The Basement of the Bargains

One of the great ironies of the world is that when you need something, it’s often difficult to afford it, but the instant you have little use for it, the darn thing goes on an irresistable sale. Of course, for the smart shopper, this is useful to know. We seek these deals out when everyone else is looking the other way.

And so it is that you might find it a good idea to head over to the Nordstrom website today. You may not need a coat right this instant, but with the huge coat sale they have going on, you can be the lucky woman who isn’t trying to figure out how to afford a new winter coat right before Christmas.

For instance, this spiffy Calvin Klein quilted satin jacket manages to be both puffily warm and sleek at the same time. It will keep you warm and toasty without adding a lot of bulk to your silhouette. It even includes a pocket specifically designed for your cell phone and is machine washable. That makes it practical as well as stylish.

It’s available in both Misses and Petite sizes and comes in four colors. What’s more, it’s been marked down from $138.00 to just $68.90!

So head over to Nordstrom. Whether you’re looking for a warm up jacket, a winter coat, or an elegant evening wrap, chances are they have what you’re looking for…and at a great deal.

Maternity clothing can be a real challenge. You’re only going to need it for a short time, but who wants to wear unflattering clothes for that time? But who wants to spend a fortune on something you know you can’t wear for more than a few months?

Enter the intelligent designers of Japanese Weekend. They’ve created this lovely and practical coat with a zip-out panel that will take you through your pregnancy and into motherhood in style.

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I love suede. I love how it looks, how it feels, and how it moves.

I also love jackets. To my mind, there are few greater pleasures than wearing a good suede jacket. One of those few pleasures is wearing a suede jacket I got on a fantastic deal.

Enter this deliciously beautiful suede jacket on sale at Newport News.

Its graceful lines are only improved by the side ties which allow for a slight customizing of the fit. It’s fully lined, buttons in the front and looks great on a wide variety of figure types. If you’re looking to work a little extra romanticism into your wardrobe without being swallowed in ruffles, this would be a great option.

The good news is it won’t even set you back very much money. Originally priced at $129.00, it’s been marked down to just $60.00! Why choose between the romantic and the practical when you can have both at once?

Wrap yourself in both style and comfort in this gorgeous Michael Kors double-breasted peacot from bluefly.com.

It’s fully lined wool, comes in two different colors, and looks super stylish.

The retail price on this coat is $315.00. Bluefly usually carries it for $189.00. Right now, during Bluefly’s coat sale, you can get it for just $119.99. Now that’s what I call a deal!

Ah, January! How the bargain hunter in me loves you! Between overstock from Christmas, the appearance of the Spring lines, and our empty post-holiday wallets, everyone is having great blowout sales. Now is the perfect time to stock up on bedlinens, refresh your bathroom with all new towels, or just get yourself the coat you’ve been dreaming of.

This cute wrap coat from The Gap isn’t really the most practical thing for winter anywhere it gets truly cold, but it’s just the thing for brisk early spring mornings. That means you can get it now and wear it as soon as the ice starts to thaw.

When this one came out, it was priced at $98.00, but right now you can get it for just $29.99! But wait, there’s more good news: it’s available in sizes XS - XXL and in Tall and Petite as well as Regular sizes.

Sometimes it’s worth it to sign up for those email lists. This weekend, for instance, I’m very glad I signed up for the Newport News email list. Why? Because this friday, saturday and sunday they’re offering up to 60% on selected pieces throughout the site for email list members only.

Not Convinced it’s worth signing on? Take a look at this deal, then.

This fabulous black denim jacket by Jeanology usually sells for $59.00, but this weekend email list members can get it for just $21.00.

The list is free and you can quit it anytime…but with deals like this in the offing, I wouldn’t go back to the days when I didn’t get these notices.

Designer clothes may be beautiful, but they cost so much that most of us can’t afford them. Luckily, the good people at Net-A-Porter.com are doing something about that.

Take, for instance, this pretty lace-trimmed jacket by Natasha. Once upon a time it retailed for $495.00, but at Net-A-Porter it’s now available for just $198.00. That brings it down to a price a great many more of us can justify.

One look at this fabulous equestrian-style coat from Newport-News, and all I could think of was wearing it to hijack eighteenth-century coaches in a terribly stylish way. While I do not recommend taking up a life of crime, I do think this cotton velvet coat will lend a swagger to your steps and a bit of romance to life in general.

Originally priced at $84.00, it can be yours right now for just $54.00.

With the winter cold well on its way, many of us can use a good jacket to help cope with the rain and sleet and snow. This lovely Poodle jacket by Mountain Hardwear is on sale now at mountaingear.com for a mere $69.98 (regular price $119.00).

Available sizes and colors are limited, so act quickly on this one!