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Here's a big "duh" as cold weather sinks its teeth in: Coats are a necessity for chilly clime dwellers and you can't just ignore poor fabric quality on account of the hypothermia chills. It makes sense, then, that outerwear can get up there in price. So hats off to you, savvy shoppers, who waited until the steepest sales (up to 70% off in some cases) go down to make this most important of seasonal purchases. In the gallery above, find 10 choices that will have you feeling toasty even on a budget.
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