Toasties - the countdown to Christmas

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Just getting a thread ready.

Me too- I love reading what other people have bought, but I wonder if it encourages me to reach for the credit card more!

@Poplinskirt @IlovePond It really is astonishing that Toast manage to create so much angst in all directions, when sale periods and reward schemes are usually uncomplicated and helpful when shopping elsewhere.

I’ve been back for another look, but nothing for me. Am a bit disappointed, especially as I found the summer sale pretty underwhelming.

Oh well, I am enjoying hearing about what others are buying and maybe there’ll be a few additions in the days to come!

Does anyone know when non-kindred will be allowed sale access please? Is it likely to be tomorrow? I'm just pondering whether there is any point staying awake beyond midnight...🤔

Thank you so much @IlovePond and@AmethystMoonShine I've been so touched over the last few days by the kindness of strangers, particularly the ones who gave the blood I needed 4 days ago. The two young Elsewhwheres, large and healthy after too many days spent on hockey pitches etc, have been instructed to return the favour for someone else after Christmas!

I got really cross about it a year or so ago and emailed asking for them to clarify the criteria- their response was pretty vague but I then was made a Kindred member a couple of days later, definitely worth contacting them!

@CoubousAndTourmalet - it might be Boxing Day, as someone on here was told that was when the sale was starting.

Tbh, obsessed as I am with Toast bargains, unless they start adding stuff, this sale offering is a bit disappointing for me and I wouldn’t stay up late for it. The roll out to everyone will probably take place during the UK working day, (assuming that’s where you are). Having said that, in previous years, Toast have restocked at 3-4am, so who knows?

If you know the products you are interested in, we could have a look for you and let you know if they are on sale.

@CoubousAndTourmalet - I think you can safely go to bed tonight. Kindred pre-sale is usually at least 24 hours

@Watchingyouwatchingme - the only thing to add to @IlovePond's note re Kindred is that that Toast reviews Kindred membership at set times of year (usually in January but sometime mid year).

I went on a frenzied Toast buying spree during 2021 using money built up during Covid (travelling and socialising being my normal high spend categories)- bought a whole new extensive wardrobe and loads of home stuff. Nearly weekly orders - total madness. I was invited to join Kindred in the Jan. I've bought steadily since but planning a low buy 2025 (to appreciate what I already own and declutter) so it will be interesting to see if I retain it in 2026.

Yes @Stoic123 - I am a summer renewal myself.

Thank you @faustina and @IlovePond
Boxing day? Gosh, that seems quite a long wait!
It's mainly dresses that I have my eye on; actually 5 or 6 different ones, but possibly it's better not to know in case they sell out in the meantime...😬

@CoubousAndTourmalet - don’t worry - things come back in stock due to returns.

Hi all,
i am enjoying reading about your sale purchases and wish lists. I have broken my rule this season and bought quite a few non sale items, mostly cord and wool stuff. Therefore I have tried to be restrained today and have gone for the velvet obsidian dress, hoping it fits and not to tight across the chest, a striped top and the mens blackhorse road denim jacket, which is a total gamble as can’t figure out sizing. Fingers crossed as have heard great things about BHR and taught in walthamstow for years, which is where the factory is located. Happy sale shopping!

Thank you for the explanation. I think they should be really clear on their website and list the criteria for Kindred. I don't make monthly purchases but I have a post pass and buy about 5-6 times a year. I think I made my first Toast order in 2005-ish, you'd think a 20-year loyalty would be enough.

Thank you again, I'm glad I'm not missing something that explains the Kindred process somewhere.

@VivienneDelacroix - I think you should definitely be Kindred. You could always call CS to ask, (as another person mentioned doing thread). I suspect you have just slipped through the net.

@AmethystMoonShine I think it was you who said that Toast trousers aren't a good fit for you any more? Have you tried Oska trousers? I used to buy everything there and although it's infuriating that they use a lot of synthetic fabric now they still make beautiful denim and cord trousers. I buy dresses from Toast, but always trousers from Oska. They are a bit more expensive than Toast, but beautifully made, fit perfectly and last forever.
The only downside is there is never much of a sale, because most things sell out very quickly.
I should have said, the trousers all have an elasticated section in the back waist. Bliss, but not baggy and lumpy.

@oddandelsewhere I haven’t but thank you for the suggestion. I shall take a look. I’m a pear shape with a peri menopausal stomach that isn’t so small and flat as it once was!

'Early access' to the sale at 7 am this morning!

@AmethystMoonShine re shape, I could have written that myself.

Thankfully/unfortunately there's nothing I absolutely love or need. Was hoping for some summer stuff for my holiday but I also need to save money so 😅

Thankfully nothing I want …

Been through the whole sale, only thing that appeals are the panelled organic indigo denim trousers. Looking at the sizing and 8 should fit, just wondering if they might drown my petite frame as a lot of trousers do.

Also just got some indigo denim wide legged trousers from Baukjen (see photo) which I like and am going to keep. So I really don't need any more!

I'm just enjoying trying different styles and anything else I want to try needs to be bought now as I'm having a no buy year in 2025!

Not much in the sale for me either. Xmas paper chains either all gone or just not in it and no sign of this dress.

@mizu - I reckon the few reamining garlands and the paper chain kit will be added to sale later on. The 3 that were in stock before the sale still are- so not sold out.

@mizu isn’t that a jumpsuit? Or have they made a dress version?