Over 35 pieces from Athleta, Land's End and more are up to 78% off for back-to-school
Below, I've compiled the 36 best back-to-school sales that I've seen so far, with up to 78% off at our favorite retailers, like Columbia, Lands' End and more. I'll be updating this as we inch closer to September with the latest price drops and deals as they come up.
Head back to school in style with tons of bestsellers and editor-approved apparel and footwear picks from Adidas. The brand is slashing up to 40% off thousands of pieces in the men's, women's and even kids' sections.
Adidas Women's Gazelle Bold Shoes
Vintage inspired tennis shoes are still very much in style, and we love the modern take on these platform Gazelle's. Now, it's as low as $84 in select colors.Read our review
Adidas Women's Adibreak Pants
Luckily, the snap pants that most of us knew and loved as kids are making a comeback. This pair is sustainably crafted and 40% off in the black and red colors.
Adidas Men's Busenitz Vulc II Shoes
All five colors of these classic skateboarding kicks are down to just $45. Getting shoes this high of quality at a price under $50 is unheard of — especially when so many great color options are available.
Adidas Men's Trefoil Essentials Open Hem Pants
Whether hopping on a flight or wanting to stay comfortable during your next WFH day — these 40% off sweats have you covered. The open-hem leg looks sleek and pairs nicely with one of the brand's many low top kicks. Athleta's sale section is fully stocked with up to 60% off a variety of pieces that you can wear to the gym, out to brunch with the gals or even to work — if you're in a slightly more casual environment.
Athleta Paradise Mid Rise Wide Leg Pants
I've been living in a similar pair of pants from the Gap all summer long and was looking for more colors to take me into the cooler fall months. These breathable linen pants pair well with Birkenstock Bostons or sneakers and are under $30 in Black and Cardinal.
Athleta Forever Fleece Dolman Crop Sweatshirt
Throw this cropped fleece atop a sports bra ahead of your next pilates class or HIIT workout. It's interior lining is soft and warm and its dolman sleeves provide a roomier fit in the arms. Both pastel colors are marked down, but the Lilac Sky is $23.
Athleta Everywhere Anorak
Keep the rain out and warmth in all fall long with this lightweight jacket. Its flattering stitching and roomy bodice makes layering underneath easier — and with less bulk. Both the regular and tall versions are down to $60 in a cream and beige.
Athleta Everyday Cap
This classic baseball cap will become your BFF on the days when you don't want to blow out or style your hair. Pair it with a workout set post class or wear it with jeans and a tee for an off-duty model look during brunch. One of our favorite outdoor retailers, Columbia, is hosting its Annual Summer Sale. Through tomorrow, Aug. 6, select gear, fishing apparel and even accessories are up to half off. Snag your favorites ahead of your end-of-summer camping trip or day out on the boat.
Columbia Women's Switchback IV Jacket
Save an additional $10 compared to its usual sale price of $40. It's a packable windbreaker that can go on the trail with you for light coverage during rainfall or even in your commuter bag for the days you forget an umbrella.
Columbia Women's Anytime Tank Jumpsuit
For the casual mornings when you want to just throw something on and go, reach for this fuss free jumpsuit. It's matching its 4th of July price drop in four neutral colors. Wear it on a morning walk, bike riding and more now that it's under $40.
Columbia PFG Freezer III Dress
Associate editor, Rachel Dennis, got her hands on this exercise dress and can't go through summer without it. It can be worn as a beach cover-up, to an outdoor workout session on the pickleball courts. Read our review
Columbia Men's PFG Freezer Polo Shirt
This country club-ready polo is $8 lower than our last spotting earlier this summer and is a golfers go-to on a hot sunny day. Scorching rays stay out and body temps remain cool with the shirt's Omni-Freeze technology. Lands' End consistently marks down its prices on beloved swimwear, functional apparel and even shoes. To celebrate the remainder of summer and prepare for back-to-school, the brand slashed its entire site by up to 40% and sale and clearance styles by up to 75% (and in some cases even more) using code SUNRISE.
Lands' End Men's 7-Inch Volley Hydroliner Swim Trunks
Save even more than last month now that we're creeping closer towards the end of summer finish line. These athletic inspired trunks have a smooth inner liner to go underwear free during your next beach day,
Lands' End Natural 5-Pocket Canvas Tote Bag in Medium
According to our trusty home and gifts editor, Amina Lake Patel, Lands' End makes the best canvas tote in the game. It has tons of interior pockets to stash belongings and you can even add a zippered top if you want additional protection for those days on the go.
Lands' End Women's Tummy Control Swim Skirt
Score over 75% off his ultra flattering swim skirt from Lands' End. Our editorial coordinator, Stephanie Luna, was able to test it in our best tummy control swimsuits guide and appreciated its A-line cut and full coverage.
