The spring sales keep coming. On Sunday, Banana Republic launched its Friends and Family sale, where nearly all full-priced items are 40 percent off, and some already-on-sale items are double ...

But because Banana Republic's clothes are built to be worn ... Plus, it has a slim-but-not-fit, and as a five-foot-eight guy with an athletic built, I barely had to make any tailor alterations.

A longtime go-to outfitter for elevated attire, Banana Republic designs clothing equally great for the office as it is for weekend brunch. Its holiday collection, chockfull of cable-knit sweaters ...

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But because Banana Republic's clothes are built to be worn ... Plus, it has a slim-but-not-fit, and as a five-foot-eight guy with an athletic built, I barely had to make any tailor alterations.

Banana Republic's puffer coat was the most expensive ... The hoodless design and light-blue color made it feel more like an athletic bomber jacket versus something I'd wear to go out.