Blogger and Style Forum senior member Deveandepot1 has assembled a great list of discount shopping tips, some of which even we’ve never heard. Here’s a sampling: • Check a store’s dressing room racks, stocked with preselected items.• Small- and medium-sized guys shouldn’t hesitate to inspect kids’ sections.• Fossill stores are filled with amazing deals.• If… Read more »

Through Thursday, 10/8, get to the Soiffer Haskin showroom for steep markdowns on Loro Piana cashmere knits, outerwear, clothing and accessories. WSJ.com recently profiled the famed Italian textile maker, whose products are generally sold exclusively at Bergdorfs, and its eponymous Madison Avenue boutique. Report from the field: “Treked over. Made me feel destitute. Even at… Read more »

On Monday, Barneys kicked off their first sales of the season. We’re talking 35-50% off select dress shirts, ties, shoes, and a smattering of pieces from the main floor and sportswear. A sales clerk tells us only about 10% of all in-store merch has been marked down, but don’t forget that Barneys.com has a permanent… Read more »

Particularly in this economy, it ain’t hard to find amazing deals on eBay. Take this stainless steel Hermès Cape Cod watch — at once singular and classic — for just about $600. Bidding will likely bump up the price, but not every eBay steal gets so much attention. Not interested in tracking eBay day and… Read more »

Tuesday through Fri, 10/6-10/9, get to the Hugo Boss sample sale for up to 75% off present and past seasons’ samples. Report from the field: “Tons of suits and jackets but pretty much sample sizes. Too small for me. 38s and 40s. Pants no bigger than 34. Shoes no bigger than 9.” Fellas: If you… Read more »