It’s Friday, we’ve made it to September and retailers have begun to unveil their fall inventory. (Cue enthusiastic applause!) Fall trends this year are proving that getting dressed can (and should), be fun — tall boots and jeans have always been part of the uniform, but tall, metallic boots under loose jeans freshens up the formula. These silver boots (60% off) were Scotti’s no.1 pick from the NSale this year — the pointed toe looks especially chic peeking out from a hem, and now they’re a steal for under $100.
Speaking of jeans, here are 3 faves on sale: the jeans S reaches for on date night (20% off) | Amy’s light wash, loose ’90s jeans ($50!) | and for a steal, these rag&bone featherweight cargos (sizes going fast, over $150 off… go, go!).
The 5 Best Sales This Weekend
- Anthropologie – These ivory jeans, under $100; the thick cuff and cropped length are the perfect match for fall boots. Ooo and this shimmery tee is under $50!
- Gap – Dreaming of sweater weather? This relaxed boyfriend sweater with a wide ribbed neckline + cuffs (in red, for me), their merino wool sweaters, and this 100% cotton turtleneck are all included in the Buy More / Save More promo
- J.Crew – Em spotted this denim barn jacket from J.Crew (under $100) and fell in love with the styling, worn over a fancier dress. Cool and unbothered, check.
- Nordstrom – Woa, Linzi’s rag & bone sneakers are on WICKED sale (her words, exactly), over $100 off. With an ortholite footbed, these win her Comfort Shoe Stamp of Approval.
- Saks – Stripes (in unexpected colorways) are on our trend radar this season; this Ganni sweater (nearly $200 off), Rails cardigan (over $100 off) and Staud V-Neck ($50 off) are playing at the pro level.
Fall Jackets, Essential Loungewear & More Editor Faves On Sale
More sale goodness, below. Happy weekend!
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Laura | Scotti | Amy | Abby | Julieta | Em | Jess
Laura’s Top Sale Picks
Hey, hey — whew, made it to Friday again. Barely. I almost cannot this week, but let’s just say… do what you can to help get people registered to vote, and let’s take a few moments of distraction here for balance and mental health. Speaking of mental health, shoutout to starting HRT almost a month ago…it’s a slow roll but I think I’m starting to feel a little more myself again. I read recently that they’ve discovered we age most at 44 and 60… so while, um, that’s overwhelming, it makes sense now. I’m 46 and, for two years, have felt completely differently than I have the whole rest of my life, mostly physically, and GAH. Come on, hormones. I write all of this for solidarity, internet hugs and long distance high fives. Advocate for your health and find someone who will listen to you, friends. Xoxo. Second shoutout to Dr. Mary Claire for spreading knowledge and awareness. Thankful.
Sales-wise, let’s get into it. My favorite leggings ever (I just replaced my black pair after wearing them almost weekly for 7 YEARS) are on sale in a few shades at Nordstrom. If you haven’t realized, Beyond Yoga are washable AND dryable (yep, been drying them for years, too) and the softest. They roll much less at my waist than other pairs. TTS and amazing. Ooo, even more colors and plus sizes available on sale here. Also, don’t miss the sale at Gap this weekend. This shirt with big cuffs is what I want right now.
Score. These adidas Forum Low in the prettiest pale lilac-gray are still on sale. I’ve shown them close up here before, so I thought I’d show them in a full outfit. They are soooo pretty with fall shades and prints. They’re one of my go-to items right now, so comfy and fun. Size down ½. | Similar Pants
Scotti’s Top Sale Picks
G and Ozzie had their big “Finding Nemo, Jr.” audition this week, and part of it involved learning a dance. Ozzie (who just turned six) was super frustrated he wasn’t picking it up right away. But the sweetest thing happened… Greenlea stepped in and helped him out. These two have been fighting non-stop lately, so seeing them work together was such a welcome change. And then I overheard G say to Ozzie, “You know what Mom told me when I was nervous? She said it’s not about getting the moves perfect — it’s about how you do them, how you show your personality.” And suddenly, they were having fun together. It was one of those rare, peaceful sibling moments where I was just like… why can’t they always be like this?!
