Upscale retailers Shopbop and Saks Fifth Avenue are both currently having their annual Friends & Family sales. Both stores are offering 25% most everything they offer, with the usual caveats of no cosmetics, fragrances, certain brands, etc. These sales are great because it's one of the few times where you can save some serious coin on some lustworthy brands like Marina Rinaldi, Lafayette 148, and Eileen Fisher. If you're in the market for a new coat or jacket, look no further. Also of note are the evening gowns, most costing between $300-500 (not including the discount). If you're in need of a Homecoming dress or just want something nice to have on hand, look no further than Saks. Because these sales usually have some excluded items, Saks made it easy and labeled everything eligible for the sale, which covers everything in the plus size department. Be sure to use the code "FRNFAM" when checking out! The Saks Fifth Avenue sale ends October 19th.

Shopbop sadly doesn't carry plus sizes, but they're one of the first places I look for accessories. They carry an expansive range of almost anything you'd want to liven up you look. Shopbop is based out of the UK, but they have ridiculously fast shipping--no joke, I get my orders in 3-4 days of placing them--plus if you have Amazon Prime you can get two day and overnight shipping for crazy cheap. Oh, did I mention free returns? Be sure to use the code "FAMILY25" when checking out! This sale ends October 16th.

Here are my top picks, including some old favorites you've seen on the blog before: