I’m a shopping editor – here are the hidden gems to shop in the summer sale

Cargos! Linen! All the pretty dresses!

summer sale

by Aimee Jakes |
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Now the summer sales are in full swing it's time to find a bargain or two that you'll actually get plenty of wear out of. Although many discounts have been popping up since mid-June, there are still plenty of hidden gems to snap up, with plenty of 'further reductions' to gobble up.

We've done all the hard work for you, which means you can grab a cuppa, put your feet up and simply scroll through our curated list of Great Things without having to a) trudge to the shops b) sift through 38202 pages c) cry.

Reader, you are very welcome.

From swoon-worthy midi dresses to bargain knitwear that we've already added to our basket, here are the best bits from the sales that are too good to miss.

SHOP: the best from the summer sale 2023

COS t-shirt
Price: £10 (WAS £25)

www.cos.com

Description

COS is renowned for its sublime quality and this twist on the classic Breton is a steal.

Nobody's child
Price: £39 (WAS £72)

www.nobodyschild.com

Description

Smart enough for the office and cool enough for after-work drinks. The dream.

COS sandals
Price: £60 (WAS £150)

www.cos.com

Description

Chunky slides are the definition of wear-forever.

Nobody's child
Price: £58.50 (WAS £99)

www.whistles.com

Description

This cheery jumper from Whistles is going straight into our basket.

river island
Price: £22 (WAS £52)

www.riverisland.com

Description

We're manifesting at least one heatwave before Autumn and this is perfect for balmy days in the office.

xx
Price: £11 (WAS £17)

www2.hm.com

Description

An easy chuck-on dress with a nod to Barbiecore? Yes, please.

lululemon
Price: £44 (WAS £88)

www.lululemon.co.uk

Description

Colourways that hit the sale are often ick-inducing, but definitely not in this case. We adore the mood-boosting magenta.

linen
Price: £33 (WAS £55)

www.arket.com

Description

We will be wearing this one all summer long.

xxx
Price: £30 (WAS £45)

www.riverisland.com

Description

This fun playsuit looks way more expensive than it is.

H&M
Price: £11 (WAS £18.99)

www2.hm.com

Description

This floaty number would look equally babein' paired with jeans or white cargo trousers.

xx
Price: £9 (WAS £17.99

www2.hm.com

Description

This ultra-chic cap will save your outfit (and your scalp!) all summer long.

mango
Price: £39.99 (WAS £59.99)

shop.mango.com

Description

Va-va-voomy trousers with a generous discount are our love language. Ta, Mango.

xx
Price: £47 (WAS £79)

www.arket.com

Description

The perfect holiday dress doesn't ex-.

barbiecore
Price: £25 (WAS £33.99)

www.newlook.com

Description

Made for holidays, garden parties and cocktail-sipping evenings

midi
Price: £39 (WAS £65)

www.nobodyschild.com

Description

Nobody's Child are the connoisseurs of a stylish midi dress and this is the proof.

xxx
Price: £10 (WAS £30)

www.riverisland.com

Description

Buy now and save for party season.

Description

We love the flattering corset detail which elevates the usual midi.

x
Price: £29 (WAS £59)

www.nobodyschild.com

Description

Because a floral dress is a wardrobe staple, always.

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