Weekend Deals

T by Alexander Wang’s twist-front cropped shirt, sort of a reconstructed camp shirt, is totally adorable. Paired with slightly high-waisted pants, it nicely accentuates the waist. During Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale, it’s $149.98 at nordstrom.com. See the website for area locations.

Uncontrollable air conditioning makes a summer jacket a must-have. This one in chambray by Joie is light enough to stash in a tote, plus who doesn’t want pink this year. And it goes so well with all those summer whites. $178, neimanmarcus.com.

For sheer versatility and wearability on so many occasions, a great-fitting pair of black pants wins my affection. Rag & Bone’s black stretch-crepe Abel pants are finished with crepe de chine side stripes and ankle slits for a fluid wide-leg shape. $255, netaporter.com.

The consensus is that the boho-inspired clothing of Ulla Johnson is overpriced. This sleeveless midi dress with a detailed bib neckline, tassel tie and ruffle at the hem is a charmer for casual summer days. It’s $256 at modaoperandi.com during the site’s up-to-50-percent-off sale.

Even with Moda Operandi’s almost 50 percent reduction, this snazzy metallic jacket by Isabel Marant ($669, modaoperandi.com) is a splurge. If you’re lucky enough to snag it before it’s sold out, though, it would be worth the indulgence.

I’ve been on the hunt for a trench coat for a while. Fabiana Filippi’s Classic Trench ($577, farfetch.com) nails it for me. I’m usually a sucker for epaulets and other signature details of a trench coat, but the very simplicity of this coat appeals to me. It’s only 15 percent off its original price, but there are very few left.

Sportmax’s red, pink and white linen blend checked dress with a self-tying sash ($575, farfetch.com) is 50 percent off its original $1,150. Still pricey, but the perfect, light-as-air dress for summer scorchers. It’s also available in gray and cream.

Not a trench coat per se, but Belgian designer Sophie D’Hoore’s hurricane-green cotton coat with a ruffle trim is the kind of stand-out piece that it doesn’t matter what you wear under it. $616, farfetch.com.

DESPITE THE UNSEASONABLY cool and rainy weather, Memorial Day signals the official start to summer—and a torrent of sales. The usual suspects: Nordstrom‘s Half Yearly Sale (through June 4) is discounting clothing and accessories by up to 40 percent; Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus are offering the same, while Bloomingdale’s is cutting prices by up to 60 percent (but just for this weekend). Also getting into the act are high-end fashion sites like Moda Operandi (MO), Net a Porter and Farfetch, all reducing prices on select clothing and accessories by up to 50 percent. MO is ratcheting up an additional 20 percent for this  weekend. Savvy shoppers, take note: Although nobody needs a winter coat in June, you usually get the biggest bang for out-of-season items.

Above are eight items that got the attention of our wallet.

—Janet Kelly