To ask what you would spend £1k on in Bicester Village?

[Mum2KSS]

I took out a women’s cancer insurance around 15 years ago and just got my premiums back as I thankfully didn’t need to claim for anything. I now have £1k which i don’t want to absorb into the household bills as I feel I should celebrate the fact that I’m healthy! I can get to Bicester Village and was wondering if I should spend it there? I’m not usually into designer clothes so this would be a real treat..what investment pieces would you buy? I work full time in an office but can wear smart casual there...usually in jeans and tops at the weekend and don’t like to bare legs or chest..

Great news! I'd go for something classic that you'll get a lot of wear out of and won't date...perhaps a coat or a bag.

Handbag!

A big pointy stick to get through the hoards.

A really nice pair of long leather boots.

No idea but as an aside if you are an AA member you get a 10% discount there. Worth taking a friend if you aren’t

A Burberry mac .

I think I’d buy a piece of jewellery, boots and a new coat.

Although if I had £1k to treat myself with, I’d love to spend it in Liberty

Mulberry handbag.

Really, don't try to buy an "investment piece" there. That's not the place.

Go somewhere really nice, make a day of it and choose something you love - Selfridges, Liberty.

I think I would buy a lovely roomy bag in a classic colour from Coach outlet and take the rest away but either a good watch or a simple but elegant bangle or bracelet that I could wear everyday and each tone I put it on if made me feel great

A mulberry bag.

I only occasionally go to Bicester. Spending £1k there is so very easy. A couple of handbags and 3 dresses/work suits from the boutiques and your money is gone!

Mulberry bag

Something classic you can use/treasure for ages

Decent handbag
Classic coat
Leather shoes

Etc...

If I had £1k to spend on something like a lovely handbag, I wouldn't go to an outlet village, spending that much on a bag should be a luxury experience. Go into town and go to the actual shop and enjoy the experience, have a nice leisurely lunch while you're out!

I'm jealous! enjoy x

A mulberry bag! Enjoy

MaxMara camel coat?

Mulberry bag

Not the same thing but I'd be tempted to do one of those personal stylist appointments at John Lewis or similar. See if they pick out anything you really love! The fee is redeemable against any purchases you make. I've heard some very favourable reviews.

Our branch has just added a 'style lounge' to make the experience a bit more luxe

I'd possibly wait until further into February for greater choice on the rails.

Loro Piana for me. Scarf and gloves. Job done.

Mulberry Bayswater

How on earth can a scarf and gloves cost £1000??!!

I would buy a Burberry MAC for around 800 quid and then treat myself to a few other little bits. Or a nice handbag but I wouldnt go to Bicester for that I would get a classic like a marking

Mulberry bag.

Maxmara coat or dress.

But mainly a Mulberry bag