If this miserable winter weather has you feeling unprepared, you don’t need to spend a fortune to keep warm. We’ve spent some time digging around the internet’s sales bins to bring you some excellent deals on butt-covering parkas, winter boots, and the mittens one Strategist contributor wears during 12-hour days in freezing-cold Montana. Scroll on to find our picks for bundling up without breaking the bank.
The iconic Bean Boots that our editor Maxine Builder has worn for the past decade’s worth of winters are rarely on sale — but right now, they’re nearly $40 off.
In our guide on how to shop at Patagonia, senior editor Winnie Yang highly recommends the brand’s Hi-Loft Down line to keep kids toasty on freezing days.
Use this slim fleece as a starter layer under ski jackets and shells or as a standalone coat for activities like walking the dog or hiking when it’s a little warmer out.
For something a bit more colorful but still just as warm, here’s the quarter-zip version.
And the slightly shorter (slightly cheaper) version for cold but not ultrafrigid days.
This slightly cropped crewneck is woven from a very similar alpaca-fleece blend as our favorite pullover sweater.
Probably the best deal you’ll get on cashmere all year, and it comes in several colors: black, camel, white, bubblegum pink, and seafoam green.
Strategist contributor Maggie Slepian wears these insulated leather mittens on film sets in Montana, where temperatures can dip to minus-15 degrees. “They’re classically styled, have a heat-reflecting membrane, are fully waterproof, and have a soft, insulated lining,” she says.
Smartwool’s merino-wool layers are a Strategist favorite for keeping warm. While not a huge discount, these cable-knit gloves are discounted $7 in this gold colorway.
Meg Ryan fall is far behind us, but you can keep the spirit alive with this polished jacket. Its quilting is lined with polyester fill, so you can toss it into your washing machine after a particularly muddy day.
But if you’re on the hunt for a bona fide barn jacket, we spotted this elegant J.Crew coat for over half off when you use the code SALETIME.
For those days you can’t even be bothered to use sleeves: a half-cashmere, half-merino-wool poncho that comes in seven colors.
This Chris Black–recommended crewneck looks nice under a blazer and comes in both classic and tall sizing.
Hanna Andersson’s classic long-john pajamas are on sale in the season’s newest prints, including motifs of sharks, rainbows, and strawberries.
Another cozy quilted option, this time for kids to wear on on snow days at home (or under hand-me-down snow pants that are still a bit too big).
And a beanie they’ll actually deign to wear when school doesn’t get cancelled.
Here’s a faux-fur jacket that will make your new baby even more cuddly, complete with little bear ears attached to the hood.
I’m a fan of REI’s in-house fleece jackets. This one is based on a design from the brand’s 1992 catalogue, down to the retro labels and zipper pulls.
Patagonia’s Better Sweater is usually on sale only in out-of-season colors, but this kid-size version is available in (very wearable) navy, green, and gray.
Some of our favorite hiking boots for men are up to 52 percent off, depending on the size — but they’ll be great in the snow, too, since they’re fully waterproof.
These waterproof booties will keep out snow and slush while still being breathable.
We spotted this alpaca sweater for your too-cold office at Lululemon, of all places.
This color-blocked long-sleeve is quite fun for outdoor runs. It also comes in black, if you’d prefer to keep it classic.
If you’re going to Sundance, might we recommend this puffer skirt? (It also has a hidden pocket in the waistband to keep your essentials.)
Add some hygge to your home with this half-off fringed throw that comes in five colors.
Here’s a set of socks for insulating your winter boots — or for hunkering down indoors.
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