This post will be updated through the weekend 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 in the readership who have served, as well as those who are currently serving.
Banana Republic: 30% off most full price
- Italian Wool Ventile Jacket – $250 ($450) blue, navy, or green
- Italian Wool Ventile trouser – $112 ($230) ditto
- Total for the suit = $362. Note that each piece is on special and the 30% off is stacking.
- Wrinkle Resistant Dress Shirts in Slim or Standard Fit – $63 ($90)
- Linen Cotton Sweater Polos – $70 ($100)
- Linen Cotton 5-pocket Traveler Pants – $77 ($140)
- These are another on-special markdown which the 30% off stacks
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
As good as it gets for BR outside of their rare Friends & Family / Holiday season 40% off deals. And if past is prologue, then the next one of those “40%-offs” won’t roll around until autumn. There’s also some stuff on special (marked down but not on clearance yet) which is stacking with the 30% off.
Allen Edmonds: Extra 20% off Sale AND Factory 2nds
- Fifth Avenue Cap-toe Oxfords – $295.20 ($450)
- Randolph Bit Loafers in Suede – $239.98 ($475)
- Factory Second Strand Oxfords – $239.20 ($450) $25 restocking fee on returns
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
Prices are 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.
J. Crew: Extra 50% off Final Sale styles w/ SUMMER
- Sportcoat in English cotton-linen blend – $212.49 FINAL ($648)
- Ludlow 51% wool / 49% linen Herringbone Jacket & Trouser = $314.99 FINAL ($886)
- Garment-dyed twill overshirt – $22.99 FINAL ($158)
- Dark Blue Slim Secret Wash cotton poplin shirt – $12.49 FINAL ($98)
- Vintage-wash cotton henleys – $19.99 FINAL ($75)
- Wallace & Barnes duck canvas utility jacket – $82.99 FINAL ($238)
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
Just got bumped up on Sunday to an additional 50% off their final sale clearance section. Haven’t seen them go that deep on their final sale stuff in awhile.
J. Crew 40% off select full price (exp 5/26)
- Baird McNutt Short Sleeve Irish Linen Shirts – $65.50 ($110)
- 1040 Athletic Tapered-fit Stretch Chino Pant – $58.50 ($98)
- Geyser Grey Ludlow Italian Wool Suit Separates – $479 ($800)
- Polo Shirt in Pima Cotton – $58.50 ($98)
- Classic-fit Oxford Creased Trouser – $76.50 ($128)
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
And the 40% off select full price deal they’re running. But you might have known that already though. Full original picks are here.
Filson: $50 off $300, $100 off $500, $175 off $750, $250 off $1000
- Rugged Twill Original Briefcase ($499) +
- Nalgene ($16.80)
- = $415.80 total ($515.80)
Ends Thursday 5/28
Hard pivot from BR Factory’s more affordable wares to the more expensive stuff over at Filson. USA Made Rugged Twill Briefcases now cost $499 MSRP. So the trick is to throw something cheap in your cart, and save even more than if you hadn’t.
GAP: 50% off select + additional 15% off w/ SUMMER
- Straight Fit or Slim Fit Modern Khakis – $24.65 ($59.95)
- 7.5″ Linen-Cotton Shorts – $27.20 ($64.95)
- Adult Organic Cotton Pocket T-Shirts – $10.20 ($24.95)
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
Sometimes it doesn’t have to be that complicated. Get your fit right, and even something as basic as a t-shirt and chinos combo can look great. Select styles and select colors are getting the 50% off, but it’s most of the normal/foundation colors. Works out to 57.5% off when you stack that SUMMER code.
BR Factory: 62.5% off most (casual picks)
- Standard-Fit “Premium Wash” Tees – $11.25 ($30)
- Lived in Chinos – $35.62 ($95) 3 fits
- Linen/Cotton 7″ Deck Shorts – $25 ($75) 66% off
- Slim Softwash Cotton Short Sleeve Shirts – $24.37 ($65)
Ends Wednesday 5/27
Deal is 50% – 70% off MSRP with an additional 25% off in your cart. Most items are tagged as 50% off + getting the additional 25% off = 62.5% off MSRP. 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.
BR Factory: 62.5% off most (dressed up picks)
- Blue Linen Blend Glen Plaid Suit Separates – $198.75 ($530)
- Flax Linen Blend Herringbone Suit Separates – $198.75 ($530)
- 98% cotton/2% spandex Slim or Athletic Fit Dress Shirts – $30 ($80)
Ends Wednesday 5/27
And some dressed up stuff. A key to shopping dress clothes at step down/diffusion brands like BRF is to look at the fabric makeup. Avoid all synthetic stuff. That’s where costs get cut. That said, they’ve got some linen-blend items ready for summer.
Jack Erwin: 15% off sitewide
- Decker driving loafers – $159.80 ($188)
- Raymond derby – $212.50 ($250)
- Edward Loafers – $210.80 ($248)
Made in Portugal or Brazil, good materials, and cool but timeless styles. Plus the all too rare mid-level price point (not cheap plasticky shoes, not high end luxury) is all too welcome.
