2. Stay hydrated, sounds silly, but if you are dehydrated your ability to make rational decisions becomes impaired. Also have a few snacks to hand, a banana, some nuts or cheesy oatcakes will help bridge the gap until you can eat properly.
3. Be armed with a list, and do your research into the coming season, but only buy if it's really 'YOU'. If you wouldn't normally wear crochet flares or towering disco platforms.....Don't even go there.
4. As simple as it sounds, look at where the gaps are in your wardrobe, only buy what you really NEED, and stick rigidly to it.
5. Now is the time to invest in those forever designer pieces. Buy the best you can afford, and it will stand you in good stead for a long time.
6. If it doesn't fit don't buy it just because it's a bargain. It will end up at the back of the wardrobe, and eventually go to the charity shop!
7. SHOP ONLINE........PUTTING ITEMS INTO YOUR BASKET GIVES YOU TIME TO REALLY CONSIDER IF YOU NEED IT, BEFORE HITTING THE 'PURCHASE NOW' BUTTON?
8. And finally those few impulse sale bargains can add up to one much needed new season item. Always try and weigh up which you want more.
WHAT TO BUY NOW........
WINTER WHITE SLOUCHY COAT
WAS £75 NOW £45 ASOS
Refreshing winter white oversized coat. Dress down with jeans or go 'all' out white, for a pristine and polished look.
WAS £75 NOW £45 ASOS
Refreshing winter white oversized coat. Dress down with jeans or go 'all' out white, for a pristine and polished look.
NAVY PEA COAT WAS £55 NOW £38
ASOS
A classic pea coat always looks effortlessly chic, it works with everything from denim to tailoring.
ASOS
A classic pea coat always looks effortlessly chic, it works with everything from denim to tailoring.
BLAZER WAS £475 NOW £217.50 IRO
Daytime wear your blazer low key with mannish flats and cropped trousers. Swap to heels and leather pants for evening.
MARINIERE STRIPE BRETON TOP
WAS £60 NOW £42 PETIT BATEAU
A wardrobe staple, (I have three) mine are in and out of the wash every week, what more can I say.....
SUPREME CASHMERE SWEATER DRESS
WAS £270 NOW £190 CLOSED
Beautiful and classic cashmere, the perfect choice for cosy low key dressing.
NAVY PURE SILK SHIRT
WAS £39.99 NOW £24.99 MANGO
A modern wardrobe must have that will work with
almost everything you own.
GREY PURE CASHMERE CHUNKY KNIT SWEATER
WAS £99 NOW £69.50 M&S
The sales are the best time to invest in timeless cashmere.
Check out the menswear departments too, especially if you want an over sized look.
BLACK AND CHARCOAL LONGLINE COAT
WAS £185 NOW £110 ASOS WHITE
LEIA OVERSIZED COTTON POPLIN SHIRT
WAS £220 NOW £154 ACNE STUDIOS
And finally, a year round white shirt is a total wardrobe essential.
This masculine inspired shirt works smartly tucked into tailoring, or for a laid back weekend look with ripped skinny jeans and boots.
Happy shopping!
X X X
Daytime wear your blazer low key with mannish flats and cropped trousers. Swap to heels and leather pants for evening.
MARINIERE STRIPE BRETON TOP
WAS £60 NOW £42 PETIT BATEAU
A wardrobe staple, (I have three) mine are in and out of the wash every week, what more can I say.....
SUPREME CASHMERE SWEATER DRESS
WAS £270 NOW £190 CLOSED
Beautiful and classic cashmere, the perfect choice for cosy low key dressing.
NAVY PURE SILK SHIRT
WAS £39.99 NOW £24.99 MANGO
A modern wardrobe must have that will work with
almost everything you own.
GREY PURE CASHMERE CHUNKY KNIT SWEATER
WAS £99 NOW £69.50 M&S
The sales are the best time to invest in timeless cashmere.
Check out the menswear departments too, especially if you want an over sized look.
BLACK AND CHARCOAL LONGLINE COAT
WAS £185 NOW £110 ASOS WHITE
LEIA OVERSIZED COTTON POPLIN SHIRT
WAS £220 NOW £154 ACNE STUDIOS
And finally, a year round white shirt is a total wardrobe essential.
This masculine inspired shirt works smartly tucked into tailoring, or for a laid back weekend look with ripped skinny jeans and boots.
Happy shopping!
X X X
Such a fun article and nice tips. :)
ReplyDeletex Krizia
Shark Attack - Fashion Blog
Great advice and some lovely sales picks Helen. Hope you had a fab xmas x
ReplyDeleteOoh some lovely sales picks here Helen, not to mention tips! I just love the off white ASOS coat.
ReplyDeleteHope you've had a fab Christmas.
Jane xx
My Midlife Fashion
Gorgeous finds Helen & sound advice too! The white coat is lovely & such a bargain! Happy New Year to you & yours! Ax
ReplyDeleteGreat advice and some lovely classic picks, Helen. I'm not a fan of sales shopping as I don't like the hustle and bustle of it and I never seem to get anything decent so I don't really bother. Hope you gagged some bargains! Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Helen! I can't stop laughing at the 'crochet flares'! I need to follow your advice, I'm so bad for just buying on impulse during the sales - half of it ends up being returned! xx
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