I'm trying to plan way ahead for some new loafers for my sisters wedding next January so I was thinking maybe I should just wait for the Black Friday 2026 sales to snag a deal. I'm torn between:
My logic was that Neiman might have better online selection but the outlet is more of a sure thing for a discount. I have a strict budget of $650 which is kinda tight for these brands. Do you guys think the department stores still do the best luxury markdowns for BF or is it better to go boutique?
Totally agree with the 24S suggestion tho you gotta be careful with their stock levels because things disappear in seconds. One time I thought I scored a pair of Tods only to get an out-of-stock email three days later... it was a total bummer and I ended up scrambling at the last minute. For a wedding, I would suggest keeping an eye on Mytheresa instead of just Neimans because their curation is way better for that $650 price point. You might want to consider the Ferragamo Gancini Leather Loafers Black if you can find them on sale. I managed to grab some for $610 last season and the quality is miles ahead of what Prada sends to their Woodbury outlet these days. Woodbury can be such a hit or miss with sizing anyway. Just make sure to check the size guides since Italian brands can be super tricky with widths...
I have been hunting luxury deals for years and 24S has always worked well for me. A few seasons back, I snagged some Gucci Jordaan Leather Loafers Black for $580 during their private sale, which felt like a total steal.