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Plus, designer shoes and beauty staples from $8.
Black Friday is still around the corner, but a handful of early deals are already here. Of course I plan on shopping then, but—for the sake of making my Thanksgiving weekend a little more relaxing—I figure, why not get a head start?
Banana Republic’s factory store just added a handful of discounted winter styles, and right now, most are an extra 20 percent off. Coach Outlet’s new arrivals are already up to 70 percent off, and at Gilt, I found trending shoes from Schutz, Tory Burch, and more, starting at $32. Nordstrom’s Early Black Friday sale really has it all—designer sunglasses, winter essentials, and even Amal Clooney-used hair tools—and Amazon is the place to grab marked down beauty.
5 Best Weekend Sales
- Banana Republic Factory Sale-on-Sale: up to 76% off Coach Outlet New Arrivals Sale: up to 70% off Gilt Shoe Sale: up to 78% off Nordstrom Early Black Friday Sale: up to 60% off Amazon Beauty Sale: up to 47% off
Shop my top picks from each sale, below.
Banana Republic Factory Sale-on-Sale
$80 $32 at Banana Republic
- 76% Off: Silky Relaxed Trouser, $29 (Originally $120) 350+ Five-Star Ratings: Perfectly Soft Crewneck Sweater, $32 (Originally $80) Winter Must-Have: Nylon Quilted Jacket, $80 (Originally $200) Cozy V-Neck Sweater, $32 (Originally $80) Chiffon Mini Dress, $42 (Originally $130) Wrap Midi Sweater Dress, $44 (Originally $110) Reversible Vegan Suede Sherpa Jacket, $70 (Originally $140)
Banana Republic’s double-discount sale is perhaps the best place to shop winter fashion this weekend; I mean, these silky trousers are $29, this shopper-loved crewneck sweater is $32, and even this quilted winter coat is only $80. I honestly think you could buy your entire winter wardrobe here and not break $500. Since most items are an extra 20 percent off, I plan to do a pretty major haul, but the two I’m most excited for are the wrap sweater dress—it’s elegant and cozy—and this reversible (faux) suede jacket.
$200 $80 at Banana Republic
$110 $44 at Banana Republic
Coach Outlet New Arrivals Sale
$428 $189 at Coachoutlet.com
- 70% Off: Laurel Shoulder Bag With Signature Rivets, $158 (Originally $528) Best Gift: Pouch Wristlet, $41 (Originally $118) 2,600+ Five-Star Ratings: Signature Canvas Gallery Tote Bag, $139 (Originally $378) Klare Crossbody Bag, $179 (Originally $450) Andrea Carryall Bag, $179 (Originally $428) Mollie Tote Bag, $189 (Originally $428)
If you start every season with a new handbag, consider Coach Outlet for your winter style. The brand’s new arrivals are festive and chic—like the bright red Mollie tote and the metallic Andrea bag—and they’re already up to 70 percent off. The biggest discount is on the riveted Laurel Shoulder bag while the most affordable buy is the $41 Pouch Wristlet, which, IMO, is a great holiday gift.
$428 $179 at Coachoutlet.com
$450 $179 at Coachoutlet.com
Gilt Shoe Sale
$175 $38 at Gilt.com
- 78% Off: Franco Sarto L-Penelope Leather-Trim Mid Shaft Boot, $38 (Originally $175) Sell-Out Risk: Circus by Sam Edelman Kia Boot, $32 (Originally $120) $128 Off: Tory Burch Tory Suede Sneaker, $150 (Originally $278) Schutz Dallas Leather Boot, $80 (Originally $298) Matisse Lenni Suede Clog, $70 (Originally $190) Salomon XT-Slate Sneaker, $171 (Originally $230)
I won’t gatekeep Gilt. The under-the-radar retailer is where editors go to snag deals on trending, high-end brands, and this week, the shoe markdowns actually shocked me. (To access the deals, all you need to do is enter your email to create an account.) These knee-high leather boots from Schutz are 73 percent off, while this classic bootie and these sexy lace-up platform boots are both under $40. And while those styles are perfect for fall and winter, you can also grab year-round sneakers for less, including Tory Burch’s suede sneakers and Salomon’s practical, supermodel-approved ones.
$278 $150 at Gilt.com
$298 $80 at Gilt.com
Nordstrom Early Black Friday Sale
$260 $130 at Nordstrom
- Designer Markdown: Givenchy GV Day 55mm Cat Eye Sunglasses, $130 (Originally $260) Amal Clooney-Used Brand: T3 Featherweight StyleMax Dryer, $150 (Originally $200) Best Gift: Armani Beauty 4-Piece Eye Makeup Holiday Gift Set, $47 (Originally $79) Wacoal Back Appeal Underwire T-Shirt Bra, $30 (Originally $74) Maison de Sabré Large Leather Zipped Soft Tote, $269 (Originally $359) Bernardo Double Breasted Belted Coat, $150 (Originally $240)
Nordstrom’s Early Black Friday Sale includes markdowns across fashion, beauty, and home—a.k.a everything you could ever want or need. The standout deal is this pair of half-off sunglasses from Givenchy, but I was also shocked to find a popular hair dryer from T3, an Amal Clooney-used brand, on sale. Other things I’m eyeing include Bernardo’s classy double-breasted winter coat, Armani Beauty’s four-piece eye makeup set, and this $30 T-shirt bra.
$74 $30 at Nordstrom
$79 $47 at Nordstrom
Amazon Beauty Sale
$10 $8 at Amazon
- Winter Essential: Burt’s Bees Almond and Milk Hand Cream, $8 (Originally $10) Rare Discount: Nioxin Density Defend Styling Root Lifting Spray, $13 (Originally $16) Best Seller: CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, $14 (Originally $20) Versed Advanced Retinol Body Butter, $17 (Originally $20) Boldify Root Touch Up Powder, $18 (Originally $25) Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus Hair Dryer and Styler, $37 (Originally $70)
Amazon’s Black Friday deals start next week, but I managed to find a handful of beauty must-haves already quietly marked down. A good hand cream is a winter must-have, so I’m grabbing this one from Burt’s Bees while it’s just $8. I also saw Nioxin’s Root Lifting Spray, which even shoppers with “pin-straight hair” say gives them major volume, is on rare sale. You also can’t go wrong with CeraVe’s best-selling under eye treatment or Versed’s retinol body cream.
$16 $13 at Amazon
$70 $37 at Amazon