Our comprehensive guide to the can’t-miss deals at Target, Nordstrom, J.Crew, and more.
We may not be in school anymore, but something about fall makes us want to turn a new page. While we’re not heading back to class, we plan on updating our wardrobes like we’re eager freshmen, resetting our routine with the latest tech gear, and, most importantly, getting our hands on pumpkin-flavored anything as quickly as humanly possible. All of these seasonal upgrades require some smart shopping (unless you want to blow your allowance).
After you’ve emptied your nest, take advantage of retailers offering major discounts across all categories, like home goods way too nice for a dorm room. You can save on things you were already planning on buying — like a new TV just in time for football season.
It’s a full-time workload keeping track of all your favorite stores’ sale events, so we did the research for you. Here’s our comprehensive list of all the can’t-miss sales we’re shopping this fall — starting with the ones we’re particularly stoked about — along with products we’ve already added to our carts. And make sure to check back, as we’ll be updating our extensive list with the latest deals all through autumn.
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- Best Fall Sales Overall
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Best Fall Sales 2024
Best Fall 2024 Sales Overall
Is there anything more delightful than aimlessly strolling through Target? Thought at this time of year, it’s not as relaxing because of the back-to-school crowds. Do yourself a favor and stick to the store’s online sale, where you can find HD TVs for under $500, buzzy skincare from Clinique and e.l.f. Cosmetics, and robot vacuums that take some of the pain out of daily chores.
We squealed with glee when we found out Wayfair is offering up to 50 percent off across home improvement categories — including major appliances, lighting, and fixtures — now until September 15. Thousands of items are currently marked down, from high-tech fridges to stackable washers and dryers. The hardest part will be not wanting to plan a whole home renovation around what you purchase.
Who said you have to be glued to your TV to score clearance-level prices at QVC? Right now, you’ll find discounts of up to 50 percent on electronics, like a Ring doorbell and indoor camera; fall-ready shoes, high-end beauty products; and more. Plus, if you’re a new customer, you can get $20 off purchases of $40 or more until September 30 with the code HELLO20.
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Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF15
$39 (35% off)
When it comes to makeup, we’re all about double-duty products that allow us to achieve more with less. This foundation has over 1,500 five-star reviews and combines coverage with skincare, leaving you with a flawless, protected finish thanks to the added SPF.*
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Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Grand Collection
$121 (35% off)
Soft, hydrated hair is possible without an expensive visit to the salon when you can use the products the pros use. This set from Bumble and bumble. includes everything you need to treat yourself to smooth hair, including shampoo and conditioner, a heat and UV protectant spray, and a nourishing hair mask for when your strands need some extra love.*
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Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey Duo
$36 (30% off)
Clinique’s Black Honey Lipstick went viral for a reason: The deep berry shade is universally flattering, and it glides on, leaving you with smooth, moisturized lips. This set is currently on sale, so you can keep one lippie in your purse for touch-ups and one in your makeup bag for your daily routine.*
Even though the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale wrapped during the summer, you can still find plenty of deals on clothes, accessories, and housewares. We’re the first to say we hate thinking about summer ending, but this under-$100 coat will make the impending winter a bit more tolerable.
You can always count on J.Crew to mark down stunning dresses and Katie’s favorites before autumn officially starts. Right now, fall wardrobe picks start at $29.50, and you can save an additional 30 percent on sale styles with the code SHOPNOW until September 12.
It’s muscle memory to peruse Amazon when you’ve got some downtime, so consider this a gentle reminder to start checking the site for ever-changing top deals across electronics, fashion, and home goods. We’ve compiled a list of the best things to buy on Amazon right now, but our top pick of the moment? This affordable set of bedsheets that boasts over 81,000 five-star reviews.
Dreaming of a full night’s sleep? Us too. If you spend nights sweaty and miserable, now is the time to upgrade to our go-to bamboo sheets. You can get up to 25 percent off bedding and loungewear at Cozy Earth. Want to save more? Use the code KATIECOURIC for 35 percent off.
Best Fall 2024 Clothing and Accessories Sales
Summer is coming to an end, so it’s time to swap out sandals for boots. We’ve bookmarked these waterproof ones from Sorel, but Zappos has hundreds of other styles on sale as a part of its 25th birthday bash, too — including our favorite cushy Hokas, trendy platform loafers, and more.
As if Anthropologie wasn’t hard enough to resist, the sale section is packed with gorgeous dresses, home goods, and accessories right now. This moody shirtdress is at the top of our list, and we’ll be pairing it with these chic ballet flats.
Best Fall 2024 Home Sales
Getting the luxury mattress of your dreams may be more attainable than you think, especially if you shop at Saatva. Right now, all customers can save $400 on purchases of $1,000 or more, and you’ll be able to have your new mattress delivered and set up inside your home and have your old mattress taken away for free.
We love this Avocado mattress so much that we wrote a whole story about it. Investing in a new mattress is a financial doozy no matter what time of year it is, but being able to take up to 20 percent off the total price makes it more bearable.
Sweet dreams are made of this: 30 percent off all mattresses at Casper — including this editor-tested one. You can also save 10 percent on pillows and up to 30 percent on adjustable bed bases until September 12.
When it comes to this sale, you don’t lose if you snooze. Whether you’re in the market for a memory foam or hybrid mattress, both styles are up to 50 percent off for first-time customers.
Best Fall 2024 Beauty and Wellness Sales
Stock up on toe-curling toys during MysteryVibe’s sale. The brand will offer up to 30 percent off the much-loved bendable vibrators Crescendo 2 and Poco, as well as 30 percent off the Legato, the world’s first flexible vulva and labia vibrator (perfect for those who find clitoral stimulation too intense).
Just for our loyal readers, we scored an exclusive 20 percent off code for HINT flavored water. Use the code KATIECOURIC to get any thirst-quenching drinks from the brand at a discount, and you’ll automatically get free shipping if you buy three or more cases.
Best Fall 2024 Tech Sales
Laptops, TVs, and headphones are all on sale right now as a part of Walmart’s fall savings event. We’re sure any of the college students in your life would gladly appreciate an updated pair of noise-canceling headphones to drown out loud roommates or perhaps a dorm-sized TV for movie nights with friends.
Have kids heading off to college or just need to update your personal tech? Head over to Best Buy to score major deals on laptops, TVs, and more.
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