Your Ultimate Rented, Thrifted, #Real Black Friday Guide

Written By RentedThriftedReal
Ultimate Black Friday Shopping Guide by Rented Thrifted Real

Black Friday is here, and you know what that means: DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND DANGEROUSLY LOW SALE PRICES! But since we’re all about shopping smarter and more sustainably, we have selected the best deals that are actually worth your money this Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Whether you’re looking for fashion, beauty, home or tech items, we’ve got you covered with our Ultimate Rented, Thrifted, #Real Black Friday shopping guide. Read on to find out how you can score the best bargains while also supporting ethical and eco-friendly brands.

What to Keep in Mind When Shopping Black Friday

Shop sustainably on Black Friday by prioritizing quality, signing up for rental programs with your Black Friday discount, exploring secondhand options and supporting small businesses whenever you can! Additionally, make sure the brands and products you’re shopping are known for sustainability and social responsibility indicators.

Our top Black Friday picks

Use RAKUTEN - many of these are 12% CASHBACK THIS WEEKEND!!

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ABERCROMBIE – 25% off everything for myAF Members and extra 15% Off all YPB with code: BFCMAF
AERIE – 40% off sitewide
ALO – 30% off sitewide
AMERICAN EAGLE – 30-50% off everything
ANINE BING – 15%-25% off
ANTHROPOLOGIE – Get 30% off almost everything + an extra 40% off sale items! GET THE PRIMROSE MIRROR, TRUST
ASTR THE LABEL – 40% off all sale items!
AUREUM – 30% off sitewide
BLOOMINGDALE’S – 25% off a large selection of items
DOLCE VITA – Up to 60% off dropping daily.
DYSON – Up to $300 on select technology.
EVERLANE – Up to 50% off almost everything
GAP – 40% off almost everything + 60% off sale
GOOD AMERICAN – 30% off sitewide + an extra 50% off sale items
H&M – 30% off for plus members
J. CREW – Up to 50% off everything + an extra 50% off sale styles with code: FRIDAY
J. CREW FACTORY – 50-70% off sitewide + extra 60% off all sale items with code: GIVE60
LEVI’S – 40% off sitewide
LULULEMON – Black Friday sale in the app
MADEWELL – 40% off everything with code: MADEBETTER
NORDSTROM – Up to 60% off
OLD NAVY – Up to 60% off
REBECCA MINKOFF – Up to 70% off select items
REFORMATION – 25% off everything
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE – Up to 50% off designer sale. Shop Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury, Dolce Vita and more!
SAM EDELMAN – 30% off with code: GIFT30
SEPHORA – Up to 50% off select beauty
SHOPBOP – 25% off sitewide with code: HOLIDAY
STEVE MADDEN – 30% off sitewide with code: FRIDAY
TARGET – Up to 60% off
TARTE – 30% off sitewide with code: CYBERSZN
URBAN OUTFITTERS – Members get up to 60% off + an additional 40% off
WAYFAIR – Up to 80% off select items
ZAPPOS – Up to 60% off select items

STEVE MADDEN 

I found this puffer coat while writing Black Friday deals for Parade, and ended up adding one to cart for myself! Steve Madden runs true to size or a little big, and I’ve worn lots of his coats. I got it in Off-White, but the Ice Grey and Camel look nice, too.

TOM FORD

TOM FORD FRAGRANCES Oud Wood Eau de Parfum $225, down from $300

My personal style king, Tom Ford, also knows a thing or two about great fragrances. This is one of his most popular perfumes, and, trust me, these never go on sale! This smoky, woodsy unisex fragrance is bound to sell out!

FASHIONPHILE

If you’re looking for luxury handbags, accessories and jewelry at a fraction of the price of retail, look no further than FASHIONPHILE. For Black Friday, they are offering an extra 10% off the already great prices on their site. Some of the pieces we’re eyeing are:

HILL HOUSE HOME

If you’ve been here for even a second, you know that I bow down to the CHURCH OF NAP DRESSES. Once a year, the Nap Dress Nation comes together because Nellie Diamond offers 30% off the entire site. My picks? The pink Glinda Ellie dress (remember to size down on these! And if you’re petite like me, buy the kids’ Tiny Ellie for ⅓ the price)! The silver sequin Ellie looks perfect for holiday dressing and I also grabbed the Anjuli in Blur Clip Dot Check for $70!

