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Reading Time: 4 minutesWith spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, invitations are bound to start trickling in for an assortment of warm-weather events, be they for weddings, showers, graduations, or other fun celebratory occasions. Since we’re anticipating the end of a rather long season of staying home, chances are you’re more than excited to finally have a reason to swap sweats for suits or trade house slippers for heels.
Well, the timing couldn’t be better, because Macy’s is having their Friends & Family Sale from 4/23 to 5/2 where you can score a spiffy new outfit at a fraction of the regular price. We’re talking head-to-toe deals from shirts and ties to socks and shoes, with up to 60% off, and you can also use the 30% off Friends & Family Coupon or promo code FRIEND on top of already-discounted prices. There are even some great deals on housewares, too, if you happen to be the one hosting the soiree.
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In addition to fashion and home items, there will also be some spectacular deals on fragrances—even the luxe brands like Jo Malone, Dior, and Tom Ford will be on sale. So you can splurge on a new signature scent and make the occasion of getting gussied up feel even more special.
We’ve got you covered below with some of the biggest deals from the sale to ensure you and your plus-one are the best dressed at the event, as well as some must-have items to help the host pull off a successful celebration.
For Him
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If your event calls for a suit, you’ll find between 40% and 60% off men’s suits from brands like Lauren Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and more. Choose from a variety of fits from Classic Fit to Slim Fit as well as breezy fabrics, such as linen and chambray.
For more business-casual affairs, you can get 25% to 30% off dress shirts. They also come in a plethora of spring or summer patterns and colors to choose from such as gingham, plaid, and pastels. Pair your shirt with new pants starting at $19.99 from brands like Haggar, Kenneth Cole Reaction, and Perry Ellis. Top it all off with a sports coat for 40% to 50% off.
Tear it up on the dance floor with 20% off new kicks from Calvin Klein, Clarks, Rockport, and Steve Madden, which can also be combined with an additional 30% off coupon for extra savings.
Leave a lasting impression with a signature scent—take your pick from 15% off men’s fragrances from brands like Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, or Dolce and Gabbana.
For Her
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Dress to impress for less (say that three times fast!) with 20% off women’s dresses combined with the 30% off Friends & Family Coupon. All of the season’s trendiest pieces will be included, from puff-sleeved dresses to spring florals. Look to brands like Free People, Guess, and Charter Club for the best deals.
If pants with dressy tops are more your speed, check out Alfani’s collection, which will be 25% off with an extra 30% off using code FRIEND. You’ll also find up to 60% off tops from DKNY, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Dab on a bit of fragrance for a finishing touch that makes you feel more pulled together. The hardest part will be choosing the perfect perfume since you can get 15% off designer brands like Jo Malone, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Gucci, and Versace.
For the Host
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If you are hosting the big event, you might consider a small refresh of your home decor with a few strategic pieces. Be sure to take advantage of up to 60% off select home items and an extra 30% off using the promo code FRIEND.
With 30% off tabletop decor, you can arrange beautiful place settings and centerpieces with items like table linens, vases, and dinnerware.
Create cozy guest quarters with 30% off textiles. Overnight guests are sure to appreciate the extra-special touch of luxurious sheets and fluffy towels.
Don’t forget to stock the bathroom with a signature scented hand wash. The refreshing fragrance of Simply Natural Scents Grapefruit & Vetiver is perfect for the warmer season. You can snag the hand wash, as well as the body wash and lotion, all for 15% off.
Trisha Sprouse
Trisha Sprouse is a Webby award-winning content producer, with a background in photography and video production. Her work has been featured on Domino, Hunker, BravoTV, Martha Stewart, and Food52, among others. After a near 20-year stint in Los Angeles, she moved to Florida with her husband and 4-year-old twins, where they live in an old Colonial home with a small citrus grove. She's still getting used to the humidity.