The best Memorial Day sales are early Memorial Day sales — take advantage of these preliminary deals ahead of the holiday weekend. (Amazon/Target)(Amazon/Target)
Memorial Day weekend cookout food is all well and good, but as a shopping writer? It's the holiday deals I want to sink my teeth into. Of course, your long-weekend itinerary is probably already full, which doesn't leave a whole lot of time for discount hunting. Not to worry; many Memorial Day sales are already live, and I've skimmed through thousands of 'em to save you the headache. My favorite deals of the moment include a pair of Hanes shorts that our readers go gaga for whenever we head into the warmer months (just $13), and this Paula's Choice liquid exfoliator — on rare sale for $28 — is my ride or die. Hot diggity dog, I say!
You can't go wrong with the classic look of Hanes, and Yahoo readers and Amazon shoppers alike can't get enough of these supremely comfortable shorts. They're made of a soft cotton-blend material, have an adjustable drawstring waist and, very conveniently, pockets. Reviewers of all ages have been singing their praises, and they've rarely dipped lower than this all year.
Looking for a less-splurge-y option? I bought these for my mom as a gift, and as someone who can't stand the feeling of earbuds in her ears, she's obsessed. The cushy padding and lightweight design make them super comfy to wear, and the fact that they have up to 50 hours of battery life is the cherry on the sundae. They're currently within a few bucks of their all-time low.
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Initiatives Writer Ellie Conley spotted this fun, highly affordable float: "A simple inflatable sun lounger is all you need to relax in the water this season," she says. "For about the cost of an iced latte, you'll get a headrest, armrests and a spot to dip your toes in the water. Speaking from personal experience, pool floats usually need to be replaced every summer or two, so why spend a lot on a new one? At 50% off, you can probably even snag a few backups."
Director of Commerce Initiatives Jeanine Edwards says, "Okay, this is definitely the best dress I've ever purchased from Old Navy ... and arguably, one of the best I've ever owned period. The linen-blend material is great for hot summer weather and it's extremely durable, the midi length is not overwhelming and the neckline is sexy without being boobalicious. I wore and washed this dress a ton last year, and it still looks great, which is why I'm definitely buying another this year." It's currently 50% off in every color, though some sizes are going fast — snag it in a few hues and prints while you can save big.
Sprinklers are fun, but what kids (and kids at heart) really want is a pool. This bestseller's large enough to fit two people and is made of thick PVC to help prevent punctures and leakage. Luxurious extras include an inflatable pillow and two large cupholders — bring on the margs! At 40% off, it's down to its best price ever.
Adidas: Get an extra 30% off full-priced and sale items with code ADICLUB during the Long Weekend Sale.
Anthropologie: Save up to 30% on furniture and more as part of the Memorial Day Event.
Brooklinen: Score bedding and bath linens for up to 25% off (or more) sitewide for Memorial Day.
Coach Outlet: Save up to 70% on sale styles.
Cozy Earth: Get up to 30% off Oprah-approved bedding and pajamas when you purchase three or more items.
Everlane: Snag up to 80% off sale styles.
J.Crew: Save up to 50% on thousands of items during the Summer Kickoff Event.
Kate Spade Outlet: Get up to 70% off, plus an additional 20% off thousands of accessories.
Loft: Take 40% off of your entire purchase.
Nordstrom: Shop new sale items for up to 75% off.
Nordstrom Rack: Save up to 85% with thousands of new deals.
Old Navy: Score 50% off everything.
REI: Save up to 60% on camping supplies, running gear and past-season items during the retailer's biggest sale of the year.
Spanx: Get up to 40% off select AirEssentials sale items, and up to 70% off sale items.
Sur La Table: Save up to 60% on top brands like Staub, Le Creuset and more.
Target: Get up to 50% off outdoor essentials like fire pits, pool accessories and more.
Walmart: Shop rollbacks and flash deals of up to 80% off.
Wayfair: Stock up on furniture, linens and more for up to 70% off during the Memorial Day Clearance sale.
I browsed thousands of deals and found markdowns on everything from AirTags to Shark vacuums — save up to 75%.
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