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Given the suddenly quite cold temperatures in much of the country this week, our sales coverage has been all about bundling up. Yesterday, fashion writer Ambar Pardilla combed through & Other Stories’ better-than-Black Friday sweater sale to pick her favorites, and junior writer Bella Druckman found quite a few Lands’ End layerables on sale at Target. I also noticed that Filson’s sale-on-sale has some nice discounted jackets, and Rothy’s Cozy Fall Sale has lots of slippers, clogs, and boots for 20 percent off. I’ve pulled a few favorites from each below. You can still get several of this week’s best deals, too, including a ten-pack of kids’ long-sleeved tees for $30, $20 Everlane cashmere beanies, and a half-off Gap puffer jacket.
Nordstrom’s Fall Sale is back through October 28. It’s not that much different from the brand’s regular sale section; there are just a lot more new markdowns for up to 50 percent off. Below, I found some nice Christmas-tree trimmings, a best-in-class hair towel, and Alo Yoga shorts. But for even more, junior writer Brenley Goertzen rounded up all the Strategist-approved items on sale at Nordstrom right now. On the holidays front, self-proclaimed Halloween-head Pardilla found some additional Halloween décor on sale this week.
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Anthropologie Sophie Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Back when she worked at Anthropologie, fashion writer Ambar Pardilla and her co-workers would always snap up this supersoft throw when a new shipment arrived. This weekend, it’s 20 percent off, so I’d hurry on over before it sells out.
Schoolhouse Tangerine Fringed Throw
This all-wool throw from Schoolhouse is also very nice-looking!
Gap CashSoft Polo Mini Sweater Dress
Pretty much everything is 50 percent off at the Gap right now. I’ve been eyeing the brand’s CashSoft line, particularly this sweaterdress. It comes in gray, burgundy, and brown and would look nice with a pair of tights.
& Other Stories Relaxed Collared Sweater
And here’s a nice sweater sweater from & Other Stories’ better-than-Black Friday sale.
Lands’ End Women’s Supima Cotton Long-Sleeved Turtleneck
Autumn is Lands’ End’s time to shine, and its most autumnal garment, a soft cotton turtleneck, is 40 percent off at both Target and the Lands’ End site right now.
Alo Yoga Chill Short
Rare Alo Yoga sale alert!
Vince Camuto Seamed Back Ponte Leggings
For those days you can’t be bothered to put on hard pants.
Primary The Legging - 3-Pack
Primary, one of our favorite brands for kids’ basics, is offering 30 percent off sitewide — and Nordstrom is price matching. These are a good option for the kid who loves to play dress-up, according to senior editor Jen Trolio.
Honest Baby Organic Cotton Leggings
All the Honest Baby multipacks I mentioned yesterday are still on sale. For babies and toddlers, these organic-cotton leggings are under $4 apiece.
Honest Baby Sustainably Made Socks for Baby & Toddler
And here’s a big pack of socks for the toddler who tends to “misplace” theirs.
Le Bon Shoppe Her Socks - Porcelain
So you can keep wearing your summer shoes for at least another month.
Filson 1970s Logger Thermal Sock
Filson is adding an extra 15 percent off already-on-sale items with the code OUTLET15, making this extra-plush pair of socks just $16.
Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket
Filson’s signature waxed-cotton jacket is on sale, too. It has a hip-length cut and comes in five colors.
Rothy’s The Casual Clog
All clogs, boots, and slippers are 20 percent off at Rothy’s through Monday. The main draw of these slippers is that they’re machine washable, but Pardilla also attests that they have a “cushy yet supportive footbed that never makes my arches feel tired” and a “zero break-in period.”
Rothy’s The Slipper - Men's
The brand’s men’s slippers feature a recycled faux-shearling lining.
Mountain Hardwear Camp 4 Hip Pack
I spotted several hip packs and fanny packs on sale at REI this weekend. My pick is this boxy teal option from Mountain Hardwear, but if you want more color options, it’s also on sale on the brand’s website for $3 more.
Filson Journeyman Backpack
For a bigger bag, there’s Filson’s Journeyman backpack, beloved by choreographer Justin Peck and Substack video and podcast lead Austin Tedesco. With its slightly weathered look, it offers “the rare good middle ground” and has plenty of pockets for storing your computer and the rest of your necessities, says Tedesco.
Half Magic Cheek Fluff Soft Blur Blush
The only makeup deal that caught my eye this week is this cream blush from Half Magic. It comes in five shades: hot pink, rosy brown, plum, pearlescent beige, and peach (pictured here).
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Bumble and Bumble’s smoothing shampoo has earned a spot in several of our best-in-class guides (best shampoos, best shampoos for fine hair, best sulfate-free shampoos) because of how lightweight yet moisturizing it is. It has a surprisingly generous lather for a sulfate-free shampoo.
Aquis Hair Wrap
Our best (less expensive) hair towel is the cheapest we’ve ever seen it. Strategist contributor Rio Viera-Newton says it “changed [her] life” and recommends it to anyone fighting frizz or who hates waiting for their hair to dry.
VOLO Hero Hair Towel
If you have very thick or long hair, Volo’s microfiber hair towel might be a better option. It’s designed to absorb ten times its weight in water.
Stackers Taupe Classic Jewelry Box Collection
The Container Store is offering 30 percent off sitewide this weekend. If you’re unsure where to start, I recommend these stacking jewelry organizers, which we named best overall for how easy they are to mix and match.
Brooklinen Super-Plush Bath Towels
Brooklinen is having another sale, and you probably already know the drill: Everything is 20 percent off until October 28. You could wait for Black Friday to shop, but I don’t think the discount will be that different — last year everything was 25 percent off. These towels — our favorite plush option — are a good bet (and only $4 more right now than they’ll likely be on Black Friday, if you don’t want to wait).
Quiet Town Mendocino Dusk Bath Mat
Here’s a deal just for our readers: This weekend only, take 20 percent off Quiet Town’s Mendocino bath mats with the code STRAT20. It’s one of our top picks if you’re in the market for a design-y bath mat that still feels substantial underfoot.
Dyson V15 Detect Plus
Strategist editors, vets, and vacuum pros say the Dyson 15 Detect is incredibly powerful, sucking up everything from pet hair to spilled macaroni and cheese.
Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Max
If you’d like to do even less manual labor, we also love Eufy’s 11S robot vacuum, which our tech writer says is excellent at sucking up pet hair.
GreenPan Reserve Nonstick Frying Pans, Set of 2
I love the color of this nonstick frying pan set from GreenPan (one of our top-recommended brands). At 40 percent off, each pan shakes out to $36 apiece.
Grandin Road Halloween Icon Plates (Set of 4)
Pardilla found some more Halloween décor on sale this week. I like this set of plates that are decidedly non-kitschy.
Pottery Barn Shimmer Bat Shaped Pillow
I’m also drawn to this sparkly, fuzzy throw pillow shaped like a bat. It would pair well with my most recent Jellycat acquisition.
Balsam Hill Sheer Lit Ribbons Set
If you’re all set on Halloween decorations, I did find one extra-early Christmas deal: a prelit organza ribbon that’s over 6.5 feet long.
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
Vitruvi’s essential-oil diffuser, beloved by celebrities and Strategist staffers alike, is up to 30 percent off in select colors: suede (pictured here), white, and black.
Vitruvi Essentials Kit
And an essential oils kit to start your aromatherapy journey is 20 percent off. A few more scents are on sale, too.
West Elm Becker Leather Dining Chair
And, finally, a deeply discounted dining chair from West Elm made with woven strips of suede.
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