Best Columbus Day Fashion Sales for 2015

Columbus Day has now become another American holiday more about shopping than perhaps the remembrance of its namesake: Christopher Columbus.  Whether you think Columbus was the founder of the new world, or a callous explorer who did a lot of damage to Native Americans, you may want to check out some of the retail deals in the build-up to Black Friday and holiday shopping.   This weekend’s sales include savings on fashion and home items, as well as handbags being promoted as part of the Oct. 10 National Handbag Day.  If you have time to visit the shops this weekend, here’s what’s on our pick list.

Bloomingdales is offering special promotions for National Handbag Day and Columbus Day Shopping

Department Stores

Barney’s Warehouse:  If you love designer brands and Barney’s own label (as I do) then you’ll want to shop the  clearance items  online and in store to save  get an extra 40 percent off. Have a look at their accessories too as some purses and shoes are now 40 percent off. Most regular clothing items and accessories as well as home and kids items get 30 percent off. Plus, there’s free shipping on all U.S. orders. The sale is on until Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Bloomingdale’s:  Bloomies is having a pretty fantastic sale including  shoes, handbags, apparel,  home, plus-sizes, menswear, kids and jewelry.  Overall you can save 20-75 percent online and in store, and take an extra 20-50 percent off already reduced items. You’ll get an extra $15 off  purchases of at least $125 with the code OCT15OFF.  Check out the store’s online deals for National Handbag Day with picks curated by  Bloomingdale’s Fashion Director Erika Russo—if you’re a handbag lover , you can even enter to win one of five handbags in  a special contest on Bloomingdales.com.

Two of my favorite Nicole by Nicole Miller garments are now on sale.

JCPenney:  I’ve been rediscovering JCP this year, and frankly, they have some great things at low prices.  For this weekend, look for a coupon one their website for $10 off a purchase of $25 or more in stores, with  the code SPRINGER.  If you want to use a credit card to buy , you can get additional savings.  The code SPANIEL can get you 20 percent off with a JCPenney Credit Card, an extra 15 percent off with any other payment method, and an extra 10 percent off some items such as watches, furniture and mattresses.  My favorites this season are the nicole by Nicole Miller Anniversary collection.  I also just bought new drapes from my living room from JCP and am very pleased with both the price and the quality of the curtains.

Lord & Taylor:  There are lots of great deals to be had across the store and website, plus there is free shipping is available on every US order.  Save an additional 20 percent off regular and sale items when you use code COLUMBUS through Oct. 12. Look for savings up to 60 percent off women’s sportswear and 50 percent off men’s suit separates.

Cole Haan Tali Wedge pumps are on sale at Nordstrom for under $100.00.

Nordstrom:  The brand is still clearing out summer items and making way for Fall /Winter fashions with some great markdowns this weekend.  Do check out the deals on Cole Haan shoes, Topshop, Designer Collections and many other great fashion brands.

Special savings on dresses are part of the Columbus Day savings at Macy’s.

Macy’s: Take 10-20 percent off sale and clearance items with the coupon code FALL until Oct. 12. Use the code to save an additional 15 percent off jewelry, clothing, shoes and home items, as well as 10 percent off sale electronics and watches. Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more.  Also look for discounts on boots, dresses, Lucky Brand Jeans and the INC International Concepts Collection (modeled by Heidi Klum.)

Saks Fifth Avenue: Take up to 60% off on new sale items & markdowns.

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH: Discounts on menswear & women’s fashion until Oct. 12.

 SHOPBOP: You must check out this fashion website this weekend.  They have all the trends and the top designers.  Look for deals up to 70 percent off of retail–just read the return policy carefully before you hit the buy button.

Fashion Clothing:

Anthropologie – take 20% off on all dresses, limited time only. Save 20% off dresses with code: DRESSCODE at checkout.

BCBG:  Save 30% this weekend on BCBG dresses, outerwear, leggings and accessories.

Dorothy Perkins: Stay on trend with deals Dorothy Perkins take up to 30% off on select new fall  items + take 15% off on your entire purchase

French Connection: French Connection US Columbus Day Sale: 30% off everything! Code: FC30CD

Intermix: Take 15% off on your entire purchase.  Some items may be excluded, see site the website for full details!

J. Crew: This weekend at  J. Crew in stores and online, receive 30 percent off full-price styles and an extra 40 percent off final-sale styles with the code WEEKEND. If you buy more, you can also score free shipping on orders over $150.

Lucky Brand: Save up to 40% off apparel and accessories this weekend.

Kate Spade New York: Take an extra 25% off on all sale items & markdowns.

MAC Cosmetics:  Take $10 off on every $50 that you spend! Some exclusions apply, us code:MACFAN1  to save.

Madewell: Take 30% off on fall essentials.  Use code: HIGHFALL.

MILLY NY:  Take an Take an additional 30% off on all sale & final sale items. Use code: SEPTEMBERSALE on all sale & final sale items.

MISS SELFRIDGE: Get up to 50% off on new sale markdowns.  Look for great savings on top designers.

Nicole Miller Columbus Day Sale: through Monday, October 12th, save an extra 30% off sale items PLUS new styles added. The sale will run both in stores and online.

UNIQLO: is offering special Columbus Day Promotions for men & women.  Specials include down vests, fleece jackets and zip up jackets.

For more deals in real-time, follow the @Recessionista on Twitter. We’ll be sharing updates and deals all weekend long on Twitter.