I'm not very skilled at finding deals at department stores. It seems like whenever I do find a coupon, it excludes the brand I'm hoping to buy and I wind up frustrated! That's why I was very excited to learn about Macy's VIP sale (online only, ends 9/21). With code VIP you get 20% off pretty much anything (some exclusions apply, but not many!), and that's an extra 20% if the item is already on sale. I picked up this cobalt dress in-store yesterday (did not receive an extra 20% since the promo is only good online but it was on clearance). I tried on a bunch of the options below though, which are eligible. The Sperry's are super-comfy and the Rachel Roy v-neck tunic is to die for in person. I found so many cute things it's going to be hard to narrow down what I want to order with the coupon! Check out my favorites below, and if you have secrets for saving money at department stores, please spill! 

Dress: Alfani c/o ShopStyle, $47 (not online - similar, similar) 
Trench: Express 
Shoes: Vince Camuto c/o HSN
Purse: Michael Kors/Macy's
Approx. dates: Trench, purse are 1 year ago. Shoes, dress are new/recent.

Bar III   /  Bar III  /  Rachel Roy

Vince Camuto  /  Vince Camuto  /  Bar III  /  Bar III
Vince Camuto  /  Maison Jules  /  Maison Jules  /  Bar III
Rachel Roy  /  Rachel Roy  /  Coach  /  Vince Camuto
Nine West  /  Michael Kors  /  Sperry  /  Sperry

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