17 Last-Minute Summer Finds Secretly on Sale

Score major discounts from brands like Madewell, Abercrombie, J.Crew, and more ahead of Labor Day.

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As an editor, I'm always looking ahead—it's my job to keep an eye out for the next big trend that's about to hit the mainstream. However, I want to make a case for dressing in the moment. We're in the dog days of summer, which means this is your last chance to pull out those trendy jorts and mesh flats. So, I've rounded up some last-minute on-sale summer finds to convince you that summer isn't over yet.

Here's a little insider secret: Plenty of retailers are currently throwing under-the-radar sales ahead of the bigger ones that come over Labor Day weekend. Brands want to make way for their new fall collections, so discounts are aplenty during this transitional time. Finding on-sale trendy summer pieces didn't take much digging: I found everything from a tailored vest and new trendy sneakers to Emily Ratajkowski-approved parachute pants and a few must-have sunglasses. The best part? Most of these pieces will work well into fall, too.

Brooke Knappenberger
Brooke Knappenberger
Former Associate Commerce Editor

Brooke Knappenberger is the former Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she specialized in crafting shopping stories—from sales content to buying guides that span every vertical on the site. She also oversaw holiday coverage with an emphasis on gifting guides as well as Power Pick, our monthly column on the items that power the lives of MC’s editors. She also tackled shopping content as Marie Claire's Editorial Fellow prior to her role as Associate Commerce Editor.