Daily Skimm

You’ve worked hard enough this week. Let us plan your Labor Day shopping…

You might currently be in a swimsuit, but this really is the best time to get a fall jacket. “Print-maxxing” is this year’s answer to dopamine dressing, and we truly are delighted by this zebra-print jacket and Crayola-colored parka. On the other side of the sartorial spectrum, ‘90s minimalism is still trending — so if your tastes lean more Carolyn Bessette than Fran Fine, we’d recommend this sleek collarless trench.

There are plenty of bargains to be had this weekend, but getting expensive pieces at a discount is a perfectly legitimate shopping strategy. Some wish list-material things worth buying: designer jeans you’ll wear for years, an heirloom-quality sideboard, and the Rolls-Royce of hair tools that’s rarely on sale.

Have you heard the good news? Ina Garten is launching a podcast. In preparation, we’ll be serving her signature throwback cocktail (in an appropriately sized vessel) and snacking on a charcuterie board. Store-bought is fine, right?

If you’re anything like our Skimm Reads editors, you’ll be actively trying to get out of plans this weekend so you can read instead. Vacation Self is short enough to finish by Monday, and Big Little Truths is just too compelling to put down. For more additions to your TBR, check out our summer reads list and the chaotic books we’ve been texting about recently.

Happy (almost) Labor Day. I may be a professional online shopper, but I’m not immune to feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of sales that happen over holiday weekends. My strategy: I start a list a few weeks ahead of time and fill it with niche things I come across that I want, but can’t justify paying full-price for. Here’s a peek inside my Notes app:

A really beautiful rug to replace the one my dog had a little (...not that little) accident on. Crucially, this one’s machine-washable.
Gold teaspoons with a sweet bow detail. I’ve been hyperfixated on gold flatware and it’s weirdly hard to find the right one. I’d use these for ice cream, served in this bowl.
This beaded-leg side table that’s the perfect size for a tricky, narrow spot next to my couch. This one hails from the Wayfair x Practical Magic 2 collection, to which I will happily give all my money.
An eyelet-trimmed midi skirt with haunted Victorian child energy, my ideal fall aesthetic. I’d wear it with stacked-heel suede boots and a chunky sweater when the weather cools down.

— Caroline Goldstein / Senior Commerce Editor / New York, NY

Rails is taking up to 30% off thousands of styles, including this striped polo sweater that’s basically made for wearing with white jeans. Yes, you can wear white jeans after Labor Day.

Until Monday, get an extra 25% off four or more items at Hollister. This seamless tee is so good, we’ll probably end up getting it in four different colors.

Spend $145+ at OneSkin, and you’ll get a full-sized cleanser for free. We recommend getting this travel set to have on hand for your next trip. No one wants to rely on hotel soap.

A sticky bra that’s actually supportive? We’re officially living in the golden age of undergarments. Get yours for $15 off when you spend $75 or more.

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