Lands' End Tugless Low-Leg One-Piece Swimsuit
If you haven't noticed, now is a great time to stock up on swimwear and if you live in a climate where you can swim all year round, this $30 one-piece is an even better deal. It looks great on, has built in cups for chest support and UPF 50 protection in its fabric. You can typically find me wearing a pair of Levi's jeans and perhaps even a hoodie or tee from the brand. Whether newly released or thrifted, Levi's makes some of the best fitting and most comfortable denim I've ever worn. In honor of its back-to-school sale, select men's and women's items are 30% off.
Levi's Men's Huber Utility Jacket
Pair this jacket with a white tee and dark denim for a classic fall-ready look. The utilitarian inspired piece is made from 100% cotton and has a polished workwear feel. Choose between a tan or green with white stitching and score $29 off.
Levi's Men's Lightweight Trucker Jacket
An oversized denim jacket is a timeless staple that will hold up in your closet for years to come. Rock a Canadian tuxedo or pair it with a dark black denim for some contrast. This relaxed fit piece is fully stocked in all five sizes.
Levi's Men's 568 Loose Straight Double-knee Carpenter Men's Jeans
While many of us are used to seeing regular denim from Levi's this carpenter inspired pair is a bit of a curveball. The double-knee stitching and variety of washes are leaning into the workwear trend that we know and love.
Levi's Men's Relaxed Graphic Hoodie Sweatshirt
Graphic hoodies don't have to break the bank and Levi's is here to prove that with it's desert inspired print. The brushed fleece is vintage inspired and has a cozy lived in feel. Summer styles are anywhere from 40 to 60% off to clear stock for fall apparel. Vacation-ready dresses, sensible footwear, workwear and more are included. Also, if you're looking for straight and plus-sized options, Macy's has both.
Style & Co Women's Plus Size Printed V-Neck Short-Sleeve Dress
Throwing on a dress in the morning is an easier option compared to pants and a blouse. This midi dress is great for working professionals who want to stay concealed and cool this fall and this silhouette is over 50% off in two prints.
And Now This Women's Fitted Pleat-Detail Lace Blouse
This puff-sleeved peplum top is perfect for a first date or girls night out. It's feminine, flirty with the addition of lace and surprisingly down to just $22 during this flash sale. Score it in both colors or whichever one you fancy.
I.N.C. International Concepts Women's Mid-Rise Bootcut Pants
Stay sharp during your next interview with these affordable work pants that look way more than $30. Macy's is a go-to for many shopping for business casual apparel and this deeply discounted pair of trousers is proof of that.
Bar III Trendy Plus Size Midi Skirt
Arrive to your next dinner with friends or birthday party in style with this chic black midi skirt. It hugs your body and has a slit in the back to make moving easier. Pair it with a solid top like the model or dress it down with a tee and sneakers. If you weren't able to take advantage of Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale, don't fret! The department store recently kicked off its back-to-school sale with mega discounts on clothing for folks going back to campus and little ones in grade school.
Carhartt Work In Progress Men's Chase Fleece Hoodie
Currently, the going rate for this hoodie is $108 on the Carhartt WIP site. Nordstrom decided to mark it down by as much as 60% in select colors for some added back-to-school savings. Choose from dark blues, neutral tans and more.
Topshop Women's Stripe Mid Rise Column Jeans
These Scandinavian inspired jeans feature a tapered hip and baggy leg that gives off those effortlessly cool girl vibes. Pair them with a patterned top to create an eclectic vibe or with a simple tee to make the pants really shine.
Market Backcountry Camo Hoodie
This unisex hoodie is actually sold out at most retailers but it happens to be on sale and fully stocked at Nordstrom. It's giving midwestern princess in the best way possible and is half off its going rate of $108.
BP. Boxy Camp Short Sleeve Button-Up Cotton Shirt
Save up to 50% on this boxy button up from Nordstrom's in-house brand BP. It can be worn alone and buttoned up or left open on top of a tank, tee — you name it. Old Navy is always hosting some kind of savings event, giving its customers tons of ways to save. This week's is particularly notable, offering bonus cash back for future purchases and free shipping when buying $50 or more worth of goods.
Old Navy Curvy High-Waisted OG Loose Jeans
One of our favorite pair of jeans for curvier women is up to 75% off. While they typically go for under $50, select washes are significantly marked down as we near the end of the summer season.Read our review
Old Navy 7-Inch Twill Jogger Shorts
Heat waves are still coming in hot across various parts of the country so we understand if you leave your shorts out for a couple of more weeks. This breezy twill pair with an adjustable waist is shockingly low at just $12 in all eight colors.
