We Dug Through the Labor Day Sales So You Don’t Have To

The best Labor Day finds are the ones that bridge summer and fall: shirts that breathe now and layer later, jeans you’ll wear year-round, jackets you’ll break in over the next few months. These are the pieces worth grabbing before the long weekend’s over.

Huckberry

Pleated Herringbone Chino, $81.60 $128^[1]

A classic pleated chino updated with subtle herringbone texture, giving you work-ready polish that also pairs well with a tee and sneakers. At 36% off, you’re getting elevated fabric and tailoring for the cost of standard office pants.

Block Print Camp Collar Shirt, $57.80 $98^[2]

The block print keeps this camp shirt from blending into the rest of your short-sleeve rotation. Pair it drapey pull on chinos on hot evenings or layer it under a denim jacket once temps cool.

Cotton Linen Chino, $79.90 $118^[3]

Linen keeps these cool and offers texture, cotton keeps their shape. They slot in anywhere from office casual to vacation packing list.

Dublin 5 Piece Whiskey Set, $28.05 $55^[4]

Your cocktails won’t taste any different, but serving them in a cut-glass decanter and tumblers makes the whole thing feel like a steakhouse pour.

Classic Linen Shirt, $74.65 $128^[5]

A button-down that breathes, softens with wear, and works as easily under a blazer as it does untucked with shorts.

Dune Utility Pant, $107.10 $168^[6]

A neutral, straight-cut utility pant that works with an oxford at the office or a henley on weekends. The pockets give it a rugged edge without losing polish. A good option for our recent Late Summer Uniform Getup.^[7]

Banana Republic

Banana Republic’s denim section is stacked right now. At these prices you could cover multiple washes without guilt.

Straight Authentic Jean, $39.99 $120^[8]

Dark rinse denim is as versatile as it gets: sharp with boots and a sport coat, easy with sneakers and a tee. An easy second pair to keep in rotation.

Straight Authentic Jean, $39.99 $120^[9]

Lighter denim breaks up a closet^[10] heavy on dark washes. Wear them with polos and casual button-ups through spring and summer.

Slub Boucle Beach Pant, $31.97 $120^[11]

A relaxed drawstring cut with enough structure to look intentional. Made for travel days, beach evenings, or just unwinding.

Straight Selvedge Jean, $63.99 $180^[12]

Selvedge denim that doesn’t need breaking in at a luxury price point. Clean lines and durable fabric mean these can be dressed up with a blazer or down with a hoodie all fall.

J.Crew

Irish Linen Shirt, $58.80 $98^[13]

Linen is breathable^[14] and softens with every wash, making this shirt a summer-to-fall workhorse. It’s polished enough for work but easy to wear untucked on weekends.

Everlane

The Selvedge Loose Straight Jean, $44 $148^[15]

Japanese selvedge denim for the price of fast-fashion jeans. The loose straight fit nods to current trends without being oversized, making them versatile for years of wear.

The Brushed Flannel Shirt, $27 $90^[16]

Soft and built for layering. Wear it over a tee now, then under a jacket once temperatures dip.

The Heavyweight Overshirt, $29 $98^[17]

For a heavier option in a similar look, this shirt jacket is a layering piece you’ll keep reaching for.

The Linen Easy Pant, $47 $118^[18]

Elastic waist comfort that doesn’t read like sweats. The linen fabric makes these an easy summer-to-fall option. Another option for our recent Late Summer Uniform Getup.^[19]

The Resort Shirt in Linen‌, $26 $88^[20]

An easy short-sleeve button-up in breathable linen. Ideal when you want more polish than a tee without adding bulk.

American Eagle

Every once in a while AE turns out simple pieces at can’t-ignore prices.

Linen-Blend Striped Button-Up Shirt, $19.98 $49.95^[21]

Lightweight, breathable, and patterned enough to add variety without being loud. A twenty-dollar shirt that looks like it cost triple.