Splurge or Save Thursday: Belted Trench Coat
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The hunt for a spring trench is on! Here’s a stylish and functional find that won’t break the bank.
This lined, longline trench has an attached hood for the inevitable April showers, and a contrasting lapel. It has all the traditional trench features including a self-tie belt, double-breasted silhouette, and storm flap. And, it’s made from a machine washable cotton blend.
Avec Les Filles’ Belted Trench Coat is $189 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes XXS-XXL.
Sales of note for 3/26/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 15% off beauty (ends 3/30) + Nordy Club members earn 3X the points!
- Ann Taylor – Extra 50% off sale + additional 20% off + 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Friends & Family Event: 50% off purchase + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – 30% off tops, tees, dresses, accessories, sale styles + warm-weather styles
- J.Crew Factory – Shorts under $30 + extra 60% off clearance + up to 60% off everything
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off travel favorites + use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – $64.50 spring cardigans + BOGO 50% off everything else
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