Highlights of Memorial Day Weekend Sales
and how to navigate them with your sanity & wallet intact!
It’s a long weekend & the unofficial start of summer, which means we all have the opportunity to partake in a long-celebrated American tradition — SALE SHOPPING!
If your Inbox is anything like mine, then you have been inundated by marketing emails from every brand who’s website you may have once thought about. It’s…a lot. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, and even easier to feel pressure to buy things that you don’t need or want, just because of a sale. That said, if you are shopping for something, it is a great time to take advantage of discounts if there is something you need or have been wanting!
In the past, I have been easily overwhelmed by these big sale weekends, and driven by the pressure to buy something because I’ll never get as good of a deal if I don’t. This has led to making many purchases that I did not need, ended up regretting later, or going over my budget. Obviously, this happens to a lot of people — brands design campaigns for this weekend to feed into human tendencies to feel pressure to take advantage of a sale and make you feel like you are saving money! To avoid this, there are a few things that I do to be prepared to be a more intentional shopper and avoid impulse purchases.
The first is remember that this is not the only sale. Especially in the current world of fashion and retail, there are, and will continue to be many sales. So, this is not the only opportunity you have to find a great steal, or buy something that you’ve been eyeing at a discount.
The second is remind myself over and over again that just because something is on sale doesn’t mean I need it. It’s only a “steal” if I get something I want, need and love at a discount. This means I always pay attention to make sure I can return something that I buy (I rarely shop final sale unless I am 100% sure about the piece).
The final thing I do is make a wishlist. I usually do this on a quarterly basis and try to shop based on that. I am always tinkering with my wishlist, and it’s also just that - a wishlist. It’s not a hard and fast list of things I’m going to purchase for sure, but it comes from a mix of gaps in my closet (eg: things I need), upcoming events that I might need something for, “just because” things that I want, and just things that I really like. It also doesn’t mean I’m crossing everything on the wishlist off every quarter — I have a budget and lifestyle that I have to adjust for (As much as I am likely to pin 4-5 cocktail dresses, I don’t actually need 4-5 cocktail dresses a quarter because I would have no where to wear them!) I also have a wishlist of things for our home — especially around the big sale times of year, I take a good look at that list because I try to never pay full price for home things!
I personally love browsing and reading curated takes on various sales, because it makes me feel like I am looking through the best of the best, so I want to share some of the things that I have and love or am browsing myself this weekend! Hope you enjoy, and, most importantly, I hope you have a great long weekend!
Fashion
Bumpsuit - 20% off sitewide. I’m a big fan of the Lucy!
Boden - 30% off everything (code is T9W4) - My favorites part 1, and part 2. Aso love this white dress, this shift dress, these linen shorts, this scoop neck vest and this gorgeous black satin dress.
Gap - 40% off + additional 10% off, plus some items at 60% off - All my favorites here. Special shoutouts to this awesome summer-weight cardigan, this crewneck sweater, this linen tank, and these linen pants.
J.Crew - 40% off + 50% off sale styles - use code WEEKEND - Loving this dress, this shirt (one of the reviews says its like an adult swaddle blanket :), and this silk tank. All my other favorites here.
KULE - 20% off 2+ tees, tanks, shorts & more. My favorites here — I especially love this shirt and these shorts.
Mango: 30% off when you spend $200 and use code EXTRA30. I am actually eyeing several pieces from Mango, and it’s a go-to for me for simple staples as well as fun dresses. Also, they have VERY cute kids clothes! These pants are SO FUN, so are these, these striped ones are in my cart, and I’m digging these simple straight-leg ones for summer. Also love this blazer, these wear everyday sandals, this oversized linen shirt, and this bucket bag. This dress is in my cart!
Matches - sale up to 60% off - LOTS of good things to be found here. I love Juliet Dunn pieces and there is a huge selection of her pieces on sale - including this cotton dress, this sweet tank and shorts set (also love the shorts and tank in another colorway). This Sea ric-rac dress is gorgeous and so is this red Mara Hoffman!