ARMOIRE CLOTHING RENTALS

Armoire is my favorite rental service, and I even put it head-to-head with RENT THE RUNWAY AND NUULY. If you want to refresh your wardrobe without breaking the bank (or the environment), ARMOIRE is the solution for you. This online platform allows you to rent unlimited clothing and accessories from top brands and designers for a flat monthly fee. For Black Friday, they are offering the 4-spot plans for only $99/month when you CLICK THIS LINK AND USE MY CODE JEWEL4. Try them for your upcoming holiday parties.

Wearing Armoire’s Alexia Admor one-shoulder dress at the VOGUE WORLD Viewing Party NYFW

THREDUP

If you love thrifting, you’ll love ThredUP. This online platform is the largest online thrift store and consignment shop, where you can buy and sell secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories from thousands of brands. For Black Friday, they are offering an extra 40% off everything on their site with the code WHOAH. Some of the pieces we’re eyeing are:

SEZANE Blue Jeans, Size 38 FR, $24.74 down from $44.99

ALO YOGA 

This LA-based brand offers high-quality and high-fashion products that can be worn to yoga or street style. For Black Friday, they are offering up to 70% off everything on their site. Do note that some clearance items are FINAL SALE, so check before you click buy! Some of the products we’re loving are:

ALO YOGA Sherpa Snow Angel Puffer, $136 down from $228!

ALO YOGA 7/8 High-Waist Airbrush Leggings, tons of colors and sizes, $58 down from $98

Anthropologie 

I recommended a ton of Anthropologie pieces in my Black Friday coverage for Marie Claire, and the Primrose Mirror I bought myself two Black Fridays ago. This lifestyle brand offers a wide range of clothing, home, beauty, and gift products, including that famous Capri Blue candle. Some of their best pieces are:

ANTHROPOLOGIE Gleaming Primrose Mirror, 30% off (!!) - $1,118.60 down from $1,598

Maeve Short-Sleeve Sheer Embellished Mini Dress, sizes XXS-XL, $173.60 down from $248.00

Trust me you need this candle! I have the medium size.
Capri Blue Volcano Capiz Jar Candle​, $25.20 down from $36

CATBIRD JEWELRY 

About half of my jewelry is from this small, women-owned business based in Brooklyn. If I could adorn myself in all their necklaces and dainty gold rings, I absolutely would. Luckily, they are offering 20% off sitewide, so you can grab that emerald stacker set or beaded gold bracelet you’ve been looking at all year. Some of the pieces we’re loving are:

CATBIRD Swan Lake Ring, 14K, $2,320 down from $2,900

CATBIRD Greco Lariat Necklace, 14K, $174.40 down from $218

CATBIRD Twin Hearts Ring, 14K, $78.40 down from $98

DIOR LIP OIL

File this under THINGS THAT NEVER GO ON SALE. The blogger's fave is 15% off for this weekend only. This luxurious and hydrating lip oil is perfect for nourishing and enhancing your lips. It features a glossy finish, a cherry oil, and a tinted effect.

DYSON

I wrote three articles on Dyson products for Time and this is hands-down the best discount you’ll get all year. Save up to $200 on the Dyson AirWrap, Dyson Hair Dryer, Dyson Hair Straightener, Dyson Air Purifier and Dyson Vacuums. Some of the products we’re loving are:

DYSON AirWrap, $499.99 down from $549.99

DYSON V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum, $279.99 down from $519.99

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE 

One of my first years in New York City, I walked into Saks Fifth Avenue at 4pm on New Year’s Eve and walked out with a fantastic Shelli Segal dress at 60% off. I’ve been hooked on their sales ever since. Stock up on leggings, boots, outerwear, jewelry and designer goods, or pick out some of those holiday dresses, and grab an extra $75 gift card when you use code: HELLOBFSF.

