Best pre-Christmas sales to shop now before the Boxing Day extravaganza

& Other Stories just dropped its winter sale and there's up to 40% off an incredible selection of pieces. We love this off-the-shoulder velvet dress paired with patterned tights and platform heels for party season.

H&M has up to 50% off everything in the winter sale. Think cosy knitwear, Christmas PJs and coats. This wear-everywhere down puffer coat is fully-lined, windproof and water-repellent - a true wardrobe investment.

Now (perhaps even more so than Black Friday) is the best time to score a designer buy, as there's up to 50% off at NET-A-PORTER. With items like this striped cashmere sweater from Khaite, Patbo dresses and luxe staples by The Row, this is not one to miss.

There are still discounts on some must-have pieces at Mango, like this satin mini dress that's looks so much more luxe than its £32.99 price tag. You'll also find bestselling coats, blazers and bags on offer.

River Island's pre-Christmas sale is packed with bargain party season styles. We love this sheer top to wear with jeans or wide-leg trousers and statement jewellery.

Reformation's Winter Sale has just landed with up to 70% off the celeb-favourite brand. From denim midi skirts to Taylor Swift-worthy knits, we want everything, but first on our shopping list? This stunning pink mini dress.

Black Friday isn't over at Aspinal of London - there's still 25% off everything. This includes Princess Kate's gorgeous Midi Mayfair, which she has in lilac, black and ivory.

Shopping for outfits for the holiday season? ASOS has a huge sale on with deals on big name brands like Topshop, & Other Stories, AllSaints and more. Take an extra 25% off with the code HURRY, but don't wait around, the discount changes every hour. These wide-leg pinstripe trousers will take you from the office to post-work Christmas drinks with a quick change of accessories.

There's up to 50% off in Boden's Winter Sale, with loads of must-see partywear, like this very flattering black velvet midi dress. We'd wear it with platform heels and a statement bag. 

There's up to 30% off across jewellery, bags and other accessories at Accessorize, like this stunning sterling silver star necklace. There's also free next day delivery when you spend £30 or more until 21 December. Go, go, go.

Christmas shopping? You'll make anyone's day with their favourite fragrance, and right now there are big discounts on bestsellers. Not sure which one to go for? We don't know anyone who doesn't love Giorgio Armani My Way.

There's up to 30% off party season beauty favourites at LookFantastic right now. That means saving on Laura Mercier's iconic powder (one of our holy grails) to keep your makeup perfectly in place all day and night.

If you're shopping for some last-minute Christmas gifts, Marks & Spencer has up to 50% off an amazing selection of beauty sets. Think Clinique, Nuxe and Fragrance Society.

John Lewis has some incredible sales across all categories right now, but the tech deals are unmissable. You can take £100s off TVs and Apple products as well as items from Dyson, like the bestselling Airwrap. Creating bouncy blow-drys, beachy waves and sleek styles, all using far less heat than your average hair tool, it's a fail-safe gift this Christmas.