We’re blaming the untimely weather and the lack of coordination between the stores, but is it just us or have the summer sales come out of nowhere? With the winter sales we can predict to the day when brands and shops that will slash their prices, but this sale season has entirely crept up on us. Like a bolt of the blue, we haven’t had time to gird our credit cards and have spent the best part of today avoiding meetings and scouring online stores for the best buys.
We asked experts for their sale shopping tips and by and large, they all agreed: only buy what you already know you love. Now, us Grazia editors love Ganni and Jacquemus as much as we adore Gucci and Manolo Blahnik, which is why making decisions right now is impossibly difficult.
We suggest shopping with an occasion in mind. For us, that doesn’t mean only big events - sure weddings, birthday parties and vacations are legitimate occasions - but catering to everyday needs, like the office and the school run. Think of what you’re missing and what you know already serves you well and shop smartly. That said, don’t let flights of fancy getaway as those Attico shoes may not have parents evening written all over them, but they will bring you a pocket of joy everytime you slip them on.
Grazia: sale shopping edit

Jacquemus, Draped Wool Top, WAS £315, NOW £221, Net-A-Porter

Gucci, Chain-Print Pleated Skirt, WAS £1200, NOW £600, Harvey Nichols

Rue St., Lexington Leather Flats, WAS £305, NOW £152, Matchesfashion.com

Ganni, Joycedale Ruffled Floral-Print silk-Crepe Midi Dress , WAS £275, NOW £165, Net-A-Porter

DoDo Bar Or, X Efrat Cassuto Elia Earrings, WAS £159, NOW £111, Matchesfashion.com

Masscob, High-Rise Cotton Shorts, WAS £210, NOW £147, Matchesfashion.com

Altruzarra, Ghianda Leather Cross-Body Bag, WAS £1475, NOW £737, Matchesfashion.com

Sophia Webster, Tansy Espadrille Backless Slides, WAS £250, NOW £150, Matchesfashion.com

Rokh, Asymmetric Pleated Crepe De Chine Skirt, WAS £455, NOW £319, Net-A-Porter

Vetements, Logo Printed Granny Bag, WAS £2940, NOW £2058, LN-CC

Roland Mouret, Eugene Fringe-Trimmed Open-Back Top, WAS £475, NOW £237, Harvey Nichols

Apiece Apart, Merida High-Rise Cropped Jeans, WAS £265, NOW £159, Matchesfashion.com

Jimmy Choo, Naia Suede Sandals, WAS £519, NOW 260, FORWARD BY ELYSE WALKER

Rejina Pyo, Ella Backless Woven Maxi Dress, WAS £725, NOW £435, Net-A-Porter

Tod's, Suede Double T Fringe Mules Light Pink, WAS £459, NOW £357, Coggles

Bao Bao, Issey Miyake, Prism Tote, WAS £975, NOW £70, Farfetch

Nanushka, Kate Cropped Faux Leather Top, WAS £180, NOW £126, Net-A-Porter

Max Mara, Gail Shorts, WAS £228, NOW £159, Matchesfashion.com

Cult Gaia, Poppy Lattice-Trimmed Linen And Silk, Blend Pouch, WAS £130, NOW £78, Net-A-Porter

Rixo London, Mila And Bora Printed Halterneck Bikini, WAS £130, NOW £78, Net-A-Porter

MGSM, Hawaiian Terry-Towelling Top, WAS £275, NOW £137, Matchesfashion.com

Isabel Marant Etoile, Lindy Asymmetric Denim Wrap Skirt, WAS £185, NOW £111, Matchesfashion.com

Manolo Blahnik, Satin Arriga Mules, WAS £482, NOW £289, FORWARD BY ELYSE WALKER

Ellery, Rosalind Gold-Plater Resin And Shell Earrings, WAS £320, NOW £160, Net-A-Porter

Peter Pilotto, One-Shoulder Asummetric Knitted Midi Dress, WAS £1360, NOW £680, Harvey Nichols

Kwaidan Editions, Cotton Tie-Dye T-Shirt, WAS £198, NOW £138, Matchesfashion.com

Sacai, Lace And Satin-Trimmed Denim Wrap Skirt, WAS £875, NOW £525, Net-A-Porter

Alexandre Birman, Satin Lolita 100 Sandals, WAS £467, NOW £280, FORWARD BY ELYSE WALKER

Staud, Dusk Two-Tone Cotton-Blend Poplin Dress, WAS £285, NOW £171, Net-A-Porter

J.W.Anderson, Pierce Medium Leather Shoulder Bag, WAS £1095, NOW £767, Net-A-Porter

Cecilie Copenhagen, Tie-Neck Cotton And Linen-Blend Checked Top, WAS £148, NOW £88, Matchefashion.com

Off-White, High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, WAS £380, NOW £228, Net-A-Porter

Solid & Striped, The Anne-Marie Gingham Swimsuit, WAS £152, NOW £91, Matchesfashion.com

Marni, Beaded Square-Hoop Earrings, WAS £280, NOW £168, Matchesfashion.com

Maje, Ranchi Striped Cotton Dress, WAS £345, NOW £241.5O, Selfridges

See By Chloe, Leather Tassel Heeled Sandals, WAS £295, NOW £207, Coggles

3.1 Phillip Lim, Origami Shorts, WAS £205, NOW £214, Farfetch

Isbael Marant, Erwan Sweater, WAS £385, NOW £193, Farfetch

Three Floor, Solo Dress, WAS £702, Now £421, Farfetch

Victoria Beckham, Dorothy Glitter Court Shoes, WAS £515, NOW £259, Selfridges

Saint Laurent, Mid-Rise Boyfriend Slim Vinyl Jeans, WAS £565, NOW £229, Farfetch

Moschino, My Little Pony Baseball T-Shirt, WAS £159, NOW £80, Farfetch
Bertoni 1949, Velvet Top Handle Bag, WAS £883, NOW £618, Luisaviaroma

Gul Hurgel, Striped Wrap Maxi Dress, WAS £1228, NOW £860, Farfetch
