Further reductions: Our edit of the best designer sale items

It's not too late to bag a bargain in the post-Christmas sales. Shop now to take advantage of further reductions.

When it comes to sale shopping, sometimes it pays to be patient, if you can hold your nerve and not buy immediately, chances are the item will end up being reduced even further.

The key to getting your purchasing decisions right - faced with the lure of marked down price tags - is by staying sensible; yes that pink sequinned skirt may be 80% off but it's not a bargain if it doesn't ever see more than the inside of the wardrobe.

Items that you'd wear everyday to work or timeless classics, may not be the ones that set your pulse racing, but it's with those wearable pieces that you're really getting value for money.

Key pieces to look out for are wardrobe staples; blazers, pumps, cashmere knitwear. If you're not overly swayed by seasonal trends it's also a good time to get this year's winter coat - just ensure you invest in something classic.