A Shopping Editor’s Guide to Early Labor Day Sales
Labor Day signifies the unofficial end of summer, but it’s the start of big discounts. The holiday might be over a week away, but that hasn’t stopped retailers from clearing out their shelves. As of now, you can save on more than just mattresses and summer clothing. Beyond the usual dresses, sandals, and sunglasses, such brands as Gucci, Nike, and New Balance have major discounts on transitional pieces like leather jackets and more.
To help you navigate the sale, here’s everything I’ve tried or would buy if my closet was twice as big.
Maison Margiela Paneled Boyfriend Jeans
No gatekeeping here. I’m feeling generous enough to share that these Maison Margiela jeans are half off. Yes, I already purchased them.
Beats Solo 4
Hands down, some of the best headphones you’ll find. Not only are they cute, the sound quality and battery life are amazing. Trust me, I’ve tried a bunch.
Nike Shox TL
I’m not one to sacrifice comfort for style, and if you aren’t either, a pair of Nike Shox sneakers might be right up your alley. I love the silver-and-black gradient because it’s neutral without being boring. Senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves swears by hers.
GAP High Rise Barrel Jeans
If you’re as obsessed with barrel jeans as we are, you’ll love this very affordable option from the Gap. It comes in tons of colors and patterns.
J.Crew Ravenna Dress
Take advantage of these last few warm weeks with flowy dresses from J.Crew. Even if you’re not on a beach somewhere with a drink in hand, you can at least wear this dress and pretend.
Éliou Biblio Hoop Earrings
I’m always on the hunt for an interesting pair of gold hoops, and these from Éliou are it. With some fun details, these chunky earrings are an easy swap for my basic everyday pair.
Gucci 53MM Oval Sunglasses
Saks Off 5th is the best place to find deep discounts on designer clothing and designer sunglasses. Several pairs of nearly half-off Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta sunglasses await.
Veda Marco Leather Oversized Bomber
I’ve been counting down the days until it’s leather-jacket weather. When we finally get there, I’ll be in an oversize bomber like this one from Reformation.
New Balance 725 Sneakers
Free People is clearing out it’s boho-inspired summer pieces. However, if you’re not in the market to stock up on flowy dresses, I recommend you check out the selection of shoes, where there are tons of gems like these dad sneakers from New Balance.
Tory Burch Pierced Mule
Tory Burch has a sale on everything from handbags to the brand’s viral pierced shoes. If you’ve been wanting to try the pierced mules, get them discounted so they won’t put a major dent in your wallet.
Urban Outfitters BDG Jaya Baggy Boyfriend Jean
You can trust Urban Outfitters to offer some of the baggiest jeans possible. If that’s your style, they’re pretty much all on sale. If you need convincing, I swear by the combo of baggy denim with pointed-toe heels.
Shark Beauty FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
Shark’s FlexStyle is a favorite for quick drying and even easier styling. It promises no heat damage and works on different hair textures and lengths.