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Labor Day Deals on Items You’ll Actually Want to Buy

One slightly less depressing part of it being the end of summer is that there are some great deals to be had — including plenty of lightweight coats, duvet covers, and decorative pillows that will take you well into fall.

Current/Elliott Cropped Straight-Leg Jean
Before it’s full-on socks and boots weather.
Original Price: $218
Sale Price: $87 (60 percent off)
Buy it at Orchard Mile

Update: These are almost sold out! But here’s another similar pair of Current/Elliot jeans, also on sale.

ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo Felted Double-Breasted Hooded Coat
It’ll be sweater and coat season sooner than you think. And in the meantime, you can wear this in your over-air-conditioned office.
Original price: $495
Sale price: $149 (70 percent off)
Buy it at The Line

Eileen Fisher Oversized Shawl Collar Jacket
Or before you pull out the wool, you can start with this lightweight linen-blend topper.
Original price: $338
Sale price: $203 (40 percent off)
Buy it at Saks Fifth Avenue

All-Clad Sauce Pan
Because sauce season is coming. (See some other pots and pans chefs swear by here.)
Original Price: $150
Sale Price: $68 (55 percent off, with code DEALS, plus free shipping)
Buy it at Macy’s

Stella McCartney Performance Leggings
Insulated, moisture-expelling leggings in a great fall shade of burgundy.
Original price: $89
Sale price: $44 (50 percent off)
Buy it at Matches Fashion

Update: These are almost sold out! The same style, but in blue, is available in multiple sizes.

Jack Spade Packable Duffel Bag
To take with you for foliage season upstate.
Original price: $168
Sale price: $75 (55 percent off with the code LABORDAY)
Buy it at Lord & Taylor

Splendid Knit Dolman Top
Pair these with some black cigarette pants.
Original Price: $78
Sale Price: $13 (84 percent off with the code LABORDAY)
Buy it at Lord & Taylor

Update: This sold out! But here’s a similar Vince top that’s 75 percent off.

Blowout Beauty UltraPower Professional Hair Dryer
For better, less-frizzy hair days ahead.
Original price: $180
Sale price: $135 (25 percent off, with an additional 20 percent off with code SEPT16)
Buy it at Dermstore

Anneli Wool Shawl
For those crisp days when you just want to wear a blanket to work.
Original price: $199
Sale price: $108 (45 percent off with the code FAREWELLSUMMER)
Buy it at Club Monaco

Linen Salvage and Sea Duvet Cover
For the piping-obsessed among you.
Original Price: From $398 for a full/queen
Sale Price: From $219 for a full/queen (45 percent off)
Buy it at One Kings Lane

Camilla Elphick Denim Boots
These are a little wild, but no time like September to experiment with a denim ankle boot.
Original Price: $995
Sale Price: $398 (60 percent off)
Buy it at Luisaviaroma

New Balance 696 Sneakers
For brisk Sunday walks in the park.
Original Price: $80
Sale Price: $48 (40 percent off, with code DEALS)
Buy it at Macy’s

Kilim Cotton Pillow
And because nothing says fall like some new throw pillows.
Original price: From $59
Sale price: From $47 (20 percent off)
Buy it at One King’s Lane

Le Sportsac Classic Backpack
A futuristic back-to-school bag.
Original Price: $110
Sale Price: $66 (40 percent off)
Buy it at Amazon

Diagonal Dyed Dinner Napkins, Set of 4
When you start having people over again. (Also makes a great weekend hostess gift.)
Original Price: $35
Sale Price: $22 (37 percent off)
Buy it at One Kings Lane

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Labor Day Deals on Items You’ll Actually Want to Buy