This winter has been quite cold in Southern California and I am glad to have warm coats! Winter coats can be expensive, but they are an item that can last for years! I’ve worn some of my coats
over and over, year after year. Particularly if you buy them in a classic style, they can last forever!
I wrote a post last year about The Best Time To Purchase Winter Coats, you can read it here. The time is now, during the after Christmas sales! A recent visit to the mall reminded me of the post, so I decided to share it with you again. There are sales everywhere! With the extensive rain storms we are having this week (and snow), and more rain expected in the coming months, we will all need to have winter coats in our closets to stay dry and warm when we leave the house!
In the post, I also included a few tips on which styles are most practical, why quality matters for these purchases, and when to buy a coat even if it isn’t on sale. Also, if you don’t find the size you need at the store, ask the associate to look it up in the system. Many stores can find you the correct size at another store and have it shipped to your home, free of charge (or a minimal cost). I purchased the jackets picture below during After Christmas Sales last year and got them at a reduced price! I have been staying warm in them this winter!
Happy shopping…hope you find some good sales! In case you missed it, here’s the link to the post: The Best Time To Purchase Winter Coats.
Do you have any tips on sales? Have you purchased any coats on sale this year?
Hugs,
Paola
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I’ve been searching for a basic rain jacket, but can’t seem to find one. I have a trench coat, but sometimes I like something shorter and with a hood to keep my head dry. Any suggestions?
Hi Corie,
Nice to hear from you. I hope this message finds you well! I like mid-length coats myself. I have purchased most of my winter coats at Macy’s because they have good sales after Christmas, their quality is good, & I can use my discount cards which I receive in the mail from them for an additional 20% off (you need to have a Macy’s card to receive these in the mail). I found a mid-length trench coat which is versatile on Macy’s site, it has a hood which is removable, always a plus: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dkny-hooded-belted-trench-coat?ID=2226283&CategoryID=269&LinkType=#fn=COAT_STYLE%3DRaincoat%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D20%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D5. They have lots of coats on sale, you can see them on-line. I simply googled “Macy’s mid-length coat woman hood”. I also purchased a Calvin Klein trench coat for $50 at Ross recently. You can find good sales at Ross, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx as well, but inventory and sizes may be limited at those stores. Here’s a link to a coat similar to the one I purchased at Ross (mine doesn’t have a hood), Macy’s also sells it (with hood), at a higher price though: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/calvin-klein-plus-size-hooded-single-breasted-trench-coat?ID=2403682&CategoryID=269&LinkType=#fn=COAT_STYLE%3DRaincoat%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D20%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D17. I have also purchased coats at Ann Taylor and they last me forever. Their quality is good.
A friend found a Michael Kors water proof down puffer jacket at Burlington Coat Factory on sale recently. Macy’s also carries it (with hood), here’s a link: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/michael-michael-kors-hooded-packable-down-puffer-coat?ID=2202314&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340003155844&catargetid=120156340005040511&cadevice=c&cm_mmc=Google_Womens_PLA-_-RTW+Womens_Women%27s+Coats+-+GS_Michael+Kors-_-66680470381_-_-_mkwid_yhnvdx0i|dc_66680470381%7C-%7Cyhnvdx0i I haven’t been to a Burlington Coat Factory store in a long time, but I know there are several locations in San Diego County.
Hope you find a coat you like and meets your needs! This is the time to buy them on sale!
Again, thank you for your comment!
Hugs,
Paola
Mil gracias, Paola! Feliz año!