A wise mother once told us: approach a summer sale strategically.  Buy items that you can wear this fall, find some four-season staples, and steer clear of passing trends that - even at low prices - will only get minimal wear before you've moved onto something better.  That same wise mother has accompanied us to our fair share of end-of-summer sales, and we've got to give it to her, she has a pretty good track record.  And now, with the season's end upon us, we pass along to you a list of NYC's most fabulous pre-fall fashion sales.  Now go forth and shop until your closets are full... just save some steals for us!

[Photo: Acne Studios Sample Sale via]

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