Shop Smart: Winter Clearance Sales

Although we are in the thick of this winter vortex (I know I know, it's not technically the vortex but I'm suffering so I'm making it as dramatic as possible), the stores are clearing out their winter wear! This is the time of year I stock up on sweaters, jeans and coats. Check out some of the awesome winter clearance sales going on right now:

• Loft: 75% off winter Items
• Target: Up to 70% off winter items
• DSW: BOOTS on boots on booots!! $25 boots!!!
• Macy's: Extra 25% off clearance items for up to 80% savings (bought this for $10!)
• J.C. Penney's: Up to 70% off winter items
• Gap: 50% off winter items
• Nordstrom: 50% off coats (stock up for next year!)
• Kohl's: 70% off winter items (but really when is Kohl's not having a sale? love 'em)
• J.Crew Factory: 30% off
• Forever21: 40% off winter items
• Asos: Always ahead of the game- 60% off spring dresses (gimme)!

I picked up this classic crewneck sweater at from Target's Winter Clearance, $10 skinny jeans from J.C. Penney's clearance, and this tie-waist dress from Gap's sale.