This post will be updated over the next few days as more sales roll in. 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.
Banana Republic: 30% off most full price
- Italian Tropical Wool Suit Separates – $476 ($680) blue or gray
- Slim Core Temp Pants – $70 ($100)
- Linen/Cotton Traveler 5-Pocket Pants in Slim or Straight Fit – $91 ($130)
- Wrinkle Resistant Dress Shirts in Slim or Standard Fit – $56 ($80)
- Italian Wool Ventile Sportcoat – $280 ($400)
Notable exclusions are the usuals: shoes, bags, cashmere and cashmere blends, and leather or suede apparel. But the majority is in. Looks like most of BR’s stuff has stuck to previous pricing for now, but they haven’t been able to totally escape the overall uncertainty as some items have ticked up in price. Example: Their excellent suit separates in Vitale Barberis Canonico Italian Tropical Wool used to run $650 at full price. Now they’re $680. So at 30% off, they’re now $21 more than they were just a few weeks ago.
Old Navy: 50% – 60% off Shorts & Tees
The Pick: Performance “chino” shorts – $19.99 ($39.99) full review here
The 50% off everything event they were running earlier this week seemed to be an early bird special. So no more half off chinos and lululemon-like performance fabric 5 pocket pants. But! Half off the performance-fabric shorts is absolutely worth a mention. They look like regular chino shorts, but stretch, breathe, and overall just feel great. Full review here.
J. Crew: Summer Kickoff Sale + Extra 15% off for members
- Secret Wash Cotton Poplin Shirts in slim, classic, tall, or untucked – $39.52 ($98) 59% off
- Slim or Straight Fit Tech Oxford Pants – $50.57 ($128) 60% off
- Ludlow Unstructured Sportcoats in Irish Cotton-Linen Blend – $195.07 ($298) 34% off
- (That sportcoat excels at being worn with chinos, jeans performance trousers, etc.)
- Irish Cotton-Linen Blend Trousers – $127.07 ($198) 35% off
- Long-Sleeve Textured “Sweater Tees” – $29.32 ($69.50) 57% off
- Portsider Chino Shorts, 9″ or 7″ inseam – $39.52 ($79.50) 50% off
THURSDAY UPDATE: Looks like their rewards club is now getting an additional 15% off. Just check the offer box at checkout and it should apply/stack. Prices have been updated above to reflect that new, extra 15% off discount as many (most?) reading this are probably already members, or are cool with jumping through the hoop of creating an account on their site for the extra 15% off. Full picks for this one can be found here, in case you hadn’t seen them yet.
Huckberry: Memorial Day Weekend Sale
- Howler Brothers Open Country Tech Short Sleeve Shirt – $71 ($92)
- LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots – $193 ($215)
- Walden 51mm Passage Sunglasses – $74 ($99)
- Walden Polarized 51mm Airman Sunglasses – $96 ($129)
- Taylor Stitch The Foundation Blazer – $108 ($198)
Pretty sure you knew about this one already. But in case you’re a newbie swinging in for the first time… full picks can be found here.
Amazon: Totally random Memorial Day Weekend Deals
- Casio MDV106 Resin Strap Watch – $44.60 ($55ish) review here, looks great on an aftermarket NATO
- SONGMICS 12-Slot Watch Box – $21.99 ($34.99)
- Mid-Century Modern Leather Accent Chair, Sig. Design by Ashley Puckman – $287.99 ($319.99)
- Brightown LED 52 Edison Shatterproof Patio Lights (100 ft) – $42.39 ($52.98)
Watches! Leather Chairs! Uh… Patio Lights! Look, good lighting is everything. This is what Amazon does. This is who they are.
Banana Republic Factory: 62.5% off most,
Extra 50% off Final Sale Clearance
- Textured Sweater Tees – $18.75 ($50)
- Linen Blend Trousers in Slim Straight Fit – $43.12 ($115)
- Tailored Fit Knit Jacket – $37.48 FINAL ($260)
- Final sale = no returns or exchanges, but the extra 50% off clearance deal puts it down to a pretty absurd price.
