The Best Early Black Friday Clothing Deals 2026 Are Here

One thing we refuse to do is squander your time on a lackluster discount.Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, Haven, Levi's, Mr Porter; Design: Emily HanhanBefore you start questioning your own reality, Black Friday is still a ways away. But it's not too early to start taking advantage of some early Black Friday clothing deals that already sprouting up. Retailers seem more eager than ever to get the sales started early this year, and at this rate, Black Friday will be here before you know it. And some of the hardest-hitting discounts land before the official day even kicks off.And it’s not just like the stalwarts like Gap, Banana Republic, Abercrombie and J.Crew in the mix, although they are heavily in the mix. Killer indies like Lost & Found and Haven also have a host of discounted goods, and outdoor behemoth REI is feeling especially generous for early November. So, if you’re trying to shop away the daylight savings blues or just feel like getting a jump on holiday shopping, you’re in the right spot.Early Black Friday Clothing Deals Worth ShoppingThe No-Nonsense Car CoatGap Wool-Blend Car CoatRead moreThe Supremely-Cozy KnitGap 100% Cotton Relaxed Shaker SweaterRead moreThe Affordable CordsAbercrombie & Fitch Corduroy Baggy TrouserRead moreThe Travel MVPPatagonia Black Hole Micro MLCRead moreThe OG DenimLevi's 505 Regular Selvedge JeansRead moreThe Pitch-Perfect PulloverArc'teryx Konseal SL Pullover HoodyRead moreAbercrombie & FitchAbercrombie doesn’t have any specific promotions that are live at the moment, but the sale section was recently stuffed with some ideal fall building blocks—most notably some baggy cords—that will make a refresh as easy and affordable as you’d ever hoped it could be.Abercrombie & Fitch100% Cotton Rollneck Crew SweaterAbercrombie & FitchCorduroy Baggy TrouserBanana RepublicBanana Republic has been on a heater recently, and the perfectly-curated Archive Reissue collection is leading the charge this season. It should also be noted that anything on the site that is on sale also gets an additional 20% off.Banana RepublicArchive Reissue Relaxed ChinoBanana RepublicCotton Pique PoloGapDon’t tell anyone at Gap that Black Friday is a ways off, because there are a ridiculous number of in-season pieces up to 50%—sweaters, flannels, cords, jeans, jackets, and more—and it feels like raising too much awareness to that might cause some reconsideration and none of us want that.Gap100% Cotton Relaxed Shaker SweaterHavenHaven isn’t promoting a sale anywhere on the site and you might have to dig a little bit depending what size you wear, but if you’re looking for some of the sickest IYKYK brands on the planet at insane discounts, there aren’t many places I’d rather start.VeilanceMionn Softshell OvershirtNeighborhoodSavage Sweat Hoodie LSHuckberryIf you’re not familiar with Huckberry, they preside over one of most thoughtfully curated assortments of menswear, footwear and gear anywhere, whether that’s IRL or URL. They haven’t kicked off anything Black Friday specific yet—again, it’s early—but if you haven’t gone through the sale tab in a while, you’re missing out on some preposterously good deals.PatagoniaBlack Hole Micro MLCJ.CrewNearly all of J.Crew’s spring-summer collection is on sale at the moment, over 300 pieces up to 40% off through May 26—including a whole bunch of heat-beating shirting, lightweight pants, archive classics and basically anything else you’d want to be on sale.DruthersDefender High SocksLevi'sThe first name in denim has a pretty nifty “buy two, get 30% off” promotion going on site-wide, so if you’re searching for some jeans, you might just want to buy a couple pairs. (Or maybe a trucker. Or sherpa-lined trucker. You’re in charge.)Levi's505 Regular Selvedge JeansLevi'sHilltop Cropped JacketLost & FoundDiving into Lost & Found’s sale section is one of the more enjoyable shopping experiences one can have online right now: the selection is great, the brand list is a top-five worldwide and there’s plenty of inventory, which puts it in stark contrast with some of the less rewarding sale sections.Post O'AllsSweetbear Bandtop 8oz. DenimMadewellOne of the most quietly great, easy-to-wear brands in the game recently reloaded the sale section, and basically no category was left unturned. Of particular note, are the killer sweatshirts currently available with a healthy discount applied.MadewellThermal Long-Sleeve TeeMadewellTwill Shirt-JacketMr PorterMr Porter’s sale section is the kind you can lose an hour in without realizing it, even months after a seasonal sale has ended. Case in point: there’s roughly 500 pairs of shoes and 900 jackets on sale at this very moment, and while sizes might be hit and miss, the deals aren’t.CorridorWool-Blend SweaterROAAndreas Hybrid Rubber-Trimmed Suede Hiking BootsREIREI’s Deals section always lives up to the billing, but right now it’s about as good as it’s ever been. Hundreds of pieces from heavyweights like Arc’teryx, Patagonia, The North Face and more are discounted up to 50%, including plenty of winter-specific gear for anyone lacking in that department.Arc'teryxKonseal SL Pullover HoodyThe North FaceHKe Kalix Down Hooded JacketTodd SnyderTodd Snyder presumably won’t be partaking in the Black Friday festivities this year—they announced a new sale structure a while back—but that doesn’t mean the already-on-sale fare doesn’t hold up to the promotions sure to fire up across the board.Todd SnyderChamois Cape ShirtTodd SnyderItalian Wool Houndstooth Wythe TrouserCyber Week FAQThis year in the US, Black Friday is on Friday, November 27, a day after Thanksgiving. While that’s the official date, many retailers roll out deals throughout November. You can expect the biggest discounts to happen between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, but be on the look out for retailers to launch sales early.Cyber Monday lands on November 30 this year, the Monday after Thanksgiving. Most brands keep the deals rolling through the week—but that doesn't mean a deal will last all day, so act fast.Are clothing deals better on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?Black Friday and Cyber Monday both deliver a plethora of clothing deals, but they play a little differently. Big-name retailers and legacy brands usually kick things off on Black Friday, while smaller menswear boutiques tend to hold their fire until Cyber Monday. Expect solid discounts starting around 20% off—and keep your eyes peeled for the coveted sale-on-sale action that’s become the norm in recent years.Michael Nolledo is GQ’s commerce director, where he leads operations for GQ Recommends and oversees coverage for all things menswear and style. Prior to GQ, he led editorial programs for several publications, including InsideHook, BuzzFeed, and Business Insider. Originally from Chicago, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can ... Read MoreReed Nelson is a freelance writer for GQ Recommends covering menswear and gear. Before writing full time, he spent years working retail at Unionmade Goods, Gant Rugger, J.Crew, and Nike—experience that sharpened his eye for what’s actually worth buying. He’s also worked as an in-house copywriter for brands big and ... 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