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Sure, winter technically starts on Dec. 21, but you’ll want to grab a coat long before then.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect excuse to update your outerwear collection. Or maybe you’re thinking of buying a practical gift that’ll be used after the holiday season.
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Here are a few coat selections for women that are on sale in time for the Christmas shopping kickoff.
Abercrombie & Fitch Wool-Blend Dad Coat
Original Price: $220
Cyber Monday Special: $154
Abercrombie & Fitch Wool-Blend Dad Coat (Abercrombie & Fitch)
Stay cozy and stylish this winter with the Wool-Blend Dad Coat at Abercrombie & Fitch. The tailored wool-blend coat can be worn to work, a special event or a simple night out with its front-button closure, back vent and side pockets. The stylish coat is being discounted by $66 and is available in light brown, oatmeal plaid and taupe plaid.
Calvin Klein Boxy Hooded Puffer Jacket
Calvin Klein Boxy Hooded Puffer Jacket (Calvin Klein)
Original Price: $149.50
Cyber Monday Special: $89.70
Calvin Klein is offering its Boxy Hooded Puffer Jacket for 40% off. The monogrammed coat reportedly provides "exceptional warmth and coverage" with stylish side pockets. Customers can snag this waist-length coat in the shades mascarpone, black, bonsai, chili and lime volt. An additional 20% discount can be redeemed if you enter the code word EXTRA at checkout.
Charter Club Women's Packable Hooded Down Puffer Coat, Created for Macy's
Charter Club Women's Packable Hooded Down Puffer Coat, Created for Macy's (Charter Club/Macy's)
Original Price: $125
Cyber Monday Special: $49.99
If you need a coat that has a removable hood, look no further than Charter Club’s Packable Hooded Down Puffer Coat. The 26-inch long jacket was created exclusively for Macy’s and is available in 13 color variations, including terracotta, dark forest and sand. Customers who purchase this roomy puffer coat during Macy’s Cyber Week sale will get to save 60%.
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Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's Faux-Fur-Trim Walker Coat, Created for Macy's
Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's Faux-Fur-Trim Walker Coat, Created for Macy's (Ralph Lauren/Macy's)
Original Price: $355
Cyber Monday Special: $142
Your neck will never get cold with the Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's Faux-Fur-Trim Walker Coat, which was created exclusively for Macy’s. The luxe three-button walker coat is 37 inches long and has an attached faux-fur collar. Fashionistas who purchase the gray, black, new vicuna or cream/beige coat on Cyber Monday get to save $213.
Michael Kors Quilted Nylon Packable Puffer Coat
Michael Kors Quilted Nylon Packable Puffer Coat (Michael Kors)
Original Price: $275
Cyber Monday Special: $110
The Michael Kors Quilted Nylon Packable Puffer Coat is designed to keep you warm with a form-fitting chevron-quilted fabric. Customers who purchase the coat on Cyber Monday will save $165. So far, the coat is available in taupe and black.
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London Fog Women’s Double-Breasted Hooded Trench Coat at Macy's
London Fog Women’s Double-Breasted Hooded Trench Coat (London Fog/Macy's)
Original Price: $220
Cyber Monday Special: $131.99
Need a trench coat to take a walk on the town? Try this Double-Breasted Hooded Trench Coat from London Fog. The 38-inch long coat has a stylish removable belt and hood and is available in seven colors, including black, British Khaki, moss, steel blue, boysenberry, chili red and terracotta. Customers who snag this coat deal from Macy’s on Cyber Monday will save $88. The department store will throw in an additional 10% off if you enter the code CYBER at checkout.
Moose Knuckles Roselawn Jacket
Moose Knuckles Roselawn Jacket (Moose Knuckles Canada)
Original Price: $785
Cyber Monday Special: $549
If you live in an area where the chilly nights get extreme, you’ll want to make sure you have something that can withstand snow or low temperatures. The Roselawn Jacket from Moose Knuckles is sure to fit the bill with its water-repellent and wind-resistant design, which has a certified 90/10 ratio of down feathers. Customers who purchase the coat on Cyber Monday will get to save $236 and can choose from the brand’s black, night sky and plein-air shades.
Ted Baker Rose Wool Wrap Coat
Ted Baker Rose Wool Wrap Coat (Ted Baker)
Original Price: $525
Cyber Monday Special: $315
Customers who buy Ted Baker’s Rose Wool Wrap Coat in bright blue or bright pink will save $210 with the U.K. designer’s Cyber Monday sale. The chic pea coat is also available in black, camel and gray, but the items are subject to different discount rates. Inventory varies on the U.S. and U.K. websites.
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The North Face Explore Farther Jacket
The North Face Explore Farther Jacket (The North Face)
Original Price: $199
Cyber Monday Special: $119.40
Sporty winter wanderers can look toward The North Face’s Explore Farther Jacket. The breathable chevron-quilted coat is designed to keep you warm with "synthetic insulation" and has zippered hand pockets. The Explore Farther Jacket is available in twilight mauve, silver blue, vanadis grey and TNF black. Customers who purchase this coat on Cyber Monday save $79.60.
Top Shop Riley Long Coat at Nordstrom
Top Shop Riley Long Coat at Nordstrom (Top Shop/Nordstrom)
Original Price: $115
Cyber Monday Special: $69.90
If you don’t need a super heavy coat for winter, check out Top Shop Riley Long Coat that’s in stock at Nordstrom. The retailer is offering a 39% discount on the textured longline coat, which was designed with work and weekends in mind. The coat is available in only one color – grey marl.