Bonobos: 30% off most full price w/ HOTDOG30
- Solid Unconstructed Italian Hopsack Wool Blazers – $280 ($400)
- 6 colors, unconstructed and airy. Great year-round but especially summer.
- Riviera Short Sleeve Shirts – $59.50 ($85)
- The 5 Pocket Chino 2.0 – $69.30 ($99) icon colors included
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
Usual exclusions apply: Icon Status styles of The Original Chino, The Chino 2.0, Weekday Warrior Dress Pants, Jetsetter Wool Blazer, and Jetsetter Wool Dress Pants, and a few other bits and bobs. But there’s plenty of bestsellers included, such as their unconstructed blazers, short sleeve shirts, swim trunks, etc.
Nike: 20% off select w/ START
- Air Force 1 Flyknit 2.0 – $100 ($125)
- Air Max 2017 – $105.57 ($190)
- Field General – $62.37 ($105)
Ends Wednesday 5/27, 9pm PT
Works on select full price and sale stuff. Includes clothes and other gear, so it’s not just shoes. For AF1 fans, summer can get a little too hot under the collar of those classic basketball sneakers. The flyknit version may help alleviate some of that sneaker stuffiness.
Nordstrom: Half Yearly Sale (clothes picks)
- Black & Blue Slub Wool Blend Sport Coat – $279.29 ($399)
- Non-Iron Trim Fit Solid Cotton Dress Shirt – $47.70 ($79.50)
- Barbour Plaid Waxed Cotton “Shirt Jacket” – $318.50 ($490) shirt jacket? Looks like a jacket.
- Billy Reid Pensacola Pima Cotton Piqué Polos – $76.80 – $82.99 ($128)
Ongoing
This is one of Nordstrom’s three big sale events of the year. There’s another half-yearly clearance after the holidays, and then their flagship event is the Anniversary Sale in mid summer (which sees just-in autumn goods go on sale as a season-preview.) So yes, the half-yearly sales are mostly clearance events, but as it’s Nordstrom mainline, everything still ships/returns for free.
Nordstrom: Half Yearly Sale (shoes/accessories picks)
- Timex Marlin Jet Automatic – $239.25 ($319.95) review here
- Made in Italy Nordstrom Derby – $119.96 ($199.95)
- Nike Killshot 2 – $60 ($100)
- TUMI Academy Briefcase – $385 ($550)
Ongoing
And some picks from their shoes/accessories departments.
Rothy’s: 25% off
- Court Sneakers – $111.75 ($149)
- Mini-in-person review/size note: These run half a size small. And even then they can run a little narrow for those of us with wide or borderline wide feet. That said, if they fit you well out of the box, then these are terrific and well worth the investment.
- The Ravello Loafer – $141.75 ($189)
- The Driving Loafer – $141.75 ($189)
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
Rothy’s makes well cushioned, breathable sneakers and loafers, with flexible recycled knit uppers spun from recycled plastic bottles. They’re even machine washable(!) so wearing them without socks is no worry at all. Outbound shipping is free. No fee for mail-in exchanges, or for returns made at a Happy Returns location or a Rothy’s retail store. Otherwise, it’s a $7.99 fee for mail-in refunds.
Brooks Brothers: Extra 20% off Sale Items
- Explorer Collection Slim Fit Wool Windowpane Suit Jacket – $239.99 ($698)
- Stand alone sportcoat potential here, as it has patch pockets on the lower half.
- Explorer Collection Slim Fit Wool Windowpane Suit Trousers – $95.99 ($298)
- 1818 Collection Slim Fit Windowpane Wool Suit – $639.99 $1398
- Merino Aran Cable Cardigan – $215.99 ($548)
- Suede Stripe D-Ring Belt – $55.99 ($118)
- Supima Cotton Mariner Stripe Johnny Collar Sweater – $79.99 ($198)
Ends Wednesday 5/27
Sale’s on sale over at Brooks Brothers. No code needed. Discount should happen once you put an item in your cart.
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 ($128)
- Navy Gingham Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Pinpoint Oxford Ainsley Collar Dress Shirt ($128)
= $307.20 total / $76.80 per shirt (reg price $512 for all four)
Ends Wednesday 5/27
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.
Oak Street Bootmakers: Up to 30% off
- Camp Mocs in Horween Chromexcel – $262.40 ($328) size down one half size from Brannock size
- Cap Toe Lakeshore Boots – $414.40 ($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.
J. Crew FACTORY: 50% – 70% off sitewide + addit. 20% off $125+ w/ PARTY
- 9″ tech shorts – $34.95 ($89.50) 100% poly
- 9″ flex chino short – $29.95 ($79.95) 99% cotton/1% elastane
- Houndstooth linen blazer – $144 w/ PARTY ($450)
- Plaid linen blazer – $144 w/ PARTY ($450)
Ends Tuesday 5/26.
