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What have you bought in the sales clothing or beauty wise?

66 replies

DedicatedFolllowerofFashion · 05/01/2023 12:30

I have bought a half price Mint Velvet sequin shirt , a silky long dressing gown and a short quilted jacket. I have bought some hair products with 10% off.

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whiteorchids44 · 05/01/2023 18:10

Cashmere roll neck dresses in black and in grey from Whistles

matthancockslovechild · 05/01/2023 18:15

A coach camera bag, and a pair of knee high leather brown boots from Daniel footwear

Comeback25 · 05/01/2023 18:16

A few half price gift sets from Boots and some trainers from M&S along with a nightshirt. That's it. I normally go mad in the sales, especially at M&S and John Lewis but most things i saw were not the right size, still too pricey or meh..😐

SlippinKimmy · 05/01/2023 18:23

Not too much luckily, a Mulberry bag (thanks to the MN thread), a half price Max Mara jumper and a couple of bits from Boden that I may send back once they arrive (always a bit iffy about Boden). Just haven’t seen many bargains this year…

Precipice · 05/01/2023 18:27

I bought a flannel shirt from Portuguese Flannel I've been eyeing previously. Was unsure about the sizing - it's a man's shirt I'll be having adjusted anyway, but I wanted to make sure it won't be tight around the hips, so I ordered M rather than S. At worst I'll pay a bit more for alterations, but if I'd gone for S and they couldn't exchange up I'd have been regretful.

Metabigot · 05/01/2023 18:31

I bought a drunk elephant kit at half price and loads of stuff from hype for the kids which had a 50% discount code even on sale items.

Also a couple of coats online but alas they didn't suit me so are going back.

Trying to be sensible this year.

schmalex · 05/01/2023 18:35

Not technically in the sale, but I had a birthday 50% off voucher from Sweaty Betty so bought a toasty warm cocoon coat.

I also ordered a new rucksack for work from LuluLemon.

NegroniLover · 05/01/2023 18:42

Actually since posting on here earlier u rechecked the site for the bag I waw eyeing up & it was further reduced so ove ordered it!

Giftwithpurchase · 05/01/2023 19:17

@bornonvalentines not at all - I sell on eBay, Vinted and Vestiaire. I sell baby clothes mainly on Vinted or sometimes makeup/skincare.
eBay I sell high street and branded clothes - it's really slowed up recently but I made quite a few sales recently by sending out offers to watchers.
Higher end stuff I sell on Vestiaire as I find it's best for protection against scammers - I'd rather go through a third party. Sales on there seem pretty random and slow but guess that's bcs the stuff is more of an investment - hope that helps 😊

Giftwithpurchase · 05/01/2023 19:18

@ChocChipOwl your Liberty purchases sound amazing!

beguilingeyes · 05/01/2023 22:50

Zebracat · 05/01/2023 16:36

Just ordered some khaki trousers, a striped merino jumper, a cream top and a supportive bra from M&S. Quite pleased with myself as they are all things I actually need, and the whole lot was £55.00. I would love a fairisle jumper, there are several I like in Plumo, Toast, and House of Bruar, trying to decide between them, but they are still a lot of money.

Have a look at White Stuff for the fair isle. Less than half price.

justasking111 · 05/01/2023 22:55

A pair of boots from Embassy London. They're gorgeous. I do need some new bras, so off for a nose around 😅

AnnieSnap · 05/01/2023 23:03

Too many things 😳😏 Several Hush organic cotton T Shirts (trued and trusted for me, always great). A couple of dresses, a wool coatigan, a couple of tops and two wool knitted button waistcoats from Boden and a puffa coat I’d been lusting after in M&S, but wasn’t prepared to pay full price. To be fair, I virtually never pay full price for clothes, footwear or accessories.

Finally, I saw these on someone today, asked her about them and just ordered them online 😲

What have you bought in the sales clothing or beauty wise?
Divebar2021 · 05/01/2023 23:10

I haven’t seen anything much I’ve wanted in the sales… I bought a pair of beige wide leg trousers from M&S for £20 then a full price brown cashmere sweater from Arket ( with wide sleeves that i love) with a big check scarf from Arket and cosy socks. I’ll wear it with my big grey teddy coat from Cos. Also bought long sleeve thermals from M&S. The whole look is cafe au lait.

