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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is officially starting to wind down. While I’m not quite ready to trade my sundresses and sandals for sweaters and boots, there is one major perk that comes with the end of the season, the sales.

And believe me, Anthropologie is making a very convincing case for a little end-of-summer shopping spree. Right now, the retailer’s sale section is packed with the kind of pieces you’ll actually want to wear, rather than the random leftovers that somehow always make their way to the clearance rack. 

I did the digging through Anthropologie’s sale section so you don’t have to. Below are the fashion finds I think are actually worth adding to your cart before sizes inevitably start disappearing. 

If there’s one category Anthropologie rarely misses, it’s dresses, and the sale section is currently making a dangerously good case for adding another one to your closet. The Maeve Margie Smocked Stripe Mini Dress is exactly what I want for those final summer brunches and weekend getaways, with playful stripes, puff sleeves and a smocked bodice that gives it that signature Anthro charm. 

For something a little more trend-forward, the Maeve Drop-Waist Midi Dress taps into the silhouette we’ve been seeing everywhere lately while still feeling incredibly wearable. Date night is covered by the Gabbie Strapless Ruched Tube Dress by Celandine, which pairs a sleek strapless neckline with flattering ruching for an easy throw-on-and-look-hot situation. 

And naturally, I couldn’t scroll past the Somerset 3D Floral Mini Dress. The bestselling Anthro silhouette gets an extra-fun update with blue-and-white stripes and dimensional floral details that practically demand one last summer outing.

And don't worry, the non-dress finds are just as tempting, especially if you’re shopping with that tricky summer-to-fall transition in mind. The Maeve Colette Linen Stretch High-Rise Wide-Leg Pants are an easy yes for workdays, dinners and basically any occasion where you want to look polished without putting in much effort, while the Maeve Clara Scarf-Neck Cami brings one of the year’s trendiest details to the classic jeans-and-a-cute-top formula.

If something caught your eye, I wouldn’t wait too long to add it to your cart. Anthropologie’s best sale finds have a habit of disappearing once sizes start selling out, and these pieces are way too cute to leave behind. Besides, summer isn’t technically over yet, so I’m considering one last shopping spree completely justified.