From J. Crew’s step-down/diffusion brand. Free shipping kicks in at $100. Friday update: They’ve just added an additional 20% off carts of $125 or more with the code PARTY. Yes you can buy multiple cheaper items to trip that additional 20% off $125+ discount. Doesn’t have to be done in one fell swoop with a blazer or something else more expensive.
Ledbury: 30% off $150+
The Summer-is-coming Combo Pick:
- White 94% Nylon 6% Spandex True Performance Fabric MTO Dress Shirt ($145)
- Ice blue 94% Nylon 6% Spandex True Performance Fabric MTO Dress Shirt ($145)
= $203 total (normally $290)
Their regular 100% cotton non-iron twills are excellent, but as we’re heading into summer, their true-performance fabric line needs to be mentioned.
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.
Sunski: 25% off
- Astra Polarized Aviators – $90 ($120)
- Madrona Polarized Wayfarer-style – $44 ($58)
- Estero Polarized Aviators – $90 ($120)
Yes the price on a pair of Sunski’s has gone up. But so has the price on a shed-load of other stuff. At least the 25% off helps. They make good shades in some unique (but not goofy) styles, and as a brand they’re not perpetually on sale.
Amazon: Totally random Memorial Day Weekend Deals
- Timex Men’s Waterbury Metro Chrono – $194.60 ($229) review here
- UPDATE: These are $171.75 at Timex w/ code Take25
- ExOfficio Give-N-Go Sport 6” Boxer Brief – $25.88 ($34.50) review here
- 2 in 1 Mens 7″ Swim Trunks – $23.99 ($33.99)
- 63-Inch Long Console Table – $127.99 ($159.99)
Watches! Furniture! Underwear! Yes, it’s random. This is what Amazon does. This is who they are.
Grant Stone: Extra 20% off Sale Items w/ MEMORIAL25
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.
Timex: 25% off select w/ Take25
- 39mm Waterbury Heritage Chronograph – $231.75 ($309)
- 41mm Deepwater Reef 200m – $201.75 ($269) review of 2025 version, here
- 41mm Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph – $171.75 ($229) review here
- 40mm Mk1 Automatic Field Watch – $231.75 ($309)
There’s some good models included. Sometimes these “select” flash sales at Timex can feel like mostly… flotsam. Not so this time. Code Take25 is set to expire Monday night/3am ET on 5/26.
Target: Up to 40% off select men’s clothing
- Goodfellow 9″ Flat Front Shorts – $17.50 ($25)
- All in Motion Performance Seamless T-shirts – $15.40 ($22)
- Goodfellow seersucker button up camp collar shirts – $21 ($30)
Highlight has to be their Goodfellow 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex chino shorts. 9″ inseam. They are what you think they are, and they’re under twenty bucks.
REI: Anniversary Sale (their biggest of the year)
- Made in USA Danner Bull Run Moc Toe Boots – $194.89 ($259.95)
- Danner N45 Mid GTX Boots – $187.39 ($249.95)
- KUHL Renegade Recon Pants – Men’s – $74.19 ($99)
- Vuori Steadfast Down Vest – $99.83 ($198)
- Icebreaker Merino 150 Tech Lite III T-Shirts – $67.49 ($90) 5 colors
Everyone can shop their biggest sale of the year, but REI Co-op Members get to also save 20% on one full-price item and 20% on one REI Outlet item w/ ANNIV26 at checkout. Exclusions apply. Sale runs through 5/25.
Woodlore Shoe Trees: Buy one pair get one pair free
- Men’s Combination Cedar Shoe Trees (2 Pairs) – $28.95 ($57.90)
- Men’s Full Cedar Shoe Trees (2 Pairs) – $28.95 ($57.90)
Attention shoe hounds. Woodlore’s made in the USA cedar shoe trees are buy one get one free. And for the real fancy-cats, for an extra five bucks per pair you can get a monogrammed plate added. BUT… know that free shipping doesn’t kick in until $100+, and standard shipping is $14.95. Ouch.
Huckberry: Memorial Day Weekend Sale
- LUCA Terra Penny Loafers – $168 ($195)
- Flint & Tinder Architect Shirts – $68 ($98)
- Taylor Stitch Linen Herringbone Blazer – $219 ($398)
- LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots – $146 ($225)
Full picks are here if interested. Another “but you may have known that already” re-mention.
Also worth a mention:
- L.L. Bean: 15% off w/ SUMMER15
- Lands’ End: 50% off + addit. 10% off w/ GRAPEFRUIT (exp 5/21)
- Charles Tyrwhitt: 20% off, or 5 shirts/polos for $225 (that’s a bloody lot of shirts) Ends 5/25
- Gustin: They’ve launched one of their rare Stock Sales
- adidas: 30% off select w/ SCORE
- Bespoke Post: Up to 50% off in their shop
- Billy Reid: 20% off $300, 30% off $600, 40% off $900
- Rancourt: Extra 20% off their outlet w/ MEMDAY20
NOTE: This post will be updated through the long weekend.