The Labor Day Sales I’d Shop for Fall Clothes, Bags, and Beauty

Labor Day shopping always lands at that awkward point when I want to dress for fall, but the weather is still very much committed to summer. I’m ready for richer colors, a great pair of jeans, and something more interesting than the same tank top on repeat. A heavy sweater? We can discuss her later.

That’s the lens I’m using for the Labor Day sales this year: pieces that make getting dressed more fun now and still earn their place when the temperature drops. Think an expressive pair of earrings with a plain knit, a blouse that works with both denim and a skirt, or a bag that actually fits the things you carry. There are beauty restocks in the mix, too, because a discount on something you already finish is worth noticing.

Below, I’ve narrowed the weekend down to nine sales worth a look, with the offers, codes, and where I’d start shopping. Some are live now; others have specific shopping windows. You do not need something from every store. Find the section that solves a real gap, start there, and leave the rest of your weekend alone.

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The Labor Day Sales to Put on Your Radar

For everyday fall outfits, start with LOFT and Banana Republic. For clearance finds, check Nordstrom Rack’s access rules before shopping. Alexis Bittar is my pick for an outfit-changing accessory, while STATE Bags is worth a look if your everyday bag needs an upgrade.

Ramy Brook and Solid & Striped make more sense if there’s an occasion or a warm-weather trip on your calendar. For beauty, Nécessaire has a multi-day offer, and Sunday Riley’s Luna deal at Ulta is a one-day event. Here’s what to know before you open all nine tabs.

1. LOFT: Start With the Tops Your Jeans Are Missing

The offer: 44% off your purchase, plus an extra 22% off and free shipping through Sep 4, 2026. No code needed; exclusions apply. A separate 50%-off-purchase offer is scheduled for Sep 5, 2026–Sep 6, 2026.

If your fall shopping list begins and ends with “another sweater,” I’d take a lap through LOFT’s tops first. The useful purchase is often the piece between a plain T-shirt and a dressy blouse: something with a neckline, sleeve, or print that gives your favorite jeans a different personality. A soft floral with dark denim feels completely different from a crisp stripe with the same pair.

My styling filter here is proportion. If you live in wider-leg jeans, look for a top that can tuck without creating a bulky waistband, or one that finishes closer to the waist. If slim jeans are still your favorite, a little more volume through the sleeve or body can balance the outfit. Don’t buy a silhouette you’ll spend the morning adjusting just because the sale is good.

Those two discounts are applied sequentially, not added together. Compare the checkout total, especially if you’re deciding whether to shop now or wait for the weekend offer.

2. Banana Republic: For Pieces That Make Basics Look Intentional

The offer: An extra 20% off sale styles, plus an additional 10% with code BRAFF through Sep 7, 2026. Exclusions apply.

Banana Republic is where I’d browse for a piece that brings a little structure to the clothes you already reach for. That might mean a clean-lined top to wear with relaxed denim, a skirt that makes a simple knit feel dressed, or a layer that gives a soft outfit some definition. The point isn’t to build a whole new work wardrobe. It’s to find the missing piece that makes the rest of it click.

Color is a useful way to narrow a large sale section. Choose the neutral you actually wear—chocolate, navy, black, or warm beige—then look for a texture that keeps the outfit from feeling flat. A smooth top against denim or a more structured layer over a fluid bottom gives you contrast without needing a loud print.

The additional code is intended to stack with the sale promotion, but check that your items qualify. Extra discounts apply to the reduced amount; they are not a combined 30% off the original price.

3. Nordstrom Rack: A Good Place to Hunt, With One Big Condition

The offer: Clear the Rack advertises an extra 25% off red-tag clearance. The brand’s announced event runs Sep 4, 2026–Sep 7, 2026, with Nordy Club early access already advertised when checked. All sales are final.

Rack shopping goes better with a short list. I’d go in looking for one category—shoes, a jacket, or a bag—and filter by size before getting attached to anything. Otherwise, it’s very easy to spend half an hour imagining outfits around the one pair that isn’t available in your size.

For fall, I’d pay particular attention to the shoes you need for your existing hems. An ankle-length jean may need a different shoe from a full-length wide-leg pair. Think about the toe shape, the height of the vamp, and whether the shoe leaves the amount of ankle you want showing. Those details affect the finished outfit more than the logo inside it.

The final-sale rule changes the recommendation: prioritize familiar fits and measurements you can compare with something you own. This is not the cart for three speculative sizes. Check the sale page for your access window before expecting the additional discount.

4. Alexis Bittar: The Accessory That Does the Styling for You

The offer: 20% off select full-price styles, plus an extra 20% off all sale styles, online and in stores through Sep 7, 2026.

Sometimes the outfit doesn’t need another garment. It needs a point of view. An interesting earring can make a plain crewneck and jeans feel like a deliberate look, especially when the rest of the palette is quiet. That’s why Alexis Bittar makes this edit: I’d rather consider one distinctive accessory than buy several almost-identical basics.

I’d start with the sale earrings and think about what frames your face well with the necklines you wear most. A longer earring can be striking with an open neckline; a compact sculptural shape works when you want interest without filling the space around a collar. If the earrings are the focal point, let the necklace sit this outfit out.

