16 elegant summer pieces I found on sale

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I consider Memorial Day the start of summer — never mind that the “official” season doesn’t start for another three weeks. While I’m sure there are plenty of summer traditions that don’t involve shopping to look forward to, I’m always keeping an eye out. Memorial Day Sales to start my new season wardrobe. This year, retailers did not disappoint.

What annoys me the most is when the sale offers meager selections from previous seasons in limited quantities. Who really wants leftover stuff that will never be sold? But right now, my favorite trio of retailers are discounting *good* items: Shopbop, Saks, and Bloomingdale’s. I’ve rounded up my favorite sale picks below, including the Jacquemus bag, Staud dress, Ulla Johnson dress, etc.