I'm a Deals Editor—Here's What I'm Planning to Buy on Sale for the 4th of July

Zara has a sale every summer around the Fourth of July, and out of all the cute styles up for grabs, I'm dying to get my hands on this effortless midi, which I have no doubt I'll get plenty of wear out of. While it's made of cotton, the fabric has a slight shine that elevates the style above the average sundress, meaning I can probably dress it up with a few accessories and heels. It's also as functional as it is breezy and versatile, featuring adjustable spaghetti straps and hidden side seam pockets that I can keep my phone and wallet in, whether I'm at an event or simply strolling on the boardwalk.

There's no question that J.Crew will have a massive sale for the Fourth of July. I'm just hoping that these lightweight linen shorts will be included in the mix, especially after reading one shopper's review of the style, which looks super polished from the front but has an elasticated waistband in the back: "These shorts are super flattering and comfortable. I love that they are cut a little looser at the thigh. They can easily be dressed up with heels or worn with flats for a more casual look." They're also machine-washable, which is another reason I'm eager to stock up.

I'm refreshing my apartment for the season, and I've got my eye on this fun, two-tone rug featuring a scalloped-edge design that just so happens to be trending big time this year. The light blue color is bound to bring a coastal vibe to my space, while the low-pile construction should make it easy to care for. Even better? I can also use it out on my patio since it's made from outdoor-friendly polypropylene. Party at my place!

Not your basic cooking appliance, this editor-adored Wonder Oven can air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat and broil everything from a 4.5-pound chicken to a small batch of cookies—without taking up a ton of room on my countertop. Thanks to steam infusion technology, it's also said to supply crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside results, while also cooking up to 30 percent faster than traditional ovens. Plus, with all the pretty colors it comes in, I can be sure that it'll look good in my kitchen—and yours. Let's just say that if you hate turning on your big oven as much as I do, you'll also add this bad boy to your cart now, that way you're ready to run as soon as the price drops.

Now that summer has officially arrived, I can't think of a better time to secure some cooling sheets. But not just any cooling sheets—an Oprah-approved set made of soft an airy viscose from bamboo. As one hot sleeper shares, "These are the smoothest, softest sheets, and I have no problem staying cool while I sleep." Every set comes with a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases in a cute little tote bag. While the bedding is actually on sale now, I have a really good feeling it'll be marked down even lower over the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out.

These cute cherry-print sandals feel oh-so picnic core and are actually super comfortable, according to buyers. They're also beautifully designed with a leather upper and footbed, and have a kitten heel that measures a just-right 2.25 inches, which will give me extra height without causing me to teeter. As if they can't get any more exciting, they're on sale for $105 right now, so I might not even wait to buy them while they're still in stock in my size.

I've been seeing this Kopari sunscreen set all over TikTok, and have been not-so-patiently waiting to scoop it up for myself. It comes with $133 worth of products, including the brand's full-size Golden Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist SPF 50, full-size Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50 and travel-size Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50 with a keychain holder. But that's not the only reason why it's going viral; everyone and their mom is going wild for the limited-edition diamond-print knit tote that comes with it, and that includes me. That said, I plan to secure the bundle while it's less than $100—because I can never have too much sunscreen or too many beach bags.

Trust me, I never need an excuse to pick up yet another one of Anthropologie's most iconic candles, but I'm always happy to save some money on it. As one shopper so aptly writes, "There isn’t a scent that ever comes close to this. It engulfs the senses, and as an interior designer, there is nothing that holds its ground better than Volcano." It has a burn time of up to 250 hours, depending on the size, and features a hand-poured soy wax blend. And sometimes—just sometimes—it goes on sale. I'm hoping that one of those times is this Fourth of July.

If there's any tech splurge I'd like to secure this Independence Day, it's the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Featuring an ultra-lightweight design (measuring just 163 grams) and an AI-enhanced ProVisual Engine that improves color, it's one of the most cutting-edge phones on the market right now. And it just so happens that Samsung is currently offering $630 off with an eligible trade-in, so cue the fireworks!