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Who doesn’t love a bargain?

The January sales can lure the best of us into an impromptu shopping spree, but even if you’re not a seasoned sales shopper, it’s still a savvy time for a snoop through the rails.

According to Opera Lane’s resident stylist Breeda O’Connell, there’s one item, in particular, to look out for at this time of year; winter coats.

“Sales can be very worthwhile, and you can get some great pieces that would otherwise have been out of your reach. Just be mindful of what you’re really looking for and stay in control.” Breeda told us.

Tie-belt coat (€40, was €79.99) at H&M, Opera Lane

“A bargain is a winter wool coat with 30 percent off, that you love so much you would have happily paid full price for it.

“It fits like a dream and you know it will work in your wardrobe for years to come.”

Prep Check Oversize Peacoat (was €590, now €295, Tommy Hilfiger)

You can nab discounts of up to a whopping 50 percent on many classic coat styles this week on Opera Lane, however, do heed Breeda’s words of warning before you splash out:

“If you have to make too many adjustments e.g., get a piece tailored or you have to buy other items in order to make it work, then the ‘bargain’ element has gone out of the window. Chances are you won’t do these things and you’ll never wear your new sales purchase.”

See you at the checkout.