Labor Day Sales Are Here—33 Chic Finds From Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Madewell

One of the best times of the year to score discounted fashion gems is here—Labor Day sale season has now started, and I, for one, plan to take complete advantage of the moment. The key is to have a game plan set and ready to go so that you stay focused on the pieces you'll really want to incorporate into your closet now and for many seasons to come. Keeping a list handy of what you have in mind will go a long way along with a great set of discount codes to use at your favorite online stores.
To help with this, I did a deep dive at three stores that are go-tos for fashion editors and the like: Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Madewell. I rounded up a stylish selection of elevated basics, cool jeans, cool flat shoes, standout dresses, and much more. Keep scrolling to shop 33 chic Labor Day sales finds worth having on your radar this season, plus the relevant discount codes to enjoy the stylish savings.
Nordstrom
The Nordstrom Summer Sale has officially started—save up to 60% on thousands of stylish select items now through September 12. No discount code needed.
I never met a classic striped button-down I didn't like.
One reviewer shared, "I wear these jeans almost every day, and they are my absolute favorite. It's high waisted and baggy so super comfortable. Rolling them at the cuffs gives a silhouette that's really trendy right now."
J.Crew
Enjoy J.Crew's Summer Sendoff Event with 40% off select styles, plus an extra 50% off sale styles through September 4 with the code SHOPNOW. The discount is reflected below.
Notice the chic gold buttons on the shoulders.
Madewell
The Labor Day Weekend Event is on at Madewell. Now through September 5, you can take 30% off select styles with the code COOLDOWN. The discount is reflected in the prices below.
Jeans that hit right at the ankle are perfect for showing off your favorite shoes.
The fashion crowd is all about cord necklaces right now.
This crop top goes great with everything from pants to skirts.
These pants take you seamlessly from the office to dinner.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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