Happy official September, guys! Anyone else excited that football season is officially here? (Go Birds, btw). That aside, brands are dropping alll the fall stuff, and it’s been so exciting to go through. Sales are pretty great right now, too. Keep scrollin’ for our top picks on sale.
The Best Sales This Weekend
- Gap Factory – up to 75% off sitewide + extra 10% off. One of my fave Jess outfits hit the sale: this barn jacket with a corduroy collar, this sweater vest and these jeans. Ooo her bag with contrast colors is on sale for $19.99, too!
- Levi’s – up to 30% off select. The dark-wash of these jeans is SO good for fall. One of Shana + Abby’s most-worn pair of jeans is on sale, along with this pair in such a good smokey gray wash (that’s also some of Shana’s most-worn).
- Saks – up to $200 off purchase. Under $100 staples? Em’s fave non-white tee is included, along with this perfectly boxy striped tee in chocolate brown (navy + red available, too). Also included in the promo, under $100: Abby’s knit ribbed tank (a great transitional piece), and is it acceptable for me to buy this sweatshirt for myself? White tee refresh: this. Legging refresh: these. Last — since it’s officially football season, I’ll leave you with this sweatshirt.
- Nordstrom – sale section includes: Amy’s cozy oversized sweater, these cool cuffed MOTHER jeans, cozy pants perfect for traveling, Arizona Birks in black, and some shoe trends for fall: retro sneakers + cow print ballet flats.
- Shopbop – sale section. This suede jacket with this dark cherry red top + these jeans (under $70) + these boat shoes, done. Ooo this under $70 utilitarian striped jacket is cool, too.
Quick Contributor Jump Links
Jess | Amy | Scotti | Laura | Em
Jess’ Top Sale Picks
I told myself I wouldn’t go “all out fall” too early but as soon as the temps dropped into the low 50’s this week here in western Michigan, I instantly transformed into your friendly neighborhood ‘Basic Fall Bitch:’ a harmless, yet invasive species. 😉 Bring on all the halloween decor and the pumpkin flavored goodies.
Gap Factory has been my go-to recently for easy and affordable everyday early fall outfits. They have so much great and comfy, cute stuff right now and basically everything from my last two Gap Factory posts (this outfit post here and this try-on post) is on major sale. Great pieces at great prices!
Jacket (S) | Jeans (27) | Top (S) | Bag | Denim Jacket (S) | Cargos (4)
ONE: Gap Factory Relaxed Denim Barn Jacket + Leopard High Rise Print Wide-Leg Jeans: This is one of my favorite go-to looks at the moment. These dark leopard print high rise jeans were such a score, they have a moody vibe that is perfect for fall and are instantly flattering. This medium wash denim barn jacket is a great early fall outerwear layer, and oversized enough to fit chunky knits underneath as temps cool.
TWO: Gap Factory Icon Denim Jacket + High Rise Barrel Cargo Khakis – Gap Factory keeps reeling me in with their amazing high rise barrel cargos, as this is my third pair (I also have the camo option and the striped option). I have been living in these, they are so soft and the denim jacket is an icon for a reason, super comfortable with a great shape and decent stretch.
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Amy’s Top Sale Picks
Honestly, this week was crap. And I’m having a hard time not throwing internal pity parties. But I’m gonna use the weekend to try and shake it off (“it” meaning life), enjoy football (YAY FBALL SZN IS BAAAAACK!), and not keep count of how many cups of coffee I have for a few days so I can just enjoy it.
But at least sales are a little of everything nice: Refresh your leggings for fall with this back-in-stock AND on sale color (some of my allll time fave fabric). I just threw these modal pjs in my cart in “modern red” (here’s the top) because that price is TOO good, and they can double as holiday pjs. And while I haven’t found a pair of overalls I’ve liked in a long time, I keep envisioning outfits with them, so I think I’m gonna try again with this vintage denim pair. It’s hard to go wrong with a good vintage silhouette.
jeans (29 long) | track pants (8)
ONE: I want all the Gap jeans, mostly in part to that brilliant Katseye ad…but also, they’re just kinda the best and all on sale for the big denim event happening. I return to this classic silhouette time after time, and they just launched a corduroy version of the brown I scooped up last year. I think I might also need the new deep hunter green wash??
TWO: On my scrubbiest of days (seen above) I throw on my satin track pants and still feel cool. This color is 20% off right now! Waistband runs on the tighter side, if in-between sizes go up.
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Scotti’s Top Sale Picks
This short week felt extra long. We picked up our puppy, Berkley, over the weekend—she’s adorable, the kids are obsessed, and sleep is…interrupted (Andy’s even spent a few nights on the floor next to her crate). Yesterday alone was a blur: G and Ozzie had their annual checkups (new doctor since the move, and they were not thrilled about those paper gowns 😂), then G’s orchestra/choir social, Ozzie’s soccer, Greenlea’s rehearsal, Dylan’s game (with Berkley in tow to socialize). And tomorrow we’re taking the three oldest girls to see Dua Lipa, so it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
But before the weekend chaos officially kicks off, let’s get into the good stuff…like this perfectly-sized Tory Burch crossbody that’s 30% off, this right-now collared sweater that’s 40% off and this long-sleeve henley from VINCE that’s perfect for layering (and 35% off!).
top (xs) | pants (s, run slightly big) | sneakers | bag (on sale!) | similar dress (on sale!)
