Banana Republic Factory: 64% off lots 1 Day Sale

BR Factory:  “up to 50% off” + addit. 40% off (ends Sunday)

Lots of “madness” over the last few days. On the court, inside the beltway, etc.

“Eh, so what.”
So what? … SO LET’S DANCE!

It’s one of those 24-hour Sunday stacking deals Banana Republic Factory likes to do every once in a while. Obligatory reminder that once you do the math, 50% off MSRP is fine for BRF. Anything over 60% off is quite good. Because Banana Republic Factory is one of those outlet-mall styled step-down brands (like J. Crew Factory)… and thus, they’re almost always having a big sale. So perspective is necessary.

Bottom line: this is a good sale. The new arrivals help too. Off we go. Discount on the picks below ranges from 64% off – 76% off, with most hitting 64% off (40% off + additional 40% off at checkout). That’s better than what they ran during the most recent Friends and Family sale a couple weeks back. Off we go…

 

Knit Poly/Rayon/Spandex Sportcoats – $78 ($260) 70% off

Size & Color Shown: 40R on 5’10″/185 in “Gray-Blue”

YES these are a poly/rayon/elastane blend. But they don’t feel cheap, and they don’t look it either. They may be knit, but it’s a clean and tight knit which can easily pass as a dressier blazer and be worn with a collared shirt. But they’re soft and easy wearing so they also won’t look weird with a t-shirt. And the tail isn’t chopped either (take note other brands). They’re also sold in chest measurements (36, 38, 40, 42, etc.) instead of the cheaper/less precise alpha sizing (S/M/L/etc.) and they come in short and long options if that’s your body type. So they’ve put some real effort in here. Sleeve cuff buttons are non functioning.

 

Heritage Bomber Jacket in 100% Nylon – $54 ($150) 64% off

True outerwear. Nylon shell. Not some knit sweater-jacket hybrid. Pocket on the right sleeve which is a signature of the bomber style.

 

Slim Core Temp Chinos – $43.20 ($120) 64% off

These are BRF’s cheaper alternative to the mainline Banana Republic Core Temp pants which have been so popular for so long (and for good reason as the mainline BR core temps are truly comfortable and crisp and all that good stuff). No personal experience with these, and a quick observation is that the fabric, from this side of the screen, doesn’t look quite the same. It looks… textured? Almost like a wool trouser. Which is more than fine, but that’s not how the super-smooth regular Banana Republic core temps look. Just something to keep in mind.

 

Midweight Crewneck Tees – $12.60 ($35) 64% off

Stripes, solids, and some heathered options. 100% organic cotton. Relaxed fit, so if you want a trim fit they say to size down.

 

Core Temp Button Down Collar Dress-Shirts – $30.60 ($85) 64% off

Button down collar so the points don’t go drifting out and flapping away. White, blue, or black.

 

Travel Pants in Slim or Athletic Fit – $34.20 ($95) 64% off

Shown above: Size 32×32 athletic fit in brown heather on 5’10″/185.

Really, really good for the price. Soft, stretch-infused, versatile five-pocket-style pants. When you want to wear jeans but don’t want to wear jeans and don’t want to wear chinos/khakis either. They do seem to shrink up a little in the wash. So know that.

 

Luxe Touch T-Shirts – $14.40 ($40) 64% off

BRF’s take on the dressy t-shirt thing. Not broken in/super slubbed/or made to look like an old favorite. They’re nice. Mercerized cotton means they’ll be super smooth, but could shrink in the wash. Mercerized cotton can do that. Sometimes.

 

Grayson Slim Tapered Dress Pants – $36 ($100) 64% off

Size shown: 32x32 on 5’10″/185.

Note that these run a tad short. But if you account for that factor (my 5’10″/185lb frame often but not always takes a 30″ inseam, and thus I sized up to a 32″ inseams here) then you’re left with a really nice, cheap pair of cotton-based, machine washable, dressier (but not too dressy) trousers. Notice the tab closure at the waist. 52% cotton, 30% polyester, 16% viscose rayon, 2% elastane spandex blend helps keep the cost down (compared to wool). An inexpensive and machine washable option for the worker-bees out there who want a sharp looking trouser without draining their 401K. (Oh. Wait.)

 

Linen/Cotton Sportcoat – $61.20 ($170) 64% off

A brand new arrival. 55% linen / 45% cotton. Unlined back for breathability. Welt pockets instead of flap on the lower half, so that might not be everyone’s favorite choice. But in terms of being a super affordable alternative to, say, one of J. Crew’s “unsuit” jackets (also on sale)… this has real potential. May be boxy on arrival, as they say it’s “a slightly roomier jacket, making it the go-to choice for an easy, breezy, and effortless summer.” Yet the fit description says “Tailored shoulder, chest and tapered waist.” I mean, even if you have to spend some money to get the fit right, it could still be a relative steal.

 

Athletic Linen Cotton Pants – $30.60 ($85) 64% off

Breezy 55% cotton / 45% linen fabric. Lots of spring and summery colors. Clean front with the standard button closure and zipper fly, but for extra comfort these come with an elastic back. Some will love that for the warmer months, but that elastic at the back will be a dealbreaker for others. Just athletic fit so far. Which makes sense, as these are clearly made for warmer weather and air-flow is desirable during spring and summer.

 

Cotton-Linen Bomber – $57.60 ($160) 64% off

Spring means bomber jackets. And if you want a jacket to wear in warm weather (which seems like an oxymoron, but, y’know…) Then this could be the ticket. 62% cotton / 38% linen.

 

Honeycomb Pique Pocket Henleys – $10.80 ($45) 76% off

52% cotton / 48% poly. Pique knit gives it that physical and visual texture. Something new for the henley lovers out there. One of those quiet, casual items that can make a difference because of its being just different enough.

 

Cotton/Poly Pique Mock Neck Jacket – $33 ($110) 70% off

A style of jacket that’s probably more sweater than true outerwear. Pique texture brings a different factor many will appreciate. $110 MSRP seems… optimistic, to say the least. But this price sounds about right.

 

100% Merino Crewneck Sweaters – $28.80 ($80) 64% off

Perfect for the upcoming seasons. Solids of course, and blue or “natural” micro stripe too. 100% merino and claims to be washable, although many of us find the risk of washing inexpensive “washable” merino sweaters like these to not be worth the reward. Just take them to the dry cleaner on occasion. As merino is naturally anti-microbial, you’ll be surprised how long a merino sweater can go between cleanings. Of course if you’ve sweated it up hard, or got a stain on it or something, take it to the cleaners.

 

Lived in Chinos in Slim, Slim Straight, or Athletic Fit – $30.60 ($85) 64% off

BR Factory’s stretch cotton chinos. 97% cotton, 3% spandex. All the colors you’d expect. Even has the “butt patch” just like mainline BR chinos.

 

“Tundra” Hoodies – $25.50 ($85) 70% off

80% Cotton / 20% Nylon with a textured weave, donegal-like speckles, and no kangaroo pocket to keep things less bulky up front. Four colors to choose from.

 

100% Merino Quarter Zips – $34.20 ($95) 64% off

100% merino. A couple of new colors for Spring.

The Up to 50% off + additional 40% off most at Banana Republic Factory sale is scheduled to end today, 4/6/25. Outbound shipping is $7 unless you’re one of their higher tiered rewards members. Returns are free, although those outbound shipping charges are non refundable.