Written by Menswear Style in Essentials on the 11th October 2018

Today marks the first day of the ever-popular River Island 50% off sale, where you’ll find all sorts of menswear treats ranging from SS18 collections and the RI30 limited edition capsule. There’s all sorts of men's threads, from footwear and outerwear, to athleisure and tailoring. So, don’t hang about and miss out on these great sale prices because once they’re gone, they’re gone. We all know the rules... We've even picked out a few of our favourites to get you going:

Grey slim fit long sleeve shirt 

This grey slim fit long sleeve shirt is in such a nice tone and because of that it’ll be very versatile for both casual and smart outfits. The logo detailing is understated and so is the slim button-down collar. It comes in slim fitting to show off a lean physique and is manufactured from 100% woven cotton fabric, and at just £10 from £22 it’s a no brainer!

Forest green long sleeve slouch hoodie 

That’s right, you’re looking at a £7 forest green hoodie (reduced from £25) here. There’s a coffee shop nearby our HQ that sells a coffee for around that price. The forest green colour ads a sophisticated dimension to the outfit, making it team perfectly with smart trousers (meaning you can get away with wearing a hoodie for work this winter). It’s made from a cosy soft jersey fabric and features a kangaroo pocket at the front too.

White pique long sleeve muscle fit T-shirt 

This season is all about layering to stay warm against the harsh elements, and for ultimate comfort we would recommend having a long sleeve top as the first layer. So, this muscle fit t-shirt at £7 from £15 is perfect for the job. It is made from Pique fabric which has a slight stretch to it, so you won’t feel restricted going about your day.

Blue crane print skinny smart trousers 

Please don’t find yourself in the middle of party season with nothing to wear. Make the investment now so you’re prepared. Not that these crane print trousers are a big investment anyhow; they're only £12 reduced from £35. We’re 100% certain you’ll get 'awesome colleague' points for your dapper style at the Christmas party if you’re on the dance floor throwing shapes wearing these.

RI 30 black double breasted coat 

When we recently covered the RI30 collection which primarily embodied the rich heritage of River Island’s 30 years of operation, this double breasted coat was a clear favourite among the team at the office here. The long length has that ever so popular Peakly Blinders look to it, especially with a double breasted fastening. We just love the way it drapes, and you can pick it up today for half price at £75 from £150. Shhh!

Blue floral print mesh short sleeve shirt 

Yes, camp collar shirts were all the rage summer just gone, but how many of you like to escape the gloomy British weather with a sun-seeking winter holiday? For those who do, make sure you pick up this mesh shirt which ticks two menswear trend boxes; camp collar and Hawaiian print. At £12 from £28 you’ll have enough spare change for a Mojito at the poolside bar.

The Grey slim fit long sleeve shirt and Blue crane print skinny smart trousers are just two of the items in this River Island Top 50% Off Sale Picks.