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We mostly had September in mind when combing through the sales this week, though we did make sure to include a few excellent bathing suits in case you want something fresh and cute for Labor Day.
In the spirit of Dupes Week, these black flats from Aerosoles have a Repetto-ian quality to them.
Add a little elegance to the bathroom with this 83 (!) percent off shower curtain with a “Greek Key” border.
How fun is this see-through rain jacket with yellow trim!
The slubbed cotton gives this polo a casual, less golf-clubby feel.
These are technically “juniors”-size pants, so a 1 is the equivalent of a 27, and so on (see the Dickies size chart here).
This wireless bra from Natori promises to be as comfortable as it is flattering.
Turns out, there are still classic Outdoor Voices leggings in multiple sizes and colors on sale for 50 percent off at Nordstrom.
The husband of one of our colleagues basically hasn’t taken off his Surge joggers since buying them a year ago (he owns them in multiple colors, including this cheerful blue).
It’s almost long-sleeve-pajama season, and there is nothing softer than these Eberjey Giseles. This pair of “Athletic” pj’s have a gray stripe along the side.
A Fashion Fanny Pack (in sleek soft suede) from Rachel Comey.
A less-expensive option (as part of an Urban Outfitters bag sale that we wrote about a few days ago that’s still cooking along) that we are likely going to scoop up for ourselves.
Another Patagonia offering from the same sale, perfect for your back-to-school needs.
We have no idea what Tutu Berry is or what Hum is, but we know what Bkr is (it makes lovely water bottles), and this is a good price for one.
Did you read the one about how Baywatch bathing suits are back? This classic option, from Speedo, is 25 percent off.
One of our colleagues keeps telling us that modern interpretations of old-fashioned pleated lampshades are a thing. If this desk lamp from Urban Outfitters is any indication, she might be onto something.
Before committing to a real Persian cat, maybe live with this Areaware pillow for a little while. It’s also available as a French and English bulldog.
All sale items at Anthropologie are an extra 30 percent off. This slouchy striped tank would look great under a cardigan come September.
The brown block heel combined with the asymmetrical front gives these Soludos mules some understated fanciness.
Throw a jean jacket over this (machine washable) Tencel jumpsuit and you have yourself a real casual (but together) look.
These festive Free People leggings are also available in a light purple.
Now’s the time in our roundup where we take a moment to acknowledge that the Dermstore anniversary sale ends on Sunday, so get your 20 percent off Good Genes while the getting’s good.
As we noted earlier this week, denim jacket weather is fast upon us … this Everlane number is also available (and on sale) in black.
Blue and (very) light pink is just a really pleasing color combination.
A hefty cobalt-blue sweatshirt courtesy of Champion’s higher-end line.
For today (Friday) only, this refurbished lightweight-but-powerful Dyson upright vacuum is under 200 bucks.
Over at Madewell, all sale items are an additional 30 percent off with the code SEEYA, including these extremely perky (and stretchy) boot-cut jeans. The button fly makes them look actually vintage.
This handsome throw pillow, a collaboration between Madewell and renewable textiles line New Denim Project, is as cheap as something you’d find at T.J. Maxx.
This cross-body circle bag is made from “smooth gets-better-with-age leather.”
A whole slew of one-pieces from Madewell’s collaboration with Land of Women are on sale, and this polka-dotted swimsuit is really somethin’.
For something more seasonally appropriate, how about these millennial-mustard fancy pants?
It’s no secret that we’re kind of obsessed with Drew Barrymore’s Walmart homewares line, and are always sniffing around to see if any of the stuff is on sale. Right now this accent table (that’s also available in cobalt blue and a mint green) is 31 percent off.
The reviews of this comforter set are very positive (and many have photos so you can see what it looks like IRL), including one person who uses this in a room she advertises on Airbnb.
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