- Slim Travel 5-Pocket Pants – $35.62 ($95)
- Knit Chore Jacket – $37.50 ($100)
- Traveler Jeans – $39.37 ($105)
And there’s even some stuff at 70% off strewn about. Deal is 50% – 70% off MSRP with an additional 25% off in your cart. A reminder that as BRF is a “factory” brand, they’re almost always on deep discount. But anything more than 60% off is great for them relative to their other sales and promos. So yes, this is a good one. Ends 5/28.
Nordstrom Rack: Extra 25% off FINAL sale clearance
- Nordstrom 99% merino / 1% lycra Plaid Wool Sportcoat – $89.97 FINAL ($399)
- Rodd & Gunn Suede Bomber Jacket – $183.72 FINAL ($798)
- Ted Baker 55mm Sunglasses – $22.48 FINAL ($149)
- Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt Traveler Sneakers – $52.47 FINAL ($160)
If you’ve ever perused a Nordstrom Rack “clear the racks” event like this, you know how fast stock can go. A reminder that as this is Nordstrom’s outlet-styled branch (where among other things unsold Nordstrom mainline store and website merchandise goes to get heavy discounts to get it moved out)… free shipping only kicks in at $89. And as it’s a final sale clearance blow-out, final means final. No returns or exchanges.
Allen Edmonds: Extra 20% off Sale AND Factory 2nds
- Fifth Avenue Cap-toe Oxfords – $279.20 ($425)
- Walnut Carlyle Plain-toe Oxfords – $199.98 ($425)
- Factory Second Strand Oxfords – $239.20 ($425) $25 restocking fee on returns
Prices are now as marked online. They’ve already taken an extra 20% off sale items at Allen Edmonds, and it’s also an additional 20% off at the Factory 2nds Shoebank website. 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.
Target: 30% off select Goodfellow tops and shorts
- Every Wear 9″ Flat Front Chino Shorts – $14 ($20) 4 colors
- Vintage 7″ Elevated Washed Pull-On Shorts – $14 ($20) 5 colors
- Vintage Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt – $10.50 ($15) 10 colors
- Every Wear Short Sleeve T-Shirt – $5.60 ($8) 7 colors
As basic as it gets and super affordable already, but the 30% off makes them extra nice.
Todd Snyder: “Private Sale”
- Made in Italy Herringbone Wool Sportcoat – $274 FINAL ($698)
- Made in Italy 100% Cotton KNIT Sportcoat – $234 FINAL ($698)
- Black Made in the USA Fleece Shawl Collar Cardigan – $199 ($248)
- Grey Made in the USA Fleece Shawl Collar Cardigan – $199 ($248)
- Made in Brazil VEJA Sneakers – $129 ($170)
- Made in USA Randolph Polarized AGX Sunglasses – $224 FINAL ($319)
- Vans Authentic Suede Sneakers – $69 ($85)
Lots of final sale stuff. Watch out, as anything tagged as such can’t be returned or exchanged. And clearly this is on the upper end of the price spectrum, but Todd Snyder “knows his (style) onions,” and the materials, construction, and quality is absolutely up there. Billed as a “private sale…” there’s nothing private about it. It’s on their home page.
Filson: $50 off $300, $100 off $500, $175 off $750, $250 off $1000
“But I don’t need an extra strap. It probably doesn’t even match that bag.” Yeah but that’s what trips the $50 off $300 threshold, dropping the total price down to $255.50 total. It’s cheaper that way. Same trick drops the Made in the USA Original Briefcase to ~$400 from $495. Still spendy. But less so.
Bonobos: 30% off reg. price + sale/final sale w/ THREEDAY
The Pick: Unconstructed Italian Wool Hopsack Blazers – $280 ($400)
Works on full price AND stuff that’s already on sale. Usual exclusions apply: Icon Status styles of The Original Chino, The Chino 2.0, Weekday Warrior Dress Pants, and Jetsetter Wool Suits and Suit Separates. But their legendary unconstructed blazers are in.
