Traditionally, sales land on Boxing Day, but over the past few years, midseason sales have become a big event for savvy shoppers. After all, it's another opportunity to snap up great-quality pieces you've been thinking about for a while for less. So as spring beckons, we thought you might want to know which sales have started and what the best pieces on offer are. We know you're busy, so we've done the hard bit of scrolling through everything to find the most timeless staples for you, which should also help you avoid being wooed into any regrettable impulse buys as well.
Some of our favourite stores, from COS and Arket to H&M and Mango, have amazing deals right now on pieces that aren't just great for wearing this spring but will also help you build up a long-lasting capsule wardrobe. You can thank us later.
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As a tip, we Who What Wear editors tend to use the sales to invest in the items we wear every day and quality pieces we usually can't quite justify at full price. The midseason sales might be well underway, but we've found plenty of versatile tailoring, fail-safe denim and throw-on dresses to see you through all of the seasons ahead. Scroll through the gallery below to shop our edit of the best midseason-sale buys you won't want to miss.
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Nodaleto
Bulla Babies patent-leather Mary Jane pumps
The standout shoes of the season are included in this flash sale too. (Enter OFFER15 at checkout.)
Staud
Ollie polished-leather shoulder bag
Staud's shoulder bags are alwasy coveted. (Enter OFFER15 at checkout.)
Dragon Diffusion
Jane Birkin large woven-leather basket bag
Everyone on the Who What Wear team loves these basket bags. (Enter OFFER15 at checkout.)
Ganni
Chelsea-collar puff-sleeve cloqué mini dress
This Ganni mini dress is a year-round keeper. (Enter OFFER15 at checkout.)
JW Anderson
Chain-embellished leather tote bag
Bag this timeless crossbody for 15% off. (Enter OFFER15 at checkout.)
Arket
Arket
Barrel Leg Flannel Trousers
Classic grey tailored trousers don't age, which makes these the perfect sale buy.
Arket
Wool Jacquard Vest
We're big fans of Arket's knits, so we were very pleasantly surprised to this spring-ready one in the sale.
Arket
Arket and Pia Wallén Wool Coat
Everyone needs a good camel coat in their repertoire, so this is such a great deal.
Arket
Down Parka
Arket's puffers are a phenomenon— bag this for half price while you can.
COS
COS
Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress
A dress you could wear to the office but also on a beach with flip-flops.
COS
Checked Wool Vest
Wear this on its own with tailored trousers and then a shirt underneath when it gets cooler again.
COS
Leather Chelsea Boots
These will look great with dresses now, too.
COS
Flared Recycled Cotton Denim Pants
Dark denim is taking over this season.
& Other Stories
& Other Stories
Oversized Hooded Down Puffer Jacket
You might not need a puffer coat right now, but you'll be very glad for this purchase come October.
& Other Stories
Padded Strap Leather Flip Flops
Platform flip-flops are going to be big again this summer.
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Slim Press Crease Trousers
I'll be wearing these to the office on repeat with chunky sandals.
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Smocked Midi Dress
So pretty for beach days and heat waves.
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Raey
Elasticated Cut-Out Floral-Print Cotton Dress
A perfect wedding guest dress.
Raey
Cable-Knit Responsible Virgin Wool-Blend Sweater
Every fashion person had their eyes on this last winter. Cable-knits are timeless, so you can bet this one will be just as coveted next year, too.
Rejina Pyo
Tanja Drawstring Wool-Blend Wide-Leg Trousers
A beautiful pair of spring-ready wide-leg trousers.
Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily landed at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she has styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.