5 Best Weekend Sales: $9 Gap Basics, 82% Off J.Crew Summer Styles, and a $46 Designer Bag

Plus, exclusive savings on Naturalizer’s comfy shoes.

*Naturalizer, Kate Spade / Madewell / InStyle*

It’s time to get serious about that summer wardrobe refresh—fortunately, there are five sales happening right now that can help you with your update for less.

This weekend, you can snag double discounts at Madewell and Kate Spade—so I’m of course grabbing a new bag and a few breezy dresses. J.Crew and Gap marked down so many summer essentials that start at just $9, and comfy shoe brand Naturalizer gave us an exclusive discount code for this weekend only.

5 Best Weekend Sales

J.Crew Summer Styles Sale: up to 82% off
Madewell Summer Sale-on-Sale: up to 72% off with code SUNNYDAYS
Kate Spade Sale-on-Sale: up to 53% off with code SALEONSALE
Naturalizer Exclusive Sale: up to 60% off with code INSTYLE20
Gap Summer Essentials Sale: up to 60% off

J.Crew Summer Styles Sale

Natasha Crochet-Trim Slip Dress

~~$178~~

$32

82% Off: Natasha Crochet-Trim Slip Dress, $32 with code SALETIME (Originally $178)
Breezy Linen Pants: Soleil Linen Pants, $80 (Originally $118)
Editor’s Pick: Textured Satin Stratus Shorts, $55 (Originally $98)
Ruffle-Trim Button-Up Top, $60 (Originally $90)
Slouchy Distressed Jeans, $51 with code SALETIME (Originally $158)
Floaty Midi Dress, $90 (Originally $148)

J.Crew marked down so many easy-yet-chic summer styles, some of which—like this 82-percent off slip dress—are on double-discount sale. I’m grabbing the shorts-version of my favorite pants and this easy blouse with a cute ruffle trim.

Ruffle-Trim Button-Up Top

~~$90~~

$60

Textured Satin Stratus Shorts

~~$98~~

$55

Madewell Summer Sale-on-Sale

Smocked Tie-Strap Midi Dress

~~$158~~

$45

72% Off: Smocked Tie-Strap Midi Dress, $45 (Originally $158)
Work-Appropriate: Bubble-Hem Mini Shirtdress, $75 (Originally $138)
Trending Summer Sandal: The Mila Hardware Thong Slides, $67 (Originally $118)
The Melody Bubble-Hem Smocked Midi Dress, $75 (Originally $148)
Smocked Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $75 (Originally $148)
The Caro Ankle-Wrap Sandals, $56 (Originally $98)

Madewell’s sale dresses and sandals are now an extra 25 percent off with the code SUNNYDAYS. I love a breezy dress with a stretchy smocked bodice, so I know I’ll be getting this $45 style and this cute puff-sleeve option. I might also snag this bubble-hem shirtdress since it would be perfect for the office; it’s fun but still polished.

Bubble-Hem Mini Shirtdress

~~$138~~

$75

Smocked Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

~~$148~~

$75

Kate Spade Sale-on-Sale

Deco Medium Satchel

~~$378~~

$181

$46 Deal: Devin Small Bifold Wallet, $46 (Originally $110)
Looks Luxe: Deco Medium Satchel, $181 (Originally $378)
Statement Style: Wordplay Mini Manhattan Tote, $157 (Originally $328)
Devin Breezy Dot Dome Crossbody Bag, $100 (Originally $238)
Hudson Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag, $167 (Originally $348)
Dakota Small Crossbody Bag, $172 (Originally $358)

With the code SALEONSALE, you can take an additional 40 percent off Kate Spade’s already-discounted bags. If you prefer a classic, luxe-looking bag, you can’t go wrong with the Deco satchel. But if your taste leans a little more bold, I’m obsessed with this polka dot style and this small tote that looks like a crossword puzzle (it’s bound to be be a conversation starter).

Dakota Small Crossbody Bag

~~$358~~

$172

Wordplay Mini Manhattan Tote

~~$328~~

$157

Naturalizer Exclusive Sale

Genevieve Slide Sandals

~~$100~~

$40

60% Off: Genevieve Slide Sandals, $40 (Originally $100)
Cool-Girl Sneaker: Medina Lace Up Sneaker, $79 (Originally $99)
Editor’s Pick: Taylor Sandals, $48 (Originally $89)
Carla Ballet Flats, $44 (Originally $110)
Connie Mary Jane Slingback Flats, $79 (Originally $120)
Kirsten Platform Slingback Sandals, $79 (Originally $145)

Naturalizer gave InStyle an exclusive discount code (INSTYLE20) for 20 percent off sitewide—and yes, that includes markdowns. For major savings, you can snag these now-60 percent off slides or my favorite comfy ballet flats. But my top picks are the Taylor sandals (that buckle detail is everything) and the Medina sneakers.