17 amazing apparel sales to shop while you’re in quarantine - USA TODAY

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• 17 amazing apparel sales to shop while you’re in quarantine - USA TODAY
• The Best Warm-Weather Clothes for Cuddly Guys, According to Stylists - New York Magazine
• Can You Still Donate and Sell Clothes During the Coronavirus Pandemic? - Fashionista

17 amazing apparel sales to shop while you’re in quarantine - USA TODAY Posted: 27 Mar 2020 04:16 PM PDT So many fashion deals, nothing but time.  (Photo: Everlane and J. Crew Factory) — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. After countless days of quarantine, I'm starting to get just a wee bit antsy. Or at least I was, before I discovered all of the absolutely amazing sales that are going on right now at all of my favorite clothing stores. With fashion deal after fashion deal taking flight online, I've suddenly found myself with enough shopping fodder to keep me entertained for days! Love a good deal?Sign up for our weekly deals newsletter. It's free and you can unsubscribe any time. Everyone, it seems, is getting in on the discounted fun, from department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, to more specialty retailers like Everlane, all of which are offering up the type of internet blowouts that make my heart skip a solid beat. Keep reading to discover all of the jaw-dropping savings I've tracked down thus far so that you can score big on wardrobe essentials through this weekend—and beyond. 1. Nordstrom: Up to 40% off Spring Sale Nordstrom is one of my favorite stores on a normal day, so throw in the Spring Sale that's currently in full bloom, which houses a broad range of loungewear, jackets, bags, accessories, and more at 40% off, and I'm in shopping heaven. This sale runs through April 14.  2. Anthropologie: Extra 50% off sale, 30% off jewelry, and up to 40% dresses It's a veritable savings bonanza over at Anthropologie, where you can get jewelry priced at 30% off and up to 40% off dresses for the warmer months ahead, plus an extra 50% off all sale items and 25% off furniture when you add pieces to your cart through March 30. A word of advice, however: Snatch your favorites up now, as they're selling out at rapid-fire speed! 3. Bloomingdale's: 25% off Friends and Family Sale I always manage to find some well-loved treasures in Bloomingdale's Friends and Family Sale and this one is no exception. From now through April 11, you can add marked items to your cart for 25% off, plus, your order will ship free. Bloomingdale's Loyallists will also receive a $25 rewards card for every $100 spent. 4. Kate Spade: Up to 75% off and 40% off Friends and Family Sale If ever you've had your eye on one of Kate Spade's gorgeous leather bags or wallets, now's the time to scoop them up: The whimsical brand is offering up to 75% off more than 400 items for its Surprise Sale, which will run through April 12. You can also take 40% off new items as part of a separate Friends and Family Sale when you enter coupon code FORYOU at checkout until April 1. 5. Madewell: 30% Off "smile-worthy" and sales styles The preppy-cool brand is taking 30% off a selection of "smile-worthy" items when you enter coupon code HAPPYPLACE at checkout through March 31, as well as 30% off already-reduced sale styles with the same code. Sounds like a happy situation to me!  6. Spanx: 50% off vintage lace collection Through today, March 27, only, you can shop beautiful, delicate pieces from Spanx's vintage lace collection at 50% off the regular price. Choose from a bodysuit, bralette, and two different kinds of briefs. 7. Naturalizer: Extra 25% off sitewide Step into spring with a new pair of kicks from Naturalizer, where regular and sale footwear is 25% off with coupon code 25OFF through March 29. You'll also get free shipping to boot (pun intended). 8. Cole Haan: 30% off full price and up to 70% off sale Through April 8, peruse Cole Haan's sale section for discounts of up to 70%. The brand is also sweetening the deal with 30% off full-price styles, giving your closet a jumpstart on the new season at hand. 9. Everlane: $75 cashmere Ride the last few weeks of chilly weather out in luxurious comfort thanks to Everlane's current sale, which has men's and women's cashmere sweaters priced at $75 (down from $100) through March 29. 10. J. Crew Factory: 70% off spring picks, 60% off dresses, skirts, and clearance, and 50% off men's pants Where do I even begin with this one? J. Crew Factory is practically giving away the goods right now, offering customers 70% off spring essentials, 60% off dresses and skirts, 60% off clearance items, and 50% off men's jeans and pants. All sales will last through March 29. What a deal! 11. Kohl's: 20% off Friends and Family Sale and $10 off swimwear Get apparel for the whole family at 20% off during Kohl's Friends and Family Sale when you enter coupon code FAMILY. This code also stacks with other category codes, like SWIMFAN10, which takes $10 off your swimwear order of $40 or more. Better yet, customers will get $10 for every $50 spent, which you can use from March 30 through April 11. 