Even though we just recently hit the summer solstice, it’s mid-season clearance time across all of retail. Because while we all sweat it out the next couple of months, brands and stores are already thinking of fall. Which means moving along some of their warm-weather inventory.
J. Crew is doing just that with a nice extra 50% off deal on their final sale (no returns or exchanges) items. That jumps to an additional 60% off if you get three or more items… because they want to clear some stuff out.
With that in mind, let’s build some combos/outfits. All picks below had at least a decent size selection left at post time, but that can change fast considering the clearance status + hefty discount. You’ll need the code SUMMER at checkout. And do be sure before you tap “purchase.” Because all of this stuff is final sale, so no returns or exchanges.
Just add smart shoes and a dress watch & belt, and you’re on your way. Assuming you’ve got a white or light blue dress shirt you like, you could always skip the striped blue clearance shirt shown above and just get the suit and socks (3 items.) Final total there would be $293.98. Note that the suit is sold as separates, and the drop down sizing menu is acting a little funky on the J. Crew site at the moment. The jackets are showing the trouser sizes first, which is super confusing. But keep scrolling down and you should find some sizes. For example, 36R, 38R, 40R, etc. are all showing as in stock at post time.
Kennedy-esque. Boat shoes might make it start to look costume-y, but classic court-style sneakers would work as an alternative. As would desert boots. Switching out the socks for something more plain would also significantly tone down the Yacht-club theme. (Is it cheers-o’clock yet?)
Layers aren’t just for fall and winter. If you’re heading out to grab a coffee in the morning, grab a lightweight layer like the chambray hemp-cotton blend workshirt. It’s also good to have on hand later in the day, in case the afternoon sun is relentless and you want to avoid getting burned to a crisp.
Wear with chukkas or sneakers and you’ve got a grown-up, easy-going back-to-school look… even if you’re headed nowhere near an institution of higher learning. Fall might feel a long ways off but… one can dream, right?
The J. Crew Extra 50% – 60% off 3+ final sale items code SUMMER ends 7/6/26.
60% off JCF's stretch chino and all poly tech shorts.
Can't or don't want to wear shorts? These are the warm-weather capable pants to pick.
WEEKEND UPDATE: They've now included their (usually excluded) icon jetsetter suit separates.
Fun Darn Toughs on sale at REI too.
Gift card deals. $6 short sleeve shirts. Grooming goods. Sunglasses. Timex, Citizen, Hamilton Watches. Prime…