What to Buy In March—And What You Should Probably Skip

If visions of shamrock necklaces and Cadbury Creme Eggs have got you pumped for the arrival of March, you’re not the only one. But before you start digging into the old pot of gold you call your checking account, you may want to hit the brakes a bit and consider which items are actually worth grabbing—especially if you’d rather be saving than spending tons of money right now. Below, we break down some of the best products to buy in March, either because of great sales or seasonal necessity. We’ll be cracking into which items you can probably postpone, too. (Sorry to say it, but those leprechaun hats are on our hit list.)

What to Buy in March

1. Winter Apparel

While it probably feels somewhat counterintuitive, given that spring kicks off on Tuesday, March 19, winter clothing should be at the top of your list of things to buy this month. Because this time of year is considered the end of the season, you can find some fantastic markdowns on winter coats, hats, gloves, sweaters, and boots at a number of retailers as they aim to make space for spring and summer inventory. For the best winter clothing bargains on high-performance apparel, consider hitting up places like L.L.Bean, The North Face, and REI. You can find even deeper discounts over at Kohl’s, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, and T.J.Maxx. Even if you’re not wearing these duds until next December, it will be nice to have them in storage once the snow starts to fall again.

2. Vacuum Cleaners