Banana Republic's Biggest Sale Only Comes Twice a Year—Here's What I'm Buying

If, like me, you begin shopping for fall long before the season has officially commenced, then you get it. It's the most fun time to add versatile items to your closet. Fortunately for us enthusiasts, this moment aligns perfectly with Banana Republic's biggest and best sale of the year. 

That's right—it's friends and family time at BR, which means 40% off purchases between now and September 26, plus free two- to three-day shipping when you spend $200 or more with code BRSHIP. It will take about three pieces to get you over that free-shipping threshold, so don't worry about filling your cart to the brim. 

Keep scrolling for all the items I'm eyeing from Banana Republic's semi-annual Friends and Family sale, including silk skirts, chic tops, and the cargo pants of my dreams. 

Freelance Writer

Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.