Most clearance at Target earns a glance and nothing more — I say that as someone who checks it every time. These ten actually held up, and with August almost over, now is the time.
1. Full/Queen Cotton Blend Sateen Duvet Cover and Sham Set Ivory/Light Blue/Khaki Geo – Room Essentials™: 225 Thread Count, OEKO-TEX Certified – $30.00
For dorm rooms, guest beds, or anyone overdue for a refresh: a three-piece 225-thread-count sateen set — full/queen duvet cover plus two pillow shams — in a clean ivory, light blue, and khaki geo for $30.00. The 60% cotton and 40% recycled polyester fabric is OEKO-TEX certified, the duvet closes with buttons, and this is genuinely the kind of complete bedding set that costs considerably more when it’s not on clearance.
Parting Thoughts: Three-piece bedding for $30.00 is the kind of clearance math that’s hard to walk away from.
2. Create-Your-Own Suncatchers Kit – Mondo Llama™: DIY Painting Craft Kit for Kids, Includes 2 Brushes, 20 Pieces, Ages 6+ – $5.00
Twenty plastic suncatcher pieces and two paint brushes, everything included, for $5.00 — the kind of activity kit you tuck away and pull out the moment “I’m bored” hits on a rainy afternoon. It’s designed for ages 6 and up, and the painted shapes hang in a window, so kids actually have something to show for the afternoon.
Parting Thoughts: Buy a few — at $5.00 this is stocking stuffer territory, and Mondo Llama clearance doesn’t last.
3. Women’s Plunge Floral One Piece Swimsuit – Shade & Shore™ Multi M – $45.00
End-of-summer is the actual right time to buy a swimsuit for next year, and at $45.00 on clearance, this Shade & Shore floral plunge — 82% nylon and 18% spandex tricot, crisscross back, adjustable straps, removable cups, cheeky coverage — is the kind of suit that holds its shape and earns its keep. Buying in August rather than June is just better math.
Parting Thoughts: Swim clearance in August is a yearly ritual for me — this one earns its spot in the cart.
4. Pool Noodle 1 pc (Colors May Vary) – Sun Squad™: Floating Toy for Kids, Ages 5+ – $1.00
$1.00 for a 50-inch polyethylene foam pool noodle — there’s no complicated decision here, just grab a few before the last pool days of August are gone. Colors may vary, no assembly needed, and the math is obvious.
Parting Thoughts: At a dollar each, throw a couple extra in the cart and don’t think twice.
5. Lidded Glass Jar Candle Red Mandarin and Guava 10oz – Threshold™ – $7.00
Mandarin and guava in a lidded glass jar — palm wax and paraffin wax blend, single wick, approximately 35-hour burn time — for $7.00, right as Target clears summer fragrances to make room for fall. The lid keeps the scent from going flat between burns, and the glass jar is worth repurposing once the candle is done.
Parting Thoughts: A reusable glass jar candle at $7.00 is a straightforward yes.
6. Costway 10ft Patio Solar Umbrella LED Patio Market Steel Tilt w/ Crank Outdoor Beige – $79.99
The solar LEDs are what push this past ordinary umbrella territory — a 10-foot steel-frame market umbrella with a crank lift, tilt function, fade-resistant polyester canopy, and built-in solar lighting for $79.99 means no extension cords running to the patio table at night. The base is sold separately, so factor that into your total.
Parting Thoughts: Solar LEDs plus a tilting canopy at $79.99 is the kind of patio upgrade that makes late August clearance worth the trip.
7. White Top and Woodgrain Base 300ml Large Diffuser – Threshold™: Ultrasonic Aroma, 8hr Run Time, Auto Shut-Off – $40.00
Anyone who’s tried to find a good-looking ultrasonic diffuser knows the woodgrain base and white top on this Threshold model read more design-store than clearance rack — 300ml capacity, 8-hour run time, auto shut-off, and an included AC power adapter for $40.00. It’s the right moment to grab it as summer home decor clears for fall.
Parting Thoughts: A diffuser this polished doesn’t stay on the clearance shelf long at $40.00.
8. Women’s Fun Print Low-Cut Socks (e.g. Pickleball Avocado or similar novelty styles) – $1.70
Novelty print low-cut women’s socks at $1.70 in August clearance are the effortless sock-drawer refresh — the kind of thing that goes in the basket without a second thought because it’s priced to stock up. Fun print styles hit especially deep markdowns at this point in the season.
Parting Thoughts: $1.70 is a throw-it-in-the-basket price — treat it that way.
9. Soft Fringe Crescent Handbag – Universal Thread™ Brown – $30.00
The faux suede crescent with fringe details reads more expensive than $30.00, and the warm brown colorway works from now into fall without looking like a seasonal leftover — it’s 11.75 inches wide with a button closure and an interior zip pocket for everyday carry. One honest note: the single handle has a fixed 6.5-inch strap length, so this is an arm-carry bag, not a crossbody.
Parting Thoughts: Solid fashion value at clearance — the faux suede and fringe genuinely punch above $30.00.
10. 56qt Clear Non-Latching Storage Box with White Lid – Brightroom™ – $7.00
A 56-quart clear plastic storage box with a white lid — 22.88 inches long and 16.62 inches wide — for $7.00 is the kind of unglamorous August buy that quietly earns its place: dorm move-in, seasonal clothing swap, or finally bringing order to a closet before fall hits. The clear construction means you can actually see what’s inside without opening everything.
Parting Thoughts: Practical, stackable, and $7.00 — buy a few and skip the storage scramble later.
