From activewear to wedding guest dresses, some of the best Memorial Day weekend sales are happening early this year. Though the holiday isn’t until May 29, a number of retailers are offering expanded sale sections and special deals to kick off summer ahead of time. And what better way to stimulate the economy than buying yourself a cute new outfit to wear during your inaugural beach day or backyard BBQ over the upcoming long weekend?
To make your shopping experience a breeze, we’ve rounded up all of the best Memorial Day fashion sales that have already begun. From designer handbags and accessories to celeb-approved athleisure, swimwear, and denim, you’ll find all of the best start-of-summer sales below.
Fans of 437’s mix-and-match bikinis and minimalist activewear sets include Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlain, Vanessa Hudgens, and a lengthy list of former Bachelor contestants. See what all the hype is about by shopping their discounted Last Chance section ahead of Memorial Day.
Though the Alo-versary Sale may have come and gone, there are still tons of cult-favorite and celeb-approved pieces on markdown. Alo is known to add a whole bunch of new styles to the sale section around Memorial Day, so keep your eyes peeled for new markdowns toward the end of May.
You don’t have to wait until Memorial Day weekend to score an incredible deal at Bloomingdale’s. From now until the long weekend, the retailer is offering a range of flash sales and additional markdowns and big-name brands like Eileen Fisher, Ted Baker, Tory Burch, Vince, and more.
Bloomingdale’s Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Now 70% Off
Ba&sh Hana Knit Mini Skirt
Now 50% Off
Mansur Gavriel Mini Cloud Clutch
Now 30% Off
Calzedonia has all the socks, swimwear, and bralettes you need for your quickly-approaching summer vacation, many of which are included in one of the Italian lingerie label’s flash sales and BOGO offers.
Last Memorial Day, Club Monaco offered 25 percent off everything in-store and online, so expect this year’s promotion to be just as impressive. But why wait when you can take an extra 30 percent off markdowns right now?
Whether you’re hunting for a chic work tote, celeb-worn sneakers, or a new wallet, you’re sure to find it at Coach. The beloved leather goods brand is offering 25 percent off select full-price items from now until May 14 using promo code MY25.
Give your jewelry drawer a dose of color ahead of summer with a funky beaded necklace, novelty cocktail ring, or colorful hoops from the TikTok-loved jewelry brand Emma Pills. From May 23-26, the brand will be offering 30 percent off sitewide using the promo code DAYOFF30. In the meantime, you can take 40 percent off seasonal styles on the End of Szn Sale page using the promo code PILLS40.
If your work wardrobe needs a refresh, head to the Equipment sale section for trousers, blazers, skirts, blouses, and button-ups galore. Invest now while they’re on markdown, and you’ll keep them for life.
Social media is obsessed with the NYC-based, AAPI mother-daughter-owned fashion label Find Me Now. See what all the fuss is about by snagging one of the brand’s second-skin layering tops, sheer dresses, or funky knits from its sale section. Expect a BOGO sale come Memorial Day weekend.
Find Me Now Aura Mesh Long Sleeve
Now 30% Off
Find Me Now Opposites Attract Pants
Now 30% Off
Find Me Now Mae Off-Shoulder Crop Top
Now 30% Off
The answer is yes, you do need that cute watch you’ve been eyeing at Fossil—and you definitely need to take advantage of the sale-on-sale action happening now on the retailer’s site. Shoppers can enjoy additional discounts on watches, leather bags, and wallets that make for excellent graduation and Father’s Day gifts.
There’s a reason why every Hollywood It-Girl and fashion influencer is obsessed with Frankies Bikinis. In addition to covetable celebrity collabs, the Cali-based swimwear label offers an array of mix-and-matchable tops and bottoms so you can find your optimal support and coverage level. Shop the Frankies Bikinis sale section now to see what everyone’s buzzing about.
Frankies Bikinis Windy Tennis Skirt
Now 40% Off
Frankies Bikinis x Gigi Hadid Taurus Shine Bralette Bikini Top
Now 50% Off
Frankies Bikinis Lisa Terry Full Coverage Bikini Bottom
Now 30% Off
With endless fits and washes available in an extended size range, everyone—yes, everyone—can find their perfect pair of jeans at Khloe Kardashian’s Good American. Ahead of their major Memorial Day sale, you can still find jeans, swimwear, and athleisure at up to 75 percent off in the sale section.
For its previous Memorial Day weekend sale, J.Crew offered 30 percent off full-price styles and an additional 40 percent off sale items. While fashion insiders are predicting a similar promotion to be happening this year, many of the must-haves in the current sale section will be gone by then, so hurry and shop before your favorites sell out.
The French word joie translates to joy—and that’s exactly what you’ll feel while shopping the label’s extensive sale section. It’s already stocked with the blouses, sundresses, and denim you could possibly need ahead of summer.
