Black Friday shopping can be stressful all around, but if you approach it with caution—and a lot of consideration—it can actually be great times to invest in really classic, affordable pieces to bolster your wardrobes. And I'm not talking about impulse high street buys that you'll only wear once. If you know where to look you can find capsule pieces that will last you season after season, even if they do have an impressively low price tag.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday weekend is an annual sale shopping event that originated in the US. It marks the end of Thanksgiving and the start of the festive shopping season, resulting in the majority of well-known—and even, in recent years, smaller—brands and retailers heading into a period sale for a full four days.
When Is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday will fall on Friday 28 November 2025, and you can expect deals across the whole weekend and into Cyber Monday, which falls on Monday 1 December 2025. Our editors will be busy compiling the best of the Black Friday savings, whether it be clothing deals or beauty tools deals for you.
Below, I've proven this theory by assembling five expensive-looking, winter-ready outfits that consist of mainly under-£100 items I've found in the Black Friday sales. Inspired by the very best dressers from Copenhagen, Paris, and Milan, you might not believe it when you see them, but with so many incredible discounts happening right now (and a little bit of my insider expertise thrown in), it was positively easy. The best thing about the pieces in these looks is that they can all be mixed and matched to create the kind of new, similarly elevated winter outfit that I've been seeing on repeat in Europe right now, as well as being layered up (or de-layered) depending on the season you're dressing for.
From designer-looking wool coats and smart tailoring to chunky knits, classic boots and jeans—keep scrolling to see and shop these five versatile outfits I've assembled for those, like me, who have expensive taste on a high street budget. Happy sale shopping!
Editor's Note: This article was last updated on Monday 9 December 2024.
Expensive-Looking Fashion Items:
1. Maxi Coat + Cosy Knit + Jeans
Shop the Look:
The marbled, herringbone effect looks so luxe.
I've had my eye on this for weeks.
A best-seller for good reason.
A favourite amongst fashion people for years.
It doesn't get chicer than this.
2. Scarf Coat + Leggings + Knee High Boots
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I genuinely can't believe this chic scarf coat is from the high street.
Black Friday is the perfect time to shop the lululemon sale and stock up on your active and loungewear.
Shoes are the first thing I add to basket this Cyber Monday.
Even the original price was jaw dropping.
The kind of earrings that improve every outfit.
3. Tweed Jacket + Wide Leg Trousers + Loafers
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Jackets like this always channel Parisian chic.
Wide-leg jeans so smart that they pass for tailoring.
These would be equally cute with socks.
It's cold out there! Make sure you wrap up in style.
The Amazon Black Friday sale is the perfect place to snap up a JW Pei bag for an even better price.
4. Puffer Coat + Leggings + Trainers
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You can't beat a quilted coat for maximum levels of toastiness.
Comfort personified.
Discounted On trainers? Sign me up immediately.
It's rare to find anything from Toteme for under £100.
For those who prefer XXL carry all bags.
5. Blazer + Mini Skirt + Loafers
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Add a belt to cinch in the waist.
You'll restyle this all year round.
The bestselling bag in cute mini!
A staple you'll wear for years to come.
The finishing touch.
When does Black Friday 2025 end?
Black Friday sales tend to run over the weekend and end on Cyber Monday, which will fall on Monday 1 December 2025.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the final day of sales of the Black Friday sales period. In 2025 it will be Monday 1 December, and is typically the last chance to snap up savings.
When is Cyber Monday?
In 2025, Cyber Monday lands on Monday 1 December, and we expect this to be the final day of sales for the Black Friday Weekend.
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