Net-A-Porter: Big sale selection, up to 50% off - I recommend filtering by designer & category to zone in on what you’re looking for. My number one pick would be this La Ligne Marin Cardigan - I have the white colorway and wear it CONSTANTLY. A few things that stood out to me — this red dress (I have in a gingham print from a few years ago and its a dream!), this Anine Bing sweatshirt (only in a XS), and bralette, this beautiful and versatile Apiece Apart blouse and seersucker mini dress. I love this Staud mini dress (on sale for under $200), this beautiful Rhode Ella dress, this black wear everyday kind of dress, and this beautiful off-the-shoulder dress would be beautiful for a wedding this summer!
& Other Stories - Big Sale selection up to 60% off - Love this Puff Sleeve Dress, these Block Heel Sandals, this pair of Linen Pants, and this Floral Trimmed tank top.
ShopBop: Tons of designer pieces on sale. No secret that ShopBop is one of my favorite places to shop - I love the wide variety of pieces, the designers that they feature, great customer service, and fast shipping and return processes. A big roundup of my favorite pieces this season (many of which are included in the sale) here! Also love these crochet shorts, this cool striped sweater, and these oversized RayBans. Took another spin on Saturday morning and spotted this Xirena button down, these sandals, and this cute shirtdress! They’re also offering 15% off their beauty selection which is a great time to stock up on makeup!
AYR: Up to 60% off a selection of styles, including the Deep End which is a great button down, and I really love this polo sweatshirt!
Home
Lulu & Georgia - 20% off most of the site. One of my favorite spots for home pieces. I have and love this mirror and it’s on sale and an additional 20% off.
Shoppe Amber Interiors - Spend more, save more, up to 25% off (automatically applied)
The Company Store - up to 50% site-wide with code MDW23. I’m shopping for new bath towels.
Collected Goods - this is a favorite home goods store of mine - I love their special selection of pieces. Spend more, save more sale, up to 20% off if you spend 200+.
Half Past Seven Home - 20% off site-wide. I have and love this vase.
Furbish Studio - 20% off site-wide w code GOSUMMER - THE BEST table linens!
Helenita Home - 20% off with the code Memorial20 - I’m obsessed with their beautiful painted plates and bowls.
Beauty
LovelySkin - 20% off a huge selection of products. Great time to stock up on EltaMD sunscreen and Dr. Dennis Gross Exfoliating pads, and try the Replenix Tinted Eye Cream.
Tata Harper - 20% off w code MDW2023 - I love the Regenerating Cleanser, Rejuvenating Serum and the Resurfacing Mask is a holy grail item.
Violet Grey is having a big sale! Dr. Bader is included, so are many Westman Atelier items - I love the vital stick foundation and have been wanting to try the highlight stick. I love this Vitamin C serum, and am thinking about trying this eyeshadow stick.
SkinStore - 20% off most products + a free beauty bag if you spent +$130). Great time to stock up on sunscreen like EltaMD and Isdin, the Nuface, or Caudalie serum.
Kids
Crewcuts: 50% off almost all styles, use code WEEKEND. Such cute picks for little girls - like this dress, this tank top, this rashguard suit, and this adorable bucket hat! Great basics for boys also at a steep discount - I like to stock up on J.Crew pieces for my son during sales because I find they last a really long time (sizing up fits very well!) These polo shirts are a fave, this gingham shirt is so sweet, and so is this liberty print one. This looks like a great summer layer, and I love these sweet swim trunks!
Hanna Anderson - up to 40% off new arrivals, and 60% off sale styles. We love Hanna PJs!
Maisonette - Big Memorial Day Sale selection - this dress and this dress are both so cute!
H&M - 20% off for members, and up to 60% off a huge selection of kids clothes! I buy most of my kid’s clothes from H&M! This is a great set of staple henley shirts, 3-pack of shorts, an adorable terry set, this cute dino t-shirt, and this little matching set.
Tonies: 15% off all Tonies with code SUMMER15