Corduroy is to fall what linen is to summer: a fabric that just feels right for the time of year, both in terms of comfort and aesthetic. And though both are givens in fashion drops around their respective season, corduroy still hasn’t totally shed its nostalgic veneer. Sure, in recent seasons, it may have been ushered back into the mainstream by designers’ fascination with all things retro, but the pieces landing in the new arrivals section for Fall 2018 feel decidedly modern—polished silhouettes, fresh color ways, and mix-and-match separates make them feel less ’60s, more street-style (or a glorious combination of both).
Check out some of the best corduroy fashion to shop for fall, ahead.
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You look to the runway for styling ideas, to get a head start on trends that won’t manifest for another six months, and to figure out what gaps might exist in your current wardrobe. Those three things converge when it comes to shopping for a new season’s worth of denim: For their Fall 2018 shows, designers offered us fresh takes on a staple you might not think to update, but might feel compelled to after seeing these looks.
Ahead, check out five of the biggest runway denim trends for the season, made shoppable. From acid washes to patchwork finishes, see which one (or ones) you want to incorporate into your fall rotation.
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My love of samples dates back decades. When I was a kid growing up in the Midwest, I would accompany my dad to Sam’s Club on Saturday afternoons, an outing that was mostly about buying bulk packs of toilet paper and ogling the massive meat freezers. But by far the best part of that father-daughter adventure was cruising through the food aisles and sampling whatever wares happened to be on display that day. Sometimes it was mini cups of smoothies; other times, bite-sized burgers and tiny sesame pancakes. These snacks were adorable! They were tasty! But mostly, they were miniature—a fact that revealed to me that sometimes excellent things come in small packages.
Fast forward to now. I still love a sample, though I’m less compelled by the edible varieties than I am beauty products. Single use lipsticks in little square foil pouches? Be mine. Fancy serums and anti-aging creams I’d never actually buy but am happy to test out for the heck of it? I’m hoarding a bunch in a Ziplock in my bathroom at this very moment. Okay, several Ziplocks. A girl can never have too many packets of free Fekkai shampoo and conditioner duos, right?
The only thing is: With these kinds of treasures, you can’t always just head to your local box store and get a fix. You have to wait for them to avail themselves to you, sometimes as extras that get sent along with full-size product purchases, sometimes stuck to postcards inside the pages of magazines, sometimes as gifts from a beauty editor goddess friend. You can’t go out and find them. You have to let them find you. (At this point it bears mentioning: I am not an especially patient person.)
If you can relate to any of this, then let me introduce you to a small miracle. Amazon Samples—a new-ish but not widely known about service that allows you to order a box of tiny, try-it-out treats as a Prime member—is making my sample collecting habits a little easier these days. Not long ago, when I came across the collection page, I was delighted to discover the women’s luxury beauty box, which comes with products like Vichy serums and Mario Badescu’s best-selling potions. There are a couple different varieties of this particular box, and all of them contain a healthy smattering of stuff that you’ve either tried and loved or have been angling to get your hands on. Think: High-end sun care, scrubs, lotions, anti-aging treatments, face wipes, and a whole bunch of other stuff.
It’s not just women’s personal care items either. There’s a box for men’s grooming supplies, too, and one for pet treats; there’s a box for on-the-go snacks and workout fuel (Gatorade and Optimum Nutrition are both on the list of boxes you can order). And while yes, technically these aren’t free samples—some cost under $10 while others go up to $20—whatever you spend is credited toward the purchase of a full-sized version of a product in your box.
If you’re thinking that it sounds a lot like Birchbox…well, you’re right. Subscription boxes have turned into a major trend over the last decade, and it’s not exactly surprising that Amazon would want to get in on the game. But while a once-a-month beauty box is great, so is being able to order samples whenever you want, targeted to whatever your heart desires. In summary: What could be more convenient than that?
Shop the sample boxes below:
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Shop It:Women’s Skin and Hair Care Sample Box, $10, amazon.com
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Shop It:Luxury Skin Care Sample Box, $20, amazon.com
Shop It:Women’s Luxury Sun Care Sample Box, $15, amazon.com
If the 36 hours of Amazon Prime Day weren’t enough, you have just over two weeks to hit up the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to stock up on all the denim you could ever want or need. Halfway through the summer, jeans might not be the first item of clothing you reach for in the morning—but now’s the best time to trade in your well-worn staples for new ones, as retailers introduce markdowns on skinnies, flares, wide-legged, and all other kinds of silhouettes. Buy them now, and wear them in the fall, through the winter, and forever after. With options from Levi’s, NYDJ, and Good American on offer, the pair for you is out there, among the thousands of discounts.
Click through for the very best denim—from jeans to jackets—on offer at the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
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Denim is a category that we’re not only perennially interested in, but we’re also willing to spend a little bit more—for a certain brand, a certain cut, or a certain style. And an event like Amazon Prime Day presents one of those rare opportunities where the most iconic staples from brands like Levi’s, DL1961, NYDJ, and more are discounted to the point where you don’t mind doubling your order. (Hey, if it’s a favorite, you know you’ll wear it for way longer than a season.)
If you’re looking to give your 501s a refresh, check out some of the very best jeans on sale to shop as part of Amazon Prime Day 2018. And, remember, you don’t want to wait—these special prices expire when the clock strikes midnight.
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Those who have been reaping the benefits of early access already know: The 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is good. Every year, it comes at that point of the summer where we’re both looking to refresh our everyday, warm-weather wears and start thinking ahead to fall fashion—and its extensive offerings (and incredibly sweet markdowns) scratch both itches. When faced with literally hundreds of discounted products, though, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—but you can’t let that hinder your shopping strategy. That’s why it’s a solid plan to start with a specific category, like shoes. You can either browse freely through a more targeted selection, and then focus on finding the right size, right brand, and right style for you.
Whether you want to get a head start on Fall 2018’s Western trend with cowboy-inspired boots or give your sandal collection a mid-season tune-up, we rounded up the very best shoes early access to the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale can buy. Peruse at your own risk.
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