Back To School Clothes Sales You Need To Catch Before The Semester Starts

By Victoria Robertson on August 31, 2015

School is back in session almost everywhere, and there isn’t a thing we can do about it.

Well, that is of course, nothing we can do about it except spend the very small amount of money we have left on new clothes. Why not, right?

Plus, back to school sales are popping up left and right, so anywhere you go, you’re getting a fantastic deal, which would make NOT spending money stupid … so really, you’re left with no choice.

So for you shopaholics out there with limited funds, here are five back to school clothing sales that you need to catch before the semester starts.

1. Famous Footwear

Going back to school without the right pair of shoes (especially when you’re on a college campus and most of your day is spent walking) is a crime. Seriously. Your poor feet can’t handle that sole-less pair of shoes you’ve been sporting since you graduated high school.

If you keep torturing your feet, you’re going to have far more problems later on than a lack of money.

So rather than pulling out that beaten up pair of gym shoes that gives you blisters for the sixth year in a row, head over to Famous Footwear for a fantastic back to school shoe sale.

Not only will you walk away with one new pair of shoes, but when you buy one, you’ll get the second (of equal or lesser value) half off! Of course, like all sales, some of the shoes are excluded (usually the pair you really wanted), but I’ll bet your second choice is a sale option, and at least they won’t hurt your feet (hopefully).

And really, if we’re being completely honest with ourselves, we could always use more shoes. Like they say, the more the merrier!

2. JCPenney

Clothing sales are difficult to find, as they typically don’t pop up until school has already started (convenient, huh?). But there are still stores perfect for the essentials, JCPenney being one of them.

While you may not walk out with your entire wardrobe for the next year, you’ll certainly find great deals on name brand clothing that will tide you over until the bigger sales hit the stores.

They have 50 percent off sales storewide as well as additional coupons for 15 percent off your entire purchase! So if you’re looking for a few pairs of jeans and some shirts to get you through the first few weeks of school, this is the place to be.

3. Forever 21

Who doesn’t love this store? I mean, they have everything, it’s in style and it’s fairly inexpensive (most of the time). Plus, this store makes back to school shopping a breeze, as it can typically be your one-stop shopping trip.

Their back to school sale is going on now, with clothing and accessories starting at just $4. When you think about it, this is perfect. Plus, new members get 15 percent off when they sign up by email, and the store has free shipping when you spend over $50.

So if you plan on stocking up, this is the place to do it.

4. PacSun

Not many people pay too much attention to this store anymore, but you definitely should. They have a multitude of back to school sales going on this year, and you’ll certainly want to get in on that before it’s too late.

For instance, they have jeans buy one get one free (and we always need to replace our jeans), and they also give you 15 percent off site wide when you shop online, as well as free shipping with no spending minimum!

They also have a coupon deal going on right now, where you can save 15 percent on $50 purchases, 20 percent on $75 purchases and you can save as much as 25 percent when you spend $125 or more!

With money saving deals such as this, it’s hard to ignore PacSun, even if you only end up going for a backpack. It’s all worth it.

5. Columbia

Finally, it’s important to think ahead when you’re back to school shopping, as the weather typically gets much colder really fast. That’s why keeping Columbia’s back to school deals in mind is a great idea.

With the Columbia sale, you can save money on back to school items with an extra 25 percent off your purchase (which can add up when you’re buying those amazingly warm jackets).

So rather than waiting for the cold, beat it this year when you’re going about your back to school shopping, it’ll be well worth it and save you a small fortune in winter gear!

Back to school shopping can be fun (and somewhat inexpensive) if you know where to look. So hit several different stores, keep an open mind and be on the lookout for those amazing deals, especially when you’re thinking about future weather.

Happy shopping!

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