12. REI Co.Op: 25-30% off The North Face and Patagonia  Uber-popular brands such as The North Face, Patagonia, and more are 25-30% off right now at REI Co Op through April 6. And that's not all! REI members will get an added 20% off one full-priced item of their choice with the coupon code MEMPERKS2020. 13. Banana Republic: 50% off sitewide and extra 10%  Get your hands on all the conservative classics you can handle at Banana Republic, which is offering up 50% off its entire stock, plus an extra 10% at checkout with no codes necessary through April 1. Gap Inc cardholders will save even more, earning another 10% off when they pay with their plastic. Note that several doorbusters—namely, men's $15 polos and $49 dresses —are excluded from this sale. 14. Nordstrom Rack: Up to 85% off end of season sale While Nordstrom Rack is advertising up to 70% off the fashionable picks found in its End of Season Sale, I actually found a few items marked down by as much as 85%, with prices on other goods  dropping down to price lows of $2. Sizing may be limited, but trust me when I say that these gems are worth the hunt. This deal ends March 29.  15. Topshop: 50% off select items Through March 29, Topshop is blessing us all with up to 50% on 1,000s of styles, which include everything from strappy sandals and denim jackets to more practical athleisure staples. Everything is priced as marked. 16. Express: 40% off sitewide Hit the refresh button on your wardrobe this weekend with Express' 40% off sitewide discount, which runs through March 29. Jeans, tops, shoes, outerwear, and more are all included and will be priced as marked. Please note that exclusions—including final sale items—apply. 17. Gap: Up to 60% off + extra 20% As if Gap's 60% off everything sale wasn't impressive enough, the retailer is upping the deal ante even further with an additional 20% off when you enter promo code ADDIT through March 30. Brilliant! The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, reviews, and more. Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time. Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/03/27/best-fashion-sales-and-deals-you-can-find-quarantine/2930588001/

The Best Warm-Weather Clothes for Cuddly Guys, According to Stylists - New York Magazine Posted: 27 Mar 2020 05:22 PM PDT 22 items in this article 6 items on sale! Photo: Courtesy of FOX I love and look forward to warmer weather as much as anyone. But even before gyms locked their doors and we were told to stay home surrounded by food we'd stockpiled, as a guy who is carrying about 20 pounds more than he'd like, I was starting to worry about what to wear now that the weather no longer calls for layers upon layers. In discussing my dilemma with an employee at prep mecca J. Press (pre–social distancing), he told me one thing I should invest in is a "sack jacket" — a traditional men's blazer cut for heavier guys, with more breathing room in the waist and shoulders to prevent the wearer from feeling like a sausage in a casing. His immediate answer made me wonder if there are other slimming garments that guys like myself can get to look and feel our best. The answer, according to the five cool people I spoke to — who include stylists and menswear-store owners — is yes, there are other garments out there that are better suited for camouflaging extra pounds. Read on for the button-downs, polos, T-shirts, shorts, and pants that they recommend for cuddly guys — essentially, anyone who has gone up a couple notches in their belt since buying it — which include a few of my own favorite flattering items, too. And one piece of shopping advice shared by all of the people I talked to: When choosing a size, pick the one that actually fits. As George Brescia, a stylist and the author of Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life, puts it, "When we wear clothes that are too large and oversized, the wearer becomes as big as the item." Speaking of sizes, all the garments on this list go up to a size XL, with many offering more sizes (we've noted which ones have a wider range). Button-down shirts All five of our cool people told us about the importance of creating vertical lines down your body, as they "elongate your look, making you appear taller and leaner," explains Donell Baldwin, a former style director for Mr Porter. The best garment for creating long, vertical lines, according to them, is a button-down shirt because, as Brescia notes, "the buttons going down create the line," while the collar helps to create a flattering shape. "Collars frame your neck and bring back some angles to your look," adds Peter Nguyen, a personal stylist. Two of our cool guys pointed us to this specific button-down from Bonobos (which goes up to a XXL) as a flattering style, not only for its buttons, but also it's vertical stripes. "Vertical stripes on an item are your friend, too" says Baldwin. "Plus, they're timeless." An even more affordable option with