IndianSummer78 · 05/01/2023 23:39

Tons. I'm having a no-buy 2023 and onwards so this was all bought in December.

2 coats, 1 fluffy, 1 wool mix.
Skirt and handful of tops to match.
Jumper to match skirt I got for Christmas.
A few summer dresses.
Winter dress with cardigan.
Trainers.

A few things bought on pre-order, due to arrive in spring. Turtle neck top, blouse, dress and jacket.

Except one outfit bought on New Year's Day. Jeans, jumper and shoes. And a top, skirt, tights I was tempted by on Amazon 🤦 when I went on there to order something totally unrelated which I actually needed.

I'm hoping to buy nothing this year now except underwear as needed. I've got plenty to last me and I'm hoping to declutter some of the more worn out things I already have. Don't need any more skincare or makeup either, I'm working through a stash bought in summer. It feels good to be set up for the year and to completely focus on something other than shopping.

Cantonet · 06/01/2023 00:09

An H&M purple cord shirt which I love. Plus a gorgeous fluffy teddy bear cream coat that looks like a fur & a brown one too. I was fully expecting to hate them all, but they're adorable. I live in a town that is forever Joules or walking gear, so I won't really fit in, but who cares. I may wear them in bed.

KittenCatt · 06/01/2023 08:22

Dune leather loafers - £55 down from £85
Nike Air Max 270s - £80 down from £140
Veja campos - £60 down from £130
Nike Pro leggings - £36 down from £45
Nike sports bra - £9.60 down from £24.99

I’m happy with my lot 😊

lovescats3 · 06/01/2023 09:32

One top , didn't see anything else unfortunately

Aftertheharvest · 06/01/2023 09:45

Sick bed browsing means I have ordered a lot ‘speculatively’ so unlikely to keep much. My favourite picks are this jigsaw skirt www.jigsaw-online.com/collections/sale-skirts/products/hammered-satin-midi-skirt-blue?queryID=9ce76239932735f6ec12f418f9b9e38d

and this handbag www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/wandler/bags/shoulder-bags/teresa-leather-shoulder-bag/43769801095701000

Did a big cos order but will see how it all fits.

toastfiend · 06/01/2023 09:58

Asymmetric neck strapless dress from Zara (well, I bought loads from Zara but the dress is the only thing I'm keeping), denim boilersuit from FatFace (finally used a John Lewis voucher I got a few months ago!), velvet jumpsuit from Me+Em, maxi dress with a cape from Reiss (both half price but neither have arrived yet so unsure if I'll keep them).

I probably should be done now, but I'm not sure whether I am...

NegroniLover · 06/01/2023 10:04

I now want long leather boots in Jigsaw but I really should be looking for a coat! If they're still there when I get paid next week I'll buy them!

bornonvalentines · 06/01/2023 11:18

@Giftwithpurchase Thank you Flowers

Ponks · 06/01/2023 11:45

Half price shoes from Kin at John Lewis
Lumene gift set also John Lewis

Metabigot · 07/01/2023 09:02

IndianSummer78 · 05/01/2023 23:39

Tons. I'm having a no-buy 2023 and onwards so this was all bought in December.

2 coats, 1 fluffy, 1 wool mix.
Skirt and handful of tops to match.
Jumper to match skirt I got for Christmas.
A few summer dresses.
Winter dress with cardigan.
Trainers.

A few things bought on pre-order, due to arrive in spring. Turtle neck top, blouse, dress and jacket.

Except one outfit bought on New Year's Day. Jeans, jumper and shoes. And a top, skirt, tights I was tempted by on Amazon 🤦 when I went on there to order something totally unrelated which I actually needed.

I'm hoping to buy nothing this year now except underwear as needed. I've got plenty to last me and I'm hoping to declutter some of the more worn out things I already have. Don't need any more skincare or makeup either, I'm working through a stash bought in summer. It feels good to be set up for the year and to completely focus on something other than shopping.

I love you're doing no buy 2023 but have bought things on pre order to arrive in spring!

Fuckstix · 07/01/2023 09:04

Revitalash on wowcher and some lovely pyjamas from wolf and badger