Buy Now, Wear Throughout the Year

by Filipa Oliveira

As the sale season unfolds, many of us wonder which pieces are worth buying and which looks should remain shelved in the past year. After all, when handled carefully, sales period is excellent to take advantage of discount designer clothes and fashion accessories for lower, more affordable prices. With smart investments in our mind and spring fashion on the horizon, here are some key pieces that are set to slip you into next season mode. Sale away!

Denim on Denim
It was clear in the immediate post-runway season. Designers went mad with denim. From faded jeans to navy-like dresses and double denim silhouettes, the bluish trend is in for Spring in every form and genre. This is another in a long list of fashion “don’ts” that are gaining acceptance.

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1. Collarless denim tunic by Oman Yousefzada. On sale at Browns for £150 buy it 2. Denim pumps by Maloles. On sale at The Outnet for £98 buy it 3. Inglewood skinny jean by Bench. On sale at House of Fraser for £23 buy it 4. Fitted denim shirt by Just Cavalli. On sale at Net a Porter for £102 buy it 5. Sleeveless snap denim jacket by Current/Elliott. On sale at Net a Porter for £197,50 buy it.

Mad Prints
Whether striking like Balenciaga or tribal primal à la Dries Van Noten, spring continues to be filled with lots of bold colourful prints. Wear them wisely and be aware of your body type, but do have fun with theartistic trend. Now it’s the time to stock up in dramatic designer prints to wear all spring round.

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1. Duquette printed shift dress by Michael Kors. On sale at The Outnet for £291,60 buy it 2. Abstract print leggings by Henrik Vibskov. On sale at Farfetch for £63 buy it 3. Patchwork dress by Etro. On sale at Farfetch for £413 buy it 4. Silk geometric print top by Dries Van Noten. On sale at My Theresa for £275,96 buy it 5. Zigzag silk jumpsuit by Tara Mathews. On sale at The Outnet for £119,70 buy it.

Neutrals
A huge hit last Summer, neutrals are back for the spring season. From Stella McCartney to Lanvin, every major design house incorporated the muted tones into their collections, creating delicate looks and featuring minimalist styles in the spring catwalks. After winter’s dark shades of black and charcoal, it’s time to move on into bright new colors and step out into the neutral palette. We’d put our money on this as a trend that won’t just look current this spring, but next as well.

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1. Tatoo love heart t-shirt by Markus Lupfer. On sale at Farfetch for £133 buy it 2. Collarless cropped jacket by Ann Demeulemeester. On sale at Farfetch for £395 buy it 3. Crossover pencil dress by Bottega Veneta. On sale at The Outnet for £423 buy it 4. Sleeveless crepe vest by Donna Karan. On sale at The Outnet for £432,25 buy it 5. Embellished sable dress by Christopher Kane. On sale at The Outnet for £1.625,25 buy it.

Flower Power
It’s a flower party, and we were all invited to the festivities. Flirty dresses and funny jumpsuits were in full sway at the runway, painting the sets with a spring-like mix of bold colors and lovely flower fields. If feminine is what you looking for, make sure you invest in a trendy blooming patterned piece.

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1. Fete shift dress by Easton Pearson. On sale at My Theresa for £383,14 buy it 2. V-neck bow kleid in saffron by Mint Jodi Arnold. On sale at STYLEBOP for £134 buy it 3. Puff sleeve flower print mini dress by Aftershock. On sale at House of Fraser for £101,20 buy it 4. Celest silk jumpsuit by Ossie Clark. On sale at The Outnet for £322 buy it.

Metallics
Though more subdued and elegant than last season, the glitz and pomp of metallic fabrics are here to stay and rule. Who said anything about world crisis and gloomy moods?

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1. Harlem silk wrap dress by Ossie Clark. On sale at The Outnet for £226 buy it 2. Kiera paillette-embellished dress by Missoni. On sale at The Outnet for £470,75 buy it 3. Silver print silk dress by Roberto Cavalli. On sale at Farfetch for £839 buy it 4. Gracious shorts by Schumacher. On sale at My Theresa for £106,28 buy it 5. Metallic mini dress by Burberry Prorsum. On sale at The Outnet for £487 buy it.