vertical stripes is this blue-and-white Gap button-down that goes up to a XXXL, which Baldwin loves because it "gives off a nautical, easy, free-flowing style," especially as it's designed to be worn untucked. He owns one himself, telling us that it has lasted him multiple seasons. He adds that the shirt's combination of poplin (a lightweight cotton) and stretch material makes it easy to move in and breathable. This under-$20 button-down that Baldwin recommends also has slimming vertical stripes, is designed to be worn untucked, and has short sleeves, making it ideal for hotter days. Plus, it sizes up to XXL. Photo: Retailer On the other end of the pattern spectrum, Nguyen says that a button-down with a "busy, all-over print is a great way to camouflage your belly." Baldwin told us he also likes an all-over print, as it can "distract the eye, making you appear slimmer." He directed us to this short-sleeve button-down with a sort of neon, New York City–at–night print, but says the most important thing is to find a print that works for you and "rock it with reckless abandon." For another flattering all-over print, Nguyen pointed to this short-sleeve button-down with a bright bull's-eye pattern from Todd Snyder, which runs up to XXL and is designed to sit untucked just below the waistline. Photo: Retailer If you're looking for something slightly more casual that still has those flattering elements, namely buttons and a collar, Sean Crowley, the owner of Crowley Vintage, suggests this Alex Mill "popover" shirt that's kind of polo shirt–button-down hybrid. "Popovers are about as old fashioned as it gets," he explains, "but they've had a revival in the last few years. The fit is generally a little looser than a regular button-up shirt, and they look great tucked or untucked." It runs up to a size XXL. Polos and T-shirts According to Robert Squillaro, the chief merchandising officer at J. Press, an actual polo shirt can be a flattering warm-weather staple for cuddly guys for the same reasons as a popover (buttons around the neck and a collar). He didn't have a favorite, but I'm a fan of Brooks Brothers' sweat-wicking polo shirts, which size up to a XXL. Mine has retained its shape and soft texture, even after three years of frequent wear and washes. For another (slightly more expensive option), Chris Black loves Sunspel's polo shirts. "They are logo-free," he notes, "and made of supersoft Pima cotton." Most of the guys we spoke to said cuddly guys concerned about camouflaging anything should avoid just wearing a T-shirt. But, according to Brescia, the one exception is when you wear a T-shirt beneath a jacket or overshirt (more on those below), because those outer garments provide those vertical lines down your front that a T-shirt does not. As for what kind of T-shirt to wear, Brescia says a V-neck, as the design "adds new angles, opens up your neck a little more, and makes you look more relaxed and comfortable." His favorite V-neck tee is this one from the Gap, because it's reasonably priced, has a "great silhouette and shape," and goes up to a size XXXL. Jackets and overshirts While warmer weather often doesn't require any outerwear or layering, there are occasions that call for it. When it comes to the best styles for cuddly guys, the folks we talked to again say to opt for a second layer that again creates more vertical lines down your body, like this lightweight bomber jacket from Uniqlo that Baldwin recommends and runs up to a XXXL. It "can be paired with many looks," he promises, adding that it "is also perfect for someone trying to develop more of a capsule wardrobe." Back to that sack jacket: Essentially, the style is really any blazer that has a roomier fit in the waist and a natural shoulder, which Squillaro told us is "more forgiving for a fuller body type." Personally, I've found this Uniqlo linen jacket, with its relaxed silhouette and unstructured shoulders, to be just what he describes (it runs up to XXXL). Because the linen is so breathable, I don't sweat when I wear it, and it also gives me those flattering vertical lines, even with a T-shirt underneath. "When it gets warmer out, I still think there's a place for clothing with a capital C," says Crowley, who says that for larger guys, heavier work shirts like this one can add the textures of classic tailoring to a warm-weather outfit while still keeping the collar and line of a button-down shirt. This piece, which goes up to a size XXL, is definitely an investment, but Crowley says it's kind of a twofer, or "sort of a shirt and a jacket in one." While he "loves it as a second layer," he told us you can also "wear it with practically nothing underneath, just an undershirt. Cuff the sleeves and it looks smart, as well as hiding the winter paunch." Sweaters and sweatshirts If you want a lightweight sweater to throw on once the sun goes down, our experts all strongly advise against being tempted by horizontal stripes, not matter how timeless or trendy they may be. "Stripes widen you further," explains Brescia. Instead, go