five pounds of turkey doesn’t look so good on you, and neither does your pre-season clothing. better to try these sales on for size:

bottega veneta
end of this week? beginning of next? we'd tell you when they start marking down their luscious leathers, (30 - 50%) but then we'd have to wrestle you for that woven bag. ready-to-wear and shoes also get the 30% off treatment. 699 fifth avenue. 212.371.5511. www.bottegaveneta.com

michael kors
yes, you had a dentist appointment last week too (wink). but 50% off the entire fall collection calls for lunchtime measures. just make sure that your white artic fox coat doesn’t give you away at the company party. 974 madison avenue. 212.452.4685. www.michaelkors.com

gucci
pre-sale is already in progress. but patience is a virtue. or in this case a boston bag perhaps, or a strappy pair of heels? with the official 40% off starting monday, 12/5, don’t wait too long. 840 madison avenue. 212.717.2619.www.gucci.com

stella mccartney
you’ll be glad you skipped the h&m chaos now that fall ready-to-wear, shoes, and bags are 40% off. granted that chunky knit polo dress will still set you back, but you’ll look like you stepped off a runway, not a rack. 429 west 14th street. 212.255.1556.
www.stellamccartney.com

barneys new york
what's better than a floor-wide sale? try nine floors - of designer duds no less. starting thursday, 12/1 you'll fall for 40% off fall clothing, shoes, and bags. 660 madison avenue. 212.826.8900. www.barneys.com


need more sales? check out let it sale: part one.