This post will be updated over the next few days as more sales roll in. And just a reminder that come Memorial Day we won’t be posting. On Monday, maybe consider spending some of that style budget on a donation to the USO, the EOD Warrior Foundation, Special Ops Warrior Fund, or another organization dedicated to our veterans and their families. A huge thank you to all of you in the readership who have served, as well as those who are currently serving.
Target: 30% off select men’s tops and shorts
- All in Motion Jersey Tech Polo – $14 ($20)
- All in Motion 8″ Golf Shorts – $21 ($30)
- All in Motion Performance Fabric Pocket Tees – $10.50 ($15)
- Goodfellow 60% Cotton/40% Poly Tees – $5.60 ($8)
All in Motion performance polos are on sale. Repeat. All in motion performance polos are on sale. (Reviewed here in this year’s Polopalooza.) Other stuff too, but it’s the polos that may hook a few wallets.
Banana Republic: 30% off
- Wrinkle Resistant Dress Shirts in Slim or Standard Fit – $56 ($80)
- Core Temp Pants – $70 ($100) reviewed here
- Luxury Touch Pique Polo – $42 ($60) reviewed in polopalooza
- Italian Tropical Wool Suit Jacket & Matching Trouser = $455 total ($650)
No code needed. Quite good from BR, who has in the last few years really ratcheted back their use of sales and codes and promos. So outside of the spring and fall 40% off friends and family sales, 30% off is as good as it gets. Exclusions apply of course (shoes, leather stuff, etc.) Want some ideas on how to put some of these ideas together? Head here for a One Sale – Five Outfits featuring BR at 30% off.
Rhone: Commuter Shirt Three Packs are 30% off
- Performance Commuter Shirt 3 pack – $289.80 ($414) 30% off
- Performance Commuter Shirt 2 pack – $207 ($276) 25% off
For a while there they seemed to have gotten rid of the bulk-buy discounts. And even then when they had them, the savings (if memory serves) were somewhere in the 15% – 25% off range? Back to solid discounts here… Two packs are 25% off. Three packs are 30% off. That’s a lot of money all the same, and you have to buy in bulk, but these shirts set the standard a few years back (and have held onto said standard) in terms of comfort and stretch and wicking and all that. Hidden button down collars too. Just know that they aren’t suuuper “dressy.” They lean more towards casual to smart casual. They can be dressed up with a blazer or sportcoat, but visually they’re halfway between a true dress shirt and an OCBD. As comfortable as it gets though. Especially when it’s hot out. Normally $138 per shirt, the 3 packs drop them to $96.60 per. So yeah. Still an investment.
J. Crew FACTORY: 50% – 70% off sitewide + Extra 25% off $125+ w/ LONGWKND
- Wool blend blazer – $149.25 w/ LONGWKND ($199)
- Short-sleeve henleys in slub cotton – $9.95 ($59.95… seriously, sixty bucks is the “comparable value?”)
- Houndstooth slim-fit linen blazer – $111.75 w/ LONGWKND ($149)
- Slim-fit flex chinos in Slim, Athletic Slim, or Straight – $39.50 ($79.50)
UPDATE: They just launched an additional 25% off purchases of $125+ code: LONGWKND. And full disclosure: No personal experience with either of those blazers. But the prices are a lot more palatable than mainline J. Crew, who has chosen to exclude their blazers and sportcoats from their big summer kickoff sale. Reminder: this is not mainline J. Crew. This is their step-down/cheaper version. So take those MSRP/”valued at” full price numbers with a big grain of salt. That said, 50% off almost zero exclusions is good. Especially if, say, you just want a pair of chinos and you know that the mainline J. Crew stretch chinos never go on sale. The JCF version are 99% cotton/1% spandex, and come in a bunch of different fits.
Grant Stone: Extra 20% off Sale Items w/ MEMORIAL24
The Pick: Goodyear welted Traveler Penny Loafers in CXL #8 – $249.60 ($380)
Truth be told, their sale section is realllly picked over right now. But those Traveler Penny Loafers in Horween’s famous deep burgundy color #8 chromexcel are drool worthy. Just in time for loafer season too. Full review here from our shoe expert Mr. Adam, albeit in a different color. Remember that exchanges are free within 15 days, but returns will set you back a $15 pre-paid label.