ONE: Wore this set on our Labor Day road trip and it was perfect for travel—ridiculously comfy, buttery soft fabric, and cute enough to wear out and about. The top is $40 off right now, and the matching pants (regular, tall & petite sizing) are just as good. It comes in a bunch of colors and is made with TENCEL™ fibers that drape like a dream…reviewers love it as much as I do.
TWO: I just grabbed these sneakers at Nordstrom Rack for 40% off and they might just be the most comfortable pair I’ve ever worn—straight out of the box, no socks needed. The mesh keeps them cool, so they’re perfect for this late summer/early fall stretch. I’ve been wearing them with everything—dresses, shorts, jeans. They also come in white, forest green, and the prettiest baby blue…and I might snag another pair!
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Laura’s Top Sale Picks
Hey, Friday. If you’re having a week, too, might I suggest listening to Stevie Wonder on repeat. It’s good for the soul. The circus that is divorce is just…well, a rollercoaster and I’m so glad to have really turned a corner emotionally lately but y’all. It’s a lot. Virtual fist bumps, high fives and cheers (and I mean the glass clinking kind) from me right now if you’re dealing with it, too. Freaking A. Let’s distract ourselves with some fun stuff (and seriously, go put on Stevie STAT.)
I treated myself this week and moved on from a (not very good) pour over coffee situation I was living with for months now and got myself this little Ninja coffeemaker on sale this week. It’s SO cute and great (so far, just made one cup of Rich style and it’s perfect!) It does over iced and specialty settings too (for making more like an espresso) and uses either grounds or K-cups and has storage for all the little parts in the unit. Adore. I got it in Stone and it matches my kitchen beautifully. It’s making me unreasonably happy lol. Also checking out these chocolate brown boots (gorgeous shade) and these ultra soft baggy jeans from Gap.
ONE: This little striped dress from Social Threads has been my FAVORITE thing in the past few weeks. I’ve worn it a ton of times. it fits perfectly (and often times my regular size pulls across the butt/hips) I adore it. TTS and on sale for just $53. I rarely link to final sale items but this is SO worth it. Bag | Shirt | Sneakers
TWO: This beloved, highly rated Tommie dress from Maeve is on sale from $178 down to $124 right now and so gorgeous. I may finally bite the bullet on it, but which color? The khaki is so cute and kinda more casual, while black would be amazing and that print in olive??? I think that might be what I go with. Gah. Offered also in Petite, Plus, and Adaptive sizes.
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Em’s Top Sale Picks
Jumping right into sales this week because I just got back from the big kiddo’s school assembly and laundry is calling, but there is some good stuff happening in the retail world. As in, this is one of those weeks (I know, I say this every time…) where my finds are calling to me.
Like this sweet little top (or is it sporty?) that’s super similar to an Alice + Olivia version I’ve been eyeing for literally hundreds of dollars more; an absolutely essential pair of sunnies from one of my favorite brands, now just $32; and these quasi-boho embellished jeans in a style I can fully vouch for as being equal parts comfy and cool.
sports bra | leggings | jeans
ONE: Oooooh, one of my very favorite sports bras (I can’t resist a strappy number – so pretty) is on sale for almost half-off, and the leggings I adore are on promo too. No sagging, full coverage in the softest (but not overly thick) fabric. I wear them for running and mat stuff. Both are available in lotsa colors, too, but I’m eyeing the Garnet as a nod to fall.
TWO: I’ve been living in this sweatshirt for the past week. It’s been to Costco, on a hiking date, on many dog walks and to brunch. Oh, and I’m wearing it as we speak, ha. It’s just the best. Such a luxe fabrication and the proportions (slightly cropped, raw hem + oversized sleeves) keep it feeling interesting and elevated. Currently part of Saks’ Spend More Save More promo. (You can pick up my new straight leg jeans while you’re at it. Sizes going fast, but dang, they’re like the perfect timeless rigid straight…but actually comfy.)
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Xo,
Team TME
Laura, I’ve been through it—as an early-fiftysomething mom of two after 29 years of marriage. My divorce was finalized a bit over a year ago. It took 11 months start to finish, was incredibly taxing and contentious, and there were times I thought it would never end and that I’d never recover (emotionally AND financially). But I wanted to tell you that things get so, so much better. A brighter, happier life is ahead of you. You got this!
Thank you so so much. It’s a lot, but lovely people like yourself reaching out during this time have been so reassuring for me that this was the right path and that it will in fact get better. xo