Black Friday is inching ever so closer, but as you, frugal reader, are no doubt aware, you needn’t wait to notch some actually good discounts. Yes, the best Black Friday clothing deals are still yet to come, but we rounded up a few that are worth your time.

Look, we’re old guards at this game. The motley crew of editors and writers of GQ Recommends have been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday since what feels like internet-time immemorial. And we know firsthand that navigating Black Friday deals can be a dizzying feat. But trust when I say we’ve gotten quite good at separating the good deals from the not-so-good ones.

This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, November 29, but sales will certainly drop early. In that spirit, I went ahead and collected the best deals you should shop right now, along with some general tips for navigating this crazy shopping period with gusto. As big-name retailers look to empty inventory for next season, we’re already seeing massive sale-on-sales worth perusing. Be sure to check back in, as we’ll be updating this story as more sales roll in.


Our Favorite Early Black Friday Clothing Deals

  • The Fit-Saving Coat: Todd Snyder Down Balmacaan, $1,198 $347
  • The Fall Boot Reup: Sanders Wilson Unlined Apron Derby Boot, $340 $249
  • The Mil-Spec Layer: Universal Works Parachute Liner Jacket, $260 $156
  • The No-Fail Rollneck: J.Crew 1988 Rollneck Sweater, $98 $70
  • The Stroller-Pushing Dad Kicks: Nike Zoom Vomero 5, $160 $110
  • The Hardwearing Jean: Abercrombie & Fitch Baggy Workwear Jean, $90 $50
  • The Cashmere Grail: Brunello Cucinelli Padded Cashmere Bomber Jacket, $9,300 $6,150

Best Early Black Friday 2024 Clothing Sales: Quick List

  • Abercrombie & Fitch: Up to 30% off on oversized trousers, cropped hoodies, and more, with an extra 15% off select wares.
  • Banana Republic: Get an extra 20% off sale.
  • Gap: Get up to 40% off sitewide during the Friends & Family Event.
  • Huckberry: Get up to 45% off outdoor gear and rugged menswear.
  • J.Crew: Snag 30% off sitewide, plus an extra 50% off sale for the Friends & Family Event.
  • Levi’s: Get 30% off sitewide.
  • Madewell: Get an extra 40% off all sale.
  • Miansai: Get up to 25% off on a sale section brimming with already-affordable jewelry.
  • Mr Porter: Get up to 60% off on top-shelf tailoring, luxury designer grails, and literally thousands of royally good threads
  • Nike: Up to 30% off and an extra 50% off on sale.
  • Nordstrom: Up to 50% off designer gems.
  • Percival: Get up to 40% off on linen suiting and knit polos.
  • Todd Snyder: Get an extra 20% off sale.
  • Uniqlo: Up to 40% off winter-ready sweaters and outerwear.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Oversized Stitchy Sweater Vest

Take inspo from the OG sweater vest king himself, Doug Funnie, and plop this over your favorite white tee.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Baggy Workwear Jean

Abercrombie’s denim program really impressed us and is undoubtedly some of the best pairs of jeans you can get for under $100, let alone under $50.

Banana Republic

Banana Republic

Signature Italian Hopsack Double-Breasted Suit Jacket

For those of us in the market for a new suit, we’d happily point you toward Banana Republic whose recent renaissance includes a healthy dose of Italian fabrics applied to a range of deftly tailored sportcoats and trousers.

Banana Republic

Cotton-Linen Utility Shirt

This workwear-inspired button up taps into Banana’s origins as a safari clothing outfitter, minus costume-y look.

Gap

Gap

Vintage Soft Arch Logo Full-Zip Hoodie

Gap’s iconic collegiate-style logo has been drawing crowds for decades and its hoodies are among our favorites, with or without it.

Gap

GapReissue Utility Jacket

Even with all that dough you forked over for Oasis tickets, you can still manage to squeeze in a Liam-shaped getup thanks to Gap’s incredible sale.

Huckberry

Sanders

Wilson Unlined Apron Derby Boot

Famed English shoemakers Sanders produce some of the finest dress shoes and boots on the planet and these handsome kicks are ready to power through the cold season.