for something in a single color made from a forgiving fabric. Brescia pointed us to this linen crew-neck sweater from Gap, which is light, flattering, runs up to XXXL and, as he puts it, comes in a "great navy." Larger guys have a tendency to reach for hoodies or sweatshirts as a second layer, according to Nguyen, believing they're more comfortable and forgiving. But the danger with many, he warns, is that "the material likes to hug your shape, which accentuates your roundness." That's why Baldwin specifically recommends this hoodie for cuddly guys, because he says its heavier weight, bright color, and size range (up to XXL) will provide a "good disguise for any areas you'd want to conceal." Another investment piece, this lightweight linen-mohair sweater from heritage British brand Drake's not only has subtle vertical stripes but a "traditional fisherman's cut that's pretty forgiving" on larger guys, according to Crowley. As for whether it's worth your money, he promises that Drake's clothing is made to last decades, ensuring that — should you choose to keep it past the return period — this will maintain its shape and quality as long as you have it. Pants and shorts When it comes to bottoms, no matter the time of year, any guys concerned about flattering their bodies should only opt for flat-fronted styles. "While pleats may be back in style," Brescia says, "they have no clean lines, and instead their extra fabric around the waist attracts attention to an area you're likely trying to minimize." Beyond that, they say to go for stretch fabrics that make moving around more comfortable rather than super-rigid denim that can cut into your waist. "Stretch material," according to Baldwin, can "look normal from afar, but secretly accommodate an extra pound or two." Brescia adds that larger guys should also go for darker colors, which he says are "more forgiving" than lighter ones that "show you where every bump and bulge is." These Lululemon pants, which meet all of these criteria and run to XXL, have been transformative for me. They're made of a stretchy, proprietary Warpstreme fabric that keeps me from overheating and can accommodate any position I sit in, and the dark navy color is on trend and flattering. Slightly less-professional-looking, but just as flattering, are these Lululemon joggers, which run to the same size as the above, that Baldwin says are great for providing shape to even the least athletic bodies. "Granted, they're expensive for sweatpants," he says, but his pair has lasted him for many years of near daily wear in warmer weather. "I don't mind shelling out a bit more money to ensure that they don't fall apart after several washes." For a style of pants that was specifically designed with larger guys in mind, Baldwin pointed us toward this pair from Levi's, which, as the name suggests, run to XXL. "I love this collaboration between Levi's and singer Khalid," he says, pointing out that "Khalid is not the standard sample size." Personally, these stretch-denim jeans from Everlane (which size up to a XXL) might just be the most comfortable I've ever owned. While they aren't as structured as some classic 501s, they have far more give, especially in the hip and thigh, because they were designed to be intentionally roomier in those areas to accommodate the bodies of muscular athletes (and, apparently, less-muscular writers). In choosing shorts, Brescia told us that, again, stretch material is key for appearing and feeling comfortable. He likes these shorts from Rhone that he says can be "dressed up or down," and which are in stock up to XXL. Brescia's styling tip: "Pair them with a shirt in the same color — they also come in blue, khaki ,and navy — to create a monochromatic moment, which in turn, creates a slimmer silhouette." A slightly more affordable pair of flat-front shorts are these from Bonobos that Brecia also likes: They "come in so many different colors," (13, to be exact) "and go up to a 40-inch waist (or XXL)." get the strategist newsletter Actually good deals, smart shopping advice, and exclusive discounts. 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Can You Still Donate and Sell Clothes During the Coronavirus Pandemic? - Fashionista Posted: 27 Mar 2020 07:15 AM PDT Here's how major thrift stores, consignment shops and websites are handling it right now. