Local Sales Versus National Sales

I used to love the sales, the thrill of grabbing bargains, the change from a tenner for a top. Alas, the more I shop, the more selective I become, and after a wee trek to the capital city, I feel that sale season there has been an utter disappointment.
Department stores and chains swap rot amongst each other, stuffing their rails with seconds, returns and stock from so many seasons ago, they are almost back in style. They should be paying us for making room in their stockroom, instead of us paying them for the privilege of owning some tat we will never wear.
Some of the chains do make an effort, reducing last season’s stock by thirty per cent, with reductions continuing as we roll toward February.
Local shops are definitely the way to go at this time of year, they don’t have a sister store in some backwater where they can hide the detritus, they must get rid to make room for their brand spanking new supplies. With boutiques chopping as much as fifty percent off good quality pieces, this is the time to pick up some classics and create a good relationship with your local business people.
The Kilkenny sales are good, honest, proper, no messing around, lets clear the air and store bargains. So, support your own this Sale season, and I bet your wardrobe will thank you for it.