Everything a Former Madewell Employee Is Buying From Its Double-Discount Sale, Up to 81% Off

Kaelin Dodge

Wed, December 13, 2023 at 7:00 AM UTC

4 min read

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Including cozy sweaters and a holiday-perfect dress.

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Despite having high hopes for a winter wardrobe refresh Black Friday weekend, I spent most of my shopping hours (and money) grabbing holiday gifts for others. And while it is nice to have my Christmas shopping totally taken care of, I’m now looking at my closet and wondering what the hell to wear; it’s December and my closet is still living in September. But, like always, Madewell came to my rescue with a major sale that’s allowing me to save up to 81 percent on cozy winter staples.

Right now, Madewell’s entire sale section is an extra 40 percent off with the code GETGIFTING. And while you might assume it’s filled with all of summer’s leftovers, there are a shocking number of new and trending winter staples you’ll want ahead of the season’s official arrival. As a former Madewell employee turned obsessee, I sorted through more than 1,000 sale items to find the 10 deals you’ll want to grab before the winter savings event ends, with prices starting at just $9:

Brightside Finerib V-Neck Long-Sleeve Tee, $9–$15 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $48)
Wool-Blend Wedge Sweater, $39 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $80)
Cable-Knit Oversized Sweater in Stripe, $42 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $98)
The Petite Harlow Wide-Leg Linen Pants, $45 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $88)
Waffle-Knit V-Neck Cardigan, $51 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $110)
The Perfect Vintage Jean, $66 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $138)
The Transport Camera Bag, $73 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $128)
(Re)sourced Cashmere Cable-Knit Crop Sweater, $92 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $168)
The Gwenda Platform Ankle Boot, $108 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $228)
The Layton Midi Slip Dress, $54 with code GETGIFTING (Originally $98)

Brightside Finerib V-Neck Long-Sleeve Tee

Every winter wardrobe needs a classic, simple long-sleeve T-shirt you can wear alone or under your favorite sweater for extra warmth, so you might as well grab Madewell’s V-neck tee while it’s as low as $9 with the sale code at checkout. Shoppers have deemed this the “perfect basic tee,” gushing about how “soft and flattering” the shirt is. “This top fits great and it’s a good piece to have in [your] wardrobe during the winter [and] fall,” said another customer. The overall consensus? It’s a “great basic.”

Wool-Blend Wedge Sweater

This now-$39 sweater brings more a modern and feminine touch to the classic crewneck style with its slightly cropped fit and puffed sleeves. Plus, it’s available in eight colors, including classics like white and black as well a vibrant blue and winter-perfect plum. And while it’s made from a thicker wool blend, shoppers say that it’s “not itchy” and doesn’t “bother” their skin at all. “The shape and feel of this sweater makes me feel so cozy,” wrote another customer. Others love the style, which they describe as being versatile enough to wear with everything from “baggy jeans” to a trendy metallic skirt.

The Perfect Vintage Jean

You can’t shop a Madewell sale without grabbing a pair of jeans, which are so well made I happily buy them full-price (but am obviously more happy to grab on-sale). The Perfect Vintage Jean has long been one of my favorite styles from the brand, with a slightly tapered-leg and flattering fit through the hips and waist. “[They] fit like a dream,” gushed one customer who loved the “good thick denim” and “slim but not skinny” fit. “The best jeans of all time,” wrote another customer, writing that the style is “magic.” “[They] can hold you in without making you feel uncomfy,” they wrote.

The Layton Midi Slip Dress

I’m personally looking to grab the Layton Midi Slip Dress while it’s 45 percent off during the brand’s winter sale. The slip is timeless and sexy, while the trendy silver hue will look particularly good at any and all upcoming holiday events. This style is a Madewell staple, with shoppers writing that it’s “stylish,” “relaxed,” and “easy to dress up or down.” “[It’s a] great dress and the way it falls on the body is so flattering,” wrote one customer, while someone else called it “perfect.” “The fabric is soft, I love the [color], and I’m never in fear of a nip slip,” they said. And according to a final shopper, the “dress fits amazingly” and is “so flattering — not too loose and not too tight.”

Stock up during Madewell’s winter sale while already-discounted style an extra 40 percent off already marked down items with the code GETGIFTING. Shop more of our favorite picks below.