While Black Friday is touted as the best day of the year to find steals, post-holiday sales fly under the radar as a gold mine of great deals, with retailers looking to clear product from their shelves to make way for new collections.
The result: Your favorite stores are offering some of the deepest discounts of the year, offering savvy consumers additional reductions off regular sale prices, and continuing their policy of free shipping.
We’ve rounded up the 12 best values we could find, classics that will last well past the season’s markdowns, that you’d have loved at full price. Here, our list of exactly what to buy with those gift cards you received over the past week. Because what’s a better New Year’s Resolution than treating yourself?
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Head into the new year with this bright wool coat, available in five vibrant shades. This is the perfect pop of color to add some happiness to otherwise dreary winter city-scapes. With 20 percent off and glowing customer reviews, this coat is the perfect thank you to yourself for making everyone else on your list happy this holiday season. Styling hint: The bold pink color is a fun update on a classic and looks great with both neutral colors as well as contrasting with other bright shades. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much of your wardrobe pairs with it.
Shop guilt-free with Reformation's sustainable pieces by perusing their sale. The new markdowns mean many items now fall under $100. But be quick, because pieces like the Catherine Dress, a sumptuous jade-green satin slip dress, will surely sell out! Styling hint: This dress transitions from winter to summer seamlessly. For a night out in the colder months, pair with a leather jacket, tights and heeled boots. In summertime, sweep your hair up, add a pair of statement earrings and strappy mules and you’re good to go!
Deeply discounted FP, found without having to rummage around the sale racks of department stores? Count us in! Snag this marigold dress for NYE and you'll be the center of the party. Cliché black or spangly sparkles, move over-- this satin two-piece set will shine brighter, and for only $35, a total reduction of nearly 70 percent. Yes! Styling hint: Pair this dress with delicate gold jewelry and strappy sandals for a monochromatic moment that will make for the perfect NYE Instagram post.
We love this bag for its soft blush shade and pearl accenting. While it may appear ladylike, the Ellery can add unsuspecting edge to any outfit with its embellishment and chain detailing. Save an additional 40 percent on all sale styles with code MOREEXTRA. Styling hint: The Ellery's chain slides to adjust in length, so you can wear it as a cross-body bag or make it shorter, to wear over-the-shoulder style, essentially making this your most versatile favorite bag.
Animal prints could not be more on-trend right now, and a transitional piece like a trench coat is a great way to add some Meo Mix into your winter wardrobe. Priced 50 percent off, now at $75, you can try out this trend without committing to a higher-price item. Styling hint: Layer this over a back turtleneck sweater, jeans and heeled boots for winter, then take this versatile piece into spring by pairing with a white t-shirt and jeans or a mini dress and loafer mules.
We're guessing at least one of your new year's resolutions will have something to do with working out more. Athleta's Post-Holiday sale makes it easier, with up to 60 percent off jackets, tops, bras and tights. These leggings check all the boxes: Style, technical and flattering, with their high-rise, no-flip waistband and four (yes, four!) pockets to hold phone, keys and money or credit card while you get the work done. Now $43 down from $89, we suggest stocking up on a few pairs and thank yourself later. Styling hint: Go with the heather gray, a shade neutral enough to pair with nearly any top, yet still more fun than basic black.
We choose to think there is some correlation between buying cute workout gear and going to the gym more often. And while there might be scant scientific data to back up the hypothesis, these Adidas are very persuasive evidence. Available in a mouth-watering sorbet shade of pink and red, the color adds an unexpected boost to these otherwise classic kicks. With savings of over 50 percent, these comfy sneaks will last way longer than most New Year's resolutions. Styling hint: These sneakers don't just pair well with activewear -- throw on boyfriend jeans and a chunky sweater for a casual yet chic daytime look.
The makeup gift sets that are such a great stocking stuffer aren't just for gifting! This Tarte set, a $354 value, is now marked down to $33 after the discount code TWENTYOFF is applied at checkout. (Beauty Insiders can use this code at Sephora for an additional discount on sale items through Jan. 1. Not a Beauty Insider? It's free to sign up, and you'll find reward points stack up quickly.) The set includes 24 gorgeous eye shadow shades alongside travel sizes of lip balm, blush, bronzer, highlighter, liquid eyeliner and mascara. Styling hint: Stock up on this set not only for the beautiful colors and adorable packaging, but you’ll be thanking yourself the next time you fly and have the perfect TSA-approved makeup to accompany you!
That new iPhone X you got for the holidays? Rather than waiting for the first drop or crack, protect your new phone now with this adorable glitter case featuring owls toasting your every move. This case is now marked down 50 percent to $20 and ships free. While you're grabbing one for yourself, pick up a second of Coach's many whimsical animal themed phone cases for you and your bestie to match. Styling hint: This print is available on handbags and small leather goods as well. Match your phone to your bag for a chic complementary look.
There's no way you're going to tackle all of your new year's resolutions without a little (or a lot…) of caffeine. This Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso machine is perfect for everyone who wants a little, a lot, or something in between. Reduced from $220 down to $109, this steal is a no brainer. Styling hint: Set up a café corner in your kitchen by storing Nespresso coffee capsules in a large glass jar. The iridescent colors of the capsules bring a surprisingly sleek glow to your counters and your family will love feeling like baristas with this double function machine.
All your friends have one, but you've been holding out. You didn't understand what all the hype was about. But it turns out that this tiny speaker is basically a voice-controlled personal assistant, something anyone could use. Originally $50, this tiny (yet powerful) gadget has been marked down 40 percent to $29. Pick one up to try it (get the weather and the news) as this item only goes on sale a few times a year. Combined with Prime’s free 2-day shipping, this deal gives a whole new meaning to smart purchase. Styling hint: Opt for the 'Sandstone' color and this tech product du jour becomes a shockingly aesthetically-pleasing tabletop accessory.
Anthropologie's beloved Tag Sale boasts thousands of newly discounted items and an additional 30 percent off the already reduced prices. The home goodies are especially great values right now, and while you're checking out the gorgeous duvets and hand-crafted mirrors, throw this set of three soy candles in your cart. That breaks down to about $6 per hand-crafted candle. Styling hint: After you burn through these candles, clean out the glass containers and use to store jewelry or as planters for tiny succulents.
