Bloomingdale's Friends & Family sale is finally here -- Here are our favorite pieces

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Every seasoned shopper knows that some of best deals of the year come when major retailers have their annual (or in some cases, bi-annual) Friends & Family sales.

The promotions usually open up discounts to shoppers that are normally reserved for employees and their nearest and dearest, with some of the most coveted seasonal items dropping to the lowest prices of the year.

These can't-miss sales are major for chains and department stores, and Bloomingdale's fall Friends & Family sale is full of cozy sweaters, chic coats and and dreamy fabrics that will have your cart full and your closet fuller.

The promotion runs through Monday, October 14, with marked items being discounted a solid 25 percent once they're added to your cart -- no promo code required.

Many of the items are five-star rated and among those, some of Bloomies' bestselling fall weather pieces.

We rounded up the best deals from this week's sale. from baby-soft cashmere to structured sherpa coats.

Shop our favorite pieces below: