The Black Friday Roundup: My Curated Guide to the Only Deals Worth Shopping
- Renee Goodenough
- 4 hours ago
- 4 min read
Black Friday can feel… overwhelming.Every store is screaming SALE and somehow everything suddenly becomes “a must-buy.”
But here’s my rule: Only shop what’s actually worth it — things that elevate your home, your routine, your style, or your wellness. Not clutter. Not impulse buys. Just the pieces that add calm, beauty, or joy.
So I rounded up the stores I actually think are worth your time this year — with the best deals, what to know, and the pieces I personally love (or have my eye on).
Think of this as your curated, simplified Élevé guide to Black Friday — without the chaos.
Table of Contents
FOR HER
Beauty • Skincare • Fragrance • Fashion • Fitness
Deal: Up to 50% off select products (changes daily)
Why it’s worth it: Sephora’s BF drops are some of the strongest beauty savings all year — especially for luxury fragrance and gift sets.
Faves:
✦ YSL Libre Eau de Parfum — the definition of “clean girl but elevated.”
✦ Dyson Airwrap — the ONLY time it ever gets marked down.
✦ Phlur Missing Person — soft, warm, intimate… and always sells out during sales.
Deal: Up to 50% off beauty & haircare; tons of under-$20 deals
Why it’s worth it: Ulta’s hair tool deals are unmatched for Black Friday.
Faves:
✦ T3 curling iron — super smooth, long-lasting curls without damage.
✦ Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother — game-changing for frizz.
✦ IT Cosmetics CC Cream — dewy, flawless, and usually excluded from discounts.
Deal: 30% off sitewide (11/21–12/2)
Why it’s worth it: These fragrances feel niche, modern, and clean — perfect for gifting.
Faves:
✦ Taunt — warm, soft, addictive.
✦ Spray 05 "Spring" — a fresh, everyday clean-girl staple.
Deal: 20% off all orders; 25% off $100+; FREE Hand Cream $125+
Why it’s worth it: Their bodycare is luxury in the quietest, chicest way.
Faves:
✦ Body Serum — plumps + smooths like skincare for your body.
✦ Eucalyptus Body Wash — spa in a bottle.
✦ The Body Lotion — fragrance-free, silky, editor-approved.
Deal:
Spend $150 → Earn $75 GC (11/24–11/29)
15% off Beauty (11/26–12/1)
Up to 70% off (11/24–12/3)
Why it’s worth it: The best place for luxury makeup, skincare, and designer gifts.
Faves:
✦ La Mer Crème de la Mer — the time to buy is now, always.
✦ Slip Silk Pillowcase — a beauty essential.
✦ Armani Luminous Silk Foundation — iconic, glowy, perfect.
Deal:
Up to $500 off regular-price purchases (11/24–11/29)
Up to 70% off sale + extra 25% off (11/24–12/3)
Why it’s worth it: High-end fragrance + luxury skincare deals you rarely see.
Faves:
✦ Maison Francis Kurkdjian – 724 — clean, subtle luxury.
✦ Tom Ford Lost Cherry — warm, sweet winter favorite.
✦ Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask — celebrity skin in a tube.
Deal: 25% off with code HOLIDAY (through 12/1)
Why it’s worth it: ShopBop has insane inventory — but the “high stock” pieces are chef’s kiss and won’t sell out mid-sale.
Faves:
✦ STAUD Moon Bag — sleek, sculptural, so Élevé.
✦ Anine Bing Ramona Sweatshirt — quiet luxury + comfort.
✦ Vince Slip Dress — timeless, flattering, a wardrobe staple.
Deal: 40% off purchase + $50 select denim
Why it’s worth it: Their denim fits beautifully — elevated basics without the designer price tag.
Faves:
✦ The Perfect Vintage Jean — cult favorite.
✦ Mercer Relaxed Blazer — casual chic uniform piece.
✦ The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop — flattering on everyone.
Deal: 30% off sitewide + up to 75% off sale
Why it’s worth it: One of the best denim fits for under $150.
Faves:
✦ Parker Straight — your “model-off-duty” jean.
FITNESS FAVES
Deal:
25% off sitewide (Nov 24–30)
Free scrunchie on orders $150+ (Black Friday)
30% off sitewide Cyber Monday (Dec 1)
Why it’s worth it: The prettiest, most aesthetic fitness accessories — perfect for home workouts.
Faves:
✦ Bala Bangles — the Pilates girl essential.
✦ Power Ring — deceptively hard, soooo good.
✦ Bala Beam — sculpting + tone in the chicest design.
Deal: Up to 40% off through 12/2
Why it’s worth it: These rarely go on sale — perfect for recovery, athletes, or anyone who is perpetually sore.
Faves:
✦ Theragun Relief — melts tension in 30 seconds.
✦ Wave Solo — deep muscle release.
✦ TheraFace — facial sculpting + LED therapy in one.
FOR HIM
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Deal:
Spend $150 → Earn $75 GC (11/24–11/29)
Up to 70% off (11/24–12/3)
Faves:
✦ Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Facial Fuel
✦ Maison Margiela Jazz Club
✦ Nike Blazer Mid ’77 (available via Shopbop Men too)
Deal:
Up to $500 off regular-price purchases (11/24–11/29)
Up to 70% off sale + extra 25% off (11/24–12/3)
Faves:
✦ Byredo Mojave Ghost (gender-neutral but chic on men)
✦ LOEWE x On Running Sneakers (my favorite men’s pick!)
HOME
Deal: 25% off sitewide + up to 50% off select bundles (through Dec 3)
Why it’s worth it: Their sheets truly live up to the hype.
Faves:
✦ Luxe Sateen Sheets — buttery and breathable.
✦ Down Pillow — plush and supportive.
✦ Super Plush Towels — hotel-level soft.
Deal: Up to 60% off select furniture, lighting, rugs, and more
Why it’s worth it: Minimalist, modern pieces that elevate any home.
Faves:
✦ Coupe Glass Set — perfect for gifting.
BEIS (Travel + Home Organization)
Deal: 30% off sitewide (exclusions apply)
Why it’s worth it: Perfect for the traveler or the chronic overpacker.
Faves:
✦ The Weekender — the OG best-seller.
✦ Cosmetic Case — shockingly roomy.
✦ Expandable Suitcase — elite for long trips.
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