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Americans are spending unprecedented amounts of time in their homes at a time of year during which they might already have partaken in some good ol' spring cleaning. I, like many of you I assume, have spent some of my free time going through my closets and cabinets with plans to get rid of things I no longer use or need, including clothing. It then occurred to me that the places I usually take these unwanted items are likely closed. So what do we do with all the stuff we're trying to get rid of — and is that even something we should be doing right now? While there are still some options for those looking to unload used clothing, they are definitely limited, particularly among nonprofit organizations, many of which are understandably only accepting monetary donations and items like masks, gloves and cleaning supplies (which you should absolutely donate if you can) right now. We obviously can't reach out to every individual secondhand store in the country — your best bet is to check their social media accounts or call your local spot — but we did check in with a number of chain stores, online marketplaces and popular thrift shops and shelters in New York and Los Angeles to find out how they're handling donations or processing consignments. Some overarching takeaways: While you may have to hold onto used items you were hoping to donate for a while longer, consignments are still largely being accepted by mail, for those looking to make some extra cash. No, you should not leave bags of clothes outside of closed thrift stores, as they will likely become trash. And if you live somewhere that has clothing donation bins scattered around, they probably aren't getting picked up for the time being, so you may want to avoid those as well. Otherwise, read on for specific updates from Goodwill, Housing Works, The RealReal and more, as of Friday, March 27. Related Articles Where to Donate All the Clothing and Beauty Products You Don't Use What Really Happens to Your Clothing Donations? Using a Laundromat or Shared Laundry Room? Here's How to Protect Yourself From Covid-19 Salvation Army: All donation pickups have been suspended and the organization is only accepting specific items at service centers — listed here — and would prefer monetary donations above all else. Goodwill: Policies vary by region; southern California and New York/New Jersey locations are not accepting donations. You can check for your region here. Housing Works: Locations are not currently accepting any donations, but the organization says it hopes to announce "an alternative drop-off strategy shortly." Downtown Women's Center (Los Angeles, CA): Clothing donations suspended, info here. Los Angeles LGBTQ Center (Los Angeles, CA): Clothing donations suspended, info here. Bowery Mission (New York, NY): Clothing donations not accepted, only accepting items related to Covid-19 listed here. Cure Thrift Shop (New York, NY): Shop is fully closed and donations are not being accepted; mail donations are not being accepted, either. Clothingdonations.org: Pickup services have been discontinued. Career Gear: Still accepting men's clothing donations by mail. Dress for Success: All in-person operations are closed in New York and Los Angeles as well as most other cities, and the organization is asking for monetary support. You can check in on individual locations here. Free the Girls: Still accepting bra donations by mail, more info here. Helpsy: This certified B Corp is still open and taking donations via containers (find one here) and even pickup, though they won't go into homes or have direct contact with people. Grow NYC: Collection of items in this organization's many clothing drop-off sites in NYC has been discontinued until further notice, info here. RefashionNYC: Items are not being picked up by RefashionNYC, which has boxes installed in many New York apartment buildings. What Goes Around Comes Around: All locations are fully closed. Decades: Stores are closed, but the luxury vintage consignment retailer is accepting consignments by appointment only, more info here. Buffalo Exchange: While stores are closed, items are still being accepted by mail, more info here. Crossroads: Locations are closed and consignments are not being accepted, even by mail. Beacon's Closet: All locations are fully closed with no items being accepted. Thredup: While stores are closed, Thredup is still accepting clean-out kits by mail, though processing times may be longer. On Monday, the site is launching a partnership with Feeding America where for every donation bag ordered, Thredup will give $15 to Feeding America to help with its Covid-19 response. Updates can be found here. The RealReal: While stores are closed and at-home consignments have been suspended, the company is offering virtual consignment appointments and accepting items by mail. Vestiaire Collective: This European luxury peer-to-peer marketplace is accepting seller deposits, with a temporary delay in processing. After April 19, it expects to have its NYC warehouse fully operational again. Rebag: While stores are closed, sellers can consign by mail. eBay: Like most peer-to-peer marketplaces, you can still sell on eBay, which has outlined some new guidelines and announced it's deferring fees for now. Poshmark: It's still business as usual at Poshmark, which has shared the safety adjustments it's making in regards to packages and price gouging, and announced it's extending delivery windows. Depop: This Gen Z-beloved marketplace is also still up and running and has shared its guidelines here. Never miss the latest fashion industry news. Sign up for the Fashionista daily newsletter.

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