Universal Works

Parachute Liner Jacket

Layer this military-inspired jacket over your coziest hoodie and you’ll have your autumnal fits sorted.

J.Crew

J.Crew

1988 Rollneck Sweater

J.Crew’s legendary rollneck sweater should be inducted into some kind of hall of fame, if not your own closet.

J.Crew

Classic Chino Pant

We crowned these chinos the best overall chinos for their impeccable fit, surprisingly good fabric, and classic range of colors. And the only way they get any better is when they’re on sale.

Levi’s

Levi’s

Garage Jacket

Trucker this, trucker that … what about the garage?

Levi’s

527 Slim Bootcut Jeans

The secret to unlocking your wickedly stylish inner cowboy is a pair of hip-hugging, bootcut jeans.

Madewell

Madewell

Oversized Cargo Pants

Go big or go home. Go oversized and achieve menswear glory.

Madewell

Cotton Shaker Stitch Crewneck Sweater

Shaker stitch sweaters have been trending for a few seasons and Madewell’s rendition is one of our favorites. With a thick cotton yarn, it’s full of chunky texture without causing you to overheat.

Mr Porter

Brunello Cucinelli

Padded Cashmere Bomber Jacket

The situations that call for a fully padded cashmere bomber jacket are very few…but they’re not zero.

Acne Studios

Distressed Leather Jacket

Leather biker jackets have been the de facto cool guy virtue signal for decades, but this oversized version from Acne takes it to another level.

Nike

Nike

Air Jordan 1 Mid SE Shoes

What if we told you that one of the cleanest pairs of Jordans on the market isn’t a hyped up collab?

Nike

Zoom Vomero 5 Shoes

Those other dad sneakers had better watch their backs because the Zoom Vomeros are coming up from behind.

Nordstrom

Lacoste

Regular Fit Piqué Polo

Rene Lacoste’s contribution to fashion was a mega wave that we’re still seeing ripples to this day. And while there’s an endless amount of great polos out there, there’s no substitute for the real thing.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Corduroy Faux Fur Lined Trucker Jacket

The ’70s called and they say that you’re doing a really great job, actually.

Percival

Percival

Check Anderson Wool Fleece Jacket

You’ll hardly even notice winter when you’ve got this toasty wool fleece number on your back.

Percival

Paros Stripe Polo Shirt

What do Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Chris Evans, and Michael B. Jordan, all have in common? Yes, crazy ripped physiques, but also Percival polos.

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder

Italian Down Balmacaan Coat

They snuck an entire down coat inside this classic balmacaan—which is also now 70% off its original price.

Todd Snyder

Italian Corduroy Gurkha Trouser

You don’t need to show off the waistband on these pants—they’re good pants regardless of shirt length—but if you so choose, it will deliver.

Uniqlo

Uniqlo

Double Face Coat

If you slept on Clare Waight Keller’s first menswear drop with Uniqlo, you’ll find much of it on sale now, including this handsome coat, which will look clutch whether you wear it over a hoodie and jeans, a nice suit, or something in between.

Uniqlo

Drawstring Shoulder Bag

From Uniqlo U, the brand’s sub-label with Christophe Lemaire, comes a welcomed riff of Uniqlo’s smash-hit shoulder bag, equipped with a side pocket and enough room to keep your pockets free.


Black Friday Clothing Deals FAQ

This year in the US, Black Friday is on Friday, November 29, which is a day after Thanksgiving. But you should expect sitewide sales to drop at the beginning of the week, if not earlier.

Cyber Monday falls on Monday, December 2. Note that most sales will extend through the end of the week, but that won’t be a given.

Are clothing deals better on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer equally good clothing deals. Plan for large retailers and more-established brands to offer deals on Black Friday, and smaller menswear boutiques to hold out for Cyber Monday. As a baseline, expect the better Black Friday sales to start at 20% off and go upwards from there. In the lead up to Black Friday, also be on the lookout for the coveted sale on sale, which has become the norm in recent years.

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