My commute shoes are holding on with one stripped loop somewhere under the office carpet, and I’d been quietly tallying up how often I stand for 9 hours a day in them. So when a good pair of strappy flats drops on sale, I pay attention. Today that’s the Bared Footwear Grackle flat, marked from $299 to $269.
Here’s my honest take before any list: this is a solid pair for people who know their size, but the sale runs on a twist – anything more than 10% off is final sale. So if you’re between sizes, that twist matters.
The flat itself
I love a good sophisticated strappy flat, and I fit the exact profile that works: narrow heel, wide forefoot (aka duck feet). Those toes need a shoe with actual structure, not a trendy thin sole. The Grackle flat is one of the Bared styles that gives you that support, and the brand carries a range of similar options – ankle-strap flats and Mary Jane styles in the same family, if your foot shape points you a different way.
The price move is real: $299 down to $269. Bared sizes run 34-43, so if you’ve bought Bared before and know your size, this is the kind of sale I’d actually act on.
Worth it? Worth it if you know your size – the 10% off final-sale cutoff is a real limitation, so measure and check the return policy before you order.
16 more workwear sales, same week
This roundup came out of a weekly sales digest, and I’ve checked each line against the brands so you can scan it fast. Dates are listed as they were in that digest – a few of them close within the next couple of days, so treat the ones with deadlines as time-sensitive.
- Ann Mashburn – seasonal sale, up to 50% off
- Ann Taylor – 25% off all suiting; extra 60% off clearance
- Anthropologie – extra 40% off sale
- The Fold – up to 50% off, further markdowns with new lines added
- J.Crew – up to 30% off
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off sitewide, extra 60% off clearance
- J.McLaughlin – summer sale, up to 50% off
- Lilysilk – anniversary sale, save up to 70%
- Me & Em – up to 60% off, new lines added exclusive to online
- M.M.LaFleur – 20% off pants, or use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off other items
- Nordstrom Rack – new clearance markdowns up to 75% off; strong selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss, and Rag & Bone
- Saks Fifth Avenue – 25% off one item, ends Monday (8/19)
- Talbots – end-of-season clearance, 60% off all markdowns; pants and jeans at $24.99
- Theory – end-of-season sale on, with best-selling sweater tees in a few colors reduced
- Tory Burch – private sale, ends 8/19
Two lines in that list I’d check first: the Talbots off-price bins for the $24.99 pants – that’s a price I’d buy on sight – and the Nordstrom Rack clearance, which is where the 75% figures in that list actually come from.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bared Grackle flat sale ongoing?
Yes, as of this writing. The $269 price reflects a $30 drop from the $299 list price, and the biggest limitation to keep in mind is the 10% off final-sale cutoff.
What sizes does Bared come in?
The brand carries sizes 34-43 for these flats. If you’ve bought Bared before and fit their sizing, that range covers you.
Which sales on the list close the soonest?
The Saks Fifth Avenue 25%-off-one-item offer and the Tory Burch private sale both end Monday, 8/19. Everything else on the list was listed without a hard end date at the time of that digest.
A note from Dana
I’m not going to pretend every item on that list works for your closet – I once bought a “waterproof” case that lasted one beach trip – so I only named the two that look genuinely worth the money spent. Check the return policy before you order anything, pick your sale with a straight look, and I’ll update you if any of these show up again next week.