Most sales are like the back of your fridge. Odd, unlabelled, and vaguely sticky. But occasionally, you find something genuinely good that just got pushed behind the oat milk. This week’s markdowns from Todd Snyder, Madewell, and L.L. Bean are that kind of find, well-made, good-looking pieces that aren’t on sale because they’re awful. Selvedge chinos for the price of parking in a major city. A flight jacket marked down by $450. These are the rare times the clearance rack doesn’t feel like punishment.
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Champion French Terry Hoodie, $44.80 $138
Save $93.20 (68% off)
A hoodie that doesn’t scream “forgot to get dressed.” French terry makes it lighter and less spongey than fleece, so it reads more off-duty director than bleary-eyed errand run. At $44, it’s less than the mystery fabric ones stacked by the checkout counter.
Silk-Cotton Tipped Sweater Polo, $86.80 $248
Save $161.20 (65% off)
A knit polo with attitude. The silk-cotton fabric glides like a dress shirt, with tipping that nods to vintage clubhouses and doubles matches you didn’t show up for. Sharp enough to anchor a blazer, relaxed enough for old jeans. The real version but now affordable of the long sleeve polo I wore in this piece.
Guanábana D-Ring Fabric Belt, $48.30 $88
Save $39.70 (45% off)
Like a vacation bracelet that grew up and got a job. The handwoven texture gives you personality without yelling, and the D-ring makes it feel international, or at least not like something hanging on the end cap of the sock aisle.
Vista Sweater Polo, $65.80 $198
Save $132.20 (67% off)
Soft like a sweatshirt, structured like you had a plan. Ideal for those days when a tee feels lazy but a button-up feels like a performance. At $65, it’s a low-commitment step into luxury polos with a strong work ethic.
Houndstooth Flight Jacket in Charcoal, $240.80 $698
Save $457.20 (66% off)
Houndstooth got tired of being a blazer and wanted to party. This jacket keeps the pattern but loosens the formality, landing somewhere between weekend coffee and weekday drinks. You’re saving more than you’re spending, which feels like a scam, but legal.
Champion Midweight Pocket Sweatshirt, $30.80 $98
Save $67.20 (69% off)
A sweatshirt that looks like it once knew structure. The chest pocket gives it an air of responsibility, and midweight means you won’t melt on the subway. Collar v and raglan sleeves meet my vintage sweatshirt wishlist.
Straight Fit Japanese Selvedge Chino, $65.80 $298
Save $232.20 (78% off)
These are the chinos that turn into old favorites, not sad napkins with belt loops. Japanese selvedge at this price is rare, like a free upgrade on a full flight. They wear in like denim, and they’re cut to outlive trends, and possibly you.
Madewell
Japanese Denim Work Shirt, $59.99 $128
Makes people assume you build furniture, even if your biggest project this month was changing your Wi-Fi password. Clean lines, dark wash, hardy fabric.
Twill Fatigue Pants, $53.99 $128
Military-inspired without feeling like cosplay. Big pockets, relaxed cut, serious wearability. The kind of pants you throw on Saturday morning and realize Sunday night you never took off. Read more about the OG-107 fatigue pants and their resurgence in men's style.
Textured Knit Shirt, $47.99 $98
It’s got the comfort of a polo and the posture of a button-up. When a tee feels too soft-spoken, this has the confidence to carry your upper half.
Linen Pull-On Pant, $59.99 $128
Elastic waist, yes. But with restraint. These breathe like linen should, without looking like you got separated from your tour group in Santorini. Travel-ready, couch-friendly, the perfect swap for my late summer uniform outfit.
Denim Shirt Jacket, $61.50 $138
A dependable hybrid: shirt-light, jacket-tough. Works over a tee, under a topcoat, or by itself when you’re in that weird in-between zone that meteorologists call “a mess.” Less than half price for something you’ll use like a utility knife.
Shaker Stitch Crew Neck Sweater, $47.39 $98
Heavy-knit and straight to the point, it layers well, holds its shape, and doesn’t beg for attention. Wear it with shorts on a late-summer beach or under a Barbour jacket when the fall weather rolls in.
Twill Utility Jacket, $59.99 $148
Big pockets. Simple silhouette. Light enough for a chill morning, sturdy enough to make it through vacation.
Flint and Tinder
Block Print Camp Collar Shirt, $68 $98
Relaxed but thoughtful. The block print reads worldly without veering into costume, and the camp collar is built for untucked confidence.
L.L. Bean
Field Trip Shirt Jac, $84.99 $99.99
Designed like a layer, worn like a staple. The name sounds like something your dad packed for a field trip: he was right. Shoulder-season gold.
8″ Cotton Shorts, $44.99 $59.95
Washed cotton, patch pockets, and a drawstring waist give these shorts a laid-back utility feel. The 8-inch inseam suits most builds, and the shape holds up well through repeat wear. A solid everyday option when the weather calls for simple and comfortable.
Straight Leg Pant, $59.99 $69.95
Quietly competent. Works with sneakers, boots, whatever’s by the door. Another option for yesterday's late summer uniform.
