50% Off Zara, 40% Off Banana Republic Dresses, and More

[View on the web]( [Visit our site!]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [This Weekend's Best Online Sales](#) For me, the most annoying things to shop for are the ones I need for a particular event — knowing full well I probably won’t ever wear them again — and it always feels like springtime is when I’m in this predicament the most. You know what I’m talking about: the multiple bathing suit options for a spring break trip, the perfect wedding-guest dress, the festival-appropriate shoes. If you’re in the same boat, you’ll be happy to know that somewhere in this weekend’s sale listings below you’ll probably find what you’re looking for at a price you won’t be mad about. (And if you’re in the market for year-round, wear-everywhere, everyday pieces, you won’t be disappointed, either.) —[Tanisha Pina](, associate market editor [Insert alt text here] [Zara](: It’s super rare for Zara to have any major sales, so this 50% off mid-season sale is a pretty big deal, especially if you’re looking to stock up on some transitional pieces without spending a ton. Special shout-outs go out to this [shiny pink midi skirt]( and this [lightweight cut-out sweater](. [Anthropologie](: Take 25% off everything already on sale over at Anthropologie. Even if your style doesn’t read “hip art teacher from Brooklyn,” you won’t want to miss out on the accessories here — especially the shoes. You’ll find a few pairs from [Rachel Comey](, [Charlotte Stone](, and [Matthew Bernson](, just to name a few. Use code SPRINGPERK at checkout. [Banana Republic](: For anyone going to a wedding anytime soon, this sale is gold. All dresses and suits are up to 40% off, in all different styles, fits, and colors. [Current/Elliott](: Need new denim? Of course you do. Thankfully, you can take up to 60% off new sale items over at Current/Elliott this weekend. [Tons of jeans are marked down under $120](, and dozens of easy [T-shirts]( and [sweaters]( to go with them are marked even lower. [J.Crew Factory](: It always feels like you’re getting a deal at J.Crew Factory — because you are — but this weekend, that’s only more true with an extra 40% off clearance sale using the code TOPITOFF. [Calvin Klein](: One day, all of this pre-Raf Simons stuff will be #rare vintage, so stock up now while you can. This weekend, take an additional 40% off of sale items, including denim jackets, the infamous activewear, and a lot of dresses. Shop [women]( here, and [men]( here. [Send these sales]( to your friend who needs 50% off at Zara. 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