Splurge or Save Thursday: Mosebacke Raincoat
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I never thought I’d consider spending north of three digits on a raincoat, but after schlepping through the remnants of a tropical storm in my bargain raincoat, I’m reconsidering.
I’ve read wonderful things about Stutterheim raincoats, and I particularly like this one. Stutterheim’s flowing, A-line Mosebacke offers unparalleled rain protection with double-welded seams. It comes in a rainbow of colors (for fall, I’m drawn to burgundy, pictured) — perfect for rainy commutes or errands.
Although this coat costs more than I’ve ever spent for a raincoat, this classic design will last for years to come.
Stutterheim’s Mosebacke is $295 (but several colors and styles are on sale, including their lightweight Mosebacke) and comes in XXS–XL.
Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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Depending on your climate, I believe that you will never regret spending $$$ on quality, functional outerwear. Can you really put a price on being dry? warm enough?
Signed,
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