Steal Alert: 40% off most everything at Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers: 40% off most (11/10-11/11)

Over the last few years the global retail industry has leveraged what’s known in some cultures as “singles day” to run a bunch of sales. Often but not always those promotions are really their Black Friday deals (sometimes better) bumped up a few weeks.

Brooks Brothers is one of those brands playing along this year.

40% off is truly significant for Brooks Brothers. Last year their Black Friday offer was 30% off, or 37% off for members. So this is even better. Which is also why it’s expiring Wednesday night.

Brace yourselves for some relative sticker shock. Brooks Brothers isn’t Target or BR Factory. Which is also why when they run a big deal like this, it’s worth the full sale-picks-post treatment. Of we go…

 

The Cloud Jacket in Lightweight Brushed Wool-Cotton – $478.80 ($798)

Brown, navy, or natural. Think of these as like the Bonobos unconstructed hopsack blazers, only in an autumn/winter brushed wool-cotton-silk. Very airy. Very lightweight. And that’ll help a lot when the thermostat in your Gran’s/in-law’s house is turned up to 79 for Thanksgiving (and the oven is on), and/or when things get particularly awkward at the holiday office party when Bruce has too many drinks and makes a pass at Annie, who is very much married… and her husband is standing next to her.

 

Salinger Bluchers – $148.80 ($248)

Sizes left at post time are limited because they’re popular, and they’re 40% off. Black or Brown.

“Borrrrrrrinnnggggggg.” Yeah but there’s hardly anything as versatile as a plain brown derby/blucher. They’ll go with everything from jeans to suits. Yes, even suits. Somewhere out there hyper traditionalists are clutching their fedoras and monocles, gasping with despair (because in the past closed-lacing oxfords were thought of as the “right” choice for wearing with a suit). But… whatever. The rules have relaxed. Almost $100 off and now in an all too rare price sweet spot decent quality dress shoes just don’t fall into much anymore.

 

Slim, Classic, or Traditional Fit 1818 Wool Dress Pants – $166.80 ($278)

Wool dress trousers have gotten spendy over the last couple of years. And while Brooks Brothers has been no exclusion to that price run up for officewear/dressed up staples like these, at least they really know what they’re doing when it comes to the classics. Lots of sizes, lots of colors, and three fits: Slim, Classic (Flat front, straight through hip and thigh), and Traditional (boxy/lots of room.)

 

Classic Fit Wool-Cotton Blend Houndstooth Hopsack Sport Coat – $418.80 ($698)

Easy to dress up or down, as shown. 67% Wool, 31% Cotton, 2% Elastane fabric from Italy’s Guabello. Butterfly lining in the back for extra comfort.

 

Stretch Wool Hopsack Blazers – $418.80 ($698)

Slim, Classic, Traditional, or Big & Tall fit. More modern leaning, tonal/dark brown buttons. Ticket pocket for a little extra style.

 

Shetland Wool Cable Knit Sweaters – $148.80 ($248)

A fall/winter staple. Wool is from Scotland. Classic saddle shoulders. Sweater is made with “fully fashioned construction and hand blocking, a time-honored finishing technique that shapes each sweater by hand for exceptional fit and lasting form.” Translation: It won’t feel or wear like a cheap sweater.

“But what about that sportcoat?” Yeah you’ll find that here, and it’s half a grand and only available in their sack silhouette.

 

Cotton Pique Popover Polo Shirt – $76.80 ($128)

Perfect for this time of year, especially under knit sportcoats, chore jackets, vests, etc. 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex.

 

(Flagship) Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Twill Ainsley Collar Dress Shirts – $76.80 ($128)

• Size Shown: 16/33 regular fit on 5’10″/180
• Fabric: 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex Twill
• Fits: Slim, Regular, or Traditional (boxy)
• How Non-Iron is it? 7.5/10
• Chest Pocket? No
• Cuffs: Double-Button
• 2nd Button Stance: Slightly lowered. 3.5″ from first. Looks great without a tie.
• Care: Machine wash warm, tumble dry low, remove promptly, iron low if needed

Usually you have to buy three if not four to get a serious discount. It’s really nice to see Brooks Brothers offering the 40% off for just one shirt.

These are their flagship twill dress shirts made with 96% Supima cotton and 4% spandex for a bit of stretch. The twill-woven fabric has some “oomph” to it, and doesn’t feel flimsy in the least.  Comes in three fits and just about any neck and sleeve measurement combination you could come up with. Lots of colors and patterns are available, as well as multiple collar styles, but the Mid-Spread “Ainsley” collar is what most will reach for.

