75 ($425), Slim “Sedona” Sweater in Wool/Linen Blend – $59.62 ($79.50)
One of their odd select-items sales. Not a lot to pick from. Some guys love the brass button/patch pockets everywhere look of the J. Crew Club blazer. Some don’t. For those that do, a 25% off discount isn’t mind blowing, but it’s something if you’re shopping for a classic but still tailored blazer for the fall. Also available in navy. Meanwhile, that sweater has potential. $60 is a lot, but the Polyamide/wool/linen/alpaca blend seems interesting, and the slimmer cut is a huge plus. Real casual, but, they’re going for a transition-look, so it works.
BONUS: Something to keep an eye on… AE Shoebank inventory
The Allen Edmonds Factory 2nds Shoebank inventory is looking quite solid right now. 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). They’re currently at the regular Factory 2nds price, so not that huge of a steal. But when their next Factory Outlet/2nds sale event pops up? Might be time to pop in.
BONUS II Banana Republic F&F (cardmembers) 40% – 50% off
Check your inboxes. BR’s F&F this time around appears to be for their cardholders, and it’s good for half off up to 5 items in store, or 40% off with few exclusions online. “BR Picks” ARE one of the exclusions, so that’s kind of a bummer. You’ll need your one time use code/customer specific bar code for this one.
Also worth a mention
- Original Penguin: Additional 30% off sale items w/ SALE30
- Cole Haan: Extra 40% off Sale w/ EXTRA40
- Lands’ End: 20% off Regular priced items, 10% off Sale & Clearance
Got a flyer in the mail for AE Labor Day sale. 15%-35% off all shoes. Mora 2.0, Patriot, and Flat Iron go from $299 to $189. Neumok from $219 to $149, Grayson and Vernon from $299 to $199 and lastly Kiowa from $234 to $179.
I picked up the ludlow club blazer earlier in the month when it was included in their additional 40% sale. It was marked down to $405 so it came to $243. I definitely love it, but I’m also one of those who likes brass buttons and patch pockets. Also to note, it’s made of Loro Piana 130s wool.
is this for AE retail stores or for AE factory outlets (seconds)?
Lightly-worn AE shoes on ebay >>>>
Or Dappered Threads, or thrift shops. However, some asking prices are relative to the Shoebank when on sale, so sale seconds aren’t too bad if you’re already looking anyway.
Popped in AE outlet store last week, they told me the next promotion’s gonna be labor day but they don’t know any details.
Seconds.
There has been a lot of posts showcasing sport coats lately. Any chance we can get some posts about shirts to wear with them or nice shirts to wear with some nice slacks?
Yes indeed. But, I never find what I’m looking for in 10.5 or 10 D on eBay. that and the insole-imprint issue scares me off of pre-owned AEs.
Could use a refresh, but here’s some oldies: (thanks for the suggestion)
http://dappered.com/2013/07/the-top-10-dress-shirts-to-own/
http://dappered.com/2013/07/the-white-dress-shirt-hierarchy/
http://dappered.com/2012/01/the-casual-shirts-every-guy-should-own/
I’m not a cardholder, but I got the email from Banana Republic. If you normally receive their offers you should have gotten one.
That elbow patch JCF blazer will give my lady friend a huge lady boner.
I’m guessing this is for all of their shoes, including custom MTOs right?
This is a sale on 2nds…I guess if some MTOs appear in the 2nds they would be on sale.
Much like thrifting, ebay is great to some, not so great to others. Trust me, I’ve tried.
I remember last year’s Labor day sale that was also 15%+ on all shoes. That one included MTO firsts and pretty much everything AE sold.
I’m a Luxe cardholder, but I got nothin’.
Any good picks for the BR Friends and Family? I’m restricted to online shopping this weekend so I only get the 40%, but I have some rewards that need to be used up.
When’s the actual sale start?
Yeah well try finding something in 11E width on eBay!
I bought a similar Timex over at Nordstrom’s a few months back. Love it. Easy Reader with a light brown leather strap.
Nabbed the tweed Thompson pants last night for use as stand alone trousers this fall/winter. The sale, plus 25% cardperk code and a $25 rewards card got em to like $69. Can’t wait for fall! Will probably pick up one or two of those textured merino elbow patch sweaters as well.
I got one of those BR Friends and Family coupon codes, but it doesn’t say anything about being a cardholder because I’m not one.
I’m not a BR cardholder, and I received one of the F&F codes by email. It doesn’t say anything about having to be a cardholder.
Yet BJ McGeever (in the comments) is a LUXE cardholder, and didn’t get one.
Weird.
Man, I’ve always loved that black & tan combo on that specific timex.
I’m not sure if the 40% stacks with the 25% email discount but their luxe polos are phenomenal. Also, aiden chinos fit me really well.
Also, if you’re only using the online portion, do you think you can send me the in-store coupon? I really need to get some chinos. You can email me at arithmeticman007@gmail.com
I’d love to, but the code is for the whole thing, you can shop online OR in store. At least, that is the way I understood it. I picked up some Emerson Chinos not long ago and wish I would have waited until I knew about F&F
I’m guessing it’s just a randomly sent out coupon.
Unfortunately it doesn’t look like the 25 and FF codes stack. There’s also a 40% off site wide code (with exclusions, only full priced items.)
Well, if you already have a pair of their chinos. I recently picked up their v-neck sweater in a silk/cotton/cashmere blend. I had little hopes but it’s surprisingly sturdy. Haven’t washed it yet but currently it fits very well, and is very soft.
UNIONMADE is doing 40% off their final sale stuff, also. Still a fairly big selection, though the prices are still pretty steep.
My wife usually gets those “For Our Best Customers” when I get the “For Luxe Carmembers Only” coupons. They are always for the same amount but my coupon code doesn’t have restrictions (or not as many) as her coupon code.
Might have to hit up JCF for this no-code sale. I’ve got a 20% off code from my birthday last month that should stack!
If you want mine, lemme know (PM me on threads?).
I love their Aiden chinos.