Old Navy Women's Boat Shoes
Participate in the resurgence of the boat shoe trend without breaking the bank with this 40% off pair from Old Navy. It comes in a darker Cognac Brown or light Taupe and looks very similar to the new slim silhouette from Sperry.
Old Navy Fit & Flare Sleeveless Linen-Blend Midi Dress
This fit and flare dress made it into our best spring dresses roundup this spring when it was slightly more expensive. Now, it's 50% off in all six colors and prints in sizes XS to 4X. The intimates retailer Soma — which happens to be the sister brand of WHBM and Chico's— is taking 25% off apparel, up to 40% off dresses, 50% off swim and 25% off sleep. They happen to make some of our editors' favorite winter pajamas and cooling clothing for those who run hot.
Soma Cool Nights Long-Sleeve Printed Notch Collar Pajama Top
This pajama top impressed our former editor by keeping her cool all night amidst her hot flashes. The lightweight rayon was comfortable and kept temps down. While it was a pick for winter, it could be worn all year round depending on if you prefer sleeves or not.
Soma Beach Cotton Crop Pants
These lightweight pants have a relaxed linen-like feel and look great with the matching button up or basic white-tee. Pull them on to run errands, or even over a bathing suit for some last minute beach days. Both striped colors are down to $59 and are stocked in sizes XS to XXL.
Soma Cotton Slub Long-Sleeve Top
Each fall, I purchase a couple of simple long-sleeve tees that I can layer under jackets or chunky sweaters. I prefer to have a barrier between my skin and a cashmere sweater, and love the contrast of the white tee underneath. This super soft pick has side slits for added comfort and is under $35.
Soma Cool Nights Tie-Front Chemise
Since we're in the era of the nap dress, I actually thought this was a casual dress that you could wear out of the house. Turns out it's for sleeping and comes with a built in cami for additional support when lounging around. It's made from the same Cool Nights fabric as our favorite sleep shirt and feels silky against your skin. Joining in on the back-to-school clothing sales is a must for anyone who's shopping on a budget or for folks who love getting a good deal. These will be the last discounts we'll see all summer and most likely before Labor Day, since other deals will emerge later on after the school rush has died down. All of the brands listed above are ones we can stand behind, from popular mall brands to big-time sneaker companies, most of our editors own or have even tested products from each retailer. The savings so far are also better than expected, with some pieces being marked down as high as 78%.
Our deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo source the deals for the day each morning to curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales to shop. Searching everything from coveted pieces from Lululemon to the best picks from Target's back-to-school sale, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure we're finding the best buys for our readers.
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Reebok Women's Club C 85 Sneakers Leaning into retro aesthetics, the popular Club Cs make a great go-to white sneaker. Style them with a pair of baggy jeans to let their low profile peek out underneath. A bonus: They're marked down by $20 at DSW. Crocs Women's Dylan Clogs These platform clogs may be a little out there, but they became fast favorites among our editors. They adopt a faux leather texture that make them look more expensive than their under-$50 sale price. New Balance Men's CT300 v3 Court Sneakers While New Balance is known for their on-trend Dad sneakers, they also offer more streamlined Court sneakers that add a fun touch to 'fits. Take this discounted pair for example. Hey Dude Men's Welsh Grip Boat Shoes We've been seeing Hey Dudes crop up more and more. So if you're heading to a college with warmer temps year-round, these boat shoes suit those subtropical regions well. From Dad sneakers to shoes for girls and boys, New Balance can outfit your entire family for the back-to-school season. A few select styles and colors are on sale, so I've done the vetting for you, allowing you to check off your supply list next. New Balance 1906R Sneakers Available in half sizes for men and women, these sneakers are a crowd pleaser. I appreciate its chrome accents and intertwining lines, which lend it a retro feel. New Balance 2002R Shoes From purple palettes to moss green pairs like this one, the 2002Rs are on sale in a variety of options. They make a good go-to sneaker to throw on as you trek across campus. New Balance 471 Shoes Make your mark on the first day of school with these statement-making shoes. They feature a colorful fuzz with suede overlays that help them standout. New Balance Kid's FuelCell Play Bungee Shoes Tons of kid's styles are 25% off with code NBLEARN. That includes these sneakers with an easy bungee-cord lace and velcro strap. Save up to 50% during Nike's back-to-school sale when you use code SPORT, which stacks an extra 20% off select on-sale styles like Nike Air Force 1s and Nike Dunks. Nike Women's Air Max Excee Shoes Inspired by the bestselling Nike Air Max 90, the Excees reinvents the classic shoe adds an elongate toe and contrasting lines on the upper. For those who may be in between sizes can choose from half sizes. Nike Women's V2K Run Shoes My sister owns these Nike sneakers, so I've gotten to see the silver accent details in person. I love that the added chromed elevates an otherwise plain chunky sneaker. They're ideal for running errands or getting you