The best fashion deals to look for in the Black Friday 2019 sales, recommended by Telegraph experts
There are just a few days to go until Black Friday and Cyber Monday (they fall on November 29th and December 2nd this year - mark it in your diaries) but the savviest of shoppers will be keen to plan ahead before the big event later this week.
Whether you’re thinking of indulging in a spot of self-gifting or are keenly getting ahead on your Christmas shopping, there will no doubt be tonnes of bargains to be found over the highly-anticipated discounted shopping weekend.
It’s all too easy to get carried away when bargain-hunting, particularly with almost too-good-to-be-true offers like these, but the key to shopping without impulse and regret is to plan: What do you actually need? Were you planning to buy it before it went on sale? Would you pay full price for it? If the answers are yes then shop away!
We’ve put together a shopping list of the best things to look out for at a host of high street stores to keep you on the straight and narrow. Better get adding to your e-wishlists…
For workwear
Classic workwear rarely goes into the summer or Christmas sales, so you won’t regret snapping up timeless pieces that you can wear now to refresh your workwear wardrobe. Opt for chic separates: avoid bold prints that’ll date quickly, and quirky cuts to ensure your buys stand the test of time.
Ted Baker
Discount: 30% off everything, in-store and online from Wednesday 27th
What to buy: Its pussybow blouses and smart trousers look expensive and can be worn year-round with a change of accessories.
Slim joggers, was £129 now £90.30, Ted Baker; Batwing blouse, was £109 now £76.30, Ted Baker
Cefinn
Discount: 20% off everything with code BF20
What to buy: Samantha Cameron's label, Cefinn, has chic, flattering workwear down pat. Its long-sleeved midi dresses will see you through the winter months with ankle boots, and through spring with white trainers or loafers.
LK Bennett
Discount: 25% off everything, in-store and online on Black Friday
What to buy: The colour-block midi dresses and knee-high boots are perfect winter workwear for corporate dress codes.
Printed dress, was £225 now £191.25, LK Bennett; Leather boots, was £450, now £337.50, LK Bennett
COS
Discount: 20% off its most-loved essentials, in-store and online on Black Friday
What to buy: Handily, Cos has done the hard work and created an edit of its most popular staple pieces, including cashmere knits and leather totes.
Larsson & Jennings
Discount: 30% off all watches online, from now until Cyber Monday
What to buy: Its classic gold watches are worn and loved by fashion editors. Why not indulge in a spot of self-gifting?
For winter boots
A pair of practical cosy boots are a must this time of year, so tracking down a timeless pair that you can wear all winter long will be a wise buy.
Shoeaholics
Discount: an extra 30% off everything online
What to buy: Think of Shoeaholics as Kurt Geiger's (who own the brand) permanent sale site, but for Black Friday, it's offering an extra a 30% off already heavily discounted items. We'd recommend investing in a pair of chunky hiking boots that you can wear come snow.
Boden
Discount: 30% off almost everything, in-store and online from today
What to buy: Boden's boot collection has been looking pretty strong this season, and it has a selection of knee-high boots in both leather and bright suede.
Conker knee-high boots, was £190, now £133, Boden; Mock-croc knee-high boots, was £210, now £147, Boden
Kurt Geiger
Discount: 20% off everything, online now
What to buy: Its new winter collection ticks every shoe box, from the practical and chunky hiking-styles, to the glamorous knee-highs that are crying out to be paired with a fine knit and a pleated midi skirt.
Dear Frances
Discount: 25% off, online now with code BF25
What to buy: You'll have spotted its Cube boots (was £500, now £375) on a host of stylish influencers on Instagram. Now's the time to invest.
Neous
Discount: 20% off online for a week
What to buy: Neous has become synonymous with interesting shapes, and its autumn/winter boot collection is no different. You'll be able to humblebrag all winter long about your curved heel boots.
For Christmas gifting
Whether you're indulging in a spot of self-gifting, or hoping to find some stocking fillers for friends and family, accessories and special designer buys are your best bet.
Monsoon
Discount: 20% off everything from 5pm today, in-store and online
What to buy: Monsoon's accessories selection is ideal for Christmas presents and stocking fillers: hair accessories, velvet handbags and earrings are all great options.
Missoma
Discount: 25% off everything online
What to buy: Missoma has gold hoops in abundance, so there's a pair for every woman you'll need to buy a present for this Christmas.
Lucy Williams waffle hoops, £95, Missoma; Lucy Williams snake hoops, £125, Missoma; Gold Baya hoops, £98, Missoma
The Outnet
Discount: Up to 80% off everything
What to buy: The Outnet already offers a hefty discount on designer items, so the further reductions for Black Friday mean you can splash out on something special for someone special.
Alexa Chung
Discount: 40% off everything online
What to buy: Any fashion fan worth her weight in chunky knits will have had her eye on something from Chung's recent collection. A fun knit or sweet dress are no-brainers.
Je'Taime jumper, was £135 now £81, AlexaChung
Daphine
Discount: 30% off online
What to buy: Though its dainty pearl drops and pearl-studded hoop earrings are lustworthy, the brands chunky gold rings are a chic, statement gift for stylish women.
Oli ring, was £65; now £45.50, Daphine; Tere ring, was £75 now £52.50, Daphine
For partywear
Though our minds are fixed on Christmas, New Years Eve is also just around the corner. We're not keen on splashing out on something that's only in rotation for two weeks of the year, but the Black Friday sales are the time to stock up on sparkles, velvet and embellishment galore at a discounted price.
Mango
Discount: 30% off online and in-store now
What to buy: Mango's sequin selection is brilliant this year: invest in a frock or a party suit to suit every NYE eventuality, and don't forget to check out its cult earring selection.
Reformation
Discount: 30% off online and in-store
What to buy: Since Reformation officially launched in the UK earlier in the autumn, its stunning frocks have been high on our radar. A velvet midi will see you through party season with ease, but opt for a printed or cami version if you're buying ahead for a spring or summer event.
Suzanne dress, was £300 now £210, Reformation
Needle & Thread
Discount: Up to 50% off online
What to buy: The brands intricately-embroidered frocks are the stuff of partywear dreams. Buy now and you’ll whip it out for every wedding next year.
Topshop
Discount: 30% off everything, in-store and online on Black Friday, then 50% off on Cyber Monday
What to buy: Topshop’s party selection is unrivalled on the high street: look for velvet frocks and printed skirts.
Printed skirt, was £35 now £26.25, Topshop; Printed top, was £29 now £20, Topshop
For coats and knitwear
H&M
Discount: Up to 50% online and in-store
What to buy: H&M's Black Friday offering has been one of the best on the high street in recent years: though it doesn't do a blanket discount across all items, the pieces that are discounted often have the prices slashed in half.
Knitwear is a department it excels in - particularly in its sustainable collection, Conscious - so be ready to stock up come Black Friday as the prices are likely to be irresistible.
Palones
Discount: 30% off with code LUX30
What to buy: You'll likely have spotted new label Palones all over your Instagram on a ton of London It girls. Its classic-with-a-twist outerwear (think PVC coats, heavy-duty trench coats and belted wool blazers) are a must in your winter wardrobe.
Zara
Discount: Up to 20% off selected items
What to buy: Last year, that selection included outerwear and boots: handy, as they're the cornerstones of most of our winter wardrobes. Though the weather has plummeted, it's worth holding out in case the brand discounts this same selection this year.
Sunspel
Discount: Up to 30% off online with free delivery
What to buy: Sunspel's lambswool crew necks are a stealth buy that fashion editors love. They come in a range of colours and styles, but if you like an oversized fit, hit the men's section for a loose merino wool knits.