Fall and winter wardrobe updates: boots on sale, dresses under $50

As temperatures drop, retailers and editors are spotlighting fall and winter wardrobe staples and steep discounts that make it easier for shoppers to update their closets. Footwear sales from UGG and high street outlets, clearance markdowns on boots, guides to cold-weather leggings, and affordable seasonal dresses are all being promoted as shoppers transition into chillier weather.

UGG is offering marked reductions on several of its best-known styles, with the Women's Classic Short Crescent Boot listed at $132.99, down from $190, in chestnut and black. The brand emphasizes plush linings such as Twinface sheepskin and UGGplush, lightweight sugarcane EVA soles, and convertible shafts that can be worn tall or folded. The Tasman X and Dakota styles are also discounted, with the Tasman X featuring a removable tonal UGGplush sock and a water-resistant, molded foam clog design suited for errands and light outdoor use. The Dakota slipper retains its moccasin profile with wool lining and a molded outsole for quick trips outside.

Across the Atlantic, a major high street retailer has placed thousands of boot styles into its clearance outlet, with discounts exceeding 70 percent on select...