1 Sale, 5 Outfits: BR 40% off (holidays are here edition)

Banana Republic: 40% off select full price

Black Friday Update: BR doesn’t do 40% off often. Up until November they had only gone that deep (checks notes)… twice previously through all of 2023. So while this ran a couple weeks back during their big Holiday Preview sale, it’s relevant once again thanks to Black Friday. Anywhodiddly…

Why anyone would want to wear only clothes from one store, I don’t know. BUT. It does make for a fun experiment, especially when it comes to showing the versatility of some classic (or even trendy-ish) pieces. Here’s five clickable outfits that we mostly mined from the 40% off B.R. Sale.:

 

Outfit 1: Fancy Holiday Work Party

BR: Italian Nailhead Wool Suit Jacket & Trouser = $360 ($600) (review here),
Tailored Slim Premium Poplin Dress Shirt – $54 ($90)
Italian Leather Belt – $54 ($90),
Breathe Merino Socks 3-Pack – $27 ($45)
( Tie Bar Silk Textured Stripe Knit Black Tie – $30,
Tie Bar Italian Wool Camuffare Hunter Green Pocket Square – $18
Orient Bambino 38mm – $263 (review here),
Nordstrom Cap Toe Oxfords – $74.96 ($99.95))

 

Outfit 2: Thanksgiving, ManningCast style (*sort of)

BR: 100% Merino Full-Zip Sweater – $120 ($200),
Luxury Touch Long Sleeve Piped Pique Polo – $54 ($90),
Slim Italian Moleskin Brushed Traveler Pants – $66 ($110),
Leather Chelseas w/ Lug Sole – $150 ($250),
Nubuck Leather Belt – $54 ($90),
(Invicta Watch – $129.99 (review here),
Made in the USA Darn Tough Socks – $29)

*NOTE: Going with a full zip instead of quarter-zip because with all the heavy kitchen work, Thanksgiving can get HOT, and you may need to take that sweater off. Full zip = no crazy-hair if you need to un-layer and re-layer. Also… going with a polo instead of a tucked in button down. Untucked = more comfortable. Because… food.

 

Outfit 3: “I’ll have a blue (smart casual) Christmas without you“

BR: Italian Hopsack Wool Jacket – $240 ($400),
Luxury Touch Long Sleeve Tee – $30 ($50)
Luxe Traveler Jeans in Slim or Athletic Fit – $78 ($130),
Nubuck Leather Belt – $54 ($90),
(Orient Ray – $160 & Crown and Buckle Strap – $34,
Anthony Veer Suede Chukkas – $97.99 w/ BLACKFRIDAY ($199) (review here)
Made in the USA Darn Tough Socks – $29)

 

Outfit 4: New Year’s Eve

BR: Velvet Tuxedo Jacket – $228 ($380),
Tailored Slim Covered Placket Tuxedo Shirt – $60 ($100),
Wool Tuxedo Pants w/ side stripe – $132 ($220),
100% Italian Cashmere Scarf – $75 ($125),
Made in Italy leather gloves – $72 ($120),
Breathe Merino Socks 3-Pack – $27 ($45)
(Tie Bar Grosgrain Solid Black Bowtie – $24,
Bulova Rectangular Case Quartz Dress Watch – $200ish,
Allen Edmonds Carlyle Oxfords – $299 ($425)

 

Outfit 5: New Year’s Day Afternoon

BR: Double Knit Henley – $42 ($70),
Wool Blend Herringbone Cargo Joggers – $72 ($120),
(Goodr Sunglasses – $25,
Invicta Watch – $129.99 (review here),
Nalgene 32 Oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle – $16.18 (drink lots of water)
Greys Wool Indoor/Outdoor Slipper Boots – $64 ($108) (review here)