Nordstrom: Half-Yearly Sale
- Charles Tyrwhitt Wool Proper Blazers in Slim – $299.25 ($399) or Classic Fit – $265.30 ($379)
- Nordstrom Slim Straight Stretch Cotton Twill Chinos – $55.65 ($79.50)
- Tumi Academy Briefcase – $379 ($475)
- Alden Wingtip Lace-Up Boot – $576 ($960)
Their Halfy-Yearly Sales are in-season clearances. So it’s not quite as good as the Anniversary Sale they run mid-summer which features brand-new goods for the upcoming season (fall). But it’s huge all the same. And as always, everything ships and returns for free. Raise your hand if you had shell cordovan Aldens on your bingo card for this weekend. No? Me neither. Don’t expect those to last long.
Grant Stone: Extra 20% off Sale Items w/ MEMORIAL25
- Traveler Penny Loafers in Storm Kudu – $272 ($412)
- Traveler Penny Midnight Suede – $256 ($395)
- Garrison Boot Crimson Kudu – $252.80 ($435)
Goodyear welted, great leathers, incredible quality. Rarely does their sale section get an extra bit off. Nice to see that’s happening now. Free shipping kicks in at $300, and remember that exchanges are free within 15 days, but returns will set you back a $15 pre-paid label. B-grades and whatnot are final sale.
J. Crew FACTORY: Up to 70% off sitewide + Extra 20% off $100 w/ SUMMERFUN, Extra 25% off $125 w/ SALE
- Flex Chinos in Slim, Straight, or Athletic Tapered – $39.95 ($79.95) lots of colors
- Flex Chino Shorts in 5″, 7″, or 9″ inseams – $29.95 ($69.50) ditto. lots of colors
Holy smokes have some prices jumped at JCF by way of less mark-downs/promo pricing. But at least their bestselling flex chinos and flex chino shorts are still in the price range many of us are used to. For now. Until we’re no longer used to it anymore.
Bespoke Post: Up to 50% off in their shop
- Made in the USA Randolph Aviator Fusion Sunglasses – $265 ($329)
- WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag – $382 ($449)
While they may be known more for their subscription box business… they have a pretty great shop of stand alone, nicely curated stuff. Lots of brands you’ve heard of, some you haven’t.
Oak Street Bootmakers: 20% – 30% off Storewide
- Camp Mocs in Horween Chromexcel – $246 ($328) 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.
Ledbury: 30% off $150+
The Summer-is-coming 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 the collar feels and acts like a true dress collar. That’s where so many performance fabric dress shirts fail miserably… the collars are always too casual. (See the otherwise excellent Rhone commuter, which wears more like a tech OCBD than a dress shirt). Not with these. The collars are terrific. Great with a tie. And the mid-spread (or hidden button down) looks exceptionally sharp without a tie as well, thanks to their structure and the slightly lowered 2nd button. No more “one unbuttoned not enough/two is too much” debate.
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.
Brooks Brothers: Extra 20% off sale items
- Washed Stretch Chinos – $47.99 ($118)
- Green w/ Chipmunks playing Tennis D-Ring Belt – $39.99 ($98)
- Navy + Rackets Embroidered D-Ring Belt – $31.99 ($98)
- 60% Linen/40% Wool 1818 Plaid Hopsack Sport Coat – $319.99 ($798)
- Checked Sport Coat in Hopsack Wool – $279.99 ($598) 3 fits
Sale’s on sale. Looks like this is at least part of what they’re doing for the long weekend. Extra 20% off runs clear through Wednesday May 28th.
Brooks Brothers Part II: 40% off Four Shirts or more
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)
= $295.20 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 40% off 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.
Also worth a mention:
- GAP: 50% off all tees and shorts
- REI: Their big anniversary sale is live. It’s open to non-members too, but members save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item w/ ANNIV2025 at checkout. Exclusions apply of course.
- Gustin: They’ve launched one of their rare Stock Sales
- Madewell: 25% off select w/ LONGWEEKEND
- adidas: 30% off select w/ SAVE
- Billy Reid: 20% off $300, 30% off $600, 40% off $900
- L.L. Bean: 10% off w/ WAVES10
NOTE: This post will be updated through the long weekend.