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It’s 95 degrees today, but the end-of-summer and back-to-school deals are already rolling in — as are, if you can believe it, fall-fashion deals. So now is a good time to get denim and basic tees, whether for school or the office, at deep discounts. But if you’re after other back-to-school essentials, I found plenty of deals on (actually cute) notebooks, lunch boxes, and more. And on the beauty front, today is National Lipstick Day, which means it’s a good time to restock your lip balms, glosses, stains, and pencils.
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Women’s fashion
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First up: a supremely simple (but not boring) cotton striped tee at Madewell, where sale items are an extra 40 percent off with code SALEONSALE.
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And Banana Republic work pants for comfy days in the office.
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Some fall styles are on sale right now, too, including this dark-wash Levi’s denim jacket that you can wear endlessly come autumn.
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And if you want to get ready for even cooler temps, now’s a good time to get a Patagonia puffer for cheap.
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But there’s still plenty of summer left to wear light and flowy dresses, like this now-$78 striped pink one from Anthropologie.
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Alex Mill’s sale just got better: Sale items are an extra 15 percent off with the code EXTRA15 until Sunday, making this nice linen dress now less than $100.
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This Lake pajama set is up to 30 percent off and well stocked for the brand’s summer sale. Our writer Dominique Pariso says Lake’s Pima cotton is “so so soft,” lightweight, and cooling.
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A pack of 100 percent cotton underwear is now just a little over $5 per pair.
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Sheer socks to wear with loafers, sneakers, whatever you wish.
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Camper’s Friends and Family sale is quite good and filled with half-off sandals (the comfiest sandals you’ll find, in our opinion). Only an email is required for access. One of the deepest discounts I found is this lightly heeled pair that’s now a whopping half off.
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Mansur Gavriel’s shoes are just as chic as its bags.
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But if you’d prefer to stick to the bags, I found a timeless one for over 40 percent off.
Men’s fashion
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You can now grab two of these classic polos for the price of one.
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And here’s a nice drapey but still structured option from Alex Mill. It’s made of slub cotton, so it’ll be nice and airy for the rest of summer’s hot commutes.
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Short nylon bottoms are the shorts of summer. Here’s a four-and-a-half-inch pair from Madewell for over half off.
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But I’m also attracted to this retro pair from Abercrombie. Nearly all sizes and colors are available — and just $25.
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My dad and I have matching pairs of these buttery-soft Vuori joggers. They’re just that good — and they’re rarely on sale in neutral colors, so hurry before this pair sells out.
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Beauty
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Fenty Beauty also has some good lip deals in honor of National Lipstick Day. Our beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton says the Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored is a potentially even better red lipstick than M.A.C’s iconic matte Ruby Woo lipstick.
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Sephora’s also discounting several lip products right now, and chief among them (in my opinion) is this lip liner that Scarlett Johansson can’t live without. It’s “really firm and has a great color payoff,” she says.
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All-star lip products are dominating the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year. If you’re a Nars fan, grab this blush duo, now for just over $20 per tube.
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A deeply hydrating version of Viera-Newton’s favorite toner pads are half off at Urban Outfitters. If your skin needs a little pick-me-up, some brightening pads are on sale as well.
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For “really clean and natural and nice,” DIY pedicures, according to Joanna Goddard.
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Verb’s Ghost collection is a longtime favorite among Strategist staffers. This kit includes our best-in-class shampoo, conditioner, and hair oil — plus, a cream for frizz-free air-dried hair.
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Slip’s silk snag-free scrunchies are always worth getting on sale. They’re pricey, but they’re gentler on hair, and this pack is now just over $10 off.
Back-to-school
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This Baggu lunch bag is one of our very favorite lunch boxes. It’s lightweight and spacious and particularly great for middle- or high-schoolers. It’s on sale in a few different prints, but this strawberry pattern is the cheapest at $10 off.
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Would make a cute pencil pouch for a high-schooler or college student!
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And a mary jane–shaped pencil case for the stylish high-schooler.
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Home and outdoors
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I love digging through Anthropologie’s home section, especially when there’s a sale. They always have lots of cute and fairly affordable home goods, like this simple rickrack-lined cotton table runner that will fit any style.
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The Company Store makes some of senior writer Lauren Ro’s favorite sheets, and these crisp percale pillowcases are perfect for summer. The entire site is 30 percent off, so you can stock up on some best-in-class jersey sheets for winter on sale as well.
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Boll and Branch also makes some of our favorite (though pricey) sheets, so it’s worth shopping any sale it has, if you’re in the market. This bundle, exclusive to its summer sale, includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, four pillowcases, and one cozy waffle blanket for over $100 off.
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I was unaware that Article carries Leesa’s “plush but not sinky” mattresses, let alone for 25 percent off. It’s a rare non-holiday Article deal, according to our deals editor Sam Daly.
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W&P’s Summer Sale is still going strong, with up to 40 percent off — though items are selling out. Here’s a BPA-free box for making ice in bulk, in case your freezer’s ice machine broke like mine did this summer.
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And some silicone ice molds for making ice sticks — so you don’t have to fight to fit them into your water bottle.
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A nice deal on waterproof, airtight bags that keep belongings organized and dry.
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This bottle filters out contaminates like E. coli, salmonella, and parasites, and it should last you up to five years.
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A 45-quart Yeti cooler can cost you upwards of $300, so this $150 case is great for tighter budgets.
Kids
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Hanna Andersson’s swim sale is going strong, with half off all swim items. But if you dig, you’ll find even better discounts, like this adorable swim set that’s 60 percent off.
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