13 Zara sale items our Fashion Editor is racing out to buy right now
As we roll into the third week of January, those persistent drops in sale prices make new purchases even more tempting, as we spotted on the Zara website.
The idea of 'sale season' fills me with dread. It's (obviously!) not the cheap clothes that puts me off, but more the dregs of neglected pieces strewn across the floor and hanging off one another that I don't have the patience to wade through.
But for all their bad points, there's one - very obvious - upside to sales; that being that you can finally justify the purchase you've been contemplating since your dream piece hit the rack at full whack at the start of the season.
The even better news? I have a secret technique to rendering the whole process entirely agg-free. Internet shopping... I know, it really shouldn't be groundbreaking - but for some reason it is.
When planning to 'hit the sales' your mind immediately envisages bricks and mortar. You're more likely to head to your oversubscribed high street than your phone browser, but online shopping is such an easy way to shop the rest of the year that I'm not sure why it's not the first place we look come January sales.
This January that's exactly where I headed - cup of tea in one hand and phone in the other, armed and ready to fight off, well, no one. Such is the bliss of the experience.
The first place I (virtually) headed? Zara. Predictable, possibly, but they boast one of the best sales out there right now. With many of the season's most popular pieces somehow still in-stock and retailing at up to 65% off.
Race you to the site...
The must-have midi skirt
A chic midi skirt with thigh split, high waist and polka dot print for under a tenner? We won't tell if you don't.
The mini dress
How cute is this mini dress? Perfect for your summer hols, if you ask us.
The statement boots
Lace-Up Leather Boots,
£95.99£59.99With a square toe, lace-up detailing and chunky heel, these yellow boots are what dreams are of.
The winter knit
Green Wool Sweater,
£49.99£19.99There's no such thing as too much knitwear. At less than £20, how could you say no?
The leather mules
Not only are these white leather mules seriously stylish, but they're kind to the planet, too. They were produced using renewable energy and technologies that reduce water consumption. Result.
The chunk-on top
Puff Sleeved Top,
£25.99£9.99"Jeans and a nice top" dress code? This is the nice top you've been after. Make the ruffled hem and puff sleeves pop with a slicked-back hair do.
The little black dress
Puff-Sleeved Dress,
£29.99£15.99No wardrobe is complete without a little black dress, and this one is killer. Puff sleeves, we adore you.
The colour-pop coat
Brighten up your winter wardrobe a tad with this oversized pastel yellow coat. We're obsessed.
The embroidered sweater
Embroidered Frill Sweater,
£29.99£15.99Bring your jumper collection bang up to date with this contrast sweater. The perfect throw-on piece for the colder weather.
The statement headband
Rhinestone Headband,
£17.99£5.99We're still not over the headband trend. This one comes in at less than £6!
The sparkly heels
Embellished Sandals,
£95.99£29.99Got a party to go to? These embellished sandals are about to become your new best friend.
The leather tote bag
Flat Leather Tote Bag,
£59.99£19.99With a tumbled leather finish, shoulder strap and leather buckle, this white tote bag will update every one of your outfits nicely.
The mint green blouse
Satin Bow Blouse,
£25.99£9.99Whether it's for work or play, this satin blouse with tied bow detail and wide sleeves is stylish and then some. Snap it up before everyone else does.
