Perhaps I have been living under a rock (this is entirely possible), but I only just discovered the existence of a wonderous thing called the ASOS Outlet.

Not to be confused with ASOS’s regular sale section, the Outlet offers hefty discounts on the site’s higher-end brands, including designer diffusion labels (Emporio Armani, Just Cavalli and CK by Calvin Klein) as well as the likes of Sass & Bide.

Just Cavalli is of course the diffusion label of Roberto Cavalli, and while some pieces can veer towards Eurotrash fabulous, this simple black maxi dress is definitely a winner. It’s marked down to US$294.75, which is significantly less than the original $650 price tag.

The good news is that ASOS’s shipping is cheap and fast, so you’ll have your new purchases within days.

By Caroline Warnes