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Maximalists, rejoice: Ban.do is offering up to 80 percent off during its warehouse sale, which ends August 16. Like the retailer’s general inventory, the discounted items are all remarkably colorful and often delightfully patterned. (Anyone looking for a floral travel pillow? It can be found here, heavily discounted.) I’ve combed through the 20 pages of inventory to find the very best deals on everything from back-to-school essentials to statement fashion pieces to pool accessories. And for your convenience, I’ve grouped all the deals by category.
It wouldn’t be a Ban.do sale without plenty of deals on bags from Baggu. I’ve picked out some of my favorites and started with a classic: the nylon shoulder bag. The machine-washable handbag is big enough to fit a 14-inch laptop.
There’s also one of our favorite belt bags, the surprisingly spacious Baggu Hands-Free Bag. This one has two separate zipped pockets, but there’s an even cheaper option if you’re willing to sacrifice storage space.
My final Baggu pick is this floral cotton canvas tote bag. It’s sturdy and perfect for grabbing coffee and relaxing in the park.
We rarely see Baboon to the Moon on sale, so I was delighted to find this colorful fanny pack on sale for over 20 percent off. It’s big enough to hold all your essentials—wallet, sunglasses, keys, and more—and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
In typical Ban.do style, this travel pillow is covered in various flowers that will stand out next to your carry-on luggage.
We’ve long loved Ban.do for its colorful back-to-school supplies, and I was particularly taken with this notebook, which has wide lines for writing and a space for the date. But we’re not the only fans—singer and actress Brandy also likes to use this mini notebook for journaling.
If you haven’t found the right lunch box yet, consider this one in pink. It has an insulated interior and a pretty yellow strap for easy carrying.
I also found this heavily discounted backpack from Vans. It has everything you could want in a backpack, including two water bottle pockets, a laptop sleeve, and plenty of pockets for organization.
If you prefer a soft shower shelf to a hard one, you will hardly find a nicer one than this one.
My sister gave me this mug when I was in college and it was perfect for taking my iced coffee from class to class.
Like Baggu, Farm Rio is also featured at Ban.do’s warehouse sale. Made from 100 percent linen, these baby blue pants feature a colorful belt that pairs well with a white blouse.
This jewel-toned maxi dress also caught my eye. With its subtle wavy details and 100% cotton texture, the dress is a little too tempting for me.
There’s also this fruit-speckled midi dress with a boxy back. (Just note: It’s even cheaper in some sizes on Farm Rio’s website.)
This pair of Vans is one of the best pieces I found in Ban.do’s warehouse sale treasure trove. Ben Van Leeuwen calls them a “cross between Vans and a big, chunky shoe” and says he can easily run 10 miles in them.
This pastel jumpsuit is a great transitional piece from summer to fall. It looks cute paired with a long sleeve shirt in fall and your favorite summer top in the warmer months.
Speaking of summer tank…
Available in both shiny metallic and muted tones, these dainty mules let your feet breathe even as temperatures fluctuate well into fall.
I love the ruffle details on this pastel cami. It’s made from a cotton and linen blend and has a matching skirt if you like sets.
Usually, you can find great deals on Wrangler jeans at Ban.do’s sales events. This time, these dark wash cropped jeans caught my attention. They have that coveted wide fit that Gen Z girls love these days.
I also discovered these overalls from Wrangler, which were one of my favorite discounted items during Ban.do’s Prime Day sale.
As summer draws to a close, there are plenty of deals on pool accessories to keep you entertained next summer. First up is this mini hammock for relaxing in the pool.
I also love these flamingo shaped water wings.
And finally, I couldn’t resist this strawberry-shaped float, perfect for relaxing.
For those who prefer to lounge next to the pool, there is this colorful Jenga-like tower that measures about 45 cm.
And finally, this sourdough bread baking kit that includes everything you need to make a sourdough starter and shape your very own bread. My sourdough starter died recently, so I’m using this offer as an excuse to start a new one.
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