America’s 250th birthday isn’t the only reason to celebrate this 4th of July. Our shopping editors found the biggest fashion sales of the season, with major savings at retailers like Madewell, J.Crew, Gap, Abercrombie, and more—including several brands recommended by the clothing experts in Good Housekeeping Institute’s Textiles, Apparel & Paper Lab.
Shopping for a new pair of jeans? Gap has our editor-favorite denim on sale. Social calendar filled with wedding invites? Nordstrom and Anthropologie have a great selection of summer wedding guest dresses on sale—up to 70% off. Personally, I’ll be browsing Abercrombie’s site since I swear by their swimwear for my bigger bust (and so do several GH editors). I’m also eyeing a few cashmere pieces from J.Crew’s semi-annual cashmere event—one of the best times to stock up on a cool-weather staple is the off-season.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Summer Sale is in full swing, and you can snag dresses, denim, activewear, swim, and trendy tops up to 40% off. Director of Editorial Commerce Brie Schwartz and Good Housekeeping Institute’s Executive Director Lexie Sachs often wear the brand’s Emerson-style dresses to the office. But we also love using the sale to stock up on bottoms (especially the Curve Love fit), from staple jeans to summer must-haves like shorts and breezy linen-blend pants.
Amazon
We don’t blame you if you’re burnt out from shopping at Amazon, but there are plenty of under-the-radar markdowns post-Prime Day. Right now, we spotted great deals on trendy jelly flats and casual dresses for the warm weather.
Anthropologie
Anthropologie’s Summer Sale is jam-packed with deals, from pretty dresses to on-trend pieces that will add a dash of character and whimsy to your closet. The best part? You can snag an extra 50% off sale in cart, so markdowns are even lower than you’d expect! As seasoned Anthropologie shoppers, the biggest tip we can give you is do not waste time; sizes sell out very fast. Plus, the brand’s official 4th of July Event has home and decor up to 40% off.
Boden
Love Kate Middleton’s style? The Princess of Wales is a fan of the brand, and right now you can snag up to 60% off popular styles. From swim and summer staples to dresses that are polished and breezy, Boden’s sale is one not to miss—especially when pieces are more than half off!
Cartolina
For quality pieces with a New England coastal flair, we’re eyeing several picks from Cartolina’s sitewide 20%-off sale. The discount also applies to pieces already marked down, so you can reap even more savings by shopping the sale section—we found several picks up to 60% off. Don’t forget to use code SUMMER20 at checkout.
Frances Valentine
While there isn’t a formal 4th of July sale happening at Frances Valentine, we noticed that its sale section got an influx of new items added. And we’re seeing markdowns up to half off. If you’re looking to add more color to your closet, you should take advantage of these hidden deals.
Gap
For wardrobe staples like denim, sweaters, dresses, and workwear essentials, we’re eyeing Gap’s Summer Sale. You can snag up to half off summer staples like T-shirts, shorts, and swim, plus select markdowns can be up to 60% off.
Hill House Home
Hill House Home’s Semi-Annual Sale is filled with major price cuts on the brand’s viral and comfy nap dresses. You can snag an extra 20% off select styles; that means already discounted pieces are even more on sale. Sizes are selling out fast, so if you see a print you like, snag it while you can.
J.Crew
With code SUMMER at checkout, you can snag up to an extra 60% off sale styles, but with a catch: If you buy three or more pieces, the 60% off is yours for the taking; if you buy two sale styles, you get an extra 50% off. The rest of the site is up to 40% off select styles, including a GH Institute top-tested cashmere sweater.
Lululemon
The GH Institute consistently ranks Lululemon’s Align leggings as one of the best workout leggings year after year, and there’s no better time to snag trending colors than during the brand’s rare Summer Sale. You can also snag the viral Define Jacket as low as $74 depending on the color, or a stylish tennis dress for over half off. You can shop more of our top picks here.
Madewell
Madewell’s sale section is a treasure trove of hidden discounts, and we found the deals you should add to cart before sizes sell out. Shop up to 40% off denim, cute tops you can wear to the office or during weekend adventures outside, and even accessories.
Nordstrom
While Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is just around the corner, we found several under-the-radar deals you don’t want to miss ahead of the holiday weekend. Score deals on wedding guest dresses, cute summer tops, and so much more for over half off. But hurry; certain colors and sizes are selling out fast.
Old Navy
Old Navy’s 4th of July sale is overflowing with deals up to 70% off for the whole family, so while you’re shopping for yourself, you can refresh your partner’s wardrobe and even snag a few things for back-to-school season. We’re seeing great deals on wardrobe basics, denim, and casual styles that you can throw on and look put together.
Walmart
Walmart’s celebrating America’s milestone birthday with deals and rollbacks more than half off on its in-house brands. Shop casual dresses, basic T-shirts and tanks, printed pieces, and so much more on sale—most of which are under $30. But hurry; sizes are selling out fast.
Zara
With markdowns up to 40% off, Zara is the place to shop for vibrant vacation-ready dresses and stylish yet office-appropriate skirts and basic tops. You can shop this season’s hottest styles for less right now, including lace numbers, halter-neck pieces, and wide-leg pants.
