Bargain Hunting: the Summer's Hottest Pursuit


by Adam Singleton - Date: 2007-07-26 - Word Count: 473 Share This!

Summer means a lot of things to a lot of different people: whether it's the sunshine you look forward to most, the long days and short nights or the usually-drab British vegetation in full bloom, summer definitely holds something for everyone. But if taking time out for a little retail action is one of your favourite year-round pastimes, summer holds one extra exciting event: the summer sales! There's no better time to buy a whole new wardrobe than when the high street slashes its prices each summer.

For instance, if you're going on holiday, you'll probably want to buy some new summer clothes and accessories for you and your family before your trip. But plan your holiday a little later in the summer months, and you'll be able to pick up everything you need in the summer sales for less. After all, there's nothing worse than seeing a dress you bought two months ago for £20 being sold to someone else for £5.

And if you're a true bargain hunter, you'll also be interested in figuring out which buys will provide you with the most value and the most wear. Summer dresses are always an excellent buy during the sales - after all, the dreary British weather means you're unlikely to wear them for more than three months out of each year so you won't want to spend vast amounts of money on these items. Summer dresses can also do a lot to help young or infant girls battle the heat - particularly if you're taking them on a trip to hot and humid climes.

Men's holiday clothing is also excellent value during the summer sales. After all, a new pair of swimming trunks is likely to last longer than a week's holiday by the beach and will be a foolproof investment if your man is an active swimmer. Moreover, find your man a pair of wearable men's shorts during the summer sales and he'll be able to use them all year for outdoor or physical pursuits - it could be a great way to get him to go to the gym more often!

The same logic applies to clothes bought for young boys or toddlers - buying them swim shorts on sale during the summer means that you won't have to think about the purchase again when it's time for them to start learning how to swim. Plus, a new pair of swimming trunks will make an afternoon in the paddling pool that much more fun.

If you're not going on holiday this summer, but are planning a trip somewhere hot later this year, don't let a lack of urgency mean that the sales pass you by. Women's summer clothing can be hard to come by in Britain out of season so make sure you seize the opportunity to pick up some summer bargains while you can.


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Elisha Burberry is an online, freelance journalist and keen traveller and watersports enthusiast. Originally from Scotland, she now resides in London.

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