Old Navy: 50% off select
- Cloud 94 Soft Go-Dry Cool T-Shirts – $8.49 ($16.99)
- Cloud 94 Soft Go-Dry Cool Polos – $11.49 ($22.99)
Excludes their rotation chinos. Drat. But it does include their excellent and cheap cloud-soft tees and polos. Which is why you get a double dose of the tattooed sentient tumbleweed knucklehead. (Hiiii!) Both the tee and polo shown above are a medium on 5’10″/185.
Brooks Brothers: Extra 20% off sale items + Free Shipping No Min.
- Khaki Suede Sconset Camp Mocs – $79.99 ($198)
- Brown Suede Sconset Camp Mocs – $79.99 ($198)
- Made in Italy Stretch Wool Gray 1818 Suit – $559.99 ($1298)
- Regent Fit One-Button Navy Italian Wool 1818 Tuxedo – $639.99 ($1298)
- Olive Check Wool Hopsack Sport Coat – $279.99 ($548)
- Nautical Knot Made in Italy Silk Tie – $47.99 ($108)
- Navy-Green Made in Italy Silk Tie – $43.99 ($108)
- Navy-Red-Gray Made in Italy Silk Tie – $43.99 ($108)
Weekend Update: Brooks Brothers is now offering free shipping no minimum from 5/25-5/27. Pretty dang good, being that usually their free shipping threshold is steep at $200. So if you want a clearance tie or something, now’s not a bad time. Sale section is a bit picked over here at the end of May, but there’s still some winners in there all the same. The camp mocs seem to have real potential, especially as we head into prime camp moc season.
Huckberry: Up to 40% off Memorial Day Weekend Sale
- Rhodes Tyler Chukkas – $156 ($198)
- Howler Brothers Ranchero Western Pearl Snap Polos – $44 – $50 ($59)
- Whiskey Peaks Mountain Decanter + Set of 4 Whiskey Glasses – $48 w/ WHISKEY20 ($80)
- The James Brand The Pike Pocket Knife in Rosewood – $69 ($139)
Pretty sure you knew about this one already. But in case you’re a newbie swing in for the first time… full picks can be found here.
Allen Edmonds: Extra 25% off Sale AND Factory 2nds
- Fifth Avenue Cap-toe Oxford Dress Shoe – $261.75 ($425)
- Center Court Lace-up Sneaker – $171.75 ($300) imported
- Factory Second Dalton Wingtip Boots – $172.48 ($445) $25 restocking fee on returns
- Factory Second Strand Oxfords – $243.75 ($425) $25 restocking fee on returns
Prices are now as marked, online. Discounts have already been taken. No need to apply a code at checkout. It’s an extra 25% off regular sale items at the main Allen Edmonds site…. and it’s also an additional 25% off Factory 2nds. BUT…
- Factory 2nds returns will set you back a steep $25 restocking fee. So be careful with anything tagged as such.
- They’re still mixing Factory 2nds into the main site’s sale section, which makes things all the more confusing.
Full details and a review of the Factory 2nds buying experience can be found in this post here.
J. Crew: Summer Kickoff Sale is live
- Tech Oxford Shorts in 9″ or 7″ inseams – $39.50 ($79.50) 50% off
- Italian Wool Suit Separates in Slim or Athletic Fit– $324 ($675) 52% off
- Secret Wash Cotton Poplin Shirts in slim, classic, tall, or untucked – $49.50 ($89.50) 44% off
- Stretch Chino Shorts – $39.50 ($69.50) 43% off
From swimsuits to suit separates. Prices are as marked and they’re all over the place. Pretty sure you knew about this one already though. Full picks for this one can be found here, in case you hadn’t seen them yet.
J. Crew: Extra 60% off FINAL Sale Styles w/ SUMMER
- Sussex quilted vest – $47.59 FINAL ($148) M and L left at post time
- Kenton plain toe boots – $107.19 FINAL ($298) limited sizes
- Black Acetate Dock sunglasses – $15.99 FINAL ($79.50)
- Italian wool pocket square – $17.59 FINAL ($49.50)
- Oxblood Italian Leather Round Buckle Dress Belt – $15.99 FINAL $69.50
This is in addition to the just mentioned full price summer kickoff event. They’ve bumped this final sale items discount up to an additional 60% off. No returns or exchanges on final sale stuff. But it does appear a few new items got dropped in there. Expect stock to move quick though.
