$35 LeSportsac, $15 J.Crew Tees, and 59 More Really Good Deals
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There’s a lot of fun stuff on sale right now. Unsurprisingly, my favorites are in the fashion department, where there are so many great buys for men, women, and kids that I’m presenting them in triplicate — that’s three times the straight-leg denim, three times the end-of-summer tops, three times some of our favorite shoes, and lots more sartorial goodness. There are cult favorites and Rio Viera-Newton picks in the beauty aisle. There’s also a bunch of back-to-school essentials for all grade levels, some travel must-haves that top out at just $40, and lots more worthwhile buys.
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Deals I personally think are the best
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An OG XL nylon tote at a fantastic discount.
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Svelte ice packs that are perfect for packed lunches.
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A nail strengthener whose effectiveness I can personally vouch for. Rio likes it too.
Women’s Fashion
J.Crew has some fun tees on sale right now, perfect for the end of this summer and many summers to come. Some of them are double discounted with the code SALETIME.
I also found a nice and nicely discounted selection of straight-leg dark-wash denim — perfect for pairing with those J.Crew tees and transitioning into fall.
Strategist readers (and only Strategist readers) can use the code STRAT20 to take 20 percent off every single item on the Knix website. There’s the periodproof bottoms, of course, but also sweat-stopping, anti-chafe bike shorts, plus bras, shapewear, swimsuits, and even men’s items. See the full rundown here.
Rothy’s fisherman sandal is senior writer Liza Corsillo’s 2026 shoe of the summer; contributor Edith Young can go for miles in Camper’s Mesh Casi Myra mary janes; and I’ve found a new favorite slide in Reformation’s Zealan mule. All three are on sale.
Sorry to my beloved Baggu Cloud Bag, but nothing beats a big LeSportsac nylon tote, especially in classic black. Here are three to choose from, all very nicely priced.
Men’s Fashion
There are some nice tees for men on sale too — from J.Crew, Gap, and Urban Outfitters.
For a fancier short-sleeve, try any one of these summer-weight button-downs. I’m partial to the green-striped option in the middle, which reminds me of young Brian Wilson and makes me want to head to Malibu.
There’s still enough summertime left to wear all of these shorts multiple times over. All three pairs are classic enough that you can also wear them for multiple summers to come.
Beauty and wellness
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This snail-mucin lotion is expert- and Rio approved and on sale for close to its lowest price ever.
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This hardworking cleanser is one of our top skin-care picks for teens and those dealing with adult acne. The 4 percent benzoyl peroxide concentration in this cleanser is ideal, since your skin won’t grow resistant to it.
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This Laneige lip kit contains everything you need for soft, smooth lips, including a full-size Strawberry Shortcake Lip Sleeping Mask and mini-size Lip Glowy Balms in Berry and Vanilla.
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But if you’re Glossier loyal, several varieties of the ever-popular Balm Dotcom are on sale right now.
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This strengthening nail treatment is worth it at full price, so finding it for 50 percent off makes it a must-buy. If you don’t believe me, take it from Rio, who ditched her Dior Nail Glow for it.
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No matter how thoroughly you wash your makeup sponges, it’s still probably time for some new ones. These are just $1 each on sale.
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We always suggest grabbing of box of our perennial favorite whitening strips when they’re on sale.
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Once your done with the Crest stripes, keep your whites extra-pearly with a fancy-schmancy electric toothbrush. This two-pack is half off, so you get each one for $100.
Home and kitchen
While they may look like back-to-school supplies, all three items above are great for more than just the classroom: Pentel’s block erasers are hard-core and work for students and artists alike. A cheap and reliable pad of paper is great for jotting down quick lists, doodling, and making paper airplanes when you’re bored. And trust me, you’re going to need a Sharpie sooner rather than later.
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These skinny ice packs are perfect for lunch boxes.
Travel and outdoors
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This tiny but mighty umbrella is our favorite compact model. It forms a wide canopy when opened and stands up to water and wind like an umbrella twice its size, yet is unobtrusive enough to toss in a backpack or tote. It’s also quick drying and has a one-button open-close function that writer Katherine Gillespie says has never failed her despite its frequent use. It’s a lot of bang for your buck at the regular price of $40, but right now you can get it for as low as $24 (in all black).
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This little light’s 19 LEDs create a bar of light that illuminates both pages, and you can choose from multiple light levels and color options. It’s rechargeable and tells you how much battery you have left. It’s not hypersensitive to touch, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally turning it on in your bag (and draining the battery as a result). And it’s part of our Travel Hall of Fame.
Tech
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Beats headphones are iconic for their stylish design, and these over-ear headphones have the same chip as all of Apple’s AirPods, so pairing is just as seamless.
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Sony makes some of our favorite noise-canceling headphones. We like them even more when they’re more than half off.
HP printers are currently on sale from anywhere between 20 and 35 percent off, including both inkjet and laser models.
Kids
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This Hanna Andersson striped tee is perfect for every kid, at every age. It comes in four colors (red, blue, green, and black) and sizes 2-10, and they’re all 60 percent off right now.
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Pair that classic HA tee with these even more deeply discounted no-brainer shorts.
Bobo Choses makes some of the best children’s clothing out there (in my opinion), and some of the priciest — so finding it on sale is the perfect excuse to splurge.
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This retro-striped terry cover-up is so much cooler than a towel.
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Nike Dunk Low – Big Kids’
A good deal on classic Dunks that come in lots of colors.
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If your little kid is into dressing up, they’ll be into this adorable strawberry purse.
Nordstrom’s baby department has some nice stuff on sale right now, including a rainbow of plastic-free food jars, comfortable baby earmuffs, and a certifiably excellent outdoor blanket with a cute minnow print.
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Melissa & Doug makes some of the best pretend-play toy sets out there, including this vet set that’s currently very affordable.
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