Our Top Tips for Shopping the January Sales

It’s that time of year again, the January sales are fast upon us and we’re here with our top tips on bagging those bargains with your sanity intact.

Keep your eyes peeled for those sale announcements. Download the apps for your favourite stores on your phone and enable notifications so they can let you know when the sale goes live. Same works for their email clubs, join their mailing list and be the first to know!

Don’t get swept up in sale mania! If you had your eye on certain pieces, in particular, set yourself a budget and try and pick those up. Don’t overspend on items you don’t really want/need.

Will you be shopping online or in-store? Figure out which option works best for you and make a plan. If you’re going to be visiting a shopping centre you need to bear in mind when you’re going and how you’ll get there. It’s easier to browse for items that might catch your eye in a shop, but if you have something special in mind then online is the way to go.

Do a spring clean at home before you buy anything in the sales. This will allow you to see exactly what you need, especially when it comes to items in your wardrobe!

Set yourself a time limit. Don’t spend hours trawling the shops or websites online. Stick to your time limit!