Fast fall fashions

Many students don’t know about the discounts they can receive just for being a student. The Westfield Franklin Park Shopping Mall is located about 3.5 miles from UT (about a 10-minute drive). Franklin Park has a variety of shops and stores that carry anything that a student could possibly need for interviews, going out, or just lounging around their dorm.

American Eagle Outfitters offers a discount of 20 percent on Fridays, but this is only during the month of October. The discount is good on your entire purchase including sale-priced and clearance items, but you must show your student ID to get the discount. American Eagle currently has their Fall Sale going on. This sale includes many markdowns on shirts throughout the store. They have graphic tees marked down to $9.95 and up. Both full-priced and clearance graphic tees are included in the buy one, get one 50 percent off sale, and can be mixed and matched. Polos are marked down as low as $14.95 and select styles of wovens are marked down as well.

From their jeans to hoodies to graphic tees, American Eagle has the everyday things college students need in their wardrobes. Especially with the weather varying as much as it is, American Eagle has some great deals to stock up on for when the weather fluctuates.

Aerie by American Eagle also offers a discount of 20 percent on Fridays, but again only during the month of October and you must show your student ID. Aerie has many of their bras and underwear on sale, as well as many of their clothing line items.

Sadly, Aerie will soon be discontinuing their Aerie F.I.T. line to make room for more clothing in stores. Aerie F.I.T. is comparable to Nike or Adidas-style athletic wear, but at a lower price, and is perfect for students. Aerie currently has some of those items on clearance. Check out the line for great things to wear to the Rec Center or just around the dorms.

Both American Eagle and Aerie will have new arrivals in stores by Oct. 18. New items include winter coats and sweaters for both men and women. The women’s suede boots will also be back, as well as Mohawk-style winter hats for men.

Banana Republic offers a 15 percent discount for college students for showing their college ID. This discount can be used on sale and clearance, as well as full-priced items, but cannot be combined with any other coupons. Banana Republic has both professional and casual looks for men and women. Banana Republic’s fall sale is currently running, offering new discounts on sale and regular-priced apparel.

J. Crew is another store offering 15 percent off for students. The discount is valid on any full-priced item just as long as students show their ID. Even though students cannot use the discount on any of the clearance items, they still will be able to find good deals in the clearance section of the store. J. Crew is a store for those students who want to look a little more professional than their peers. J. Crew has everything from professional office-wear to t-shirts and jeans. Prices there can be a little steep, so it’s wise to think about your purchase before buying.

Charlotte Russe offers students a 10 percent discount on anything full-priced at their store for showing their college ID. Charlotte Russe has great items students can wear to go out on the weekends or just on campus. Charlotte Russe’s current promotions include 25 percent off select styles of bras, skirts, sweaters, and dresses. They also have buy one, get one 50 percent off deals on their belts and shoes.

Although many other stores at the mall do not give a student discount, that does not mean that students will not be able to find any good deals. Many stores are currently trying to get rid of their summer and fall merchandise to make room for their holiday apparel. This equals big savings for students. But, as you’re out there shopping, remember that many items in these sales won’t be there for long. So when you find a good deal, snatch it. Because when it’s gone, it’s gone.