Now’s The Time To Shop For Elevated Basics – These Are The Expected Discounts In The COS Black Friday Sale

COS is famous on the high street for its ability to marry affordable price points with designer quality, which means that it's a brilliant place to stock up on good-quality classics like cashmere jumpers, oversized blazers, jackets and dresses - as well as one-off pieces that look so much more expensive than their price tags.

If, like us, you wait in anticipation for an announcement of the next sale - join the club. Luckily, Black Friday is just around the corner (this year it falls on Friday 29 November) - praise be! - and, we're sure the sale items will just add to the already tempting line-up of blazers, maxi skirts, statement accessories, everyday jumpers and more.

What date is the COS Black Friday sale?

Based on COS' previous Black Friday timing, shoppers can expect the official event to kick off on Friday 29 November, and continue throughout the weekend, wrapping up on Cyber Monday, the 2 December. Historically, COS tends to offer a generous selection of markdowns on winter staples and of course, those elevated basics you might've had your eye on all year round. Put it this way - nowhere else does a white tee as good as COS - even if you buy one thing in this year's sale, make it a COS tee.

What are the expected COS Black Friday deals?

For fans of the high street brand, this Black Friday is set to deliver discounts worth the hype. Last year saw discounts of up to 40%, so similar is likely this year. In its Black Friday sale, COS typically highlights its outerwear and knitwear, which means you could nab a wool coat or cashmere jumper for much less. And it's not just about keeping warm, either. It's also expected there will be lots of discounts on dresses and contemporary tailoring - think trousers and blazers.

How do I find the best COS Black Friday deals?

In order to get your hands on the best of the COS Black Friday sales, you're going to have to come in prepared. Prior to Black Friday (read: right now) sign up to the COS emails, as sometimes the brands drops early or exclusive sales for subscribers. Also it's never a bad idea to follow the COS Instagram and keep a close eye on the website, in case they preview a couple of the sale items early.

Fashion commerce writer, Gemma Lavers, is a strong believer that now is the best time to invest in those elevated basics you know you'll wear all year round. She advises 'Before the COS Black Friday sale I always make sure to give the website a good scroll and bookmark, or screenshot, any of my top picks. Items that always make my top picks are along the lines of t-shirts, chunky knits and jackets. These are versatile pieces that you'll keep for years and years, and get a ridiculous amount of wear out of too. Also make sure you don't hesitate, because the COS Black Friday sale is a rare treat, and highly coveted pieces will go fast.'

In light of Black Friday, here's what we're considering adding to our basket (already).

Shop: COS Elevated Basics

Natalie Hammond is Grazia’s senior fashion news editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).