HOW TO…SHOP THE SALES - Top Tips for Sales Shopping at McArthurGlen's Livingston Designer Outlet

Jan. 19, 2012 - PRLog -- With over 100 leading favourite fashion brands, including Ted Baker, Karen Millen, Lacoste, Phase Eight, Fred Perry, and Bench, at up to 60 per cent less all year round, Linsey Wright is an expert at spotting a bargain.

Linsey Wright, Style Consultant at McArthurGlen’s Livingston, says: “The key to savvy sales shopping is planning ahead and making sensible decisions, for example, choosing items that will always remain in style - A timeless little black dress is a great sales purchase. Size also matters when shopping the sales; avoid the temptation to compromise on size and fit and stick to items you feel comfortable in, that way you’re more likely to wear them often, and they’ll make for a savvy investment.”

Linsey Wright, Style Consultant at McArthurGlen’s Livingston -  Top Tips For Shopping the Sale:
+ Check what you already have- Before you leave the house and hit the sales, inspect your wardrobe and make sure you know what you have and what you are missing.
+ Be strategic - Make a list of what you hope to find in the sales and try not to get sidetracked. Remember that just because you’re making a big saving, doesn’t mean it is always right for you.
+ Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothes - It is likely that you will be on your feet, in and out of fitting rooms all day so it’s important to be dressed appropriately.
+ Keep it classic- Aim to build a staple wardrobe. The sales are a great time to pick up timeless classics such as a tailored jacket from Ted Baker. Also be on the lookout for great basics such as t-shirts, the perfect ballet flats, or a useful leather handbag, to complement items you already have.
+ Keep focussed on your natural style- Take into account the cut, colour, shape and styles that suit you. Make thoughtful purchases that reflect your signature style; the sale is not the time to drastically change your look.
+ Try, try and try again- If it is not a good fit then it is not a good buy. It is always worth asking if there are more sizes available other than those on the shop floor.
+ Accessorise- The easiest way to update your wardrobe is by accessorising.  Look for pieces that will make the biggest impact such as statement jewellery and bright or patterned scarves which are great ways to breathe new life and colour into your wardrobe.

For more information on McArthurGlen’s Livingston Designer Outlet or to book a free style consultation with Linsey Wright, please visit: Livingstondesigneroutlet.com or call: 01506 423 600

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McArthurGlen Group
McArthurGlen Group is Europe’s leading developer, owner and manager of designer outlets. The Group, which currently has 20 Designer Outlets, introduced the concept of designer outlet retailing to Europe in 1995. The 75 million consumers visiting McArthurGlen’s Designer Outlets annually are attracted by the year-round savings of 30-70 per cent on the top names in luxury, designer and mainstream fashion. McArthurGlen’s portfolio currently offers more than 500,000 sq m of retail space with a further 120,000 sq m under way, including the new McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Neumünster, near Hamburg, due to open in autumn 2012. For more information, please visit www.mcarthurglengroup.com

McArthurGlen in the UK
McArthurGlen has seven Designer Outlets in the UK. As well as the UK’s largest and Europe’s first, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet near Chester, these are Ashford Designer Outlet, Bridgend Designer Outlet (Wales’ largest designer outlet), East Midlands Designer Outlet, Livingston Designer Outlet (Scotland’s largest designer outlet), Swindon Designer Outlet and York Designer Outlet.