 

Explorer Collection Non-Iron Twill Ainsley Collar Dress Shirts – $82.80 ($138)

• Size Shown: 16/33 regular fit on 5’10″/180
• Fabric: 81% Supima Cotton, 16% Polyester, 3% Spandex (moisture wicking)
• Fits: Slim or Regular
• How Non-Iron is it? 7/10
• Chest Pocket? Yes
• Cuffs: Single-Button
• 2nd Button Stance: Slightly lowered. 3.5″ from first. Looks great without a tie.
• Care: Machine wash warm, tumble dry low, remove promptly, iron low if needed

Same note. Usually you have to buy three or four to get a nice discount like this.

These are their newest dress shirts with added performance properties while retaining a significant base in long-staple Supima cotton. Twill weave only, and the fabric feels a little lighter and more breathable than the flagship 96% Cotton / 4% Spandex Non-Irons. But as the base of the fabric is 81% cotton, these feel and look like a true, sharp and professional dress shirt, instead of some technical fabric cut and sewn into a button up. But that added bit of performance is nice. Lots of colors and patterns. Comes in slim or regular fit (no boxy traditional for these) and lots of neck and sleeve measurement combinations, although not quite as many as their flagship dress shirts. Durability also feels good, as they machine wash and dry easy.

 

Explorer Italian Wool Suit Separate Sets – $597.60 ($996)

If you want to take their Italian wool suit separates for a spin, now’s as good a time as any. Normally you have to buy two sets (2 jackets + 2 pants) to get a big drop in price. This time, you can start with just one set.

 

Tumbled Leather Moto Jacket – $598.80 ($998)

As was recently discussed… leather jackets ain’t cheap. And even with the 40% off this one isn’t what most of us would call “affordable,” but it does start to enter the discussion in terms of possible worthy investment. Brass-finished zippers. Streamlined silhouette. Thermore® insulation. Styling is simple and timeless.

 

American-Made Oxford Cloth Button-Down Dress Shirts – $118.80 ($198)

Wait these aren’t excluded? Honestly surprised to see their Made in America OCBDs getting the 40% off. Slim, classic, or traditional fit. 100% cotton oxford cloth, authentic mother-of-pearl buttons, center back pleat and single-needle tailored side seams.

 

Water-Repellent Full-Length Puffer Coat – $358.80 ($598)

SLEEPING BAG COAT. For when you’re still dressed up but it’s bitter, bitter cold out, and a traditional topcoat just won’t do. Nylon/spandex. Sad to see they didn’t bring back the water-repellant wool version this year.

 

Ultimate Merino Wool Quarter-Zip Sweaters – $118.80 ($198)

If Brooks Brothers hadn’t invented* these first, the Manning Brothers would have. You can even get them monogramed, if you wanna flex on the fellow members at the club.

*No idea who invented the quarter zip, but… yeah.

 

Cotton 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants – $82.80 ($138)

Classic Fall/Winter casual. They claim the fit is a “perfect slim yet subtly relaxed cut. Straight through the hip and thigh, medium rise.” Soooo they’re a slim relaxed straight fit? Makes perfect sense.

 

Suede Quilted Walking Coat – $778.80 ($1,298)

Ah man. Took a lot of goats to make that. But wow, what a “that.”

 

Wool Flannel Dress Pants – $178.80 ($298)

Fuzzier for the colder months. Grey, navy, charcoal, or dark brown. Slim, Classic, or Traditional fits. BTW, the Windowpane Blazer shown above is here, in case that caught your eye.

 

The Friday Cord Jacket – $238.80 ($398)

Also shown at the very top of the post. A corduroy blazer is kind of like a velvet blazer only it doesn’t look out of place outside of the holidays like a velvet blazer does. Deep, rich, dark navy corduroy. Matching trousers are here if you wanna get wild and make it a suit.

 

Leather Duffel Bag – $598.80 ($998)

Another “surprised to see it included” splurge. Six bills! For a duffel bag! Made in America though.

 

Classic Fit Wool Flannel Candy-Cane Embroidered Dress Pants – $178.80 ($298)

That’s a lot of cash for novelty pants. But you’ll be a hit all December.

The Brooks Brothers: 40% off most deal is set to expire Wednesday night, 11/11/26. Remember that free shipping at Brooks Brothers doesn’t normally kick in until you hit $200. So don’t be surprised to see those extra charges at checkout if you don’t quite get there.