Sweatpant-Jeans, Striped Polos, and 45 More Excellent Deals
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With the autumn equinox coming up on Tuesday, I’ve been taking stock of all the delightful fall fashion on sale: loafers at Nordstrom, sweaters at Madewell, cargo pants at the Gap, and layerable tank tops at Anthropologie. It also marks the start of dinner-party season; Sur La Table’s anniversary sale has a great assortment of cookware and tableware (if you need a few more plates for hosting guests). And October Prime Day will be here before we know it, so start prepping accordingly.
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Get these nicely discounted UGG slippers before the winter chill sets in.
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A rare deal on one of Charlotte Tibury’s most-loved products.
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Our best overall drinking glasses, now just over $3 apiece.
Women’s fashion
The Gap is offering 30 percent off sitewide with the code YOURS. Sadly, it doesn’t apply to its new collaboration with A.P.C., but the discount can be stacked on already-on-sale items.
Nordstrom is having a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sale on lots of in-season fashion. Writer Brenley Goertzen rounded up all her top picks from the sale here, and I’ve pulled a few quick hits as well.
Madewell’s semiannual Insiders Sale is back, and nearly everything is 25 percent off. All you need to do to get the discount is have an account; the discount will automatically show up at checkout.
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Pink outdoor gear is having a moment, and this cutesy raincoat from Damson Madder fits the bill.
Select autumnal styles are 30 percent off at Anthropologie this weekend, no code needed. The cashmere cardigan is particularly appealing; it comes in 20 colors, though note that a handful are preorder-only.
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A few pairs of fall-ready loafers from one of our favorite brands in the genre, now under $100.
Men’s fashion
Madewell’s Insiders Event is a good chance to get your fall wardrobe sorted. Just about everything is 25 percent off — though you will need a (free) account on the site. Plus already-on-sale items are an extra 40 percent off.
If you’re feeling a little splurgy, a lot of nice brands are 25 percent off (or more, like these zip-up Hokas) during Nordstrom’s flash sale.
Beauty and wellness
Ilia’s VIP sale is going on through September 22: Everything is 20 percent of for VIPs (a program that’s free to join with an email). The Bright Start eye cream helps to create a smooth, illuminated base under makeup; the brand’s skin tint is our favorite tinted moisturizer-slash-serum; and the Limitless Lash mascara is our top pick for sensitive eyes.
Just about everything is 20 percent off at Charlotte Tilbury. The cult-y Lip Cheat liner is a favorite of makeup artist Amanda Thesen, who says it feels “just emollient enough where it’s not going to move, but it’s not drying or skipping either.”
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If you’re looking for a face mask that has both red and blue LEDs, this is a good option. “The elastic is comfortable and secure, and the mask contours well to my face, so it never leaves any marks,” says New York dermatologist Dendy Engelman. “I’ll often wear it while I’m reviewing papers or a script before a TV appearance.”
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An unsexy under-the-sink staple on sale: calamine lotion to treat rashes, poison ivy, and bug bites.
Home and kitchen
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A solid deal on our best less expensive saucepan. Senior editor Winnie Yang, who has owned hers since 2017, uses it at least five times a week and says it’s still in fantastic shape. “The quality is exceptional for a very reasonable price,” she says. “I’ve burned rice and lentils to the bottom of it more than a few times, and every time, an overnight soak helps it all come off easily.”
I love Tea Forté. A few of its gift sets — which include ten pyramid-shaped tea bags, a café cup, and a tray — are on sale as part of Nordstrom’s limited-time sale.
Sur La Table’s anniversary sale is also quite vast. It’s a good time to invest in sets, from bistro-style dinner plates to our best overall drinking glasses.
Coop, the maker of our top-pick pillow, is giving Strategist readers 20 percent off everything through September 23. Just use our code, THESTRAT20, if you shop on Amazon, and STRATEGIST20 if you choose to purchase directly through the brand’s site.
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Kids
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A durable pair of classic kicks with easy-on, easy-off Velcro closure.
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Hey Clay’s air-dry sculpting kits are Strategist-approved. This one is particularly enticing for Minion-loving munchkins.
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Deals writer Martha Tuber highly recommends this rechargeable compact microscope. It magnifies up to 1,000x, which is enough to see the crystals on pollen and the scales on a butterfly wing. It also takes photos and video, which can be transferred to a computer via a USB cable.
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A semi-challenging puzzle that older kids love (and parents do too).
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A sturdy soccer net that you can store easily when not in use. A smaller six-by-four-foot goal is also on sale, in both foldable and non-foldable variations.
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Named our best less expensive convertible car seat, Graco’s Extend2Fit has a rear-facing weight limit of 50 pounds (with a forward-facing limit of 65 pounds). It’s easy to install and a good fit for almost any type of car.
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