Harsh truth coming at you: Most holiday sales don't live up to the hype. Anyone who's an avid shopper has likely experienced that moment when they realize the claims of incredible discounts fall short. Don't get us wrong. We'll take markdowns wherever we can get them. But if the discount is only around 20% off, does the girl math add up? Not in our books. When we're shopping sales, we want to feel like whatever we're buying is a steal, but sadly, very few live up to that bargain. Not all hope is lost, though. There's one retailer that never disappoints: Ssense.
When it comes to biannual sales, no one has Ssense's annual sales beat. With the retailer offering a wide range of luxury and contemporary womenswear all marked down at 30 to 60% off, it's no wonder that the sale has become one of the most anticipated events among fashion people. It's the place to pick up some of the buzziest items of the season without breaking the bank. With well over 500 pages of inventory, sifting through the sale section can be, well, draining—even for the most fervent shoppers. Luckily for you, we've got time, and boy did we spend it.
After searching for hours, we were able to curate a list of the 45 best fashion finds for women from Ssense's annual sale. From classic staples to statement accessories, there's no shortage of on-sale items that will actually satisfy your search for a great deal. Without further ado, let's get into it…
Marge Sherwood
Beige Crinkled Shoulder Bag
No, it's not just you. The buttery hue of this bag has us drooling too.
Stand Studio
Brown Kristy Faux-Shearling Jacket
Just think of how cozy you'll be in this faux-shearling coat!
Alighieri
Gold The Rocky Road Earrings
Anytime you find one of Alighieri's handcrafted baubles on sale, it's a must-buy.
Lvir
Brown Grained Faux-Leather Pants
You can never go wrong with adding a pair of leather trousers to your wardrobe.
Jil Sander
Beige Pointed Toe Boots
Crying, screaming, throwing up.
Osoi
Black Circle Brot Bag
Structured handbags will continue to be big throughout the rest of the year, so you might as well scoop up this one while it's on sale.
Paris Georgia
Ssense Exclusive Black
White Marlo Camisole
You can wear this with a leather jacket and jeans in the winter and a slip skirt and sandals in the spring.
Rokh
Black Belt Strap Midi Skirt
The double-buckle detail on this maxi skirt is so damn cool.
Neous
Black Merga Heeled Sandals
Come springtime, you'll be happy you bought these classic sandals while they were on sale.
Nanushka
Brown Hide Vegan Leather Jacket
What better way to make winter a bit more bearable than with a luxurious vegan-leather puffer coat?
By Malene Birger
Beige Cierra Sweater
No one does knitwear quite like the Scandinavian brands.
Luar
Brown Small Ana Bag in Chocolate Brown
Now's your chance to secure one of the buzziest bags among New York's cool crowd.
Ottolinger
Black Twisted Sunglasses
One thing you have to love about Ssense is that the retailer has the coolest accessories. Case in point: the shades above.
Puppets and Puppets
Black Small Egg Bag
Satisfy your shopping cravings with this Egg Bag.
Guizio
Black Ruched Tank Top
Perfect for date night.
Diesel
Blue 1956 Jeans
We've seen Diesel mount a comeback under the direction of Glenn Martens, making it the optimum time to buy into the brand.
Vivienne Westwood
White Pearl Beaded Necklace
Every fashion person swears by their Vivienne Westwood jewels.
Jacquemus
Pink Le Chouchou Le Bisou Ceinture Bag
Jacquemus on sale? Say no more.
Shushu/Tong
Black Peplum Midi Dress
So pretty!
Maison Margiela
Pink Tabi Ballerina Flats
Secure the Tabis while you can.
Filippa K
Blue Sammy Shirt
The cost per wear you'll get from this classic button-down basically makes it free—girl math!
Levi's
Blue Baggy Dad Jeans
It's never a bad idea to stock up on new jeans.
New Balance
Taupe Made in USA 996 Core Sneakers
Run, don't walk, because these kicks will surely sell out.
Coperni
White Zip Baguette Bag
It's the wraparound zipper for us.
Remain Birger Christensen
Black Drapy Blazer
The draping on the waist of this blazer elevates this wardrobe staple.
Laura Lombardi
Silver Amorina Pendant Necklace
Love, love, love.
Bevza
Black Balloon Midi Skirt
Balloon skirts are back, baby!
BY FAR
Ssense Exclusive Black Viva Heels
The perfect addition to any work wardrobe.
Versace
Black Medusa Biggie Sunglasses
You'll be the main character in these shades, no doubt.
Saks Potts
Black Foxy Shearling Coat
Consider this your sign to invest in a luxurious winter coat.
Y/Project
Black Wire Brasier Midi Dress
So hot.
Giaborghini
Black Rosie 7 Boots
Black ankle boots never go out of style.
Faris
Gold Boa Earrings
These earrings give a whole new meaning to the term "wearable art."
Bite
Brown Minimal Coat
Oh, this chocolate-brown wrap coat is decadent.
The Frankie Shop
Beige Bea Trousers
Well-tailored trousers at a reasonable price point are usually hard to find, but luckily, this pair exists.
Ferragamo
Black Vidya Pumps
Is your jaw on the ground too?
Staud
Black Alec Bag
Our editors love this bag because of its sleek silhouette and spacious interior.
House of Dagmar
Black Paneled Maxi Dress
Sweaterdresses are the winter staple that keeps on giving.
Ganni
Black Cleated Chelsea Boots
Winter storms will have nothing on you in these Ganni boots.
Kijun
Off-White Diane Faux-Leather Coat
Martha May Whovier would be about this coat.
Agmes
Silver Simone Bodmer-Turner Edition Mini Simone Earrings
Sculptural earrings are still having a moment, in case you were wondering.
Jw Anderson
Black Small Chain Bag
Meet the perfect everyday shoulder bag.
Toteme
Gray Foldover Blouse
One of our editors bought this Toteme top during Ssense's last sale and has no regrets.
Agolde
Black 90's Pinch Waist Leather Pants
Another great pair of leather pants!
Proenza Schouler
Black Platform Loafers
A timeless investment that you'll thank yourself for making.
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.