Spier & Mackay: 15% off their High-rise high twist Italian wool trousers – $142.80 ($168)
Spring and summer weight. Side tabs. Slim or Contemporary Fit. Eight colors. Not everyone’s cup of tea. But they certainly are one hell of a cup of tea to others. “Well hello Mr. Fancy Pants.“
Nordstrom: Half-Yearly Sale is Live
- Nordstrom Wool/Cotton/Linen Blend half-lined Sport Coat – $194.35 ($299)
- Nordstrom Stripe Wool & Silk Crewneck Sweater – $59.69 $99.50)
- Nordstrom Dale Cap Toe Monk Strap Shoe – $54.99 ($99.95)
- Nordstrom Fulton Chelsea Boot – $83.99 ($119.95)
- Made in Italy TBNY Amedeo Derby – $199.50 ($399)
Remember that Nordstrom’s Half Yearly sales are much different than their annual Anniversary Sale (coming up in July). The Half-Yearly sales are true clearances. So stock/size selection/colors that are actually on sale (translation: almost always the weird colors) can vary greatly. It’s a heck of a haystack. A few needles… but… key word: few. At least everything ships and returns for free.
Bespoke Post: Up to 40% off in their shop
The Pick: Full Grain Leather Pan Am Duffel – $250 ($449)
Lots of variety in the Bespoke Post shop. That’s one way to put it. But one specific call out would be WP Standard’s Pan Am Duffel. Made from their excellent, pliable yet thick full grain leather. Solid brass hardware. Big fan of that brand. On sale at Bespoke post in Chocolate (shown), Tan, or Desert Black.
Brooks Brothers Part II: Four Shirts for $249 (reg. $118-$128 per)
The combo pick:
- White Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Twill Ainsley Collar Dress Shirt ($128)
- Blue Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Twill Ainsley Collar Dress Shirt ($128)
- Light Blue Gingham Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Pinpoint Oxford Ainsley Collar Dress Shirt ($118)
- Navy Gingham Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Pinpoint Oxford Ainsley Collar Dress Shirt ($118)
= $249 total (reg price $492 for all four)
Separate deal from the extra 20% off sale items promo. These aren’t clearance shirts, but instead these are their regular wheelhouse flagship stock. Four shirts is a lot to buy at once, but $62.25 per shirt (again, you have to buy four) is pretty good for Brooks Brothers. Not bad if you like to spend a little on dress shirts, but don’t want to get into the triple-digits per shirt arena. Ships free as well, as Brooks Brothers free shipping doesn’t kick in until $200, yet this’ll trip that threshold.
GAP: 60% off those ActiveFit Tees, 50% off most shorts, + Extra 10% off w/ GET10
- 10″ Vintage Shorts – $21.60 ($49.95) 98% cotton / 2% spandex
- 8″ Vintage Shorts – $21.60 ($49.95) 98% cotton / 2% spandex
- 7″ Easy Shorts With E-Waist – $17.10 ($39.95) 98% cotton / 2% spandex
- ActiveFit Tees – $13.50 ($39.95)
NOTE: At post time, the extra 10% off code GET10 is working on both the shorts and tees deal. Pretty, pretty good. And the secret’s out on those tees. They’re great. Buried in their athletic-wear section, those tees look, feel, and act more like an upgraded/super smooth/”dressy” t-shirt (think the luxe touch from BR). Super smooth poly/modal blend that breathes without looking shiny or “techy”. Raglan style sleeves highlight your shoulders as well as help out with ease of movement. And the collar holds up remarkably well. Not slouchy or thin or weird. For those that prefer wider necks, you’ll have to look elsewhere. Yes there’s a small logo on the left sleeve. But it’s subtle, and these tees are so comfortable that you might quickly forget about it. Size shown above is a medium on 5’10″/185.
Amazon: totally random Memorial Day Weekend deals
- Poly & Bark Verity Lounge Chair – $534.73 w/ 10% off coupon box checked ($599)
- Bulova Marine Start 43mm Quartz Dive Watch – $200.50 ($250ish)
- Timex Weekender – $25.99 ($35)
- Willit Men’s Sun Shirts – $19.17 ($23.99)
Nobody does random quite like Amazon during a big retail push. Probably best to check your order history/”buy again” section and see if anything you get with some regularity from Uncle Jeff’s Andy’s Internet Emporium is on sale.
Bonobos: 30% off select w/ SPF30
The Pick: Solid Unconstructed Italian Hopsack Wool Blazers – $280 ($400)
Prices are as marked but they’re also saying “with code SPF30.” So… it may automatically apply at checkout. Lotttts of exclusions: “Premium 4-Way Stretch Jeans, Stretch Lightweight Jeans, Hudson Sweater Polos, Hudson Cabana Sweater Polos, Everyday Linen Popovers, Suede Bomber Jacket, all swim trunks, and Icon Status styles of The Original Chino, The Chino 2.0, Stretch Weekday Warrior Dress Pants, and Jetsetter Stretch Wool Suits and Suit Separates.”
