The big summer designer sales have started and I'm buying these 6 items

designer summer sales
Penny Goldstone
By Penny Goldstone
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If you've been looking for a way to update your spring/summer wardrobe, then you're in luck, because the big designer summer sales have started, and they're the best I've seen to date.

Both Net-A-Porter and MATCHESFASHION have up to 50% off hundreds and hundreds of items, from summer dresses to designer handbags.

I'm talking Zimmermann jumpsuits, Chloé handbags, Dolce & Gabbana accessories and Ganni boots (this is a great opportunity to stock up ahead of the winter season too).

There are far too many gorgeous items to choose from, but I've narrowed it down to a few items I think are worth buying in the sale...

ZIMMERMANN Brighton tie-detailed tiered paisley-print cotton maxi dress, was £595, now £357 (40% off) at Net-A-Porter

ZIMMERMANN Brighton tie-detailed tiered paisley-print cotton maxi dress, was £595, now £357 (40% off) at Net-A-Porter
Say hello to the perfect summer dress. It's floaty, features a timeless Paisley print and has cute bow details on the shoulders.

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GANNI Rubber-trimmed leather Chelsea knee boots, were £415, now £290.50 (30% off) at Net-A-Porter

GANNI Rubber-trimmed leather Chelsea knee boots, were £415, now £290.50 (30% off) at Net-A-Porter
It may feel counterproductive buying boots when we're in the middle of a heatwave, but these are bang on trend for AW21, and a steal at 30% off.

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NANUSHKA Raja ruched linen midi skirt, was £295.50, now £147.50 (50% off) at Net-A-Porter

NANUSHKA Raja ruched linen midi skirt, was £295.50, now £147.50 (50% off) at Net-A-Porter
Nanushka's 'Raja' skirt is cut from taupe linen that's ruched to accentuate your curves and has a thigh-grazing front split. It's perfect for an understated summer look, paired with a racer top.

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MATTEAU The One Shoulder cutout cotton-poplin dress, Was £405, Now £283 (30% off) at MATCHESFASHION

MATTEAU The One Shoulder cutout cotton-poplin dress, Was £405, Now £283 (30% off) at MATCHESFASHION
This Australian label is one of my all-time favourites for timeless, effortless summer style so I'll be adding this cotton-polin dress to my collection.

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JW ANDERSON Chain Lid leather and wicker shoulder bag, Was £1,290, Now £774 (40% off) at MATCHESFASHION

JW ANDERSON Chain Lid leather and wicker shoulder bag, Was £1,290, Now £774 (40% off) at MATCHESFASHION
Say hello to the perfect summer bag. JW Anderson reimagines the Chain Lid shoulder bag in this beige wicker rendition, spotlighting the label’s dedication to exquisite traditional craftsmanship.

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ACNE STUDIOS Twisted leather flip flops, Were £400, Now £200 (50% off) at MATCHESFASHION

ACNE STUDIOS Twisted leather flip flops, Were £400, Now £200 (50% off) at MATCHESFASHION
Chunky flip flops are still very much on trend for SS21, and at 50% off, it would be rude not to invest in these classic beauties.

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Penny Goldstone
Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, covering everything from catwalk trends to royal fashion and the latest high street and Instagram must-haves.

Penny grew up in France and studied languages and law at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris before moving to the UK for her MA in multimedia journalism at Bournemouth University. She moved to the UK permanently and has never looked back (though she does go back regularly to stock up on cheese and wine).

Although she's always loved fashion - she used to create scrapbooks of her favourite trends and looks, including Sienna Miller and Kate Moss' boho phase - her first job was at MoneySavingExpert.com, sourcing the best deals for everything from restaurants to designer sales.

However she quit after two years to follow her true passion, fashion journalism, and after many years of internships and freelance stints at magazines including Red, Cosmopolitan, Stylist and Good Housekeeping, landed her dream job as the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK.

Her favourite part of the job is discovering new brands and meeting designers, and travelling the world to attend events and fashion shows. Seeing her first Chanel runway IRL at Paris Fashion Week was a true pinch-me moment.

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