In sale news, Moon Boots are on sale over at Saks! I absolutely LIVE in mine during the winter…warmest boots ever. I LOVE the star pattern on these (50% off!), but multiple colors are also 50% off here! Also, as you can see in my sales picks below, I’m super into all the sweaters right now. I always forget about Nordstrom Rack…they have AWESOME deals on cashmere! I love this super soft crewneck (under $60 and in a ton of colors) and this gorgeous cardigan from Vince (over 60% off!). 😍
Happy weekend, everyone!
ONE: I bought this Allsaints leopard print bag at full-price and love it… and it’s now 40% off! I love the pop of leopard (a great way to wear the fall trend) and the fact that it can be used as a casual crossbody with the strap attached, or as a clutch for “fancier” things. It’s the perfect size — it holds my giant phone, lip gloss, cards, etc. without adding too much weight. LOVE. | sweater (s)
TWO: This satin shirt is now on sale for under $60 and I LOVE the neckline! It’s also in a pretty light blue or ivory. | jeans (6), bag
Amy’s Top Sale Picks
We’re off to a hot + sweaty start to this September. Fall is always warm here, but I guess this current heat wave is the hottest Southern California has seen in 5 years. I’m dressing like it’s summer and we’ve got plans to go to the pool this afternoon… but, at least FOOTBALL HAS STARTED. Which means more Taylor in her incredible game day outfits for me to obsess over (her hair + makeup last night?! NO NOTES). And we can always get our PSL’s on ice (yes please).
I’ve been clicking back to Athleta wanting some new pieces for awhile, and right now they are offering $50 off when you spend $200! I’m obsessing over this new fleece (in the super rad navy color) and would also add this to cart (in smoky rose) to round out the promo – if you haven’t felt that fabric yet, it’s so-freaking-incredible. But my top fave sale pick is easily the new cashsoft relaxed cardi – how it ended up in their weekend promos is beyond me – but RUN.
Kitchenware | Tank (L)
ONE: My fave kitchenware brand is hosting a giant sale, but you can also scoop up the discounted pieces for a limited time over at Nordstrom. I can sing rave reviews about all of it, but I will say we never had bowls + plates that felt like us until we found these ones. They’re modern yet practical and beautiful on any open shelving space.
TWO: This is one of the rare tank tops that actually works perfectly on broad shoulders/upper bodies. The cut is ultra flattering and the top itself is very soft and lightweight (perfect for our heatwave we’re having). I’m in my usual large, but actually could have done a medium because of how it’s cut.
Abby’s Top Sale Picks
Hey. I just wanna talk about confidence and kindness real quick. I read recently (actually saw it embroidered on a pillow lol) that “Happy People Aren’t Mean” and it freaking stuck with me. I mean… it’s so true, isn’t it? (Re: the whole “you can’t love others until you love yourself” thing.) Lately I’ve been feeling a big boost of confidence and, well, joy (due to a couple things… but I prob have lovely SSRIs to thank for the majority of it) and it’s made me look at my life and the people in it much more clearly & fondly. So, here’s to helping ourselves (mental health is just as important as physical health), gaining pride, and letting the people in our lives know how much we love them. Life’s too short, yanno? Speaking of that – I love you readers. Thanks for making this job I have exist! Haha Xoxo
ONE: I wore this floral bomber all throughout the summer (especially on my trip to Paris) and am going to be pulling it right into fall. It’s a great lightweight layer that has an effortlessly cool shape & just so happens to go REALLY well with whatever I’ve thrown it on over. It’s 40% off at Backcountry right now!
TWO: Tehehe. My inner highschooler is soooo dang thrilled that Hunter boots are coming back this fall. Thankfully, I held on to a couple pairs that I wore like crazy a decade ago, so pushing them to the front of my closet & trying them on with allthethings has been so much fun. (And makes every outfit kinda feel straight out of a Barbour or Free People catalog… which I’m very much into.) The height I’m wearing are 40% off at Zappos. I also have the tall style in “Millstone” but they’re on sale in a few other colors/styles here.
