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Leftness

I have $60 to spend at Banana Republic. Tell me what to get.

I have a BR credit card, and I just found out today that I've accumulated $60 in Rewards (two $20 coupons, and two $10 coupons). I tested it out online, and I can apply them all at once. Not only that, but I can apply the $60 on top of any discounts (i.e--the 30-40% off coupons constantly offered by BR).

I just started working at a law firm, so I could use clothes ranging from business casual to formal dress.

My question--If you had $60 to spend at Banana Republic, what item(s) would you purchase (assuming a 30-40% coupon)?

Posted Jul 27, 2012, 2:33 AM UTC

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crod242•

Spend it at Piperlime since it's good there also and they have other brands. That's what I usually do with mine. I bought my Sperrys that way and recently used some other rewards to pick up some Alternative Apparel shirts.

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highvoltorb•

I've never liked their pants cuts so I would just stick with shirts. Slim fitting white and blue shirts would be a great place to start.

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vinyltap•

something you like

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evilcarl•

You could probably buy some socks with that, maybe a belt. Oh yeah, half a shirt.

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LeftnessOP•

for whatever it's worth, a full priced stretch dress shirt with the 30-40% discount is only about $35.

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connora•

Go to the factory store, you'll find great deals.

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releasetheshutter•

Don't because you'll end up with things that are of noticeably poorer quality.

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connora•

What are you talking about? I got some great sweaters and chinos from the factory store. I don't know what one you went to.

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releasetheshutter•

The factory stores stock lower quality merchandise, that's true for every single one. Yes you pay less, but the stuff you're getting will not be the same as regular BR clothing.

Same deal with J.Crew.

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connora•

I wouldn't say that for all stores. RL has some good stuff. I thought the BR was decent, but I guess you're right.

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LeftnessOP•

I've found the quality to be fine, but the fits are all over the place. Anyway, it's a moot point because I can't use the rewards at Factory Stores

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