Check the materials, dimensions, and closure before ordering. “Statement” should describe the effect, not how much patience it takes to wear them.

5. STATE Bags: For the Bag That Has to Do Real Work

The offer: 20% off sitewide with code LDW26 from Sep 3, 2026 through Sep 7, 2026. Exclusions apply, including STATE x LoveShackFancy styles.

A bag can be cute and still be wrong for your day. If you’re carrying a laptop, water bottle, chargers, and the miscellaneous things that seem to multiply between leaving home and getting back, start with the dimensions and compartments before choosing a color. A photograph won’t tell you whether your actual laptop fits.

STATE is worth browsing if your current setup involves an everyday bag plus a second tote for everything that didn’t fit. I’d compare the backpack and travel options against what you routinely carry, then choose the shape that suits that load. For a school purchase, check the size against the person wearing it—not just the supplies going inside.

A darker base color can be easier to coordinate with coats and everyday clothes, while a contrasting detail keeps a practical bag from looking anonymous. There is room for personality here; it just shouldn’t come at the expense of function.

6. Ramy Brook: Shop for the Invitation Already on Your Calendar

The offer: An extra 20% off sale styles, applied at checkout. An end date was not listed in the offer available when checked.

This is the section I’d open for an actual dinner, party, or event—not for the imaginary invitation that convinces us a dress is essential. Occasion shopping is easier when you know where you’re going, what shoes you can stand in, and how much coverage you want. Those three details can eliminate most of a sale page before you start.

Ramy Brook’s sale dresses are the place I’d begin. Look at the neckline and waist placement as carefully as the color. A defined waist can give shape to a more fluid skirt, while a neckline with its own detail may need very little jewelry. For an early-fall evening, I’d finish the look with a simple bag and a layer that doesn’t fight the dress’s proportions.

Before checking out, read the individual item’s return terms and care instructions. A reduced price is less useful if the dress needs alterations or maintenance you weren’t planning to pay for.

7. Solid & Striped: For Warm-Weather Plans That Aren’t Finished Yet

The offer: Up to 70% off in the End of Season Sale, including select swimwear, dresses, and more, through Sep 7, 2026.

Not everyone’s September turns into jacket weather, and not every useful Labor Day purchase needs to look autumnal. If you have a beach trip booked, live somewhere warm, or simply need a replacement swimsuit, this is a more relevant stop than buying knitwear you won’t touch for months.

I’d separate the cart into two questions: what will I wear before the weather changes, and what do I already know I’ll need for a planned trip? A dress that works with sandals now may have more immediate value than the deepest-discounted piece on the page. With swimwear, pay attention to coverage, support, and whether a listing is for a separate or a complete set.

“Up to 70%” means the largest discount applies to selected items, not the entire collection. Check the price and return conditions on the exact style you choose.

8. Nécessaire: The Restock Stop

The offer: 20% off sitewide, no code needed, through Sep 7, 2026.

Of the Labor Day beauty sales, this is the one I’d approach with an almost-empty-bottle list. It’s easy to justify a whole new routine during a promotion; replacing a product you already like is a much clearer decision.

Two starting points are The Body Wash | Multi-Oil in Eucalyptus and The Body Lotion 450 ml | Multi-Peptide in the fragrance-free option. When checked, the 500 ml body wash was $33.60, reduced from $42, and the 450 ml lotion was $41.60, reduced from $52. That gives you a concrete comparison rather than a percentage floating above a cart.

Choose the formula and scent you want before deciding on size. A large bottle only makes sense if you’ll use it, and a sale is not a reason to buy a fragrance you already know isn’t your thing. I’d keep this order small and useful: replace the daily product, then close the tab.

9. Sunday Riley at Ulta: Save This One for Sunday

The offer: Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil is scheduled to be 50% off at Ulta on Sep 6, 2026 only, as part of 21+ Days of Beauty.

This is the deal to bookmark rather than buy early and hope for the discount. Ulta’s daily beauty offers have their own schedule, and Luna’s date is Sunday. The product page may show the regular price before that shopping window opens.

If Luna is already in your routine, the one-day offer is worth a reminder. If it’s new to you, read the ingredients and use directions first rather than treating it like a universally suitable moisturizer. It is a retinoid-containing face oil, and the brand’s precautions matter more than the size of the markdown.

I’m linking the product so you can review it now, but check the eligible size and promotional price when the offer goes live. The percentage is the confirmed promotion; availability and the amount in your cart still depend on the item you select.

Be sure to check out The Ultimate Guide to Ulta’s Fall 2026 21 Days of Beauty Sale Here

What I’d Do Before Checking Out

Pick the thing that will make the biggest difference to your actual week. Maybe that’s a bag that holds everything, a top that makes your jeans feel fresh, or the body product you were about to replace anyway. You don’t have to turn a long-weekend sale into a long shopping list.

If every clothing category suddenly feels like a need, take a few minutes with the free wardrobe inventory spreadsheet first. Seeing what you own makes it easier to spot the real gap—and harder for another nearly identical black top to sneak past you.

Offers, availability, and exclusions can change. Confirm the final price, code application, shipping charges, and return policy before placing your order.