Great Winter Coats on the Cheap

This posting reminded me that I read a great article in the NYT this week about how global warming is influencing the fashion industry.  With there being less of a distinction between seasons in many parts of the country designers are looking at climate predictions before designing/marketting their season offerings.  With less rain and less harsh winters in certain regions designers are turning to more “seasonless” fabrics for their clothing.

C, Goodwill often has great coats.  You might have to go a few times to find one that’s for you.  My daughter got a black cashmere Banana Republic for $14.  The lining needed some work, but even if she had paid to have that done it was a steal.  I have a black cashmere and a nice red wool – each was less than $20.  Good luck!

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If you’re looking for a coat to just get you through the winter- regardless of quality or the shape it’s in or whether it’s brand new or not, then you have plenty of options.

Goodwill/Salvation Army is probably the best option. Burlington Coat factory, Big Lots, Value City, are also great places

I’ve purchased several coats from their for around $10, although I’ve noticed that thrift stores are starting to get a bit expensive as well.

Steve & Barry’s, if there’s one in your town, has peacoats for around $20.