Luxury discount website The Outnet is our regular go-to when hunting down past-season designer goods at slashed prices, but the clearance sale makes it even more tempting than usual. With discounts of up to 80% you can now find some of your favourite designer labels at extremely low prices. But there’s a few things to keep in mind before you start hitting the ‘add to cart’ button. After years of experience, we’ve realised that when shopping in sales, rather than get distracted by the shiny, sparkly statement pieces that will end up relegated to the back of the wardrobe after a couple of wears, it’s better instead to seek out the timeless wardrobe staples we know we’ll have and wear for a long time. The aim is to try to not to go for impulse-buys – instead this is an opportunity to invest in pieces that are better-quality and usually out of reach. And always remember to work out how this item would slot into your current wardrobe, how you would style it and think about how much wear you’ll actually get out of it before you pull the trigger. So with that in mind, we’ve trawled through The Outnet’s clearance sale to find some of the best buys to give you some inspiration for your own purchases.

This Simone Rocha dress is screaming out for a summer garden party. White cotton-blend ruffled broderie anglaise midi dress, Simone Rocha, €280 was €1,404, at The Outnet. 

Your workwear wardrobe will thank you. Off-white double-breasted wool-twill blazer, Victoria Beckham, €315 was €2,103, at The Outnet.

Remember what we said about coats? The brighter the better. Camel and rust cotton-blend Debbie double-breasted coat, Remain Birger Christensen, €159 was €533, at The Outnet.

A classic shoulder bag will never go out of style. Tan leather Ana croc-effect shoulder bag, Rejina Pyo, €272 was €907, at The Outnet.

Discounted The Row? Say no more. Ecru Landely bouclé straight-leg pants, The Row, €298 was €1,486, at The Outnet.