{"id":101432,"date":"2023-11-29T13:34:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/?p=101432"},"modified":"2023-11-29T13:34:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:34:06","slug":"i-tried-the-cheapest-black-friday-dresses-i-could-find-with-1-60-frocks-89-off-i-ended-up-looking-like-a-bin-bag-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/fashion\/i-tried-the-cheapest-black-friday-dresses-i-could-find-with-1-60-frocks-89-off-i-ended-up-looking-like-a-bin-bag-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I tried the cheapest Black Friday dresses I could find, with \u00a31.60 frocks & 89% off – I ended up looking like a bin bag | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

YOU get what you pay for, as the saying goes – but that logic immediately goes out the window when it comes to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. <\/strong><\/p>\n

It's the time of year that officially marks the start of Christmas shopping, and as a result retailers epically slash their prices to encourage shoppers to get into the 'consumer spirit'. <\/p>\n

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And every year they vie to outdo each other on just how much they slash, with Pretty Little Thing offering a staggering 99 per cent off items in one highly anticipated drop that sold out within minutes. <\/p>\n

Among the rock-bottom priced items on offer was a bralette for just 18p, and a ribbed one shoulder strappy unitard for 12p. <\/p>\n

But are these super savings on much-wanted items, or simply a way to encourage unnecessary purchases that will never even be worn? <\/p>\n

According to previous research, up to\u00a080 per cent of items\u00a0bought on Black Friday, including the packaging they arrive in, are thrown away after a few uses, some without being used at all.<\/p>\n

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To put this to the test I ordered some of the cheapest dresses I could find on Black Friday from the likes of ASOS, Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing.<\/p>\n

The aim was to see if their Black Friday sale bargains lived up to the hype, or if they were (an albeit extremely cheap) waste of money… <\/p>\n

Vero Moda sleeveless mini smock dress, in satin black<\/h3>\n

Now \u00a34.77, reduced from \u00a334.00 (85 per cent saving).<\/h4>\n


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I genuinely thought when I ordered this black satin shift-style dress it would be one of the more flattering looks, and at less than a fiver it seemed like a bargain. <\/p>\n

It looked like a festive wardrobe staple that could be dressed up for a Christmas party or dressed down with a long-sleeved top.<\/p>\n

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I thought this would be one I'd keep, however, I was wrong.<\/p>\n

It clung in all the wrong places, was incredibly static and looked like a bin bag on me, unfortunately. <\/p>\n

NaaNaa satin halter neck mini dress in blue<\/h3>\n

Now \u00a34.37, reduced from \u00a341.00 (89 per cent saving).<\/h4>\n


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With boobs, bum and stomach all on show, I shuddered when I ordered this one, knowing that I'd cringe when I tried it on and looked in the mirror. <\/p>\n

That definitely did happen, but it was surprisingly flattering (all things considering) for a barely-there dress – although I did bust the zip instantly when I tried it on. <\/p>\n

Not that it made much difference to be honest – could have pretended it was part of the design the amount of skin on show already. <\/p>\n

I wouldn't opt to wear it out as I just don't have that level of confidence to pull it off, but the ruching down the skirt helped create a flattering silhouette.<\/p>\n

For someone with the body confidence, this would be a bargain. <\/p>\n

PLT stone linen-look bodycon dress<\/h3>\n

Now \u00a34.00<\/strong>, reduced from \u00a320\u00a0(80 per cent off)<\/h4>\n


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I really liked the look of this one, but it just didn't suit me at all.<\/p>\n

The material felt quite sack-like, and it wasn't flattering, although I can imagine it would look great on someone with a bigger bust. <\/p>\n

PLT cream textured rib racer neck bodycon dress<\/h3>\n

Now \u00a33.00<\/strong>, reduced from \u00a315\u00a0(80 per cent discount)<\/h4>\n


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I liked the cut of the top of this one, and the textured feel was nice, but it was pretty much completely see-through.<\/p>\n

It was also very, very short – so would require a very careful underwear decision! <\/p>\n

ASOS one shoulder bodycon mini dress in black<\/h3>\n

Now \u00a34.90, reduced from \u00a314.00 (65 per cent saving).<\/h4>\n

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For a basics dress, this one was fine, but I wouldn't have paid full price for it. <\/p>\n

You could wear it to the beach maybe on holiday, and it's a stretchy material, which is flattering. <\/p>\n

PLT newspaper print cowl neck ring detail bodycon dress <\/h3>\n

Now \u00a33.75<\/strong>, reduced from \u00a315\u00a0(75 per cent discount)<\/h4>\n


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This dress was among the cheapest Pretty Little Thing items that didn't sell out within minutes, and while it looked amazing on the model, I didn't have high expectations. <\/p>\n

It actually again wasn't as bad as I expected, with the pattern hiding a multitude of sins, but it was super clingy so still not the most flattering. <\/p>\n

BooHoo Bandeau Midi Dress<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Now \u00a31.60, reduced from \u00a310.<\/h4>\n


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This was the cheapest dress I could find after a quick scour, and I hated it. <\/p>\n

The material was so thin you could see every lump and bump (and nip), and it felt cheap, with just a piece of elastic holding it up at the top. <\/p>\n

It would be fine to wear as a cover up at the beach maybe, but I don't believe you'd wear it more than once before binning. <\/p>\n

Boohoo Off Shoulder Ruched Mesh Bodycon Midi Dress<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Now \u00a32.40, reduced from \u00a325.00 <\/h4>\n


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On the site, this dress looks impressively luxe, however in real life it is as you'd expect.<\/p>\n

The netting is thin and would tear within one wear, and it's itchy. <\/p>\n

That being said, for \u00a32.40 you could definitely dress it up to wear on a night out and people would be amazed when you told them the price, but I think you'd end up binning it after one use. <\/p>\n

Boohoo gingham daisy v neck smock dress<\/h3>\n

Now \u00a33, reduced from \u00a318 (83 per cent saving)<\/h4>\n


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I actually really liked this dress, which was available in both black and pink, and I'm pleased to say I think I would keep it and do feel it's a bargain at \u00a33. <\/p>\n

It was lightweight and comfortable, and I liked the pattern. <\/p>\n

Based on this whole experience I would perhaps shop around in the Black Friday sale for cheaper summer items, but basic essentials like this summer dress that are unlikely to go out of fashion. <\/p>\n

My verdict <\/h2>\n

While there's no denying there are huge savings to be made in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, there's a huge amount of waste too. <\/p>\n

Swept up in the excitement of trying to find the cheapest items I could, I bought things I would never usually wear – and I imagine a lot of shoppers would to the same. <\/p>\n

Also I'm a big fan of working out the cost per wear of an outfit – the thought process being the more I love something, the more I'll wear it, and therefore it's worth buying. <\/p>\n

But this sort of sale just encourages people to buy items they potentially won't even end up wearing once – meaning essentially we are still wasting money even if we've made 'huge savings'. <\/p>\n

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With this in mind, it's sadly not surprising of the 100 billion garments produced each year by fast fashion companies, 92 million tonnes end up in landfills, according to Earth.org – something to think about.<\/p>\n