The Best Men’s Style Sales for Singles’ Day / Veterans Day

While much of the world sees November 11th as a solemn occasion, here in the States it’s different. Even some stores on bases have Veterans Day sales. So while our policy on keeping quiet on Memorial Day won’t change, for Veterans day we’ve been given the green light to carry on as normal. If you’d like to tip your cap to those who have served, 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 recognizing our veterans.

Additionally, 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 bumped up a few weeks. We’ll update this post as warranted if/when more deals roll out.

 

BR Factory: 50% off (sometimes more) + addit 25% off

• Poly/Wool Blend Topcoat – $63 ($280) 77.5% off
• Diamond Quilted Quarter Zip – $30 ($100) 70% off
• Slim Fit Traveler Cords – $30 ($105) 71.4% off
• Poly/Wool Blend Blazer – $120 ($320) 62.5% off

Normally it’s an extra 20% off. So an extra 25% off is a nice little bump. Works out to 62.5% off when stacked on a 50% off their “comparable value” prices, which as they’re a Factory styled brand, are elevated to most reasonable minds. But 60% off or more is usually good for BRF. It can depend on the item, as BR Factory has gotten a bit more hit & miss this past year. The quality/fabrics just isn’t on par with mainline Banana Republic. And one wouldn’t expect that, considering the difference in price points. Just keep expectations tempered.

 

Nordstrom Rack: Up to 75% off select (early) Black Friday Deals

• BOSS Hyde Wool-Blend Tweed Coat with Removable Quilted Bib – $249.97 ($695)
• BOSS Dain Water Resistant Car Coat – $199.97 ($545)
• Made in Spain Magnanni Melo Derby – $269.97 ($495)
• Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Verse Cap Toe Oxford Boot – $209.97 ($550)
• Cole Haan Carnegie Cap Toe Derby – $114.97 ($230)

How exactly they or their robots came up with this particular batch of products to be tagged as “Black Friday Deals”… who knows. But here we are, a full 2+ weeks from the actual Black Friday. Remember, as this is Nordstrom Rack and not mainline Nordstrom, free shipping won’t kick in until $89. Returns will set you back a pre-paid label, unless you can drop it off at a physical Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack location.

 

Timex: 25% off select w/ SINGLE25

• 39mm Waterbury Metropolitan Sub-Second – $149.25 ($199)
• 41mm Waterbury Ace Chronograph – $171.75 ($229)

Mostly the same ol’ models they include in their periodic flash sales. But at least the new Metro sub-second (above) is in this one. Sharp watch, under 40mm diameter, should do well in lots of smart casual to dressed up situations.

 

Bonobos: 30% off Icon Colors of Weekday Warriors

That’s unusual. These are the bestselling Bonobos work-week pant. Smart and professional, easy to launder (they’re wrinkle resistant cotton), and the icon/wheelhouse colors are almost always excluded. A surprise, last minute inclusion. No wonder they’re only doing it for a day.

 

Bonobos: 30% off most (other picks)

• Patterned Unconstructed Italian Wool Blazers – $332.50 ($475)
• 100% merino V-Necks, Crewnecks, or Quarter Zip Sweaters – $69.30 – $90.30 ($99 – $129)
• Corduroy 5 Pocket Pants – $90.30 ($129)
• Select Jetsetter Italian Wool Suits – $525 ($750)

And a few other picks in case you missed our original round-up. This is scheduled to end tonight, 11/11.

 

Grant Stone: 20% off $475, 25% off $1000

• Cap Toe Boots in Tan Pioneer Reindeer ($435) +
• 8″ English Shoehorn ($50) 
• = $388 total ($485)

This is their Black Friday offer. Yes, it’s early. But they run very, very few sales. And as they’re a small operation, it makes sense for them to open the window and get orders in early so they have more time for fulfillment. Our shoe expert Adam is a huge fan of these folks. Our archive of Grant Stone reviews can be found here.

 

Spier: Up to 20% off select outerwear

• 85% Wool / 15% Cashmere Overcoats – $380.80 ($448) 15% off

Select items, but it includes some bestsellers. Nice of them to knock a $67.20 off their 85% wool / 15% cashmere overcoats just as we’re heading into the holidays.

 

UNIQLO: Sale on select PUFFTECH and Cashmere

• PUFFTECH Jackets – $59.90 ($79.90)
• 100% Cashmere Crewnecks – $79.90 ($99.90) 

Some true bestsellers for them. No experience with either though. Some do really love UNIQLO for their basic/versatile/relatively inexpensive pieces.

 

Brooks Brothers: 40% off most

• The Cloud Jacket in Lightweight Brushed Wool-Cotton – $478.80 ($798)
• Tumbled Leather Moto Jacket – $598.80 ($998)
• Wool Flannel Dress Pants – $178.80 ($298)

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. Full picks here if you’re interested.

 

Banana Republic: 40% off most full-price

• 100% Shetland Wool Tweed Jacket – $268.80 ($448)
• Luxe Traveler Jeans in Slim, Athletic, or Straight Fit – $78 ($130)
• Brushed Italian Moleskin Traveler Pants – $78 ($130)
• 100% Extra Fine Merino Full Zip Hoodie – $108 ($180) 
• Wrinkle Resistant Dress Shirts in Slim or Standard Fit – $48 ($90) 46.66% off

Last call for this. Ends Wednesday. Full original picks here. If past is prologue, they’ll run something similar for the Black Friday – Cyber Monday period. But by then the holidays will be in full swing. So if you wanna get in early, here we are.

 

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