Ledbury: 30% off $150+
The Combo Pick:
- White 94% Nylon 6% Spandex true performance fabric MTO dress shirt ($135)
- Ice blue 94% Nylon 6% Spandex true performance fabric MTO dress shirt ($135)
= $189 total (normally $270)
Ledbury did what Rhone couldn’t do. They made a true dress shirt out of a breathable, wicking, smooth performance fabric, and most importantly: The collar feels and acts like a true dress shirt collar. Great with a tie. Looks exceptionally sharp without too, thanks to their structure and the slightly lowered 2nd button. Bought one for myself when they debuted, and they’re legit. The one drawback is they do need a bit of ironing. Care instructions are machine wash gentle cycle or hand wash, hang to dry. I’m careful with an iron, and especially so with these, as synthetics can scorch if your iron is too hot and you’re not moving quick. So be careful.
NOTE: These are from their made-to-order line. Much more precise measurement in terms of fit, and you get to pick the collar style too. Mid spread dress or hidden button down looks terrific without a tie, if that’s your thing. Also know that these take a few weeks in terms of delivery, as they make them once you input your options.
WP Standard: 20% off w/ MDW20
- Woodward Briefcase in Chocolate or Tan, or Desert Black – $278.40 ($348)
- Pan Am Duffel in Rough Out Suede – $374.40 ($468)
More WP Standard goods, but going direct to the brand here (as they understandably have much more stock than Bespoke Post). Includes the excellent Woodward briefcases, available in three shades of leather. Full review of the tan leather Woodward can be found here.
Oak Street Bootmakers: 20% – 30% off Summer Sale
- Camp Mocs in Horween Chromexcel – $208.60 ($298) size down one half size from Brannock size
- Cap Toe Lakeshore Boots – $388.50 ($518) true to size
USA made boots and shoes. Super high quality leathers. Hard not to ogle their Lakeshore cap toe boots. But it’s Camp Moc season for sure.
Todd Snyder: Up to 30% off Select Hello Summer Sale
- Vans Coral Sneakers – $44 ($115)
- Made in Italy Silk/Cotton Striped Tie – $59 ($118)
- Made in Italy Hopsack Wool Peak Lapel Sportcoat – $234 FINAL ($698)
- Spade Dye Wool-Blend Shawl Collar Zip Cardigan – $174 ($398)
It’s a pretty random assortment and as it’s Todd Synder, things can get spendy even in their sale section. But Mr. Snyder absolutely has his fans. Watch out for final sale stuff. Anything tagged as final sale can’t be returned or exchanged.
Filson: Online Outlet is open
- 24 Hour Tin Cloth Briefcase in Cinder – $296.25 FINAL ($395)
- Waterproof Dry Roll-Top tote – $107.50 ($215)
- Wool Bomber Jacket – $296.25 FINAL ($395)
First quality goods, pretty solid discounts, and an oddly wide variety of gear. No returns or exchanges on anything tagged as final sale. And there’s a lot of final sale stuff in there.
Nike: members get an extra 25% off select sale styles w/ SUMMER25
- Blazer Low ’77 Vintage – $67.50 ($90)
- Air Zoom TR 1 Workout Shoes – $97.50 ($130)
- Killshot 2 – $67.50 ($90) no code needed on these. Navy swoosh, white swoosh, green swoosh and the black with white swoosh are all getting the 25% off.
Feels like a seasonal clearance. Pretty scattershot in that extra 25% off w/ SUMMER code section. Also worth noting select Killshots are 25% off. No code needed. Discount should show up in your bag. No login needed to save on the Killshots. Which is nice.
Spier: Up to $65 off Select Suits
- Navy Core Line Australian Merino Wool Suit – $328 ($378)
- Medium Gray Core Line Australian Merino Wool Suit – $328 ($378)
- Midnight Navy Australian Merino Wool Tuxedo – $398 ($448)
Includes some of their flagship “core” line suits. For those unfamiliar, the Core Line is an upgrade over their base level (and mighty fine all the same) Red Label. Red Label only comes in one fit. Core line comes in two fits (slim or contemporary), nicer wool for the fabrics, and better “trim” stuff like the lining, buttons, etc.
