M&S Isn't Doing Black Friday—But I Found 22 Secret Deals That Are Worth Seeing

last updated 2 December 2024

Now that we’re fully in the swing of winter , it’s time to admit that the sales are just around the corner. In fact, some have already arrived. M&S's sale is one of them, with the retailer having recently discounted 100s of their bestsellers as part of a week of festive offers across fashion, homeware, beauty and more.

As advocates of smart shopping , here at Who What Wear we find it pays to be prepared when it comes to these sorts of shopping events. With plenty of retailers flooding your inbox with often too good to be true offers and discounts, it can be easy to fall into the I-need-this-beacuse-it’s-discounted trap.

So, I thought I'd lend a hand and whip up the ultimate list of M&S classics that are in the sale right now, because if there's one thing I've learnt over the years, it's that none of us need extra stress (or temptation) during sale periods. As regular readers will know, M&S is one of our favourite high street giants for good quality, well-executed wardrobe heroes that are affordable, too. With an abundance of classic pieces in its midst, from camel coats to cashmere , it has cemented itself as a go-to destination for, well, just about everything your wardrobe could need. So, it makes sense that the whole Who What Wear team get very excited when the retailer drops a sale.

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Sam wears a leather shirt and wide-leg trousers from M&S.

Keep scrolling to find out what's worth snapping up and what we're shopping in the M&S sale. Because ultimately, we're all for investing in stylish, long-lasting pieces that we're sure to love forever, whether we pay full or reduced price for them. Enjoy!

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?

When does Black Friday 2025 end?

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.

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.

SHOP THE BEST BUYS REDUCED IN M&S'S SALE:

Nobody's Child

Cotton Rich Knitted Crew Neck Midi Jumper Dress

This will be so easy to style in winter.

HOBBS

Leather Flat Loafers

So sleek!

Nobody's Child

Maxi Slip Skirt

So elegant.

SOSANDAR

Ribbed Funnel Neck Jumper

Such a gorgeous colour!

Nobody's Child

Cord Mini Waisted Dress

Wear with knee-high boot, trainers or a sleek pair of heels.

RO&ZO

Oversized Longline Coat With Wool

A coat is the easiest way to add a pop of colour into your outfit.

Nobody's Child

Striped Roll Neck Relaxed Jumper

I'll be styling mine exactly like this.

RO&ZO

Faux Fur Relaxed Coat

Doesn't this look so cosy?

Nobody's Child

Cotton Rich V-Neck Relaxed Jumper

The perfect cold-weather throw-on.

Albaray

Double Breasted Tailored Coat

Everyone will think this is designer.

HOBBS

Leather Block Heel Knee High Boots

These will never go out of style.

Finery London

Roll Neck Ribbed Sleeve Jumper With Wool

I love the more relaxed fit of this.

Nobody's Child

Roll Neck Jumper

You can't go wrong with a classic black knit.

White Stuff

Pure Cashmere High Neck Jumper

100% cashmere at such an affordable price!

Nobody's Child

Puff Sleeve Midaxi Waisted Dress

This dress is perfect for any Christmas parties you have coming up.

Ghost

High Waisted Straight Leg Jeans

Dark denim will make any outfit look effortlessly chic.

Nobody's Child

High Waisted Pleat Front Wide Leg Jeans

These have such a retro feel.

Nobody's Child

Cotton Rich Ribbed V-Neck Cardigan

Wear this as a top on its own or over a classic tee.

Albaray

Cord Straight Leg Cropped Trousers

Cord has made a comeback in 2024.

Radley

Dukes Place Icon Leather Cross Body Bag

Such a timeless style.

Monsoon

Hooded Longline Puffer Coat

For when the temperature really drops.

Finery London

Leather Biker Jacket

You'll reach for this year round.

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Poppy joined the Who What Wear UK team as managing editor in 2022. After graduating from university with a degree in English literature, she worked for a number of print and digital publications, including Women's Health, The Times, Hello! and Marie Claire. In these roles she assisted the fashion teams with print content as well as digital shopping features, shoots and celebrity news.

Prior to Who What Wear, Poppy worked at SheerLuxe as the commercial content manager. There she oversaw all paid-for site content and inclusions, managed the visual assets and briefs for branded content, and ensured all content—whether editorial or commercial—was in line with overall brand guidelines and tone. She also supported the editorial team by looking after visual merchandising on site and reviewing the brand’s daily newsletters.

As WWW UK’s managing editor, Poppy spends most of her time looking after the content calendar and all output across the brand, in addition to working with contributors, supporting with social media planning, assisting with branded content and contributing to brand strategy. Poppy prides herself on being organised, and a keen eye for detail means she oversees the production of tentpole moments such as Who What Wear’s quarterly celebrity covers, the Wedding Issue, team shoots, events, industry-facing moments, gift guides and more. In addition to this, Poppy ensures processes across the brand are efficient and effective, and is always on the lookout for ways the team can work smarter, not harder! As someone who works behind the scenes (Poppy loves a spreadsheet!), you won’t find many articles by Poppy on site, but when you do there’s no doubt they will either be focused on dresses, handbags or classic high-street buys. Or better yet, all three!

Born and raised in London, Poppy is a true city girl. When she's not thinking about clothes (or raiding her mum’s wardrobe), Poppy fills her time walking along the river with her 11-year-old labradoodle, getting stuck in a good book and enjoying as many of the city’s amazing restaurants and bars as her purse will allow! Her favourite London spots are Caravel for dinner, the Ham Yard Hotel for a fancy pre-theatre drink, Daunt Books for a new read, 26Grains for breakfast and Coal Drop's Yard for a spot of shopping.