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A SIMPLE GUIDE. WHERE TO BUY THE BEST AND WHY.

Writer: Raquel GarciaRaquel Garcia
Jan 30, 20213 min read

Sales are here, and they will be with us for a little bit longer. If you are fed up of buying and returning during this lockdown, because things looked different on the screen than in "person", the research is done for you.

Save money ( and time) with this simple guide where to go directly to get what you are looking for.


Aquí stan las rebajas y estarán por un poquito más. Si estás harta de pedir online y devolver, ya que la prenda parecía mejor en la pantalla que en persona, la búsqueda se acabó! Ahorra tiempo ( y dinero) con esta simple guía, y ve directamente a lo que estas buscando.


THE BEST COATS

If you want a coat that actually keeps you warm, because of their higher content in wool, go straight to these shops:


* & Other Stories

* Arket

* AllSaints


LOS MEJORES ABRIGOS

Si quieres un abrigo que te en realidad te de calor por un alto contenido en lana, ve directa a estas tiendas:

* & Other Stories

* Arket

* AllSaints




THE BEST JEANS

Apart from stating the obvious denim brands you know about, for alternative on jeans that don't give in with time, in the knee area ( or butt area for that matter) you will be surprise with the below two shops:


* River Island

* Arket


LOS MEJORES VAQUEROS

A parte de las tiendas obvias especializadas en vaquero, que ya sabes. Si quieres una alternativa que no se de de si, y que dure un montón, ve a:


* River Island

* Arket


THE BEST KNITWEAR

For jumpers that don't make those annoying balls, and last for a very long time, and are actually warm, meaning a fair amount of wool is in the jumper go to:

* AllSaints

* & Other Stories

* Jaeger ( now part of M&S)


EL MEJOR PUNTO

Para jerseys que no se den de si, y le salgan esas bolas horribles y te duren, y que te mantengan caliente!

ve a:


* All Saints

* & Other Stories

* Jaeger ( ahora parte de Marks and Spencer)


THE BEST T-SHIRTS


You may think you can get these quite cheap and anywhere. Think again!

There are fabrics that are smelly ( yes, I said it! ) and they look cheap in a few months. There are different types of cotton. If you want a brilliant quality, that feel fresh, and last for a long time ( including the option of organic cotton, which will lasts you longer) stick with the below:


* Arket

* All Saints


LAS MEJORES CAMISETAS

Creerás que puedes encontrarlas baratas y de buena calidad en muchos sitios. No es así!

Hay muchos tipos diferentes de algodón, y algunos reaccionan muy mal con la combinación del desodorante. Si quieres una buenísima calidad, sentirte fresca y que te dure ( incluyendo opciones de algodón orgánico) no busques mas, ahorra dinero y ve a:


* Arket

* All Saints


THE BEST TAILORED TROUSERS


Well, you have a wider range here, If you are looking for something fun, and not too formal. The below shops are ok for trousers:


* Top Shop

* Zara


LOS MEJORES PANTALONES

Si aqui quieres un poquito de moda, diversion y no tan formal, estas tiendas te pueden servir.


* Top Shop

* Zara




BEST FLOWY DRESSES

When it comes to dresses, and if you don't want to spend a lot of money and are looking for a casual look, as well as looking for practicality, the dresses will last a fair amount of time, but watch out and look for viscose instead of polyester:


* Zara

* Mango


LOS MEJORES VESTIDOS.

Cuando se trata de vestidos, y si quieres algo casual y estar cómoda, a la vez que practica, los vestidos de estas tiendas duran si los cuidas. No te olvides de buscar viscosa mejor que poliéster


* Zara

* Mango



THE BEST LEATHER JACKETS

Buy one, keep it forever.

Needless to say.

* 100% All Saints


LAS MEJORES CHAQUETAS DE CUERO

Compra una, y tenla para siempre.

Sin duda. All Saints



What shops are your favourites to shop what and why?


Raquel

 
 

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