Julieta’s Top Sale Picks
Hola! A few life updates here: One, I’m 35 weeks pregnant. Two, we finally got our new home! So when people ask if we have a name for our baby girl, we say no…BUT, we have a home. Three, my oldest started middle school and it’s taking me a minute to process it. And four, my kids now ride a school bus! What??! I really welcome this change as it will make life with a newborn, a kid in elementary and another one in middle school more manageable. Now, for real, we do need to start thinking about a name…
Sweater (XS) l Pants (S) // Sweatshirt (XS) l Pants (S)
ONE: Veronica Beard Polo Sweater – Beautiful and unique sweater that you can wear with sweatpants, trousers, jeans, and more. I love that it’s now 40% off and while still an investment it’s so worth it. These Free People pants are 100% better than they look in the retail pic. Flowy, comfy and perfect to dress up in more casual outfits like I did here.
TWO: Beyond Yoga weekend sweatshirt and pants – I’m actually wearing this set today. So nice on my belly, and perfect to feel more put together on a day I’m feeling tired but need to work. Contrary to the fabric info in the website it’s modal instead of polyester. Otherwise I wouldn’t have kept it.
Jess’ Top Sale Picks
Okay, so… I just found out this morning that Ludacris is playing tonight at a nearby county fair and my nostalgic Millennial butt is determined to get there. Also, do you know how long it’s been since I’ve had funnel cake?? Too long, I’ll tell you that. Too.dang.long.
As for sales, Anthropologie just added a ton of great fall-inspired pieces to their sales section that I’m eyeing, including this adorable collared sweatshirt. Also, some of my favorite dresses from Abercrombie are on sale right now and I’m feeling like this might be one of the last chances to pick some of these staples up.
ONE: My all-time favorite denim midi dress (you can see how I styled it six ways in this post here) is at one of its lowest prices yet, over $40 off. The stretchy yet high-quality fabric, the flattering fit and the color options make this dress a true keeper in my closet; I wore it at least once a week this summer. Looking forward to throwing a turtleneck on under it and pairing it with boots this fall.
TWO: I have a feeling that this might be the last time another one of my all-time favorite AF dresses is around. I usually don’t go for bold prints because I have a hard time imagining I’d love them long-term, but this dress is the rare exception for me.
Em’s Top Sale Picks
Happy Friday, friends! Elle’s in school today (mind still blown, btw) which means I have the rare opportunity to join a pal for breakfast and plant shopping. Genuinely – does it get any better? And, thanks to the not-so-subtle pressure from my Garmin watch (it’s genuinely my newest obsession – I got this one and it’s SO beautiful and gives loadssss of health insights, plus the battery life is 10 days!), I forced myself to get close to 8 hours of sleep last night, and I feel like a new woman. I may never Apple Watch again. That’s right, I said it.
Sales I’m digging: these earrings are almost too over-the-top, but I’d wear them for everyday with all the casual knits and baggy things. I’m very conflicted on the wash on these easy jeans (are they actually too rusty?), but feel like they could be very cool with monochromatic brown tones or washed black graphics – both of which I’m loving for fall. Plus, comfy. And Anthro’s got 40% off current fall faves, and these are the perfect pop of leopard – particularly if you work in an office, but also: with barrel jeans and some schleppy cashmere? Mmmhmm. Have a great weekend!
I’ve talked about Vuori’s Clean Elevation Leggings before. They’re my absolute favorite Vuori fabrication. Smooth and buttery, with a little more support and warmth then their thinner fabrics. I feel SO confident in them, and they’re perfect for when temps drop just a bit. I wear them for mat workouts, running, walking the dog, looking somewhat cohesive at drop-off (just did the latter two before I snapped this pic) – and the exact set I’m wearing is on sale in the prettiest Hazelnut Heather hue (top, bottoms), so it’d be the perfect time to stock up for fall. The top is so flattering, too, and the perfect length. Doesn’t roll or ride up. Wearing a small in both pieces. (And this jacket I can’t stop talking about is still on sale, too!)
Xo,
Team TME
Julieta is pregnant?!? I need maternity styling guide for fall/winter stat. I’m 26 weeks and big ol’ belly and need fresh ideas for how to look cute 🥺😭 that aren’t all onesies and rib tank dresses. Those ain’t working for me.
Abby — what size are you wearing in the FP Rory floral jacket? Please and thank you! Sarah
Ohhh- thanks for the tip on the Garmin watch…not sure I’ll repurchase an Apple again!