Bloomingdale's Coupons & Sales for May 2013

Bloomingdale's cuts 20% to 65% off select men's, women's, and kids' clothing, shoes, and accessories and home items during its Big Brown Bag Sale. That's one of the best discounts we've seen on such a selection of items from Bloomingdales this year. (We saw up to 75% off a similar set of items in January.) Shipping starts at $6, or spend $150 or more to qualify for free shipping. Sale ends May 27. Notables, with free shipping unless otherwise noted:

• Ralph Lauren Boys' Embroidered Bibs 3-Pack for $15.49 + $6 s&h (see price in cart)
• Cole Haan Men's Air Chukka Boots in Dark Brown (pictured) or Frost for $95.76 + $11 s&h
• Ballarini Rialto 6-Piece Cooking Set for $189.99
• DKNY Women's Scoop Neck Tank Maxi Dress in Charming Pink/Atlantis for $276.50
• shop the entire Big Brown Bag Sale

Bloomingdale's cuts 25% off select women's swimwear, with prices starting at $28.20. (Prices are as marked on the product page.) That's the first swimwear sale we've seen from Bloomingdale's in two years and it yields many price lows. Shipping starts at $8, or spend $150 or more to qualify for free shipping. Choose from brands such as Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Roxy, Ralph Lauren, French Connection, and more. Sale ends May 27.

A best bet is the Juicy Couture Miss Divine One-Piece Halter-Neck Swimdress in Black (pictured) or Pink Berry for $123 plus $13 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for this swimdress in any color by $28. It's available in sizes XS to XL, but not in all size/color combinations.