STELLA MCCARTNEY Compact Knit Midi Dress: $445.15 down from $1,795!!

STAUD Wally Suede Knee-High Boots, $345, down from $495

MACY’S

I actually found out about the incredible shoe sales Macy’s is having while I was writing Black Friday Shoe Deals in 2023: The Sales to Watch for Time Magazine. The deals made me audibly gasp on my Brooklyn couch. They have a huge selection of shoes for men, women and kids, from casual to formal, from flats to heels. I am absolutely snagging some wide calf boots this weekend (thanks, childhood of relevés). For Black Friday, they are offering up to 70% off select shoes on their site. Some of the shoes we’re loving are:

Journee Collection Women’s Carver Wide Calf Boots, $59.99 down from $99.99

BCBGeneration Women’s Jeanne Platform Bootie, $49.99 down from $110

REVOLVE 

If you’re looking for trendy and chic clothing, shoes, and accessories, Revolve is the place to go. This online platform offers a wide range of products from over 500 brands and designers. For Black Friday, they are offering up to 65% off everything on their site. Some of the items we’re eyeing are:



CALPAK LUGGAGE 

CalPak is a travel brand that offers stylish and functional luggage, bags, and accessories. Some of their best pieces are:

CALPAK Stevyn Duffle, $78.40 down from $98

CALPAK Ambeur Luggage Set, $285 down from $385

CALPAK Kaya Laptop Backpack, $110 down from $138

REBAG

This online platform allows you to buy and sell pre-owned designer handbags from hundreds of brands. For Black Friday, they are offering an extra 15% off everything on their site with the code BF15. Some of the bags we’re eyeing are:

LOUIS VUITTON Neverfull Tote Damier Ebene MM, $1540 down from $1,750

GUCCI GG Marmont Belt Bag Matelasse Leather Small, $520 down from $650

MADEWELL 

Madewell is a sustainably-focused fashion brand that’s known for its great leather bags, summer dresses and denim. Many of their best sellers are 50% with code: LETSGO. Some of their best pieces are:

MADEWELL The Zip-Top Medium Transport Tote, $94 (!!!) down from $188

MADEWELL The Perfect Vintage Jean, $89 down from $128

MADEWELL Cable-Knit Oversized Sweater: $84 down from $168

LULULEMON 

This Canadian brand offers innovative and functional products that are designed to help you live a healthy and active lifestyle. For Black Friday, they are offering up to 50% off select items on their site (sorry, you’re not finding an Everywhere Bag 1L or any leggings in black!). Some of the items we’re loving are:

LULULEMON ALIGN PANT 28”, $69 down from $98
LULULEMON WUNDER UNDER TRAIN HIGH RISE TIGHT, $79 down from $98

How we select the best Black Friday deals

I’m a fashion writer for Marie Claire, Time and the Today Show, where I cover shopping deals, celebrity fashion and inside tips from publicists and fashion designers. I curated the best Black Friday deals that have come across my desk based on value, sustainability, variety, and availability to save you time and offer eco-friendly options across different categories.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Should I wait to shop for Black Friday?

Consider your priorities: If you spot a desired item, grab it early, but for the best prices, wait and use tools like RAKUTEN (my fave — use my link here for $30), CamelCamelCamel, Capital One Shopping or Honey to track deals.

What’s the difference between Black Friday & Cyber Monday?

Black Friday, occurring after Thanksgiving, features widespread in-store discounts, while Cyber Monday, the subsequent Monday, offers online retailers' deals. Nowadays, there isn’t much difference, and many retailers offer the same sale prices for an entire week. Do check lightning sales on your favorite brands that might only happen on Black or Cyber Monday.

How do I make sure I’m shopping thoughtfully?

Shop thoughtfully by making a list, researching products for quality and sustainability, considering secondhand or rental options, and supporting small, local businesses for ethical and eco-friendly choices.

I hope you enjoyed our ultimate guide to rented, thrifted, #real Black Friday shopping. We hope you found some fantastic deals that suit your style, budget, and values. Remember to shop smartly, sustainably, and thoughtfully, and have fun! Happy Black Friday!

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