Bundle Up: Winter Coat Sales Going On Now

I dress to match my mood—but when the temperatures dip into the subzero range, I’m more concerned with staying warm than making a statement. This season, I’m due for an outerwear upgrade, because it’s often all anyone sees.

And now is the perfect time to invest in a new coat. Local and national retailers are bringing in their spring merchandise and putting winter items—sweaters, denim, and yes, coats—on sale. Don’t worry about a useless purchase: It’s not warming up any time soon.

In-store:

Grethen House
Grethen House’s entire selection of winter coats (by high-end designers like Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jil Sander) is marked down 70 percent, so take this opportunity to invest in a timeless piece. 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725

Epitome
This sale is all about what to layer underneath. Epitome’s winter clearance (items up to 60 percent off) features lighter jackets, blazers, and cozy cashmere sweaters. Galleria, 69th St. & France Ave., Edina, 952-920-2978

Bluebird Boutique
Bluebird’s winter sale features a selection of chic winter coats (think: fur collars) and other cold-weather wear at 30 percent off. 3909 W. 50th St., Minneapolis, 952-746-8675

Online:

Zara
Zara isn’t local (the closest brick-and-mortar store is in Chicago), but luckily, all sale coats are available online at up to 70 percent off. zara.com

J.Crew
The J.Crew website offers a wider variety of sale items like wool jackets, tweed coats, and military-inspired parkas than its in-store counterpart. jcrew.com