Our Deals Editor’s 56 Favorite On-Sale Gifts (That Will Arrive on Time)
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If you’re trying to stretch your Christmas budget, our team has found a lot of gifts on sale this week. We have category-specific guides like jewelry and toys; giftee-specific guides for moms and Gen-Zers; and a few sorted by budget, like under $25 and under $50. And because gifts are top of mind (and we’re approaching shipping deadlines), you’ll mostly find more gifts on sale here today. But if you’re done (physically or emotionally) with gift shopping, there are a few good not-quite-gifty deals to treat yourself to, like Reformation’s Winter Sale or Sephora’s (rare!) sitewide deal for Beauty Insiders.
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Women’s fashion
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Jewelry always makes a thoughtful gift, and I found plenty of present-worthy options that are also on sale. My top pick: these cheeky Susan Alexandra charms. There are over two dozen designs to choose from, including a juice box, a baguette, a perfume bottle, and a tennis ball.
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According to our research, Calvin Klein makes some of the softest underwear on the market.
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There’s a sizable selection of holiday-party-worthy sweaters on sale, too!
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It’s a little bit offseason, but I think this Dôen blouse would also be nice (especially if your holiday plans include overheated living rooms or overcrowded bars).
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Reformation Fabian Crew Sweater
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Reformation Janie Cashmere Crew Cardigan
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Reformation Narcissa Dress
Select items are 30 percent off for Reformation’s Winter Sale, which went live this morning. There are sweaters and holiday dresses galore, in case you need a little inspiration for NYE. I asked updates coordinator — and resident Reformation expert — Najwa Jamal to highlight her top picks from the sale here.
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The softest yoga pants are up to 31 percent off, depending on color.
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I’m intrigued by these pants, which are very Snow Peak–like (without the hefty price tag).
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A flurry of nice winter jackets are also on sale at REI. Its in-house brand has the widest (and cheapest) selection, and I also spotted one of our favorite ski jackets, Columbia’s Whirlibird, for 25 percent off.
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There’s a tiered discount through the 16th at REI Outlet: Take 20 percent off when you spend $100; 25 percent off when you spend $150; and 30 percent off when you spend $250. Get these cute corduroy mules and you’re almost to the first tier level.
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Banana Republic is offering 40 percent off your full-price purchases (and I noticed the deal also applies to a few already-on-sale items, too). Sweaters are nice and all, but I’d take the opportunity to get some wintery accessories.
Men’s fashion
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Our best less-expensive briefs come recommended by several stylists and fashion experts. The waistband is nice and stretchy, and the leg openings aren’t too restrictive.
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Surprise: There are quite a few Saks Fifth Avenue sweaters on sale at Amazon. This all-wool number has some nice detailing on the collarbones.
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As I said in the women’s fashion section, there are a lot of nice jackets on sale at REI. Its in-house brand is a good bet, and I also spotted one of our best ski jackets from Columbia.
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I’m eyeing these as a gift these to my boyfriend, since we’re in the thick of outdoor-climbing season. But these would work well for non-climbers as a sleek indoor-outdoor shoe: The bottoms are nice and grippy, and they’re easy to slip on and off.
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The best time to buy a beanie is before the cold snap hits. The next-best time is now.
Beauty
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Sephora Insiders can take 20 percent off their entire purchase (and 30 percent off Sephora Collection products) with the code SAVEGIFTS through Sunday night. (Note that the code only works once and doesn’t apply to already-discounted products.) Here are a few of the most popular products with Strategist readers from the last few months, from the black turtleneck of lipsticks to our best thickening shampoo.
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Two extremely nice gift sets from Flamingo Estate — both of which include its Best in Class tomato candle — are also a very good deal at half off. For more under-$50 gifts on sale, click here.
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Everything at Martie is 20 percent off just for today with our code STRATEGIST20. There are a lot of goodies in stock that would make great stocking stuffers, but if you don’t want to do all that scrolling, the brand has curated a very nice bundle that includes stationery, beauty, and wellness products.
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REI members get 20 percent off all Yeti items through December 22. This Best in Class travel mug makes a nice gift under $25.
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The ultimate luxury this time of year: pre-warmed bath towels.
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The robot vacuum that writer Kat Gillespie is giving her mom for Christmas this year is now 40 percent off.
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And senior editor Jen Trolio is giving these kitschy pet-portrait ornaments to her sister-in-law.
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When figuring out the best ways to host overnight guests without an air mattress, sleep writer Amelia Jerden was pleasantly surprised by this beanbag chair that converts into a bed. “On the Cordaroys bed, it felt like I was sleeping on a big fluffy cushion; I was cozy and happy,” she writes. “When converted back into a beanbag, it becomes a very comfy place to lounge. While it does take up a lot of space, it’s a great option for a kid’s bedroom — beanbag chair by day, extra bed for a sleepover by night.”
Kids
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Hot Chillys makes some of our favorite long underwear for adults, so we have no doubt that its youth-size offerings will keep kids snug out in the snow.
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A lot of giftable toys are on sale. I’m charmed by this stocking stuffer from L.O.L. Surprise!, which opens to reveal one of six mystery Care Bear–dressed dolls.
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Quite a few adorable Squishmallow plushies just hit Amazon’s sale bin. But hurry; some of the discounts are “flash deals,” so stock is limited.
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What does a toy writer get her child for Christmas? For our own Liza Corsillo, it’s this car-washing play set, which she named one of the hottest toys of the year.
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For older kids, Monster High dolls are still a great gift that doesn’t feel babyish.
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If they already have a few of the cool goth fashion dolls, get them this Barbie Dreamhouse–esque haunted-hotel play set.
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