How to...shop the sales

Bargain-hunt like an absolute pro with our insider guide

- CHARLIE BELL

1 CHOOSE TIMELESS STAPLES 

Avoid trend-led pieces and stick to classics you'll wear time and time again. Sale shopping is the perfect opportunity to update your jeans, invest in a winter coat or freshen up your ankle boots. Before you buy, always ask yourself, would you buy it if it wasn't on sale? 'It's easy to get carried away with all the great offers out there, so try to set a spending limit and keep this in mind while browsing the sales,' says Jo Miller, head of design at Crew Clothing.

2 SHOP OUT OF SEASON