On the heels of the 2023 Met Gala, what better sale section is there to shop than that of Karl Lagerfeld Paris? From white button-ups to preppy sweaters, it’s the ultimate sale-shopping destination for fans of the late designer.
Those looking for unique fashion finds should head to the sale section at Lisa Says Gah, where you’ll find an eclectic assortment of clothing, jewelry, handbags, and giftable home goods from eco-conscious, minority-owned and under-the-radar brands.
Lululemon’s ongoing We Made to Much Sale features a whole host of leggings, sports bras, and workout essentials in the fits and fabrics you’ve come to know and love. Hurry and snag your go-to Lululemon styles in discounted seasonal colors and prints before they’re gone for good.
There’s no need to wait until Memorial Day weekend to save big at Macy’s. Longtime Macy’s shoppers know that the department store always offers must-shop deals on clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty, home—you name it! For example, Macy’s shoppers can take 25 percent off hundreds of Michael Kors styles from now until May 17.
What better way to celebrate the change in weather than shopping for summer dresses, sandals, handbags, and more at the massive end-of-spring sale happening now at Michael Kors?
Those seeking big-name designers at not-so-big prices should peruse the sale section at MyTheresa. It’s a treasure trove of Jacquemus dresses, Jimmy Choo heels, and more splurge-worthy items that’ll make even your most fashionable friends ask, “OMG, where did you get that?!”
The Net-a-Porter sale section is one of ELLE editors’ favorite places to shop for designer items at a discount. So why wait for Memorial Day Weekend Sales to start when you can take up to 80 percent off hundreds of dresses, handbags, and heels right now?
Whether your summer wardrobe needs a pair of fashionable running shoes, a tennis skirt or a cozy loungewear set, you’ll save big when you find it in the Nike sale section. While the brand will certainly be offering a Memorial Day sale, there are plenty of impressive markdowns you can already shop.
While Nordstrom’s highly-anticipated Half Yearly Sale is expected to happen towards the end of the month, there’s still no official word on the exact dates and deals. Fear not—there are still tons of designer handbags, accessories, outerwear, and more marked down in the meantime.
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Tory Burch Lee Radziwill Woven Leather Double Bag
Now 40% Off
Steve Madden Eydie Ballet Flats
Now 40% Off
Vince Belted Cotton & Linen Twill Shorts
Now 30% Off
Lean into this summer’s mermaid craze with colorful beads and statement-making seashell jewelry from NOTTE. During the female-led label’s Memorial Day Weekend sale, shoppers can take 15 percent off sitewide using the promo code HELLOSUMMER.
What’s better than scoring a vintage designer handbag at an insanely good price? Knowing you’re helping minimize your wardrobe’s environmental footprint in the process. In the Rebag sale section, shoppers can save even more on authentic vintage and pre-loved purses and accessories from all their favorite designers, from Versace to Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and beyond.
From marathon runners to EmRata, everyone is wearing Reebok these days. Head to the activewear brand’s site for all the summer workout clothes, loungewear and sneakers you could possibly need for summer. Now through May 15, shoppers can take 35 percent off their entire purchase using the promo code MOTHER.
The Revolve sale section has all the It-Girl items you’ve been eyeing on major markdown, meaning you can adopt your favorite summer fashion trends no matter your shopping budget. We predict tons of new styles will be marked down in time for Memorial Day weekend.
If you’re not already well acquainted with the Saks Fifth Avenue sale section, it’s time you get to know each other. Check back often, as the retail frequently offers deep markdowns on designer items and flash sales on popular brands like Coach, Tory Burch, and Michael Kors.
L’AGENCE Romilly Netted Suede Mules
Now 30% Off
Theory Striped Belted Shirtdress
Now 40% Off
Cult Gaia Mini Lucinda Rhinestone Mesh Shoulder Bag
Now 30% Off
Where do reality TV contestants go to find their wardrobes for the show? Show Me Your Mumu. More specifically, its sale page, where you’ll find dresses for every wedding, beach vacation, bachelorette party, and birthday bash on your social calendar this summer.
Offered in sizes XS-4XL, SKIMS’ lingerie, loungewear and cult-favorite basics are for everyone. There’s no need to wait around for a Memorial Day weekend sale when the brand has dozens of styles on markdown right now.
Ted Baker is your one-stop shop for all things professional— and the ultimate place to find wow-worthy gifts for your mom, sister, best friend, and all the other stylish women on your shopping list. The London-based label is currently running a massive 50 percent off sale.
The contemporary clothing brand Theory makes it easy to build a wardrobe of versatile basics. You’ll certainly feel like a million bucks when you score a cashmere sweater, silk blouse, or trousers from Theory’s sale page.
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Sarah Maberry is a Firstfinds Commerce Writer at Hearst Magazines, covering trending products in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and beyond. She’s obsessed with being the first to wear, try, watch and buy what’s going viral.