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The 25 Best Memorial Day Clothing Sales to Shop, Stat

All the nicest sales we've found so far, all in one place.
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When it comes to the best Memorial Day sales, the first thing to know is that you don’t have to wait until the actual day to snag the best deals. Over the past few years, the week leading up to the long weekend (and heck, the week after) has become all fair game for brands and retailers to kick off the unofficial start of summer with some don't-you-dare-miss deals.

What’s that all mean? Everything you could want for your swaggiest summer yet is on sale at this very moment. Outdoor apparel? Check. Designer wares? Absolutely. Vacation-ready footwear? You bet. Closet staples? Big time.

Below, we’ve gathered the best Memorial Day clothing sales for your shopping pleasure. While these sales will continue through the weekend, there’s no guarantee about inventory—so the best way to make sure you get what you want is to get it now. We’ll also be keeping this page updated as new sales roll in, so be sure to check back.

More deals? You want more deals? Check out our roundup of the best Memorial Day home and kitchen deals.


Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie is kicking off summer with 20% off sitewide. While the entire stock is worth a gander, we suggest you head straight for the knit polos and baggy jeans.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Crochet-Style Button-Through Sweater Polo

Abercrombie & Fitch

Baggy Jean


Huckberry

Your one-stop-shop for tough-wearing, hard-hitting, long-lasting apparel, gear and footwear has a massive selection discounted up to 40% off. So if you have any adventures on the docket (both near and far qualify), hop to it.

Vinny's

Townee Penny Loafer

Gitman Vintage

Classic Striped Linen Shirt


J.Crew

If you haven’t heard, J.Crew is very back. And so is its excellent Memorial Day Sale, which is offering up to 40% off on nearly the entire collection—and 50% off a ton of summer styles that are already on sale—through May 28.

J.Crew

7.5” Pleated Linen Shorts

J.Crew

Giant-Fit Oxford Shirt


Keen Footwear

Depending on who you ask, Keen could very well menswear’s next cult footwear brand. For Memorial Day, they're taking 25% off all “outside styles” through the weekend, including the of-the-moment Uneek sandal, the freaky Newport and the bombproof Targhee.

Keen

Uneek Sneaker

Keen

Targhee II Waterproof


Levi's

For its Summer Sale, the first name in denim is offering 30% off sitewide, plus an extra 40% off sale styles. While the 501s are a no-brainer, there a plenty of deals to be had.

Levi's

Classic Standard Fit Western Shirt

Levi's

Type I Jacket


Mohawk General Store

LA’s Mohawk General Store happens to be one of the coolest independent stores, well, anywhere. They also happen to be giving you 20% off nearly everything in the store starting now and going through the weekend. Move fast.

MHL by Margaret Howell

Painters Trousers

Knickerbocker

Link Polo


Mr Porter

Mr Porter’s legendary spring sale is officially on—which means that a preposterous number of pieces from one of the most complete, most luxurious, most wearable selections of menswear on the planet is now up to 50% off.

Beams Plus

Striped Cotton Sweater

Barena

Straight-Leg Woven Trousers


Nisolo

Even if you don’t have a vacation around the corner, you can pretend like you do with up to 30% off some of Nisolo’s best-selling, beach-ready styles, including our favorite huaraches on the market.

Nisolo

Huarache Sandal

Nisolo

Alejandro Woven Slip On 2.0


The North Face

Save up to 40% of a huge selection of apparel, footwear and accessories from the legendary outdoor apparel company—a selection that includes iconic styles like the Denali fleece and the ’92 Nuptse Jacket.

The North Face

Tekware Grid 1/4 Zip

The North Face

Class V Pathfinder Belted Shorts


Percival

Percival makes some of our favorite knitwear, and the brand's impossible array of wardrobe-elevating staples, showstoppers and standbys are up to 55% off, with free shipping on orders over $100.

Percival

Waterproof Auxiliary Sherlock

Percival

Ombre Knitted Shirt


REI

Hikers, campers, trail runners, climbers and basically any other type of outdoors enthusiast rejoice, the REI's annual blow-out Anniversary Sale is live. Just about everything you need to get outside is 30% off through May 27, with flash sales hitting up to 50% off select items.

Arc’teryx

Atom Insulated Hoodie

Patagonia

Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover


SSENSE

IYKYK: The SSENSE sale is in full swing, and the retailer has slashed nearly all of its seasonal inventory up to 50%. Good news for you: There’s plenty left to sift through.

Our Legacy

Michaelis Boots

Mfpen

Regular Jeans


Jaxxon

One of GQ’s favorite affordable jewelry brands is taking up to 40% off. The selection? Gorgeous. If you’re looking for something shiny that won’t break the bank, now’s the time to make your move.

Jaxxon

Cuban Link Chain - 3mm

Jaxxon

Rope Chain - 4mm


Nordstrom

Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is here, but the retailer’s Designer Sale is going bonkers right now, with some seriously hard-hitters discounted up to 40%.

Noah

Double-Pleated Linen Herringbone Pants

John Elliott

Emilio Cotton Work Pants


More Memorial Day Clothing Sales Worth Shopping

Adidas: Take an extra 30% off both sale and select full-price gear.

A rotating selection of daily deals on Amazon Basics and brands like Dickies, Casio, and more.

Get up to 60% off some of some of our favorites socks in the game.

Take up to 30% off one of the most exhaustive, most technical, most well-tested selection of outdoor clothing, footwear and more through May 27.

It’s spring cleaning time, so take 25% off some of your favorites—including the iconic Chelsea Boot.

Take 20% off everything—and “everything” in this case means some of the softest wovens, sickest knits and easiest pants in the game.

Everlane: One of the most transparent brands out there is letting you take 25% off the whole entire site.

Get an extra 20% off on select sale styles, including a few nice spins on the classic Weejuns.

Get up to 60% off with the code LONGWEEKEND.

Nike: Get 25% off summer styles, including sneakers, sweats, and more.

Up to 25% off nearly everything—including a ton of those sneakers. (The good ones.)

Up to 30% off a whole array of summer-ready pieces and closet essentials.