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17 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From a Fall Coat to a Gym Bag

Not all the end-of-season sales are for bathing suits and beach towels; now’s a good time to stock up on discounted fall wares, like an $87 pair of Acne jeans, and a massively discounted Altuzarra skirt. 

Helmut Lang Open Back Sweater
Business in the front, (a very subdued) party in the back.
Original Price: $435
Sale Price: $140 (68 percent off)
Buy it at Fwrd

UPDATE: It’s sold out! But here’s another Helmut Lang top, also on sale.

Pamela Love Duality Triple-Spike Ring
Punky, and still quite elegant. Comes in silver, too.
Original Price: $150
Sale Price: $79 (47 percent off)
Buy it at Saks Fifth Avenue

Sonia Rykiel Diagonal-Stripe Mini Skirt
An extremely fun little number from the legendary designer (who recently passed away).
Original Price: $680
Sale Price: $272 (60 percent off)
Buy it at Matches Fashion

Rosie Assoulin Cotton-Blend Poplin Shirt
A crisp white shirt to wear to work, from fashion-girl favorite Rosie Assoulin.
Original Price: $883
Sale Price: $140 (80 percent off)
Buy it at Matches Fashion

Acne Studio Lita Jeans
Some high-rise slacks with a slight flare, for those a little sick of their skinny jeans.
Original Price: $290
Sale Price: $87 (70 percent off)
Buy it at The Line

Zady Gabardine Trench Coat
Belt it — or not. A very versatile fall coat.
Original Price: $310
Sale Price: $217 (30 percent off)
Buy it at Zady

Deborah Rhodes Scallop Placemat
These are perfectly Palm Beach grandma.
Original Price: $35 each
Sale Price: $17 each (50 percent off)
Buy it at Neiman Marcus

Eileen Fisher Sheer Silk Overlay Dress
Dress it up with some heels, or keep it casual with some white sneaks. (It’ll match your Eileen Fisher shirt.)
Original Price: $398
Sale Price: $159 (60 percent off)
Buy it at Saks Fifth Avenue

UPDATE: It’s sold out! But here’s another drapey Eileen Fisher dress, also on sale.

Michael Kors Gym Bag
If the ratty canvas tote you’re using right now just isn’t cutting it.
Original Price: $228
Sale Price: $136 (40 percent off)
Buy it at Macy’s

Altuzarra Matisse Skirt
The Platonic ideal of a work skirt — which originally cost almost $800!
Original Price: $795
Sale Price: $239 (70 percent off)
Buy it at The Line

TaoTronics Portable Travel Steamer
So you don’t look like something the cat dragged in at the next out-of-town wedding. (Throw it in one of these travel organizers.)
Original Price: $56
Sale Price: $24 (57 percent off)
Buy it at Amazon

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Face Cream
A facial moisturizer that’ll give your face that dewy look.
Original Price: $60
Sale Price: $42 (30 percent off with the promo code: GROWN)
Buy it at Shen-Beauty

Tabitha Simmons Daisy Chain Shoes
Just some really cute, festive shoes.
Original Price: $695
Sale Price: $209 (70 percent off)
Buy it at The Line

Aurelie Biederman XL Bianca Hoop Earrings
Made from 18-karat gold-plated-brass and glass.
Original Price: $580
Sale Price: $278 (52 percent off)
Buy it at Luisaviaroma

See By Chloe Tote
An everyday suede bag with the requisite magnetic snap closure and multiple interior pockets.
Original Price: $300
Sale Price: $195 (35 percent off)
Buy it at Fwrd

UPDATE: It’s sold out! But here’s another suede See By Chloe bag, also on sale.

Isabel Marant Bracelet
Like those preppy sailing rope bracelets — but much cooler, and French.
Original Price: $205
Sale Price: $78 (63 percent off) for ecru & gold, $58 (72 percent off) for green & gold
Buy it at Fwrd

UPDATE: It’s almost sold out! Here’s another Isabel Marant bracelet, also on sale.

Target Poplar Sheet Set
A playful, just-subtle-enough pattern. (For more sheets we like, click here.)
Original Price: $50
Sale Price: $39 (30 percent off)
Buy it at Target

The Strategist is a series of smart, obsessive shopping guides from the New York Magazine section of the same name. We’ve scoured the web to bring you the best of the best. Some of our latest conquests include rolling luggage, water bottles, umbrellas, Korean beauty products, white T-shirts, and yoga mats. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Please note that all prices are subject to change.

17 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy