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Shop Our Editors’ Picks at Saks Fifth Avenue — for 25% Off!
With Saks Fifth Avenue’s just-launched Friends and Family Sale, there’s never been a better time to get your hands on new arrivals for… wait for it… a whole 25 percent off their original price. We know what you’re thinking: Something this good has to have some kind of catch to it, right? Wrong. Saks is considering everyone friends and family until September 28, which is when the juicy deals are going to be sunsetted until next spring (judging by the cadence of the mega retailer’s past sales events).
This means you have one and only one directive in the next week: treating yourself to all the fresh fall styles that have dominated your FYP and Pinterest feed for a while now. We’re already witnessing huge inventory drops across buzzy finds spotlighted by Saks this year, so you should be wasting no time in taking your fashion wishlist from a mere dream to tangible reality.
The best thing about Saks Fifth Avenue’s Friends and Family Sale is that its featured selections are the furthest thing from last-season. Need proof? You’ll find no shortage of preppy-chic knits here that align with the collegiate trend spotlighted in the fall 2025 collections of labels like Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren (a true pioneer of this aesthetic). Material-wise, suede also dominates Saks’ online sale shelves, whether in the form of elevated retro runners or top-handle bags, and we’ve seen it gracing the runways in various shapes, sizes, and styles this past year (suede handbags are always an easy choice for A-listers like Jennifer Lawrence and Anya Taylor-Joy). On-point denim styles, from the boho and flared to the slouchy and wide-legged, are similarly represented in this Friends and Family Sale — and you have a myriad of brands to choose from, whose offerings rarely ever see a markdown as high as 25 percent.
Ready to build your ideal capsule wardrobe this month: shoes, bags, jeans, blazers, and academia-approved skirts included? Dive right in, becoming the best-dressed member of your friend group in the blink of an eye (erm, the click of that “add to bag” button).
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Rag & Bone Featherweight Sofie Wide-Leg Jeans
Rag & Bone’s modern essentials for women never miss, and these wide-leg jeans — a breakout trend this fall — are no exception. Infused with the brand’s downtown-cool sensibilities while being able to serve you just as well in an office setting (hello, casual Fridays), the Sofie Jeans have an accommodating stretch courtesy of their breathable cotton-plus-tencel blend; a weight that won’t drag you down; and an ability to mesh well with any kind of footwear, from your newest sneakerinas to the ankle boots you wear on repeat each fall. One of the most practical yet stylish investments on Saks’ current sale roster, they deserve your attention and will flatter your figure instantly… trust us on this one.
Price upon publish date of this article: $208.50
Stella McCartney Stella Ryder Suede Top Handle Bag
Did we mention suede handbags are having a moment? Whether it’s Bella Hadid’s swathed-in-suede Coach Brooklyn Bag or the newly released line of Alo Tranquility Totes that everyone is losing their minds over, there’s no doubt about it: Suede is people’s preferred bag material for fall, signaling an unfussy kind of opulence. And while many of today’s top suede bags are of the slouchy variety, there’s nothing relaxed about this Stella Ryder Suede Top Handle Bag. Instead, it’s impressive in structure and sophistication — equipped with the highest quality of stitching, a surprisingly roomy interior compartment, and a luxe Brandy colorway that just might make you reminisce about the rich woodiness of your favorite beverage. We’ll take 10, stat.
Price upon publish date of this article: $1,406.25
Alice + Olivia Lena Vegan Leather Minidress
Minidresses were the stars of the show on the New York streets during last week’s NYFW proceedings. The fashion set eagerly paired them with casual sports jackets in high-low mashups; wore fancier versions dotted with rhinestones; went with ruffles and bright colors; or covered them up with oh-so-Parisian, tan-colored trenches. The bottom line? There’s a myriad of ways to incorporate this lighter and airier dress style into your sartorial repertoire for autumn, and this particular Alice + Olivia pick — the Lena — makes it especially easy. With its sheath silhouette and crew neckline, the dress is just the right mix of composed and sexy. Daring you to show off even more leg by wearing it with your tallest stilettos, the Lena will be the source of many a compliment for you in the near future… especially if you wear it with oversized leather jackets, sheer tights, and daringly red Western boots.
Price upon publish date of this article: $262.50
Stuart Weitzman Brooks Leather Loafers
The loafer is so perennially popular that brands are trying to one-up each other by fusing it with other shoe styles (read: the “snoafer” mashup). Here at WWD Shop, though, we’re purists and thereby stand firmly behind the original loafer silhouette that has millions of TikTok views to its name and continues to be a no-brainer outfit amplifier for everyone from Natalie Portman to Dakota Johnson. Want to invest in something timeless and versatile? Go with Stuart Weitzman’s take on the quintessential loafer, which features a 100-percent leather sole, lining, and upper, a cheeky penny slot, as well as a firm level of support that will nonetheless move with your foot and save you from dreaded blisters. All that’s missing? A white button-up, pleated miniskirt, and crew socks that will pop against the shoe’s pitch-black background.
Price upon publish date of this article: $356.25
Johnny Was Leopard Print Mesh Gored Maxi Skirt
Each fall, fashion insiders fall back in love with the exotic by way of wild-cat prints like leopard, which channel Old Hollywood–like elegance with a hint of flirtation. We’ve seen the glamorous leopard strut down the fall 2025 runways of Valentino (in the form of fur-trimmed coordinates), Aknvas (shedding all signs of subtlety with fuzzy, detachable collars), and beyond. Your chance to ace the trend is now, thanks to this Johnny Was Leopard Maxi Skirt, on sale for 25 percent off until September 28. Its fitted waist is elasticized while remaining comfortable, and the skirt’s semi-sheer bottom half is perfect for bestowing upon your larger look an element of the unexpected. So as not to be too matchy-matchy, wear the piece with an all-black, short-sleeve turtleneck and mesh flats — letting the skirt roar to life in its own right.
Price upon publish date of this article: $120
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Cinq à Sept Amour Cheyenne Embroidered Blazer
Price upon publish date of this article: $521.25
Paris Texas Jane Leather Knee-High Boots
Price upon publish date of this article: $862.50
Alexandre Birman Tita Patent Leather Pumps
Price upon publish date of this article: $596.25
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on seasonal, on-sale styles to invest in.