Notice how the holiday decorations at every window display are already up? It means that if you haven't started thinking about early Black Friday deals, this is the time to start.
Even though the biggest markdowns are yet to come, these are still worth checking out because the best-selling items are first come, first serve. First off: Alo Yoga's 30% off sitewide sale means everything from cute matching workout sets to cozy fleeces are marked down. If you're looking for a broader range of clothing and shoes, Nordstrom's early Black Friday sale has up to 60% off select clearance items.
Nordstrom
Along with some of the best loafers we've tested, there are plenty of trendy shoes already on sale at Nordstrom. You can find a more affordable Sambas alternative while the Puma Palermos are on sale for up to 25%. The department store is regularly adding sneakers to its Limited-Time Sale section up during the build-up to Black Friday, including markdowns on the best Hokas for walking.
Everlane
Some of our favorite Everlane touchstones are under its sale section, with more clearance items up to 80% off. Everlane's clothing is well-made, modern, and comfortable. It's an obvious destination for office attire, but even their jeans, outerwear, and dress shoes are comparable with brands that specialize in each category.
Skims
The Skims Bi-Annual Sale means you can get cozy pajamas, comfortable underwear, and sculpting shapewear for the Kardashian fan in your circle. Regardless of its celebrity endorsement, Skims makes of the best thongs we've tested. Many of their best-selling tops are up to 50% off now.
Naadam
Naadam's cashmere is Grade-A, responsibly sourced, and affordably priced. Right now, it's offering select cashmere sweaters for 30% off, plus you can take an extra 10% off when you spend over $300. It tops our list of the best cashmere sweaters because the brand is transparent about its labor practices and the quality is unmatched for its price range.
Hill House
Hill House's ultra-popular nap dresses are the must-have item of any season. For their holiday collection, they've released lots of variations with ribbon and tulle as a festive touch. In the run-up to Black Friday, everything on the site is on sale for 30% off. You can get sweaters, holiday pajamas, and more. Plus, there's a sale on sale section for even deeper discounts on summery styles.
Madewell
Madewell has wardrobe basics, jeans, and a great selection of accessories (including one of our favorite crossbody bags). Right now, its "New to Ssale section is marked down by an extra 40% off and through Black Friday, you can get 40% off your purchase by using the code SALEONSALE. Just be aware that, although most items are on sale, there are a few exceptions that are still regular price.
Victoria's Secret
The most recent Victoria's Secret Fashion Show put the brand back on the map for many. Members get 40% off everything part of its early-access Black Friday sale (and signing up is free). You can also shop their "7 for $35" underwear special to stock up on festive intimates.
lululemon
You'll find tons of surplus items including men's and women's activewear in Lululemon's "We made too much" section. In addition to sports bras, leggings, running shorts, and yoga attire, you can also find tons of loungewear like joggers and hoodies.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie has a generous clearance section to choose from where clothing is 60% off or more. In addition, it's running a special that allows for $25 off almost any item when you spend over $125. We tested and loved Abercrombie jeans and NFL gear, if you need style inspiration. When shopping clearance, we suggest you start by filtering by your size, since many clearance styles are low stock.
Read more in our full Abercrombie jeans review and Abercrombie NFL collection review.
Tommy John
We love Tommy John for its buttery-soft materials and ultra-comfortable loungewear and underwear. We wrote a Tommy John review where we evaluated nearly every style and loved nearly everything we tested. If you're looking for cozy clothes for yourself or to gift, Tommy John is a solid option.
Alo Yoga
Alo has "quiet luxury" clothing beyond just activewear for yogis. Its soft, flattering Airlift Leggings are some of the best we've tested and suit any workout routine. If you've yet to try anything from Alo because of its high prices, its sitewide sale has everything marked down by 30%.
Triple F.A.T. Goose
Triple F.A.T. Goose is one of our favorite brands to shop for winter coats because they're sustainable, stylish, and warm — after all, F.A.T. does stand for "For Arctic Temperatures." It's Black Friday Sale is now live with some of the best parkas for men we've tested up to 40% off.