Brace Yourselves

Heads up! The Barneys Warehouse Sales kicks off in just two days at 8 a.m. on Thursday morning.

The Beggar's Barneys Warehouse Sale Rules of Thumb:

• Go with a list of items you need for the coming season -- Barney's online store can provide insights into the likely selection, but it's extremely limited, and doesn't include the miles of suits and jackets that will be on offer.

• Know your measurements, but be sure and try all potential purchases on for size.

• Bring a friend, girlfriend, or anyone who's style sense you trust, and can provide that critical second opinion on purchases.

• Get to the sale on Day 1, and find good hiding spots for the things you don't absolutely need -- in anticipation of further markdowns later in the sale, which ends on September 1.

• Don't let the women push you around -- They'll be too busy riffling through the shoes, anyway.

Open For Business:

• Thurs-Fri August 14-15, 8am-9pm
• Mon-Fri August 16-29, 10am-9pm
• Sat-Sun August 30-31, 10am-7pm
• Monday, September 1, 10am-7pm

Barneys Warehouse Sale - 255 West 17th Street between 7th & 8th - 212-450-8400 - Map