15 Fashion Pieces We Tested That Are Actually Worth a Spot in Your Closet — with Major Labor Day Deals

Our Labor Day weekend checklist includes basking in the sun, touching some grass, and snagging all of the limited-time deals that we can. Alongside home must-haves and travel essentials, we combed through all of the fashion that we’ve tested and loved to see what gems are currently marked down.

Among the goodies we found are wide-leg jeans from Gap, a sleek rain jacket at Amazon, and high-waisted leggings by Old Navy. Not to worry, everything on our list is transitional for the autumn weather ahead of us, too. Shop our top 15 picks from $17.

Best Deals on People-Tested Fashion

• 61% Off: Gap High Rise Stride Wide-Leg Jeans, $31 (orig. $80); gap.com
• Playtex 18-Hour Minimizer Bra, $16 (orig. $39); amazon.com
• Old Navy High-Waisted PowerSoft Leggings, $24 (orig. $40); oldnavy.gap.com
• Birkenstock Oswego Slip-On, $68 (orig. $135); birkenstock.com
• Marmot Precip Eco Rain Jacket, $48 (orig. $120); amazon.com
• For In-Office Days: Lucky Brand Alba Ballet Flat, $48 (orig. $69); amazon.com
• Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super-Skinny Jeans, $25 (orig. $50); oldnavy.gap.com
• Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Robe, $89 (orig. $138); amazon.com
• Ultimate Fall Accessory: Wolford Velvet de Luxe 50 Denier Sheer Tights, $52 (orig. $55); amazon.com
• Champion Motion Control Zip Sports Bra, $27 (orig. $45); amazon.com

Gap High-Rise Stride Wide-Leg Jeans

Wide-leg jeans reign supreme in the denim world. As such, we were on the hunt to find an ultra-discounted pair from what we consider the best jeans on the market. This high-rise pair reminds us of styles recently spotted on Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Aniston, but in a darker, more autumnal wash. Shoppers agree these jeans exceed in the comfort department, so much so that one reviewer shared, “You don’t have to worry about unzipping the pants even though you ate too much, as [they are] stretchy.”

Playtex 18-Hour Minimizer Bra

In the world of minimizer bras, our tester crowned this bra a top contender. It’s highly impressive when it comes to contouring a larger bust, while still providing a natural shape. Plus, the design includes no uncomfortable underwire. “Looks really smooth under a T-shirt, and holds me in everywhere without giving me a uniboob,” testified a buyer. “Finally a bra that keeps my shape without spilling.”

Old Navy High-Waisted PowerSoft Leggings

You can never have too many black leggings — especially when they’re 40 percent off. Our testers at PEOPLE certainly agree, as they compiled their own best-in-class list. These Old Navy leggings were worn around town, from hiking and weight training to stretching and sitting. Our consensus? They’re lightweight, not see-through, and don’t pill or stretch after multiple wears — we love them. They also have side pockets on each leg, which come in handy on busy days.

Keep scrolling to peruse more Labor Day weekend deals on PEOPLE-tested and -loved fashion, including ballet flats that are ideal for in-office days and an ultra-supportive sports bra. 

Birkenstock Oswego Slip-On

Marmot Precip Eco Rain Jacket

Lucky Brand Alba Ballet Flat

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super-Skinny Jeans

Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Robe

Wolford Velvet de Luxe 50 Denier Sheer Tights

Champion Motion Control Zip Sports Bra

Shapellx Shapewear for Women Tummy Control, $30 with coupon

Nisolo Stella Go-To Block Heel Sandal

Abercrombie & Fitch Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jean

Dr. Scholl’s Nova Sneaker

Aleader Slip-On Water Shoes, $23 with Prime