Summer sales 2016: dates and our advice on what to buy

The 2016 summer sales have finally arrived, as usual divided by dates and by Regions. The official start of the sales is scheduled for July 2, in Campania, while most of the Regions will kick off the end-of-season discounts on July 7. The best way to take advantage of the sales is to be informed, discovering some advice on what look for and how to behave in front of the opportunities offered by your stores in the city or even online.

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The dates of the sales Region by Region

Let's start with the calendar of dates, divided by Regions:

  • 2 July: Campania
  • 5 July: Lazio, Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto
  • 6 July: Lombardy, Sardinia
  • July 7: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Liguria, Marche, Molise, Puglia, Sicily, Umbria, Valle D "Aosta

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Our advice on how to choose the right sales

To really take advantage of the sales, avoiding scams and cheating, you must first demand clarity from the shops you go to: the tag must be very clear, and must show the starting price, the percentage of balance and the final price. To avoid unexpected price increases before sales, try exploring the stores you intend to go to before the start dates, trying to memorize the prices of the things that interest you. Returns should be allowed, so please keep your receipt carefully until you are sure what you bought. In any case, to avoid last-minute sorrows, try your purchases thoroughly, perhaps even asking some friends to advise you. If you bought a dress that you want to return, it may be difficult to get the goods changed with the same model, size and color, given that during the sales, things sell like hot cakes, which is why it is good to be careful first, rather than repent later.

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Online sales: how to behave?

Online shopping is increasingly gaining momentum, and even at the moment of sales the phenomenon seems to be growing. In addition to the sales offered by the official sites of the individual brands, you could take a "look at the offers designed by the most popular online shopping sites, such as Asos, Zalando or the more exclusive Yoox or My Theresa. The important thing is to turn to trusted and well-known sites. informing yourself well on the issue of returns (how to return goods that don't fit you bought online), because buying online has the disadvantage of not being able to try things out first. If you are unsure about returns (if they are allowed during sales) and how work, play it safe and buy something that doesn't need dressing room rehearsals, such as bags and other accessories. a baptism, or you could buy something to give to your boyfriend. The great advantage is the convenience of this type of shopping: you can take advantage of the sales from the comfort of your home, without struggling for quista of the last chance.

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What can i buy? Take advantage of the sales to follow the trends!

Sales are often a good opportunity to follow trends, allowing yourself purchases that you might not normally make. You can try your luck, looking for clothes or accessories suitable for a ceremony, if you have some important invitation in sight, or you can simply enrich your summer wardrobe, with the typical clothes and accessories of the summer. If you really have to look for summer shoes, why not look for beautiful espadrilles suitable for all occasions? Or, if you are looking for a long dress for the summer, why not wait until the first days of July, to find some bargains and maybe buy more than one? white trousers are always handy, for the mornings of shopping before going to the beach in your favorite place: a little patience, look for the right ones for you, maybe trying them on and deciding before the sales, and the starting day in your city you are ready to strike! And finally, if you still haven't found the right swimsuit for you, or the official sarong, you can take advantage of the sales to indulge in the right bikini, or maybe two! You can get an idea of ​​the bikinis you might find (and want) in the gallery below. The choice is yours!

The bikinis of 2016 to look for during the sales!

Here you will find the bikinis of summer 2016, to go hunting during the sales, or just before. But if you are looking for the most suitable swimsuit for you, also take into account what is best for your body. The bikini is suitable for all anyway, just choose the right model ... if you manage to match a sarong worn in the right way like a teacher, the result is guaranteed. And don't forget, after all these tips, that shopping is mainly for fun!

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