REI: Up to 30% off during their Biggest Sale of the Year
- KUHL Engineered Polo – $52.49 ($75) 4 colors
- KUHL Engineered Hoodie – $59.49 ($89) 5 colors
- REI 650 Down Vest – $49.89 ($99.95) 3 colors
- Made in the USA Danner Bull Run Moc Toe Boots – $187.39 ($249.95)
- Made in the USA Danner Douglas GTX 6″ Boots – $209.89 ($279.95)
Here’s how this works, as it’s sorta two sales in one:
- Non members can shop the sale without buying a membership. Those items are prices-as-marked online. Picks above are limited to items everyone can shop. You’ll see why in a second.
- Members (new or old) can take 20% off one full-priced item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item w/ the code ANNIV24. Yes there are exclusions. And unlike other brands/sites with “members” sales, it’s not just a simple email sign up. REI is a co-op. So you have to pay for a membership. It’s a $30 flat one-time fee for a lifetime membership.
Charles Tyrwhitt: 4 Shirts or Polos for $199, 20% off just about everything
- Merino Wool “Proper” Blazer – $279.20 ($349)
- Super 120s Wool Shawl Lapel Tuxedo Dinner Suit – $479.20 ($599)
- Slim Fit Linen Jacket – $359.20 ($449) four colors
For those looking for a navy blue blazer under $300 (which is hard to find these days), the CT Merino “proper” blazer is a good bet. Two fits, 100% wool exterior, light hopsack like texture. It won’t have the buttery soft “squish” that comes with a lightweight flannel like the J. Crew Legacy, but when it comes to the warmer months, a lot of us prefer something cooler and crisper feeling. And remember that returns with Charles Tyrwhitt can be on the pricey side, as the (expensive) outbound shipping is non-refundable, and returns will set you back a $9.95 pre-paid label.
Mr. Porter: One of their rare sale events is on
- lululemon Metal Vent Tech 2.5 Stretch-Mesh Polo Shirt – $54 ($90)
- Persol Steve McQueen Round-Frame Folding Tortoiseshell Sunglasses – $273 ($545)
- Red Wing 6-Inch Hawthorne Suede Boots – $245 ($350)
- Red Wing Work Chukkas – $203 ($290)
Feels like 99% of what Mr. Porter carries is either absurdly expensive or absurd looking. They do have a handful of brands that have at least a few normal things. And often those things get included in their sale events. Examples of such “things” are above.
Under Armour: Extra 30% off sale w/ EXTRA30 + Free Shipping No Min. w/ FSMAY
An additional 30% off their sale section and no shipping charges? That’ll do.
The Dappered Space: Long Weekend Home Goods Sales
- Home Depot “Summer Doing” Mem. Day Sale – various markdowns
- Huckberry Memorial Day Weekend Sale – up to 40% off
- Macy’s Memorial Day Sale – various markdowns, extra % off select w/ MEMDAY
- Bespoke Post Memorial Day Sale – up to 40% off
- Society6 Memorial Day Sale – up to 40% off
- Wayfair Memorial Day Clearance – various markdowns up to 70%
- IKEA Summer Sale – $15 off $150, $25 off 250 w/ IKEA Family Membership (free)
- Target “Hello Summer Sale” – up to 50% off garden & patio
- Blackstone Products – various markdowns
- Amazon Memorial Day Deals – various markdown
- Tribesigns 70.8”Executive Desk – $170.99 ($209.99)
Not every home goods retailer tries to hawk their wares at discounted prices on this long holiday weekend, but the vast majority do, and if you’re looking for something new to spruce up your space, now’s the time. There are some deep discounts happening out there (and some par for the course markdowns). Picks above are a reflection of the wide variety of promos you’ll encounter this weekend. If you find yourself wishing you were invited over to your neighbors backyard on a summer morning because the smell of the bacon and eggs they’re cooking on their outdoor Blackstone Griddle is wafting over the fence, now’s not a bad time to get one of your own. There’s also lots of deals on outdoor seating and dining sets, plus some nice discounts on indoor products too.
Also worth a mention:
- Madewell: 25% off select w/ LONGWEEKEND
- adidas: Extra 30% off select w/ SUMMER
- Roka Performance Sunglasses: Up to 40% off during their “sunseeker sale”
- Meermin: Up to 40% off during their spring sale (ends this Friday)
- DSW: 25% off for rewards members w/ HELLOVIP
- Billy Reid: 20% off $300, 30% off $600, 40% off $900
- Gustin: They’ve launched one of their rare Stock Sales
NOTE: This post will be updated through the long weekend.