from class to class. Nike Women's Dunk Low Retro Shoes These eye-catching Dunks will certainly turn heads on campus. The titular street sneakers comes in men's and women's sizes as well as an array of color-blocked options for $100. Nike Men's Air Max 270 Shoes Whether you're hitting the campus gym, nailing the Pacer test or taking part in recreational sports, these shoes with a sock upper are designed to feel lightweight and airy on your feet. A new school year means new deals. You'll find discounts sitewide at Nordstrom Rack, bringing fresh savings on popular name brands. That spans comfy sneakers from Adidas and Vans to running shoes from Hoka and Brooks. Hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes Hoka running shoes have won over our expert testers time and time again. If you're looking to invest in a pair of athletic shoes, look no further than these Challenger 7s on sale at Nordstrom Rack. Birkenstock Women's Boston Cord Clogs My Boston Clogs have served me well. I slide them on whenever I'm taking out the trash, checking the mail or doing laundry. Nordstrom Rack has this cute red corduroy pair for $100. Vans Men's Asher Sneakers Skaters and students alike can reach for this pair of discounted Vans. They adopt a brown checkered pattern that brings more visual interest than the typical white and black options we see. Brooks Men's Revel 7 Hybrid Running Shoes I'm an owner of two Brooks running shoes, and I much prefer them over other brands out there. Like the pairs I own, these feature a thick, bouncy sole and mesh upper to keep your steps altogether breathable and comfy. Calling all teachers or aspiring professionals: Rothy's Final Few Sale is filled with Mary Janes, loafers, ballet flats and more. Be ready to take on interviews and presentations while looking polished and feeling confident with the brand's comfortable footwear. Rothy's The Double Buckle Mary Janes You can't go wrong with a Mary Jane. These feature a pair of secure buckles and a square toebox, toeing the line of sophisticated and comfortable. Rothy's The Loafer in Ecru These no-frills loafers pair well with just about anything in its on-sale tan color. It's made with a flexible upper that won't hinder your steps throughout the day. Rothy's The Double Bit Drivers Incorporating a horsebit detail, these drivers exude luxurious. Choose from four on-sale options, like refined checkered patterns and versatile plain colors. Rothy's The Point II Flats Bring a bit more fun to 'fits with these signature ballet flats that come in discounted flower patterns and pastel colors. Their pointed toe peeps out from under long hems. One of our favorite outdoor apparel retailers is hosting its slate of footwear deals, timed perfectly for the busy shopping season. On top of hiking boots and trail shoes, running shoes, sandals and more are also marked down at REI. Keen Women's Newport H2 Sandals If you prefer wearing comfortable sandals to and fro, these activewear shoes keep feet on lock and your tread slip-free. Score four different colors for under $100. Teva Men's Universal Trail Sandals A classic men's sandal for any water adventures, these Tevas will come in handy whenever you have downtime and are attending school on the coast. Merrell Women's Speed Eco Hiking Shoes Hit the trails in between study sessions or during long weekends with one of the most stylish hiking shoes I've come across. Even better, they just dropped below $85 at REI. Merrell Men's Moab Edge 3 Hiking Shoes Go sport mode with these adventure-ready hiking shoes from Merrell. They boast a shock-absorbing lug sole and a breathable mesh liner. Tick off your back-to-school footwear checklist while sandals, sneakers, ballet flats and more are discounted at the shoe destination. Zappos is also exclusively knocking down prices on Crocs and Converse. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneakers When I think of the back-to-school shoe, it's Converse. These classic high-tops never go out of style. Available in a variety of on-sale options, you can pick a fun pop of color to liven up your closet. Crocs Classic Clogs Hitting the dorm showers? Rule number one is to bring a good pair of shower shoes. These Crocs hold up to water and rinse easily. Their bouncy EVA construction and heel strap also helps deliver better stability. On Running Women's Cloudeclipse Shoes Those who have goals to up their step or running count may appreciate these On Running shoes. They tout a design made for interval training on hard, pavement surfaces. New Balance Classics 574 Shoes If you like the vintage look, these New Balance 574s for their pointed silhouette, rubber details and mixed textures. It's discounted in over 10 colors so you can really take your pick based on what suits your wardrobe. One of the best times to snag new footwear is during the back-to-school season. Retailers know that parents and kids alike will be flocking to different apparel brands to revamp their wardrobes for the season ahead. In kind, many destinations, specifically large retailers like DSW, Nordstrom Rack and Zappos, reliably knock down prices on a selection of shoes, typically fashionable sneakers and running shoes. You'll find that most of the affordable picks above fall under $100. Our deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo source the deals for the day each morning to curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales to shop. Searching everything from coveted pieces from Lululemon to the best picks from Target's back-to-school sale, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure we're finding the best buys for our readers.
