For me, shopping is more or less an Olympic sport (for real, though — I even did it professionally for nearly four years while working at a shopping agency). As a result, I can ferret out the a good deal with the best of them — especially when it comes to Black Friday.
While you’ll definitely clean up at Kohl’s and Macy’s in the home department (in case you’ve somehow managed to make it this far in life without a KitchenAid mixer, Kohl’s has the 4.5 qt. model for roughly 44 percent lower than list price while Macy’s is offering up 3pc. bed-in-a-bag sets for $18; 7pc. sets for $44 and 8pc. sets for $34 — score!) I’m more concerned with the real stars of the show — the clothes, baby!
Read on for the best deals in fashion you’re likely to find for Black Friday 2018 below.
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1. Kate Spade: Up to 75 Percent off Sale: Kate may have passed away (RIP), but the legendary fashion designer’s legacy lives on through her brand, which is currently affordable AF thanks to the site’s up to 75 percent off sale. The pictured leather gloves are less than $50, while this go-with-anything Laurel Way Rima crossbody drops from $229 to $69. If you’re a fan, now is definitely the time to splurge.
2. J. Crew Camille Short Wrap Coat in Italian Wool ($78 from $178): When it comes to a wool coat, you can’t go wrong with J. Crew … particularly when it’s $100 off!
3. Anine Bing: Up to 70 Percent Off: I was introduced to Anine Bing during my short tenure with Brooklyn Decker’s company, Finery, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. Though the brand is usually ever so slightly outside my budget, the company is offering one of the best clothing discounts I’ve seen thus far with pieces up to 70 percent off and free shipping for Black Friday.
4. Macy’s: $20 Boots/Five Pairs for $100: Hello, winter footwear! Stock up on Macy’s brands at Payless prices during the store’s $20 boot special. Bonus tip: You can pretty much always add any beauty item (yes, even the cheapest one) to your cart with any item priced under the shipping threshold to get around that pesky $11 fee. You’re welcome.
5. Tag Legacy 4pc. Luggage Set ($104 from $260): Hello, winter footwear! Not only is this just a great deal (when else are you going to find decent luggage at 60 percent off?), a good, sturdy set is a total investment since you’ll have it for years to come. The hard case shells of this Tag collection will keep your things from being banged around during your travels, and its millennial pink hue is all the rage — what’s not to love? (Note: You’ll need to enter code BLKFRI to get the deal.)
6. Ann Taylor Velvet Wrap Top ($40 from $80): The answer to the age-old question of what to wear to all those upcoming holiday parties comes in the form of this fête-ready Ann Taylor top, now half off with the code BLACKFRIDAY.
7. LOFT Faux Fur Slide Slippers ($12 from $30): Well, these just look f*cking comfortable, amirght? Just TRY and tell me you don’t want your foot in them right now. Just try!
8. Ann Taylor Metallic Nugget Pendant ($22 from $45): Listen, I don’t even like gold jewelry and I’m desperately fiending for this classic necklace. Add it to your cart and enter code BLACKFRIDAY to watch its price plummet.
9. BP Balloon Sleeve Sweater ($29 from $49): There’s nothing like a comfy sweater on a cold winter’s day … except for one that’s 40 percent off, of course. This gem comes in four colors and can be easily cleaned in the washer (cause let’s be real — who ACTUALLY goes to the dry cleaners? Psh.).
10. Tory Burch Ella Color Block Mini Tote ($125 from $178): Normally, I’m not one for designer logos, but this bag includes the ole’ TB in a way that’s not terribly obnoxious. Granted, the 30 percent discount isn’t huge, but it’s just enough to move this guy away from “Oh hell no” pricing into what I would consider a reasonable range.
11. ULTA Fragrance Favorites for Her ($15 from $30): 15 different mini fragrances come in this kit, shaking out to roughly $1 a rollerball. Considering its scents come from brands such as Clinique, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren, that’s saying a lot — plus, if you’re anything like me, it’s the perfect way to discover your ever-changing next signature scent (mine’s Gucci Flora, in case you were wondering).
12. Topshop Diana Mesh Bag ($30 from $60): Evening bags are tricky buys. Since I don’t use them every day, I’m always hesitant to pull the trigger on one, but I’d have no problem shelling out for this darling little metallic mesh bag, which is every bit as pretty as any Whiting & Davis you’re likely to find.
13. LOFT Faux Shearling Moto Jacket ($94 from $188): This cozy little wool-blend coat, once nearly $200, falls to under $100 when you use code FRIYAY.
14. Charlotte Russe Ponte Collarless Crop Blazer ($20 from $30): As I’ve mentioned before, every grown ass woman over the age of 30 should own a blazer, and this particular version is unique enough set you apart from the office drone pack. Oh. And did I mention that it’s ridiculously affordable?
15. Naturalizer Dempsey Boots ($80 from $210): If you’re looking for something slightly more — ahem — sturdy than the $20 specials you’ll find at Macy’s, might I suggest these gorgeous Naturalizer riding boots, which just so happen to be 60 percent off?
16. Ann Taylor Modern Pearlized Jeans($40 from $98): Sure, you have a million pairs of jeans … but how many of them have pearl detailing? Ness. Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout for 50 percent off.
17. Free People Lasso Lariat Necklace ($19 from $38): I’m quite selective about my jewelry purchases, but I feel this would be worth it if only to feel like a boho goddess for a hot second, no? Add it to your cart to see the discount.
18. Vionic Adeline Mule ($72 from $120): These little beauties pair my newfound love of ugly shoes with my love of red to make for a pair of kicks I’m practically salivating to own (that 40 percent discount certainly doesn’t hurt, either!).
19. Free People Vegan Delilah Western Boots ($49 from $98): Go on: Gaze upon these embellished vegan western boots and marvel at both the craftsmanship AND the less than $50 price tag (discount taken in cart).
What Black Friday deals are you shopping this year? Dish the dirt in the comments below!
Xo, Nicole
