SOME parents spend hundreds and hundreds of pounds on the perfect prom dress for their daughter.
But there’s a new way that savvy mums and dads are preparing to nab a gorgeous gown perfect for the special school occasion – for just £3.
Parents have been urged to hit the ASOS sample sale at 10am today to nab prom dresses for £3[/caption]
Some parents spend hundreds of pounds trying to get their daughters the perfect prom dress[/caption]
Nadine took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share the tip, as she wrote: “ASOS Sample sale – 10am Friday.
“May help someone out who is struggling with finances to get a prom dress.”
She also shared a screenshot of some of the dresses that are going to be included in the sample sale, included gorgeous gowns previously listed as bridesmaid dresses.
“The Maya ones were my bridesmaid dresses and they’re really lovely,” one person commented.
“I had this dress range when full price from the bride as my bridesmaid dress and it was so lovely!” another added.
“So this is an absolute bargain.”
“I got the longer sleeve one a while back and it is a lovely dress,” a third insisted.
“I bought two of the sage green ones at full price,” someone else wrote.
“I also wore a purple one for a wedding.”
Others tagged their friends in the comments, with one writing: “Keep your eyes peeled, you might find a nice dress!”
“Didn’t think about ASOS,” another admitted.
“They don’t quite look like the right colour but I’ll deffo have a look tomorrow!”
“Not sure if you found any others but I’m gonna see if I can find a dress for my mum this time,” a third commented.
While someone else warned: “Heads up everything was sold out by 10am last month so be ready for about 9am.
“They just decide to drop it whenever.”
However, another added: “It isn’t that it sells out quick, it’s they don’t have much to start with.
Other ways to save money at ASOS
HERE are some of the best ways you can save and get the best prices at ASOS and other outlet stores.
Save money with ASOS Flash Sales and promo codes
Flash Sales are mini-sales that last anywhere between a couple of hours to a few days – such as the ‘Sample Sale’.
When one occurs, an ASOS promo code will often be advertised that can be used on a particular product or range.
Flash Sales also happen around bank holidays and other ‘special’ days like Valentine’s Day, Halloween and April Fools’ Day.
Get an ASOS birthday discount code
When signing up to ASOS, or any retailer for that matter, make sure to put in all your personal details, including your birthday, for special rewards.
If a retailer knows your birthday, they’ll send you a code two weeks before for you to use on full-price items.
Sign up to the ASOS newsletter
Again, this doesn’t just apply for ASOS, but signing up to newsletters keeps you in the loop with all the latest deals and discounts as soon as they’re announced.
By signing up, you’re usually rewarded with a new customer promo code for money off your first purchase.
Buy from the multipack section
Multipack sections often go unnoticed but they’re a lifesaver for saving money on wardrobe essentials.
For example, a plain white ASOS DESIGN women’s t-shirt costs £8* when bought by itself, but a pack of two t-shirts comes in at £15* and a pack of three comes in at £22*.
Get cheaper delivery
While it’s understandable you wan’t your new product as soon as possible, try and pay for the least expensive delivery option – even if it means waiting an extra day or two for it to arrive.
ASOS offers free Standard Delivery (usually £4.50) on all purchases over £40, too.
Find deals in the sales
If you’re looking for ASOS discounts, make sure you check the outlet.
The ASOS Outlet is great for finding cheap out-of-season stock, just as you’d expect at a regular outlet shop. You can find items with huge discounts of up to 70%.
“It’s got worse and worse!
“Wasn’t worth the wait last time – same stuff as before.”
While someone else admitted they’d been less than impressed with their purchase from the sample sale, writing: “I bought the V neck one for a wedding and the sequins came off.”
