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The Best Early Black Friday Clothing Deals 2024: Discounts to Shop Now

The Best Early Black Friday Clothing Deals 2024: Discounts to Shop Now

Black Friday it’s technically less than a month away, but as you no doubt frugal reader know, you don’t have to wait to get some really good deals. Yes, the best Black Friday clothing deals are still to come, but we’ve rounded up a few that are worth your time.

See, we’re old guards at this game. GQ Recommends’ motley crew of editors and writers have been covering Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday since what seems like internet time immemorial. We know firsthand that navigating holiday clothing sales can be a tough row to hoe, but come on GQ is the name and menswear is our game, we’ve gotten pretty good at separating the wheat from the chaff.

This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, November 29, but sales are sure to drop early. In that spirit, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best deals you should be shopping right now, along with some general tips to happily navigate the end-of-year sales. Be sure to check back as we’ll update this story as more sales occur.


Our favorite early Black Friday clothing deals


Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Oversized Stitchy Sweater Vest

Take the inspo from the OG sweater king himself, Doug Funnie, and layer it over your favorite white trio.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Wide leg work jeans

Abercrombie’s denim lineup has really impressed us and is without a doubt some of the best jeans you can get for under $100, let alone $50.

Banana Republic

Banana Republic

Hopsack Italian double-breasted suit jacket

For those of us looking for a new suit, we’re happy to point you to Banana Republic, whose recent revival includes a healthy dose of Italian fabrics applied to a range of expertly tailored coats and sweatpants.

Banana Republic

Cotton-In Utility Shirt

This workwear-inspired button-up taps into the Banana’s origins as safari wear without the costumey look.

Gap

Gap

Vintage Soft Arch Logo Full Zip Hoodie

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

Gap

GapReissue Utility Jacket

Even with all that dough you forked over for Oasis tickets, you can still manage to dress up in a Liam-esque outfit thanks to Gap’s incredible sale.

Huckberry

Sanders

Wilson unlined apron derby boots

Renowned English shoe manufacturers Sanders make some of the best dress shoes and boots on the planet, and these beautiful feet are ready to last through the cold season.

Universal Works

Jacket with parachute lining

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

J. Crew

J. Crew

1988 Turtleneck sweater

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

J. Crew

Classic chinos

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

Levi’s

Levi’s

The garage jacket

Trucker this, trucker that… how about the garage?

Levi’s

527 Slim Bootcut Jeans

The secret to unleashing your inner cowboy with badass style 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 pullover with taped seams

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

Mr. Porter

Brunello Cucinelli

Padded cashmere bomber jacket

The situations that call for a fully lined cashmere bomber jacket are very few…but not zero.

Acne Studios

Distressed leather jacket

Leather biker jackets have been the de facto virtue signal for the cool guy 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 an over-the-top collaboration?

NIKE

Zoom Vomero 5 shoes

Other dad sneakers better watch their backs because the Zoom Vomeros come from behind.

Nordstrom

Lacoste

Regular fit piqué polo shirt

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

Polo Ralph Lauren

Trucker jacket lined with velor faux fur

The 70s called and said you’re doing a great job, actually.

Percival

Percival

Anderson checked wool jacket

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

Percival

Paros Stripe polo shirt

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

Uniqlo

Uniqlo

Double coat

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

Uniqlo

Shoulder bag with drawstring

From Uniqlo U, the brand’s sub-label with Christophe Lemaire, comes a welcome riff on Uniqlo’s successful shoulder bag, equipped with a side pocket and enough space to keep your pockets free.


Black Friday Clothing Deals FAQ

This year, in the US, Black Friday is Friday, November 29, the day after Thanksgiving. But you should expect site-wide sales to drop early in the week, if not sooner.

Cyber ​​Monday falls on Monday, December 2. Note that most sales will extend through the end of the week, but this will not be a given.

Are the clothing deals better on Black Friday or Cyber ​​Monday?

Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday offer equally good deals on clothing. Plan for big retailers and more established brands to offer Black Friday deals, and smaller menswear boutiques to hold out for Cyber ​​Monday. As a point of reference, expect the best Black Friday sales to start at 20% off and go up from there. Around Black Friday, be on the lookout for the coveted discount sale that has become the norm in recent years.