Photograph: Courtesy of: Oysho; Pottery Barn; Best Buy View image in fullscreen Photograph: Courtesy of: Oysho; Pottery Barn; Best Buy The Filter US Life and style The smartest time to do holiday shopping is in July. We found the best, earliest deals Christmas shopping in July is better. These 12 very early Black Friday deals, on tried and tested products, make the perfect gifts – for yourself or others
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Yet in the world of retail, Black Friday deals have already arrived. To mark the rough half-way point to the holidays, retailers such as Macy’s and Best Buy have rebranded Black Friday as “Christmas in July” discounts. Others such as Nordstrom are running their biggest sales of the year. Most of these sales are only available from now until 26 July.
If, like many Americans, the high cost of living has you wincing at the mere thought of buying holiday gifts, shopping these sales ahead of the busy season may alleviate some of your anxiety.
However, not all of these so-called “doorbuster” discounts are actually worth your money – some are eternally on sale and masquerading as flash deals . For the ones worth shopping, we found items our editors have previously used and recommended, and checked their pricing history to make sure they’re truly good deals.
Here are 12 very early holiday deals so you can stock up on great gifts while they’re steeply discounted – including a bestselling pair of wireless headphones and an upgraded travel pillow . Plus, winter boots and jackets that cost far less out of season, and an adorable teddy bear Christmas tree ornament that’s more than 50% off.
Merrell Thermo Chill Winter Boots (women’s) $89.99 $89.99 at Merrell View image in fullscreen Photograph: Courtesy of Merrell Now $89.99, originally $150 at Merrell The waterproof shoes recommended by Mirna Valerio, a former National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, are now on sale for 40% off in white . “They’re warm, waterproof and rugged enough for hikes outside in the snow,” she told us in our guide to the best winter boots for women.
Merrell Thermo Chill Winter Boots (women’s) $89.99 $89.99 at Merrell Patagonia Downdrift Parka Patagonia Downdrift Parka (women’s) $219.45 $219.45 at Backcountry View image in fullscreen Photograph: Courtesy of Backcountry Now $219.45, originally $399 at Backcountry Already wishing away the humid weather ? Fast forward to cooler temperatures and grab this winter jacket beloved by Julia O’Malley, an Anchorage local and journalist: “I’m partial to my Patagonia Downdrift Women’s Parka, which is extra warm thanks to its length and 600-fill-power recycled down. Crafted with sturdy four-ply nylon faille, it washes well too,” she writes .
Patagonia Downdrift Parka (women’s) $219.45 $219.45 at Backcountry Foreo Bear 2 Foreo Bear 2 $197.40 $197.40 at Macy’s View image in fullscreen Photograph: Courtesy of Macy’s Now $197.40, originally $329 at Macy’s Gift a spa-like experience without the price tag with one of Filter contributor Tobey Grumet Segal’s go-to skincare products as a woman over 50: “Since I’ve been consistently gliding it across my neck, I’ve noticed my skin is tighter and more conto…