How To Dress For Less With eBay’s Brand Outlet

eBay’s Brand Outlet might be fashion's best kept secret – but not for long. With up to 70% off, it's home to 175 designer brands, including HOBBS, River Island, Whistles and Oliver Bonas, making it the ultimate dress for less destination.

With so much on offer it can be overwhelming for an unexperienced outlet shopper... Fear not, eBay’s Brand Outlet Style Ambassador and TV's fashion favourite Gok Wan, shares his five tips on how to shop like a pro. Plus, we've curated an edit of our favourite pieces to get you started!

5 tips to shop like a pro

Make a plan

Know what you're looking for by making a list and try not to cyber surf into a fashion swell. Remember the main reason you're shopping online is to save time, so don't waste it by virtually flicking through the rails.

Filters are your friend

eBay is great for filtering products, so why not use this feature to your advantage and save hours of time? You can filter by size, style, material, right down to colours and patterns so it's a no brainer to find the exact item of clothing you are after.

Know your budget

Since you're not physically handing over any cash, it can be really easy to spend way over your budget! A simple but effective tip is to type your FULL budget into a calculator and then as you shop, simply minus the cost of each item you're buying!

Right frame of mind

Ever been shopping in a bad mood? I have and it can be destructive. Unless you're on a tight style deadline - if you're not in the mood, then put away the laptop and call a friend for a chat instead! Come back to it fresh.

It's all about the sizing

As you know sizing can vary depending on where you buy from, so as you would when shopping in-store, check the sizing by looking at any sizing guides. Luckily, returns are easy, so sometimes it's worth buying multiple sizes if you’re not 100% sure.