But, whatever the case may be, winter vacation photo after winter vacation photo, year after year, I am donning the same white and teal-striped puffer coat that I've had since freshman year.
Yes, #firstworldproblem, I know. However...
I can't help but want more than my ski jacket of yesteryear when I see fashion bloggers in smart pumpkin-colored dusters, actresses in vintage skirted pea coats and business women trotting over crosswalks in structured blazers with coffee in hand.
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Well, penny pinchers, let us rejoice and be glad: Winter coat sales are here! Whether you are stocking up for next winter or looking for a new coat to make snow angels in this season, check out these stores that are gifting you some serious savings.
1. Anthropologie
Anthropologie (aka my current obsession) has their über-expensive coats and jackets marked down — and you can get an additional 30 percent off these sale items for a limited time. Enter the code "XTRA30" at checkout.
2. ASOS
ASOS, a site that celebrities love, has 20 coats that are in their final clearance days, marked down from 50 to 70 percent off.
3. Burlington Coat Factory
Although Burlington may be one of those hit-or-miss stores, it's worth checking out their clearance coats and jackets. Their markdowns range from $10 to $100.
4. Burton
If you're looking for something a bit more... athletic, try Burton. They have some coats and snowboarding apparel on sale, with prices dropping by as much as $100.
5. Columbia
Take a look at some of Columbia's sale items. They have heavy puffers and warm insulated jackets that will be sure to keep you toasty during any snow storm.
6. Express
Express has some pretty awesome coats that are all marked down by 40 percent — tweed, faux fur, leather, you name it! I'll take all of them, please.
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7. Forever 21
What's one of the best things about Forever 21? Their prices! They have coats and jackets on sale — I have not seen any over the price of $50, and most are in the $30 range.
8. H&M
H&M: Classic and cool. They've got all kinds of coats, jackets and vests marked down, with most in the $30 to $70 range.
9. JCPenney
Don't forget department stores like JCPenney. They have items discounted by up to 70 percent, and have additional discounts that you can enter in at checkout.
10. Macy's
Likewise, Macy's has some good deals, too. They offer free shipping on orders over $25 — which, if you are buying a coat, you will probably hit. And you can also get 25 percent off on some of the items by using the code "FRIEND."
11. ModCloth
ModCloth has some amazing coats — vintage, classy, sophisticated and oh so chic! Check out the pieces they have marked down.
12. Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is usually pretty pricey, so swoop in while the prices are at their lowest. Most of the discounted coats fall in the $100 or less range.